Raiders Quarterback Fernando Mendoza Continues to Impress, Earns Praise from Former Coach. In a recent appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," Curt Cignetti, who coached Mendoza at Indiana, hailed the young quarterback as "great," sparking widespread attention. Cignetti's glowing endorsement is the latest testament to Mendoza's rapidly rising star in the NFL, with many now drawing comparisons to all-time greats. As Eisen pressed Cignetti for specifics on what he learned from his time coaching Mendoza, fans and analysts alike are eager to hear the insights of a coach who witnessed the quarterback's growth firsthand.
The Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza continues to be put into the greatness category. When Curt Cignetti, his former Indiana coach, appeared as a guest on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Wednesday, Cignetti wasn’t shy to call his quarterback great and say, “You learn from the great ones.” Eisen was quick to ask Cignetti what he learned...
