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ArticleFernando Mendoza versus Wisconsin, Part XI of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania
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Mendoza recognizes that to maximize the offense's gain on this play, rather than just hitting the tight end in the flat. Additionally, he shows off some arm strength by delivering a nice ball that's 15 yards past the line of scrimmage and from the middle of the field to the sideline, all without having his feet set. Kubiak had to be licking his chops seeing a play and throw like this, as it fits perfectly with his play-action- and bootleg-heavy offense.

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Mendoza's bootleg throw shows advanced reads and arm strength fitting Kubiak's scheme.

Film breakdown of Mendoza's bootleg play-action throw shows advanced decision-making and arm strength; he recognized the optimal read (deep out over flat tight end) by diagnosing the corner's outside leverage and the receiver's route adjustment, then delivered a 15-yard sideline pass from the middle of the field without a set platform. Charlie Becker notes this throw fits perfectly with Kubiak's play-action and bootleg-heavy offensive scheme, suggesting alignment between Mendoza's skill set and the Raiders' offensive design.

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