Make Chris Warren the featured back in 2019
The Raiders biggest bright spot during the preseason was running back Chris Warren, who went from undrafted, to star during the four-game slate. However, the team stashed him on injured reserve with a knee issue, making him ineligible for the 2018 season, but he will be back and ready to roll in 2019.
During the preseason, Warren actually led the NFL in rushing, as he showed a solid blend of size, strength, and speed from the running back position. He also showed he could get the job done in the blocking game, and passing attack, showing the kind of three-down skills that the Raiders have lacked at the position in years.
Marshawn Lynch has been wonderful since coming to the Raiders, but there is no guarantee he is going to sign up for more years, especially with his contract expiring. It is time to give the ball to Warren in a featured role in 2019, because while it may have only been preseason, he showed he can do some incredible things with the football in his hands.