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LAS VEGAS
RAIDERS
COACH
Jon Gruden (8th total seasons with team,57-55)
LAST SEASON
8-8 (2nd in AFC West; no playoffs)
Record since 2011: 63-97 (0-1 in playoffs)
2020 TEAM STATISTICAL LEAGUE RANKINGS
2020 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS
SCORING OFFENSE
10th of 32 (27.1 ppg)
RUSHING
Josh Jacobs: 273 carries, 1,065 yards, 12 TDs, 71 ypg
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SCORING DEFENSE
30th of 32 (29.9 ppg)
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RUSHING OFFENSE
14th of 32 (119.8 ypg)
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PASSING OFFENSE
7th of 32 (263.6 ypg)
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PASSING
Derek Carr: 348-517, 4,103 yards, 27 TDs, 9 ints, 265.2 ypg
SCORING
Daniel Carlson, PK: 144 points (33 FGs, 45 PAT, 9 ppg)
Stats from pro-football-reference.com
Keeping an eye out
Gruden doesn’t want anyone forgetting about Zay Jones
By W.G. Ramirez
Associated Press
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Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts to the crowd during warmups before a preseason game
against the Seahawks on Aug. 14 in Las Vegas. ETHAN MILLER/GETTY
on’t sleep on Zay Jones.
It’s been a message Las Vegas
Raiders coach Jon Gruden has been
delivering sinceplayersfirstreported toteam
headquarters for training camp in late July.
“I don’t want anybody to forget Zay
Jones,” Gruden warned that day. “I don’t
think we have a better-conditioned athlete
than Zay Jones.”
Jones certainly appeared to be in top
shape during the first quarter of a 20-7
preseason victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Jones was third-string quarterback
Nathan Peterman’s main target during the
opening stanza, when the two connected
three times for 57 yards, including an
impressive 28-yard go-route down the sideline, which led to an eventual touchdown
during the game’s first drive.
“I would say his ceiling is untapped,”
Gruden said. “He’s taking advantage of these
opportunities. ... “I’m rooting for him, I’m
really happy for him because nobody has
work harder than him.”
And that’s a good thing for him, considering locks to make the roster like Bryan
Edwards, Henry Ruggs, and Hunter
Renfrow are sitting out preseason games
while Gruden and offensive coordinator
Greg Olson determine who to keep from
a deep receiving corps that also includes
Keelan Doss, who has stepped up through-
out camp, and Willie Snead, who was signed
as a free agent during the offseason.
Jones, who started his career with Peterman in Buffalo, had 14 receptions for 154
yards last season and just one touchdown.
He had 20 catches for 147 yards in 12 games
with the Raiders in 2019.
Though he should be familiar with the
fifth-year pro after Jones played in 26 games
for the Raiders over the last two seasons,
Gruden said he wanted Jones on the field
Saturday for 15 to 20 snaps.
Against Seattle, Peterman targeted 12
players and connected with 11, six of whom
were receivers.
“It’samazingjusttokindofseewheremeand
Zayhavecomeinourcareers,”Petermansaid.“I
rememberthrowingtohimintheSeniorBowl,
stillgettingdraftedtogether,andthenobviously
coming here together — it’s been amazing. I
mean he just makes plays. ... He really sparked
thewholeoffense,thewholeteam.”
While Gruden continues to celebrate the
wideout’s infectious personality and energy,
saying he brings the type of enthusiasm that
makes him feel younger and healthier, Jones
said he feeds off the passion of his coach,
who turned 58 on Tuesday.
“I generally love who he is as a person and
as a coach,” Jones said. “He’s the most consistent person I’ve seen as far as his personality
and what he brings to the table every single
day. Whether it’s installing plays, whether
it’s around the building, he has an infectious
personality as well.”
2021 SCHEDULE WEEK 8 BYE
WEEK 1
Sept. 13
WEEK 2
Sept. 19
WEEK 3
Sept. 26
WEEK 4
Oct. 4
BAL
8:15 p.m.
ESPN
@PIT
1 p.m.
CBS
MIA
4:05 p.m.
CBS
@LAC
8:15 p.m.
ESPN
WEEK 5
Oct. 10
WEEK 6
Oct. 17
WEEK 7
Oct. 24
CHI
@DEN
PHI
4:05 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 4:05 p.m.
CBS
CBS
FOX
WEEK 9
Nov. 7
@NYG
1 p.m.
CBS
WEEK 10
Nov. 14
WEEK 11
Nov. 21
WEEK 12
Nov. 25
WEEK 13
Dec. 5
KC
CIN
@DAL
WFT
8:20 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:05 p.m.
NBC
CBS
CBS
FOX
WEEK 14
Dec. 12
WEEK 15
TBD
WEEK 16
Dec. 26
WEEK 17
Jan. 2
WEEK 18
Jan. 9
@KC
1 p.m.
CBS
@CLE
TBD
TBD
DEN
4:25 p.m.
CBS
@IND
1 p.m.
CBS
LAC
4:25 p.m.
CBS
Note: This section was printed before final roster cuts, so personnel are subject to change; all times are Eastern and subject to change