Yahoo Sports NFL on Ashton Jeanty
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Jeanty is going to be just fine. More than that, he might be the least of their concerns. History suggests something far more compelling is in play, the kind of turnaround that flips the entire narrative.
STACKED’s take
Jeanty's Year 2 breakout likely driven by Kubiak's scheme, upgraded line, and improved passing role.
After a disappointing rookie season with 975 rushing yards on 3.7 yards per carry, the source projects a significant breakout in Year 2 driven by systemic improvements. The Raiders hired offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (replacing Pete Carroll), added offensive line coach Rick Dennison, signed center Tyler Linderbaum (highest-paid at his position), and restored left tackle Kolton Miller to health. With a new edge-focused run scheme designed to stress the perimeter and create space, and improved passing-game support (Jeanty had 55 catches, 356 yards as a rookie), the source compares Jeanty's situation to Todd Gurley's 2016-to-2017 leap: Gurley went from 885 rushing yards on 3.2 yards per attempt to 1,305 yards and 788 receiving yards after the Rams upgraded their system, line, and quarterback. The source suggests Jeanty could be in Offensive Player of the Year conversation by February.
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