Silver Minings: More explosion, please

Ashton Jeanty should help

The Las Vegas Raiders needed to get more explosive.

That’s why way Ashton Jeanty is now a Raider.

A lot of folks thought using the No. 6 overall draft pick for a running back, especially on a roster with a lot of needs, was a luxury. But it really was more of a need that a true luxury for the Raiders.

As a recent tweet by NFL analyst Warren Sharp, the Raiders needed an uptick in explosive plays. According to Sharp, the Raiders had 32 plays that gained 25 yards or more in the 2024 season. That ranked in the bottom half of the league. Here is the full list:

Jeanty was famous for his breakaway play at Boise State. So, expect the Raiders numbers of explosive plays to increase with him now in the fold.

In other Raiders’ news:

• Hall of Fame thoughts: Raiders cornerback royalty break down the team’s current cornerback room.
• Time to redraft: Here is a 2012 redraft from PFF.
• Improvement time: NFL.com thinks these players will improve in 2025.
• All quarter century team: ESPN offer an all-time great roster.