There’s only one logical conclusion after the Las Vegas Raiders’ embarrassing offensive display against the Detroit Lions on Monday night — they are entirely without a paddle. The Raiders’ offensive futility was so pronounced that Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (189 yards from scrimmage) outgained Las Vegas as a team (157) by himself.
The lead story was undoubtedly Davante Adams’ frustrations on the sideline, which led to seamless Randy Moss comparisons. But let’s not forget Josh Jacobs in all this chaos. The 2022 NFL leading rusher shared some rather interesting comments when asked about what he’d do to fix the Las Vegas attack.
And by interesting, I mean Jacobs completely deferred saying anything definitive at all. Why? It’s not his job, folks!
Josh Jacobs on if he has any ideas on what could spark the #Raiders offense
"I don't know it ain't my job."— Bridget Condon (@BridgetCondon_) October 31, 2023
First of all, that is so relatable. Who among us has declined to go above and beyond our pay grade? Never mind that the Raiders famously refused to give Jacobs a long-term contract. So why would he be overly concerned about their issues when they didn’t even want to take care of him? Sometimes, it’s just better to keep your nose to the grindstone.
Still, I think this quote goes further. I think Jacobs is indeed quite frustrated with the Raiders’ offense. And I think he knows that the elephant in the room — inept head coach and professional doofus Josh McDaniels — is probably what plagues the Silver and Black the most.
But hey, it’s not Jacobs’ job to “fix” it.
This was how Twitter reacted
When the kids show up at my door looking for candy tomorrow night. https://t.co/WNfk3FG6jj
— Heath Cummings (@heathcummingssr) October 31, 2023
Feel like you can make the argument that McDaniels is the worst ever HC from a Belichick staff. Even worse than Patricia and Judge lol https://t.co/If9FzDkwi0
— Marty (@gmMarty_) October 31, 2023
This is clear as day code for "FIRE THIS COACH" https://t.co/7PgjsYewBm
— Svea (@MsAutumnWind) October 31, 2023
Welp. It’s about to get even uglier lol #Raiders https://t.co/fusUJdo689
— RaiderByNature (@raider_by) October 31, 2023
RBs went from not mattering to being asked to be the OC https://t.co/TWkW8417zl
— Themi (@GridironGreek) October 31, 2023
Things about to get UG-LY in Vegas. If they can’t beat an equally bad Giants team next week…it will be even worse than that https://t.co/PCgebUnrHa
— David Kromelow (@dkrom59) October 31, 2023
He said it’s above my pay grade ma’am 😂😂 https://t.co/HaCaUw3kVF
— JayVee 🖤 (@jeanette681) October 31, 2023
Love that response https://t.co/fN6gkGa7Nx
— brandøn (@BTCthavillian) October 31, 2023
How does an NFL HC manage to create a fractured relationship with Davante Adams, Derek Carr, Hunter Renfrow and Josh Jacobs in less than 18 months
— Tristen Kuhn (@KuhnTristen) October 31, 2023
