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Mendoza's Under-Center Challenge: Raiders' Rookie's Quick Transition
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Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders top draft pick, is facing a significant challenge: transitioning from a shotgun-heavy college offense to a West Coast system that relies heavily on under-center snaps. Despite his impressive skills and college success, Mendoza has limited experience under center, having taken only five snaps in his college career. However, with new coach Klint Kubiaks guidance and a strong work ethic, Mendoza is determined to master this new aspect of the game. Hes studying film of pro quarterbacks and putting in extra reps to build his fundamentals quickly. If he succeeds, he could potentially climb the depth chart ahead of schedule, with Kirk Cousins serving as a mentor.
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