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Henry Ruggs III faces same criticism that Josh Jacobs endured as a result of limited action at Alabama

Steve Corkran by Steve Corkran
June 21, 2020
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A year ago, there were those that wondered how well Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs would fare going from a complementary player at Alabama to a featured player in the NFL. Jacobs quickly put those questions to rest. Now it’s wide receiver Henry Ruggs III’s turn as he transitions from being a third, sometimes
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Steve Corkran

Steve Corkran

Steve has covered the Raiders in some capacity since their return to Oakland in 1995. He was the full-time beat writer from 1997-2010. for the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News and covered more than 400 NFL games, including four Super Bowls. He also is the co-author of a recently released book titled "Al Davis: Behind the Raiders Shield."

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Comments 5

  1. Brian Boone says:
    10 months ago

    I think the Raiders are drafting football players 1st that have talent . Not just great athletes that happen to play football. This is more of a mental game that ever before. The Raiders played above the talent level last year because they played as a team.

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    • snakepitwebsite says:
      10 months ago

      Well, Ruggs III indeed has plenty of talent. He also is a very smart football player. Alabama coaches rave about Ruggs III and his intelligence, on and off the field. Therefore, the mental aspect of the game isn’t going to pose a problem at all for Ruggs III.

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  2. Ghost to the Post says:
    10 months ago

    I hope Ruggs can stay healthy with more catches. He doesn’t look like the biggest guy.

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  3. Michelle M. says:
    10 months ago

    Can he beat NFL corners and can Carr/Gruden get him the ball early and often? I see a ton of shallow slants in Ruggs’ future for some reason.

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    • snakepitwebsite says:
      10 months ago

      He should be able to beat NFL corners without a ton of difficulty, Michelle. Look at some of the cornerbacks that the Raiders have fielded the past decade or so.

      More important, I believe, is how Ruggs III will handle being a focal point of the offense, when he never was at Alabama. That, in turn, will mean that he will be covered by the opposing team’s top cornerback, at times, if not always. That’s a huge jump in responsibility.

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