During a pre-draft press conference, Raiders GM John Spytek stressed valuing running backs highly in the draft. He cited Saquon Barkleyâs transformative impact on the Eagles. Despite ongoing speculation about draft prospects like Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, Spytek focused on the broader strategy of enhancing the team's run game, particularly after a disappointing last place finish in rushing yards. He hinted at the team's openness to drafting a quarterback, suggesting potential plans for that key position as well.
I mean we just saw Saquon Barkley just change the Eagles in one year... There's certain ways to build a team, and I don't know where we got to a place where we don't feel like running backs are valued.
Spytek and coach Pete Carroll are on the same page in making the run game an integral part of the offense. Jeanty can provide an immediate boost to the Raiders' offense, which finished last in rushing yards per game at 79.8.
We remain open to the most important position. You guys have all done your investigative journalism well enough to know that we brought some quarterbacks in. And that wasn't by accident.
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