Overview
- Mendoza told The Pat McAfee Show he will attend the NFL Scouting Combine but won’t throw there, opting to work with his Hoosiers receivers and backs at Indiana’s pro day to help their draft visibility.
- On Up & Adams, he lauded Raiders fans and acknowledged No. 1 pick talk while stressing he will focus on preparation and leadership alongside veteran teammates wherever he lands.
- He reiterated his admiration for Raiders minority owner Tom Brady and interest in TB12 methods, as Brady, Mark Davis and GM John Spytek previously showed visible interest by attending Indiana’s title game.
- Las Vegas is expected to hire Seahawks coordinator Klint Kubiak after the Super Bowl, and Mendoza noted familiarity with Kubiak/McVay concepts and praised Kubiak’s work developing Sam Darnold.
- Public evaluations keep tilting his way: Cam Newton called him the obvious Raiders choice, teammate Ashton Jeanty endorsed his character, and Todd McShay rated him behind the top three QBs of 2024 but projected a quick NFL ascent.