"The exercise is less about precision and more about investigation. What do teams value in QB2s? What does development as a backup actually look like in the NFL?"
"New Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak heavily relies on under-center alignment in his offenses, as evidenced by Sam Darnold's 171 under-center dropbacks last season in Seattle."
"Mendoza had two dropbacks from under center this past season with Indiana and three the previous year with Cal -- it's simply not something he has done in college."
The 2026 NFL draft features a unique approach to evaluating quarterbacks, emphasizing their ideal landing spots rather than team or round specifics. The analysis considers scheme fit, team needs, and draft capital while acknowledging the limited depth of the quarterback class. Nine quarterbacks are expected to be drafted, with one potential trade-up included. The discussion highlights the importance of under-center alignment in offenses, particularly for the Raiders' new coach, Klint Kubiak, and questions the relevance of college experience in this area for prospects like Fernando Mendoza.
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