Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has waited for years for the chance to prove he's a starting caliber back in the NFL. As training camp approaches, his wait is finally over.
Many Las Vegas Raiders players and coaches will enter training camp with the opportunity to prove themselves.
The Raiders drafted White in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The fact that the Raiders decided to draft White that offseason was not by chance, nor was the selection of White in the fourth round a throwaway pick. The Raiders drafted White as Jacobs entered a contract season, and they did so expecting Jacobs to perform well that season, which he did.
By drafting White that offseason, though, the Raiders showed terrific foresight. Having White on the roster allowed him to sit behind a talented, veteran running back like Jacobs. In addition to being a contract year, the Raiders' drafting of White motivated Jacobs to maximize his production, as the move clearly showed the Raiders were thinking about life after Jacobs.
While drafting White helped the Raiders in their dealings with Jacobs, White still had to sit on the bench for multiple seasons. This is difficult for any professional player to do. It is especially difficult for talented players with the potential to one day be a starter, which was the case with White., Jacobs accounted for nearly 80 percent of the team’s carries and was well on his way to posting a similar percentage last season before missing the final few games.
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