5 worst RB rooms in the NFL ahead of training camp ft. Colts

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1) Las Vegas Raiders

Alexander Mattison represents a downgrade at RB for the Las Vegas Raiders

Ditching Josh Jacobs was somewhat understandable for the Las Vegas Raiders. He was not his peak self in the 2023-24 season, notching up career-worsts in rushing yards (805) and rushing touchdowns (six).

However, those are still better than what free-agency signing Alexander Mattison had in that same timespan - 700 and zero. Yet coach Antonio Pierce, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, and general manager Tom Telesco think the man who was released by the Minnesota Vikings halfway through his contract will be a worthy successor.

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That notion seems very far-fetched, and that is not to mention the overall depth of the corps. Zamir White? Brittain Brown? Ameer Abdullah? The Raiders will need miracles from them to be competitive.

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Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

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