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The Hidden Problem with Drafting Fernando Mendoza… and John Spytek Knows It | Ep. 354
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The Hidden Problem with Drafting Fernando Mendoza… and John Spytek Knows It | Ep. 354
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The Hidden Problem with Drafting Fernando Mendoza… and John Spytek Knows It | Ep. 354
Are the Raiders REALLY open to trading the #1 overall pick… or have they already made up their mind?
RJ Clifford and Juan Soto break down why everything the Raiders have done points to Fernando Mendoza being the future of the franchise. From John Spytek’s comments to the Kirk Cousins contract, Tom Brady’s influence, the top-30 visits, and the way the roster is being built, the signs are everywhere.
The guys also explain why the Raiders may not be preparing Fernando Mendoza for Week 1… because the bigger question is whether the TEAM will be ready for him.
Plus:
What are the actual odds the Raiders trade the #1 pick?
Why quarterback “hit rates” aren’t as bad as people think
Why Mendoza doesn’t need a flashy “superpower” to become great
The hidden genius of the Kirk Cousins contract
What the Raiders’ top-30 visits reveal about the rest of the draft
If you’re excited, nervous, or convinced the Raiders already know who they’re taking, this episode is for you.
0:00 Juan Soto Returns to The Autumn Windbags
1:18 The Show Is Changing
2:01 Seven Days Until the Draft
2:38 What Are the Odds the Raiders Trade the #1 Pick?
5:04 Why the Raiders Already Built Around Fernando Mendoza
7:32 The Truth About Drafting Quarterbacks
9:42 Why the Rookie Wage Scale Changes Everything
12:16 The Raiders Are Trying Not to Fail Their QB
14:16 John Spytek’s Most Revealing Quote
18:46 The Biggest Criticism of Fernando Mendoza
20:06 Why Elite Physical Traits Don’t Matter
23:36 Mendoza’s Real Superpower
26:27 What the Raiders’ Top-30 Visits Reveal
31:47 Why the Kirk Cousins Contract Was Genius
35:34 Why The Autumn Windbags Is Changing
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