I really am baffled about the QB starter still a question. I understand we need a backup QB, but I would like Wilcox and crew to commit to Mendoza. I think he can develop into a great QB and he brings excitement and honestly hope and joy for the future... omit to Mendoza and get him the reps in spring ball a starter would get instead of …
I really am baffled about the QB starter still a question. I understand we need a backup QB, but I would like Wilcox and crew to commit to Mendoza. I think he can develop into a great QB and he brings excitement and honestly hope and joy for the future... omit to Mendoza and get him the reps in spring ball a starter would get instead of a 3rd string as he did this season.
Am I the only one worried about Rogers arrival and expectations?
Why? Mendoza just needs to win. Purposefully recruiting lower level QBs just to make him feel more confident as the starter is asinine. You bring in the best people you can, and the best man starts.
Thank you for providing more insight. I enjoy being able to have a dialog about my Bears! So when I ask questions, I’m not judging, rather wanting to understand better. I’m a big football fan, but having never played the sport, there are many parts of the game I’m not aware of.
Also, it’s me as a very long time Bear fan being very sensitive to the ups and many downs with being said Cal football fan. And this transfer portal freaks me out. It can be good for Cal, but also bad...
Other questions: I too get nervous about Ott leaving since he is sooo good. Do you think he is good with not knowing for sure who he’ll be working with at QB? They like to trust that QB-RB link is there right? I thought Mendoza stepped up big time when he had the fewest practice reps this year. More practice reps improves QB and the RB/TB/WR/TE right?
I do notice Mendoza gets his passes tipped a lot - resulting in more picks. I would imagine that is a big focus for Mendoza to work on.
Also, I am so glad Ott is staying, how much say do you think he gets in the QB? Man he is exciting to watch! And do we know why he is so loyal to Cal? It is refreshing to see that in both Ott and Mendoza. I have to keep reminding myself that they have this team/college commitment that is missing in college football these days...
I really am excited to see Mendoza, Ott, Cade, Reese, etc on Saturday...Go Bears! Burn the Bayou! 💙🏈💛🐻💙🔥💛🪓💙
P.s. sorry for previous comment typos...my iPad touchscreen is not working very well, and I type so fast I don’t see the typos...my bad for not proofreading before hitting send. I can’t curtail my excitement in having a dialog with other Bear fans who understands the trials and tribulations of being a long time fan...
Mendoza is the starter going into next season. But there will always be competition. Competition will make him better, and if anyone beats out Mendoza, then he should start. Ott is completely fine with that.
That said, we'll have to wait until after the Bowl game to see if more starters will enter the transfer portal, including Ott. I really hope he won't.
This is division 1 football, nobody deserves any starting spot and no staff would ever think that way. Every team in the country tries to upgrade every position on the team every year. Mendoza showed flashes but if there is a QB who the staff thinks can win more games, it’s their obligation to recruit that player and let them compete for the starting spot.
Alabama benched Jalen Hurts in the national championship game (his second straight as a starter). If our coaches think Mendoza has done enough to not have his starting spot questioned they need to be immediately fired and never coach at any level again.
I really am baffled about the QB starter still a question. I understand we need a backup QB, but I would like Wilcox and crew to commit to Mendoza. I think he can develop into a great QB and he brings excitement and honestly hope and joy for the future... omit to Mendoza and get him the reps in spring ball a starter would get instead of a 3rd string as he did this season.
Am I the only one worried about Rogers arrival and expectations?
Why? Mendoza just needs to win. Purposefully recruiting lower level QBs just to make him feel more confident as the starter is asinine. You bring in the best people you can, and the best man starts.
Thank you for providing more insight. I enjoy being able to have a dialog about my Bears! So when I ask questions, I’m not judging, rather wanting to understand better. I’m a big football fan, but having never played the sport, there are many parts of the game I’m not aware of.
Also, it’s me as a very long time Bear fan being very sensitive to the ups and many downs with being said Cal football fan. And this transfer portal freaks me out. It can be good for Cal, but also bad...
Other questions: I too get nervous about Ott leaving since he is sooo good. Do you think he is good with not knowing for sure who he’ll be working with at QB? They like to trust that QB-RB link is there right? I thought Mendoza stepped up big time when he had the fewest practice reps this year. More practice reps improves QB and the RB/TB/WR/TE right?
I do notice Mendoza gets his passes tipped a lot - resulting in more picks. I would imagine that is a big focus for Mendoza to work on.
Also, I am so glad Ott is staying, how much say do you think he gets in the QB? Man he is exciting to watch! And do we know why he is so loyal to Cal? It is refreshing to see that in both Ott and Mendoza. I have to keep reminding myself that they have this team/college commitment that is missing in college football these days...
I really am excited to see Mendoza, Ott, Cade, Reese, etc on Saturday...Go Bears! Burn the Bayou! 💙🏈💛🐻💙🔥💛🪓💙
P.s. sorry for previous comment typos...my iPad touchscreen is not working very well, and I type so fast I don’t see the typos...my bad for not proofreading before hitting send. I can’t curtail my excitement in having a dialog with other Bear fans who understands the trials and tribulations of being a long time fan...
Mendoza is the starter going into next season. But there will always be competition. Competition will make him better, and if anyone beats out Mendoza, then he should start. Ott is completely fine with that.
That said, we'll have to wait until after the Bowl game to see if more starters will enter the transfer portal, including Ott. I really hope he won't.
Rogers will be Cal’s starting QB next season
Why do you say that so confidently? It’s inquiring minds want to know!
Can't argue with 8 number one hits on your self titled album
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Mendoza will welcome the competition. He's not one to let something like this ding his confidence. He'll be fine.
And y'know, if he gets jumped in the depth chart it'll be for one year and he'll be a rising junior starter.
Redshirt Sophomore this year.
Nando was a R-Fr this year https://calbears.com/sports/football/roster/fernando-mendoza/22416
I meant next year. Thanks.
True. He is humble as well as confident. Love this kid really!
I’m glad CAL has a backup but Mendoza is a good quarterback and deserves to be number one.
This is division 1 football, nobody deserves any starting spot and no staff would ever think that way. Every team in the country tries to upgrade every position on the team every year. Mendoza showed flashes but if there is a QB who the staff thinks can win more games, it’s their obligation to recruit that player and let them compete for the starting spot.
Alabama benched Jalen Hurts in the national championship game (his second straight as a starter). If our coaches think Mendoza has done enough to not have his starting spot questioned they need to be immediately fired and never coach at any level again.
It’s harsh but that’s how it works.
Finley is suiting up this Friday as #2. Brummei is #3. Jackson is not, but he is injured.
I won’t mind to have more depth in the qb room. Remember Bama in 2018 had 3 future NFL starters (Tua, Jalen Hurts, Mac Jones)