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Oakland Raiders complete 2019 first quarter recap

By Kenny King

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 29: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders runs the ball downfield against Clayton Geathers #26 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 29: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders runs the ball downfield against Clayton Geathers #26 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 06: Rodney Hudson No. 61 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 06: Rodney Hudson No. 61 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

First quarter MVP: Rodney Hudson

In four seasons with the Oakland Raiders, center Rodney Hudson has allowed just two sacks. Hudson, who truly is the unsung hero of the team, certainly deserves the first quarter MVP accolades, as through the first four games, he has continued his streak of keeping his quarterback clean.

Hudson, who is certainly a fan favorite for his ability to take on any player thrown at him and to play through pain definitely deserves the honor bestowed upon him. Earlier in the offseason, I wrote about how Hudson was the most underrated player, as he was passed up for the Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors despite being the best at his position year in and year out.

His hard work is finally starting to garner more attention, as his Pro Football Focus grade of 90.5 was the highest out of all 32 centers in the NFL and earned him a spot on the PFF team of the week. For a team with so many questions up front to start the season, the Raiders certainly have a keeper in Hudson, who they paid big money to retain for the foreseeable future.

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