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Alabama’s legend Nick Saban is a tough-nosed coach who doesn’t smile a whole lot, but according to Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, he does have a sense of humor. Raider RB Josh Jacobs shared a story on Nick Saban’s go-to jokes while he was at Alabama: “I caught like five passes in a row, […]

The Oakland Raiders made a statement Week 1 win against their AFC West division rivals Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football yesterday—the last Monday night game at the Coliseum. Head coach Jon Gruden was especially impressed with running back Josh Jacobs’ performance. The 21-year-old Jacobs was the Raiders’ first-round selection from the 2019 NFL Draft […]

Life went on for the Oakland Raiders without Antonio Brown on Monday night, as they defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 24-16 in their season opener. Whether or not it’s a sign of things to come remains to be seen, as the Broncos aren’t exactly a stellar opponent, but, at the very least, […]

Oakland Raiders fans don’t have a lot of reasons to be happy. Their team is playing its final season in Oakland. However, Josh Jacobs and the team played fantastic football to give the fans something to cheer for. The team is leading 14-0 over the Denver Broncos after going through one of the craziest weekends […]

Many were scratching their heads when the Oakland Raiders took running back Josh Jacobs in the first round of the NFL Draft back in April, but obviously, they saw something in him that they liked. On Thursday night, Jacobs showed flashes of his potential, rushing for 21 yards on four carries in what ended up […]

The Oakland Raiders started their 2019 campaign with a 14-3 preseason win over the Los Angeles Rams. In preseason Week 2 action, they’ll fly out to the desert to face the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, August 15th. A rebuilt team with both sides of the ball receiving plenty of fresh faces, there are a fair […]

The Oakland Raiders owned a million first-round picks (three to be exact) after trading two of their cornerstone players in 2018. Among the three first-rounders, Josh Jacobs has the most hype surrounding him coming into the season. The Raiders drafted Jacobs with the 24th overall pick out of Alabama. Unlike most Alabama running backs, Jacobs […]

Although hobbled a bit as of late, there is no denying that Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is a force to be reckoned with. Quickly taking notice of Gurley’s skillset, soon-to-be Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs wants to learn from his California counterpart. “I don’t have a relationship with him, but […]

The Oakland Raiders are coming off of a miserable 2018 campaign in which they won just four games, but thanks to a busy offseason in which they added numerous big names, the Raiders have some hope going into 2019. Whether or not Oakland actually contends for a playoff spot remains to be seen, but, at […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has the chance to earn a big role as a rookie. Oakland took him in the first round, and they didn’t bring back Marshawn Lynch, so the opportunity is right there. First though he’ll have to deliver in training camp and prove he belongs, and so far it seems […]

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs is taking part in his first NFL training camp, and with plenty of expectations surrounding him heading into 2019, it’s important that he heeds whatever advice the veterans give him. As for the best advice he has gotten thus far? “Push the reset button whenever you mess up. […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs hasn’t even stepped foot on an NFL field yet for a preseason game, but he is already making his goals clear, he wants to be one of the best to ever play the game. Asked about his goals, Jacobs said he isn’t happy just being on the field he […]

The Oakland Raiders and coach Jon Gruden have a new-look offense after they added some weapons to help Derek Carr and the offense. Among the new additions is Josh Jacobs, who figures to be the featured running back in Oakland. Coming into this season, Jon Gruden expects Josh Jacobs to win Rookie of the Year. […]

The vast majority of NFL rookies are entitled to a grace period of acclimating to the size, speed, and intellect of professional football, riding the bench or playing most only on special teams during their debut campaigns. Running backs stand apart from other first-year players, though, and especially ones selected in the first round of […]

The Oakland Raiders had their rookies report to training camp Tuesday. This is the most important rookie classes in several years for the franchise. Not only is the group expected to be the foundation of a complete rebuild in the second year of the Jon Gruden 2.0 tour with the team. But it also features […]

The Oakland Raiders’ backfield will look a bit different in 2019 after the team drafted Josh Jacobs in the first round. Jacobs will immediately become the starting running back but that could take some touches away from Jalen Richard. In an article by Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Tafur says that Richard is expected to […]

The Oakland Raiders are coming off of yet another disastrous season in what has been a decade-and-a-half full of them, as they won just four games in 2018. However, the Raiders have had quite the makeover this offseason, adding the likes of Antonio Brown, Trent Brown, Tyrell Williams, and Lamarcus Joyner, among others, to their […]

The Oakland Raiders have signed first-round draft pick Josh Jacobs, the club announced Tuesday. The signing was confirmed on Twitter by Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Journal-Review. Per Gehlken, the deal will be worth $11.9 million. Jacobs, a 5-foot-10, 219-pound running back, was selected 24th overall by the Raiders in the 2019 NFL Draft. […]

Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders are hoping to bounce back from a rough 2018 season. Mike Mayock has come in as the new GM and has made some moves to improve the roster. One of the first moves that Mayock made was acquiring Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers via trade. Then, Oakland also […]

Since being drafted by the Oakland Raiders, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding Josh Jacobs, and the latest former player to give him some praise is Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson. On NFL Total Access on Monday, Tomlinson said he sees a big rookie season for Jacobs and thinks because of how many […]

The Oakland Raiders could still be without their first-round pick when a national audience tunes in to watch Jon Gruden put his team through the ringer of training camp in preparation for the 2019 season. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, running back Josh Jacobs, the No. 24 overall pick in this year’s draft, […]

The Oakland Raiders selected running back Josh Jacobs in the first round of the NFL Draft back in April with the hope that he would be a significant contributor heading into 2019, but it looks like we have to put all of that on hold for now. Jacobs remains the only unsigned Raiders draft pick, […]

Most around the NFL have high hopes this upcoming season for Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs. His Madden 20 rating reflects that. Usually, rookie running backs are rated a little lower in the game than other skill positions and that is no different this year with Jacobs being the highest rated rookie back […]

The Oakland Raiders were targeting Alabama running back Josh Jacobs with one of their three first-round picks and were quite happy when he fell into their laps. They ended up getting their guy, and Jacobs has a good shot at becoming the team’s featured back as a rookie. During a recent hit on NFL Network, […]

The Oakland Raiders parted ways with some serious talent last season en route to earning a trio of first-round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. With the No. 24 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Raiders notably selected former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs, who has already […]

NFL analyst and former running back Maurice Jones-Drew likes how things are shaking out for Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs. He thinks Jacobs is set up for success in his first NFL season. Maurice Jones-Drew ranked Josh Jacobs 21st on his running backs list heading into 2019 and had this to say about […]

Oakland Raiders first-round pick Josh Jacobs hasn’t yet stepped onto an NFL field for a game, but movie makers are already interested in his story. Jacobs had a rough childhood and sometimes had to sleep in his father’s car, but that didn’t stop him from living out his dream and making it to the NFL. […]

In 2016, Alabama, as it often does, stole one of the best recruits in that year’s class. It wasn’t supposed to be that way. Before landing in Tuscaloosa, Josh Jacobs was living with his dad moving from cars to motels. As a recruit, he was off the radar. That changed after uploading his tape to […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs might soon find himself famous for reasons have little to do with his play on the football field. The rookie posted on twitter Thursday that he’s received offers from “big-time producers” about selling the rights to his life story so it can be turned into a Hollywood movie. Been […]

The Oakland Raiders have definitely had a wild last two years. It all started when they signed head coach Jon Gruden to an eye-popping 10-year contract. Gruden immediately made the Raiders one of the most talked about teams – then came the drama. First was the Khalil Mack issue. Instead of extending his contract, Oakland […]

The Oakland Raiders took running back Josh Jacobs with the 24th overall pick and ESPN is expecting a big rookie season. Jacobs split carries with the Crimson Tide which caused many to question why the Raiders selected him so high, but an elite skill set means he should be able to be counted on heavily, […]

Oakland Raiders first-round draft pick Josh Jacobs out of the University of Alabama was not only the first running back off the board in the 2019 NFL Draft, but could be a big-time fantasy stud this season as well. A lot of fantasy experts are viewing Jacobs’ success in 2019 as a very high possibility […]

The Oakland Raiders have managed to shore up their backfield this offseason. Running back Doug Martin is ready to take on a mentorship role for fellow running back Josh Jacobs. The Raiders selected Jacobs with one of their three first-round picks from the 2019 NFL Draft. According to Scott Bair of NBC Sports, Martin is […]

Deion Sanders approves of at least one of the Raiders’ picks. Appearing on Good Morning Football Wednesday, the 14-year vet and Hall of Famer said Oakland running back Josh Jacobs was one of the rookies that impressed him most on draft night. “There’s a guy, that I want the rights to his childhood story,” Sanders said […]

The Oakland Raiders hope they got a steal taking running back Josh Jacobs with the 24th pick and looking at Pro Football Focus and their rankings on Jacobs; it appears he could be that. Raiders RB Josh Jacobs can do a little bit of everything pic.twitter.com/uUAqgx7khb — PFF (@PFF) May 14, 2019 In 2018 with […]

The Oakland Raiders made a rather puzzling move with the 24th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft last Thursday, taking University of Alabama running back Josh Jacobs. Not only is it no longer commonplace to use first-round picks on running backs unless they are really special these days, but Jacobs? For some perspective, Jacobs […]

The Oakland Raiders managed to shore up their backfield by bringing back Doug Martin and taking Josh Jacobs in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. It appears head coach Jon Gruden has high hopes for the dynamic between these two running backs. There is no question that Jacobs has been brought in as […]

The Arizona Cardinals selected former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Now, it appears Murray has already become the early favorite to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2019, according to BetOnline.ag. Coming in at +225 to take home such an honor, […]

The Oakland Raiders selected University of Alabama running back Josh Jacobs with one of their three first-round draft picks on Thursday night, and many have questioned the Raiders’ decision to take a halfback so early. However, Oakland general manager Mike Mayock has high hopes for Jacobs, saying that he views the incoming rookie as a […]