3 things to not be surprised by for the Oakland Raiders

By Nick Ellis | Jul 23, 2019

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Arden Key #99 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after he sacked the quarterback against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Josh Jacobs of Alabama reacts after being chosen #24 overall by the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Josh Jacobs is Top Five in Rushing Yards

Young running backs have dominated in the NFL as of lately, as backs like Saquon Barkley, Phillip Lindsay, and Nick Chubb all ranked in the top ten in rushing yards last season.

Running back is the easiest position to transition from college to pro, and considering Josh Jacobs is regarded as the best back in this rookie class, there is no reason he should not perform like one of the best backs in the league.

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Non of the other backs in the roster should take many touches from Jacobs, as he has fresh legs, and it has been made clear that Jacobs will be getting the ball often. Jacobs should be a big piece of this Raiders offense from the start, and it is going to show in his stat line.

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