Oakland Raiders: 5 Intriguing 2014 Predictions….That Just Might Come True

Jan 23, 2014; Honolulu, HI, USA; Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reece (45) poses with fans at practice for the 2014 Pro Bowl at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

2) Marcel Reece Goes Off for 500 yrds Receiving and 500 yrds Rushing

Speaking of Pro Bowl….Marcel Reece, the Raiders dynamic fullback will be looking for his third appearance this year.

Not only do I believe Reece will make the Pro Bowl, but I think he does it behind a career year

Raider Nation and other critics have often complained about the lack of touches Reece receives in games. His position has never been the center piece of an offense, but his ability should be utilized as much as possible.

In 2014 Greg Olsen and the Raiders finally open up the playbook and utilize Reece all over the field. Running, receiving, blocking he can do it all.

Once again, I can not see MJD and DMC lasting a full season. And while I believe Latavius Murray will eventually become a starter, Reece should be primed to get touches out of the backfield as well.

Back in 2012 Reece came the closest to claiming the 500/500 goal, with 271 rushing and 496 yrds receiving yards.

With more emphasis in the offense, Reece could be primed to eclipse both marks and have a career year for the Silver and Black.