Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is playing at an incredible level

[Rucker N]

11 hours ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

Nothing if you're looking at stats. Everything if you look at the games. I haven't seen many big time throws from him. Much of his numbers are quick hitters and slants getting the ball to his playmakers in space. 

Gerry's question remains unanswered!

What's that got to do with the price of rice in China? 

[Ace_Rothstein]

20 hours ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

Nothing if you're looking at stats. Everything if you look at the games. I haven't seen many big time throws from him. Much of his numbers are quick hitters and slants getting the ball to his playmakers in space. 

He’s a lot better than you’re giving him credit for.

Have to go look at the Cal tape for more big time throws. Handles pressure well. 

[SpaceCityWrangler]

I have LaNorris Sellers, Kevin Jennings and Fernando Mendoza in my QB room for my college fantasy team.  

[AusMOJO]

On 9/22/2025 at 10:05 PM, Uthookem4800 said:

I am telling you all Curt Cignetti to Florida or Arkansas if those jobs come up?

He's going to be on some short lists if jobs open up.

[Here for the Wins]

3 hours ago, Ace_Rothstein said:

He’s a lot better than you’re giving him credit for.

Have to go look at the Cal tape for more big time throws. Handles pressure well. 

To put some numbers to this, he was 128th in big time throw percentage last year. His rate was twice as high the year before at 5.7%. 
 

Think his average depth of target is just under 10 this year so not dinking and dunking but limited big time throws, which are heavily weighted towards deep throws and less at the intermediate range.

Like many guys he’s improving as he matures, at least from s statistical standpoint.

[Califashorn75]

I need to start following this dude. Seems like a great quarterback and person. 

[jarrodw]

I got a chance to see him in-person for the Kennesaw @ Indiana game, and he is throwing to the best receiver in the country: Elijah Sarratt. That guy is unbelievable! I think it really helps Mendoza to have a WR like Sarratt. 

[Dread-headed Texan]

13 hours ago, Ace_Rothstein said:

He’s a lot better than you’re giving him credit for.

Have to go look at the Cal tape for more big time throws. Handles pressure well. 

He may happen to be, but the throws he made in that game were nothing special. His best throw the entire game was a layered throw in the redzone for a touchdown and that was like a ten yard pass. And let's be honest he was playing against a depleted secondary and they lost a guy during the game for targeting. We've seen multiple qbs complete 80-85% of their passes this year. We just seen Arch do it, Sayin did it, Ty Simpson did it as well as a couple others, but not a nal one of them did it versus a formidable defense. 

[CJ Vogel]

2 hours ago, jarrodw said:

I got a chance to see him in-person for the Kennesaw @ Indiana game, and he is throwing to the best receiver in the country: Elijah Sarratt. That guy is unbelievable! I think it really helps Mendoza to have a WR like Sarratt. 

Surratt is fantastic. The best back shoulder WR in the country.

Omar Cooper has been superb as well this season.

[Ace_Rothstein]

On 9/23/2025 at 3:48 PM, Dread-headed Texan said:

He may happen to be, but the throws he made in that game were nothing special. His best throw the entire game was a layered throw in the redzone for a touchdown and that was like a ten yard pass. And let's be honest he was playing against a depleted secondary and they lost a guy during the game for targeting. We've seen multiple qbs complete 80-85% of their passes this year. We just seen Arch do it, Sayin did it, Ty Simpson did it as well as a couple others, but not a nal one of them did it versus a formidable defense. 

Not arguing against you there. Just saying that he has put some good tape out there and I think his NFL prospects are better than what you initially suggested. He’s rising up draft boards. 

[Steamboat Willie]

Saw him play against the U of Pittsburgh last year. He made a lot of big time throws.

 

[Ace Recruiter]

On 9/22/2025 at 1:40 PM, Hashtag said:

Backup NFL QB has to be the best jobs in sports, especially if you're considered one of the top backups in the league. 

Career Earnings of Notable Backups:

Chase Daniel - 4+ mill
Colt McCoy - 25+ mill
Jacoby Brisett - 30+ mill
Tyrod Taylor - 40+ mill
Andy Dalton - 30+ mill
Marcus Mariota - 30+ mill
Gardner Minshew - 15+ mill

Jameis and Wentz will end up making a ton as backups.
 

It's been a few months since I read this now, but the article said that Chase Daniel is the most expensive player in NFL history if you take his salary per snaps taken and also salary vs TDs thrown. So, yes. Great gig if you can get it.