Las Vegas Raiders offensive rookie is willing to do something rare to contribute to the team's ability to win
The Las Vegas Raiders have to do whatever it takes to take that next step within the franchise. They have yet to make the playoffs since before Josh McDaniels was hired. And, they haven't won a playoff game in over 20 years. They were close to making the postseason last year but needed a few […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have to do whatever it takes to take that next step within the franchise. They have yet to make the playoffs since before Josh McDaniels was hired. And, they haven't won a playoff game in over 20 years. They were close to making the postseason last year but needed a few more wins under their belt to do so.
With 2024 approaching quickly, and the Raiders have one of the best all-around rosters they have had in some time, there is a chance they make the playoffs. But, everything has to go right. With what they have done in the offseason so far, they are on track for that to go as planned. They have made some huge signing in free agency like Christian Wilkins and Gardner Minshew.
But, they also brought in a rookie class that is willing to work, buy into the culture, and do whatever it takes to win, even if that means playing on the opposite side of the ball – even if it means playing on all three phases. One rookie is willing to do that, and whatever it takes to win.
"At the end of the day, I just want to help the team win," rookie running back Dylan Laube said. "So, if it's on special teams, if it's as a running back, if it's on the defensive side, sure – at the end of the day, I just want to help my team win. But special teams have always been a big part, so, special teams are my thing. From being a gunner, jammer, and returner, I have done every single thing you can name besides kick. Yeah, man, that's my thing. I think it's super important and people forget that football has three phases."
That's rare – the NFL doesn't have many players at once who play on all three phases – offense, defense, and special teams. That is why it is considered to be rare. Names that first come to mind are Pat Ricard of the Baltimore Ravens, Keisean Nixon of the Green Bay Packers, and even Marcus Jones of the New England Patriots.
Laube is already a guy who can be used as a third-down running back because he can catch the ball well and does have speed. We know he will fight for a spot on special teams as well as a returner. However, we did not know he was willing to play defense. I'm not sure what position he would play, but it's good to know he's willing to do whatever.
Raiders’ Dylan Laube is willing to do what a lot of players don’t want to if it means making the team
The Raiders will love that.
