Fernando Mendoza Studied Every Cousins Throw, Eyes NFL Mentorship

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Fernando Mendoza Studied Every Cousins Throw, Eyes NFL Mentorship

Mendoza revealed he studied Kirk Cousins extensively, watching “every single pass” from a full Vikings season. “I think it’d be a great opportunity to learn from someone with a similar playing style,” Mendoza said about potentially joining the Raiders. He added those film sessions helped him understand how QBs “process the defense,” calling it valuable preparation.

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