Ex-Browns coach disagrees with Fernando Mendoza's post-game apology
Former Browns coach Eric Mangini couldn't believe what Fernando Mendoza was saying to the media.
Ex-Browns coach Eric Mangini expressed disbelief over Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza's post-game apology following the Raiders preseason loss. Mangini called out Mendoza's "good guy" demeanor as inauthentic, stating that such sentiments wouldn't be tolerated within a locker room. Mendoza, a first overall draft pick, finished 10 of 16 passing for 97 yards and scored a touchdown, but Indiana's running game faltered.
Mendoza acknowledged his teammates' solid performance but felt he let them down. He admitted to making mistakes during his preseason debut and criticized himself for taking unnecessary hits. Former Browns GM John Spytek emphasized Mendoza's accountability to the organization and attributed his success to his character, not his accolades.
Mendoza, a Tom Brady fan, praised his precision and noted his need to work on timing and connection with receivers.
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