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By Anne Erickson
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There has been a lot of attention on the Raiders' quarterback situation at training camp, and for good reason, but running back Ashton Jeanty is giving fans another reason to keep an eye on the offense.
Much of the talk surrounding the Raiders has focused on Kirk Cousins and the way he has looked in Klint Kubiak's offense. Fernando Mendoza has also reportedly looked good, and there's lots of anticipation surrounding the rookie quarterback eventually getting his moment to take the field.
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But, Jeanty could be one of the most interesting pieces of this offense. One detail from the early reports out of camp could be particularly important for the second-year running back. The Raiders' offense is expected to feature more passing to running backs, which could give Jeanty more shots to show another part of his game. That's especially intriguing because catching passes was already one of Jeanty's strengths coming into the NFL.
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Jeanty was selected in the top 10 of the draft. In college, he put up big numbers and established himself as a real presence in the backfield. His ability as a receiver was another major part of what made him such an appealing prospect. Now, if the Raiders actually use that skill, Jeanty could have quite a few chances to make an impact.
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More receptions would give him another way to produce on the field. The more Jeanty gets involved as a receiver, the more opportunities he has to pile up. That could also bring even more attention his way.
Jeanty's potential role in the passing game is definitely worth watching as the team continues through training camp.
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