The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 NFL season got off to a promising start with a Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos. However, since then, it’s been three straight losses, and the results are beginning to take their toll on the players. So, who’s the latest to vent their frustration? It’s Josh Jacobs.
After the Silver and Black dropped a heartbreaking 24-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Raiders running back used his postgame media duties to express his feelings.
Let’s not waste any time and dive into Jacobs’ remarks, which will be a talking point for many NFL programs surrounding Las Vegas this week.
Raiders RB Josh Jacobs doesn’t hide his frustration with 1-3 start
Despite the Raiders being down 24-7 heading into halftime, Las Vegas had a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Davante Adams made a spectacular catch on 4th & 10 to keep the drive alive. It felt like momentum was on Raider Nation’s side despite being down 24-17.
The Raiders had the majority of fans on their side at SoFi Stadium. With the Chargers on the heels of blowing a 17-point lead, Aidan O’Connell made an ill-advised pass for an interception. It could have been a galvanizing moment for the team if Las Vegas had pulled out this win.
However, considering they were a couple of yards away from tying the game, it was a crushing loss. So, after another disappointing defeat, Jacobs decided to vent his frustration to the media.
“For me, it’s frustrating, man,” Jacobs told reporters (h/t KSNV’s Jesse Merrick). “I’m tired of losing. Just keep it 100 [percent]. Tired of losing, man. And I mean, I feel like every day I go in there and I work my a– off, so eventually something gotta give … 5-6 plays you do them right, difference in the outcome of the game, but at the same time, you’re tired of saying 5-6 plays…it’s just time to do that sh-t.”
The reigning NFL rushing champion is off to a terrible start by his standards. Jacobs has registered 166 rushing yards in four games, which is 2.7 yards per carry. Furthermore, the Raiders inability to run the ball is one of the reasons why they’re 1-3.
Where does Vegas go from here?
The million-dollar question for the Raiders is, what’s next? It’s time to panic, and they’re at a crossroads. Adams voiced his frustration last week following the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on “Sunday Night Football.”
Adams noted that he cannot wait for the situation to improve. As a result, there’s plenty of speculation regarding the 30-year-old’s future in Las Vegas. Now the team has Jacobs venting his frustration with losing. The Alabama product will likely have his future questioned.
Oct. 31 is the NFL trade deadline, and it’s the marker for Raiders fans to know where the team is heading. They can either dig themselves out of this hole or become sellers to kick-start a tank for USC star Caleb Williams.
Las Vegas will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 5 on “Monday Night Football.” If Adams and Co. lose to his former team, this result could break the camel’s back. So what do you say, Raider Nation? Is it time to get ahead of the trade deadline and field calls for certain players? Or are you optimistic that the Raiders can climb out of this hole?
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