He’s already off to a good start as the newest Raider, telling the media Thursday that he’s specifically trained this offseason to work on West Coast offense concepts and familiarize himself with Klint Kubiak’s system.
“[T]his scheme, it really allows the quarterback to be a point guard,” Mendoza said. “I believe that my job – we have so many great playmakers, whether from the outside, tight end, running back or offensive line, I just need to get the ball to the playmakers and do my part of the offense and be my 1/11th.”
Now after receiving the call of a lifetime, Mendoza will board a flight from Miami to Las Vegas, where he’ll step foot in the team’s headquarters to greet Raider Nation.
“[D]eep down, in my heart, I knew the Raiders are most likely going to be the best fit because of the coaching staff,” he said. “I think it really fits my play-style great, with all the great teammates on offense and defense, they’re stacked. … I think all the stars are aligning here, and this is a blessing, this position.”