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Recapping the Oakland Raiders joint practices with the Rams

By Sanjit T.

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/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)
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) /

Jacobs impresses Gurley

Rams running back Todd Gurley was also impressed by Jacobs. “He’s a great running back, got a chance to watch him at Alabama,” Gurley said. “You know, he’s a first-round pick with a lot of talent.” Jacobs wasn’t the only back getting involved. Jalen Richard caught a pass by Carr on an option route out of the backfield and he took it for a touchdown.

Overall day one was pretty good, especially when you consider Day two was even better for Oakland’s offense.

Prior to the two teams meeting up for the joint practices, Jacobs had expressed that he wanted to learn from Gurley. The veteran running back is one of the best in the game, and has a similar skill set to Jacobs in that he can not only get the big yards on the ground, but he can also play a big role in the passing game.

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