Raiders' starter is making the team regret one of their decisions from the off-season
The Las Vegas Raiders made a big decision on offense during this past off-season. Aside from the Davante Adams trade, they had to make a choice regarding running back Josh Jacobs. They chose to not extend him or accept his fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The Raiders did not value him that highly. This […]
The Las Vegas Raiders made a big decision on offense during this past off-season.
Aside from the Davante Adams trade, they had to make a choice regarding running back Josh Jacobs.
They chose to not extend him or accept his fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The Raiders did not value him that highly. This season, he may be making them regret that decision.
So far, he has looked like a top ten running back in the NFL. At times, Jacobs has looked even better than that. The Raiders have needed it, and he has delivered very often.
Jacobs has been running with a ferocity and intensity that few other running backs do in the league right now.
He's very important to a Raiders' offense that wants to establish the run. With their offensive line struggles, the running game is vital to be able to throw the ball to their talented receivers.
Without an impactful running back like Jacobs, the Raiders would be incredibly one dimensional. The passing game would not be as successful as it is, either.
Jacobs' consistency is something to marvel so far this year, too. In a contract year, he is mailing a lot of money for himself.
Now, the Raiders will have an interesting situation at the end of the season.
Can they bring back Jacobs? They could make it work financially probably.
That being said, his contract will be pretty hefty after this impressive season.
Do they want to invest that much in a RB when they just paid Darren Waller and Davante Adams? Only time
will tell. As of now, Jacobs is definitely making the Raiders feel regretful.
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