Josh Jacobs’ return two weeks before the season brought an end to the preseason drama created by his contract dispute and also gave the Las Vegas Raiders’ backfield a boost as the team welcomed back the NFL’s reigning rushing champion.
two weeks before the season brought an end to the preseason drama created by his contract dispute and also gave the Las Vegas Raiders’ backfield a boost as the team welcomed back the NFL’s reigning rushing champion. How quickly Jacobs is able to get up to game-day speed is a big question but coach Josh McDaniels has indicated the team will rely heavily on him again. Jacobs had nearly 400 touches last season between rushing and receiving.
NEW FACES: Garoppolo, Meyers, DE Tyree Wilson, CB Marcus Peters, S Marcus Epps, TE Michael Mayer, WR Tre Tucker, QB Aidan O’Connell. KEY LOSSES: QB Derek Carr, TE Darren Waller, TE Foster Moreau, LB Denzel Perryman, DE Clelin Ferrell, CB Rock Ya-Sin, QB Jarrett Stidham.— the Raiders are talented and deep. The addition of Meyers gives Las Vegas a tremendous 1-2 punch, Hunter Renfrow is as good of a route runner as any receiver in the NFL and Tucker is capable of stretching the field. Michael Mayer was drafted to replace Waller, a tough task, but like his predecessor he possesses strong receiving skills.
WEAKNESSES: Pass rush. Crosby is one of the NFL’s best, but he can’t do it by himself. The Raiders return essentially the same front that finished 30th in sacks. They hope Wilson, the
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