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This is another throw that Raider Nation should get excited about, partially because another narrative surrounding the Indiana product is that he doesn't throw over the middle... So, the ball whizzes past the backer's ear, through the window and into Benson's hands for a first down. That's great understanding of where the defense is vulnerable with the personnel that's on the field and the play call, while also being a great throw with the anticipation and velocity to beat the coverage.
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Mendoza threads tight-window throws over the middle with anticipation and arm strength.

Mendoza demonstrated the ability to throw tight-window passes over the middle, attacking openings in the defense with anticipation and velocity. The source specifically highlights a play-action deep curl to Malik Benson where Mendoza 'sees the open window between the two second-level defenders' and threads the ball 'past the backer's ear, through the window' with great understanding of defensive vulnerability. This counters the narrative that 'he doesn't throw over the middle.'

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