Taking a look at what we might see from running back Josh Jacobs in 2019" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteSilver And Black Pridean Oakland Raiders communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsRaidersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Stat predictions for Josh Jacobs rookie campaignNew Bo Jackson Jersey White ,57commentsTaking a look at what we might see from running back Josh Jacobs in 2019PDTShareTweetShareShareStat predictions for Josh Jacobs rookie campaignPhoto by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesThe Raiders swiped up running back Josh Jacobs with the 24th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Considered an early selection by some, it is easy to see why the Raiders were high on the Alabama running back. Drafted for his traits and not necessarily his production, projections for Jacobs are hard to make as his numbers from college don’t paint the full picture.A perennial ‘back-up’ in the Crimson Tide’s system, Jacobs spent most of his three years sharing snaps with stars like Damien Harris, Bo Scarbrough, and Najee Harris. Despite seeing limited work, the numbers Jacob put up do hint at some trends that should continue as he joins the Raiders. Let’s take a look at both facets of his game and try to predict what he will do in his first year with the Silver and Black.RushingJacobs will come in and instantly be the Raiders best running back, as he should being a first round draft pick. Doug Martin and Jalen Richard will push him for carries, but the expectation is that Jacobs will be the three-down back in 2019.With elite vision and physicality, Jacobs is a perfect fit to replace Marshawn Lynch in the Raiders backfield. With a behemoth offensive line in front of him, Jacobs should have plenty of gaping holes to run through (assuming Tom Cable doesn’t completely ruin the unit). The right side of the offensive line in particular should be a huge strength in the running game. With Trent Brown and Gabe Jackson mauling defenders, expect Jacobs to churn out a lot of big plays. If Brown and Jackson can get him to the second level, Jacobs is more than capable of making a defender or two miss to pick up chunk yardage. Jacobs never accrued 1,000 yards in a season while at Alabama, but there is no reason why he can’t at the professional level with more opportunities. Tallies of 567, 284, and 640 yards in his freshman through junior years don’t jump off the page, but with carry totals of 85, 46, and 120 respectively (6.67 https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-derek-carr-jersey , 6.17 and 5.33 YPC in those three years) it makes a little more sense why Jacobs never hit the 1,000 yard milestone.In his junior season, Jacobs had a knack for finding the endzone, tallying 11 rushing touchdowns in 2018. Due to his physicality and vision, he was utilized a lot in goal line situations and made defenses pay by lowering his shoulder and plowing in for the touchdown. With Lynch no longer in Oakland, Jacobs will likely fill in that same role for the Silver and Black.Facing less competition for carries and running behind a monster of an offensive line, it is not out of the question for Jacobs to put up big rushing numbers, but it is unlikely that he will reach the elusive 1,000 yard mark.Prediction: 750-850 yards, 8 touchdownsReceivingAside from his vision and patience, Jacobs’ best trait is hands, making him a dual-threat out of the backfield. While at Alabama Jacobs proved to be a consistent pass catcher, tallying reception totals of 14, 14, and 20 in his freshman through junior seasons. In those seasons respectively, Jacobs recorded 156, 168, and 247 yards, a nice bonus to his rushing totals.His versatility will be valued and leaned on heavily, but Jalen Richard will surely push Jacobs for a role in the passing game as Richard recorded 68 receptions for 607 yards last season.Possessing pass-catching ability means the Raiders can mix up their looks on early downs and try to catch defenses on mismatches with Jacobs being matched up with slower linebackers.Don’t expect Richard like numbers for Jacobs Derek Carr Jersey White , but he will definitely put up a respectable amount of receiving yards in 2019. He projects to add a score or two as well after tallying five receiving touchdowns in his final two seasons at Alabama. Prediction: 150-250 yards, 2 touchdownsAll in all, Jacobs projects to be productive in the Raiders system. With a huge line in front of him and a coach committed to running the ball, Jacobs will get plenty of good opportunities on the ground. In addition, his ability in the passing game opens up plenty more opportunities for Jacobs to make an impact. Adding in a solid total in the air, Jacobs will likely reach or surpass the 1,000 yard mark in all-purpose yardage. Also, keep an eye on Jacobs playing a role on special teams. In 2018 he had 14 kick returns for 428 yards and one touchdown, finishing fourth in the SEC. He won’t usurp Dwayne Harris, but he may see some action in the return game. He won’t blow the league away like Saquon Barkley did last season, but Jacobs will be a solid play-maker for the Raiders this year. Raiders cornerback Lamarcus Joyner wasn’t too eager to watch himself on Hard Knocks with the Rams a few years back." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesSilver And Black Pride homepageHorizontal - WhiteSilver And Black Pridean Oakland Raiders communityFollow Silver And Black Pride online:Follow Silver And Black Pride on TwitterFollow Silver And Black Pride on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchSilver And Black Pride main menuFanpostsFanshotsRaidersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Second experience with Hard Knocks much more positive one for Lamarcus JoynerNew,16commentsRaiders cornerback Lamarcus Joyner wasn’t too eager to watch himself on Hard Knocks with the Rams a few years back.PDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Second experience with Hard Knocks much more positive one for Lamarcus JoynerTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailAntonio Brown congratulates Lamarcus Joyner on a pass breakupOakland RaidersYou won’t find many more confident and jovial players than Lamarcus Joyner. He is always smiling, he has complete faith in his abilities as a defensive back, whether it’s at safety or corner and he proves it every day. But it wasn’t always that way.Tonight is the premiere of Hard Knocks. This is the second time Joyner has been on a team that was on the show. The last time wasn’t a great experience for him.“Aw, man, I was in a funk, man, I was in a fog and didn’t really want to watch Hard Knocks,” said Joyner.The ‘funk’ he was in was, of course Antonio Brown Raiders Jersey , caught on camera by the Hard Knocks crew. Joyner was feeling pretty lost as to his role with the team under then coach Jeff Fisher. And it caused him to lose his passion for the game — something that seems unfathomable when you spend any time around Joyner now.In a teaser for the show, Joyner went to Fisher’s office and pours his heart out to Fisher.“I don’t know coach, I don’t know where my passion’s gone,” Joyner tells Fisher. “I work hard. I do want to be a starter for this team. What’s going on? If y’all don’t need me, let me know. And just release me and y’all can have y’all’s money back. That’s what I told them. I said I don’t play football for money. I said all these guys they be in the locker room, it’s about money, it’s about girls, it’s about cars. Coach, I love this game.”With that kind of role for Joyner, it’s understandable he didn’t make the show appointment viewing. That was Jeff Fisher’s last year as head coach of the Rams. Not coincidentally it was also Joyner’s last season as a part time starter. Since then he has been a full time starting defensive back — the past two seasons as a starting free safety under new coach Sean McVay and now as a starting nickel corner for the Raiders. He’s just little bit more excited to watch the show this time around.“Oh for sure. This time around,” Joyner said of whether he’s watching the premiere tonight.“This time it’s been truly a blessing to be part of this organization. It’s all been smiles and happiness.”Head coach Jon Gruden put a wet blanket on the party, making sure it was clear his players won’t be watching the show live though.“Maybe some guys will put it on, I don’t even know what it’s called where you can record it and watch it whenever you can, but we are not going to be eating crackerjacks and peanuts and watching it,” said Gruden. “We got meetings, we got the Rams coming in here and I know players I’m sure are excited to see the show and they’ve done a good job, the Hard Knocks people, putting together. I’m not going to say anything further because I’ll be in a meeting.”As for the rest of you, the show will come on HBO at 10pm ET/PST. But if you are on the West Coast and have HBO GO or HBO NOW you can catch it when it airs on the East Coast which is 7pm Pacific.Follow @LeviDamien