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Fernando Mendoza is the UNQUESTIONED QB1 over Ty Simpson of the NFL Draft

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Fernando Mendoza threw 15 of 22 for 562 yards and six touchdowns on 20-plus-yard throws between the numbers.

1. Locked On NFL Draft centers on Fernando Mendoza being the clear QB1 over Ty Simpson. 2. Host Damian Parson is the solo speaker, and his draft grades matter because he tracks both quarterbacks across the season. 3. The episode asks why Mendoza remains QB1 while Ty Simpson has drawn new support from recent film and social media. 4. Parson says Ty Simpson opened the season with a first-round grade and even rose to QB2 on his board. 5. He points to Alabama’s first-game loss to Florida State and then to the Oklahoma game as the turning point for Simpson. 6. Parson says Brent Venables’ pressure, simulated pressure, and protection confusion exposed Simpson’s first-year starting experience. 7. He argues that defenses later used the same formula by loading the middle of the field and forcing Simpson outside his comfort zone. 8. The host then cites Ty Simpson’s PFF splits and says he completed 135 of 195 passes overall with 14 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. 9. Simpson’s short and intermediate numbers are presented as strong, especially between 0 and 19 yards and between the numbers. 10. The deep passing split is the weak point: Simpson is described as 5 of 20 on throws of 20-plus yards between the numbers. 11. Fernando Mendoza’s profile is presented as broader, because he is said to have been asked to throw everywhere rather than be protected by a limited role. 12. Parson says Mendoza completed 110 of 138 passes between the numbers with 22 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. 13. He highlights Mendoza’s 72 of 83 line from 0 to 10 yards with 8 touchdowns and 1 interception. 14. He also cites Mendoza’s 23 of 33 mark from 10 to 19 yards with 8 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. 15. The biggest statistical separator is Mendoza’s 15 of 22 line on 20-plus-yard throws between the numbers for 562 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. 16. Parson adds that Mendoza was also more productive outside the numbers, especially on the left side of the field. 17. The tone is argumentative and tape-driven, with Parson repeatedly talking through numbers, coverage looks, and play traits. 18. The format is a solo breakdown with sponsor breaks, then a return to the quarterback comparison and a short teaser for future rankings. 19. Best for listeners who want quarterback scouting and stat-based draft arguments. 20. Less useful for listeners who want game recaps or team news.

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