Chapter 969 Competing for beauty
"...Josh Jacobs..."
Oh yeah!
In Miami, at Levi's villa, Mahomes, Kelsey and the others watched Levi and Ronnie Clark raise their arms high, stand up and cheer enthusiastically, not hiding their inner joy and happiness at all.
Kelsey shook his head repeatedly, "Hey, he's a Raider next. Raider! Our enemy!"
Levi didn't care, "Jacobs is a first-round pick, ho ho ho, Jacobs is a first-round pick!"
Mahomes smiled heartlessly and happily, "Once a red tide storm, it will always be a red tide storm."
Clark turned to look at them, "Don't worry, in college, the rookies tortured Josh a hundred times a thousand times, and it's the same now in the league."
As he spoke, Jacobs, who was standing under the spotlight to receive his No. 1 Oakland Raiders fan, had a shy smile on his face, but he still took a deep breath, mustered up the courage to look at the camera, and stretched out his right index finger. He walked over, exuding a confident and domineering air.
Ho, ho, ho, ho.
All the Oakland Raiders fans at the scene were enthusiastic. They thought Jacobs was greeting them.
However, only true insiders can understand.
For example, Clark.
Clark's eyes widened and he looked at Levi in disbelief, "Rookie, Josh sent a challenge to you!"
Levi laughed heartily, "This is the spirit we need. In the past, Josh would tremble when he mentioned Henry's name, as if he was worshiping him. If they really faced each other in the stadium, it would probably be a disaster; now He finally understood that we are opponents, not idols to look up to.”
"It seems that the divisional civil war will be more interesting in the new season."
Levi. Clark. Jacobs.
After those green years of fighting side by side, they are about to reunite in such a way. This is indeed a surprise, isn't it?
Perhaps, life is always full of parting and sadness, but equally, life also has reunions and joy.
When they meet again, they can see traces of each other chasing their dreams and share everything that happened over the years.
Then, as an opponent and as a peer, continue to chase your dreams.
Josh Jacobs, University of Alabama Crimson Tide running back, this label is enough——
After Henry and Levi, this traditional football school is the third running back sent to the league in four years.
Henry, after struggling in his rookie season, his performance in his second and third years is soaring. The name "Henry the Great" is widely circulated in the league, although his reputation does not seem to be as good as that of Barkley, McCaffrey, Gurley and others. ; But there is no doubt that he is on his own track.
This season, Henry entered the top 100 players list for the first time, ranking 99th.
And Levi, needless to say, is currently the hottest player in the entire league, and it all comes from the insight of Burns, the running back coach of the University of Alabama.
All the eyes of the crowd were focused on Jacobs.
In fact, Jacobs has been under the spotlight since the rookie training camp. The aura of "Henry + Levi" is too strong, attracting a lot of firepower for him.
However, Jacobs still withstood the pressure. Scouts and teams generally believe that he has first-round potential and is likely to be the best running back this year.
It is rumored that the Kansas City Chiefs are also very interested in Jacobs. They would not mind letting Jacobs and Levi reunite to recreate the glorious running back combination of the Crimson Tide Storm in the 2016 season. The Oakland Raiders, took the bait.
The entire alliance is coveting Levi.
On the one hand, everyone says that no running back can sustain high-frequency output. Levi has been high-performance for two consecutive seasons. There will inevitably be fluctuations or even decline in the next three years.
Running backs are still expendable after all.
On the other hand, his eyes couldn't help but focus on Levi. He had heard similar remarks countless times during his rookie and sophomore seasons, but was slapped in the face again and again. Haven't you eaten yet? Lesson?
Levi is undoubtedly the benchmark for running backs in the league today.
Now, the running backs produced by the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm have entered the league again. The Oakland Raiders, who happen to be short of running backs, have no reason to miss Jacobs after suffering enough from Levi. This is also what the Kansas City Chiefs three-way trade can launch starting point.
In the end, the Oakland Raiders selected Jacobs with the 24th pick of the first round!
"Jacobs VS Levi", the topic of the divisional civil war in the American League West next season has already come out. The legendary rivals of the Kansas Chiefs and Oakland Raiders will continue to spark sparks next season, even if it may be between Oakland and Kansas. It’s the final season of City Rivalry.
At the same time, Jacobs is also the only running back selected in the first round of the 2019 draft——
unique. A true centerpiece.
Those netizens who were gloating about the misfortune couldn't hold it any longer: What about the promised running back's full rise? What about Levi's promise to leverage the entire alliance?
In this regard, professionals said, don't worry, don't worry, Rome was not built in a day, and the decline in the status of running backs does not happen in one or two seasons; similarly, it cannot be reversed in one offseason for running backs to prove themselves again. There is no need to jump to conclusions in a hurry.
What's more, the average strength of rookies this year is generally sluggish. When the league has witnessed top talents like Levi and Barkley, how can the team easily compromise against those average young people?
Although Jacobs became the only running back selected in the first round, in fact, in the entire draft, twenty-eight running backs were selected, second only to the thirty-two cornerbacks. The second most picked position in this year's draft, higher than edge and wide receiver.
It can be seen from this data that no matter how the team looks, the importance of running backs and ground offense is quietly picking up.
By the way, the New York Giants also took three shots on the first day——
The sixth pick, quarterback, Daniel Jones.
The 17th pick, defensive tackle, Dexter Lawrence.
Pick 30, cornerback, Deandre Baker.
Alliance: Huh?
One thing to say, the New York Giants were able to pick up Dexter Lawrence, a talented, plug-and-play defensive tackle, with the 17th pick. They really made a profit.
But from quarterback to defensive tackle and cornerback, what's the draft strategy?
It’s not that there are no teams that cast a wide net and fill in the gaps on both offense and defense in the draft; but the New York Giants’ lineup is full of holes. Instead of trying to cover everything, it’s better to focus on the offensive team to improve their immediate combat effectiveness. The current draft strategy is completely disappointing. can't read.
After John Mara left the venue, he was actually brought back again, not only welcoming the second first-round pick, but also the third first-round pick.
And, one surprise after another.
After the four-hour first day of the draft was over, Mara could barely keep her mask on and was almost about to lose her power.
So, are the New York Giants preparing to use quantity to make up for quality and compete with the Oakland Raiders?
(End of chapter)