Former Brady Teammate believes he will mentor Mendoza
TL;DR
Tom Brady may mentor Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who is expected to be the Raiders' first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Brady's former teammate AQ Shipley believes Brady's experience and knowledge could significantly benefit Mendoza's development.
Key points
- Tom Brady may mentor quarterback Fernando Mendoza
- Mendoza is expected to be the Raiders' first-round pick
- Last Raiders' first-round quarterback pick was in 2007
- Brady's experience could benefit Mendoza's development
- AQ Shipley believes Brady will help the organization
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“I really do think so,” Shipley said. “Tom wants to win at all costs. More than anybody I’ve ever seen. So if his name is on the Raiders, he will do everything he can to help that organization. What does that entail? He’s only the smartest quarterback that’s ever played the game. So I think he would 100 percent bend over backwards to take on that role.”
“He’s one of the smartest guys I’ve ever been around, and when you watch his ability to prepare, his ability to see the game before it happens, it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before,” Shipley said. “When I watch that, there is so much stuff he can give to a young quarterback. I think he will love doing that.” If Brady mentors Mendoza during his time as the Raiders quarterback, it could lead to him performing better than expected. The Raiders have Brady as a part of the organization, which has its benefits, and one of them is his knowledge spreading down to the players. In other Raiders links:
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Q&A
How could Tom Brady's mentorship impact Fernando Mendoza's career?
Tom Brady's mentorship could enhance Fernando Mendoza's performance by providing him with invaluable insights and strategies from one of the smartest quarterbacks in NFL history.
When was the last time the Raiders selected a quarterback in the first round?
The Las Vegas Raiders last selected a quarterback in the first round in 2007.
What are the expectations for Fernando Mendoza as the Raiders' first-round pick?
As the expected first-round pick, Fernando Mendoza is anticipated to lead the Raiders and potentially end their long-standing quarterback drought.
