Jon and I finally wade into the most controversial — yawn — conversation of draft season. That’s right: we’re talking Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson in the latest episode of our scouting series. We discuss what it takes to play QB in 2026, what we look for when evaluating prospects, the uniqueness of evaluating quarterbacks, the strengths, weaknesses, scheme fits and our grades for the top prospects — and what the development arc will be for Mendoza and Simpson.
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