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Raiders Rookie Mendoza Embraces Under-Center Transition Ahead Season

6/21/2026

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Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is transitioning from shotgun-only college play to under-center snaps in the NFL.
He said head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense presents a new challenge that he enjoys.
Mendoza receives extra under-center reps, feels more comfortable, and believes in Kubiak’s system.
He expects to be fully adjusted to under-center snaps by the start of the season.

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Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is transitioning from shotgun-only college play to under-center snaps in the NFL.
He said head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense presents a new challenge that he enjoys.
Mendoza receives extra under-center reps, feels more comfortable, and believes in Kubiak’s system.
He expects to be fully adjusted to under-center snaps by the start of the season.