Oakland Raiders: 11 non-rookies who need to be a part of the rebuild

By Brad Weiss | Nov 27, 2018

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 and tight end Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 24: Running back Jalen Richard #30 of the Oakland Raiders picks up 19 yards on a carry against outside linebacker Erik Walden #93 of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter on December 24, 2016 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 33-25. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

Jalen Richard

Head coach Jon Gruden recently called Jalen Richard the MVP of the team, so you can be sure he is not going anywhere. In fact, Richard is the kind of change the pace back that this team needs moving forward, and has the ability to make an impact in the run, and pass game.

The Raiders running back group could look a lot different next season, as Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin will both be free agents after the season. In addition, Chris Warren III is going to come off the injured reserve, and actually led the NFL in rushing yards during the preseason.

Richard is not a player who is going to set any records, but he can do a lot of things very well on the offensive side of the ball, and should continue to have a role with this team moving forward.

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