Running back Josh Jacobs, who recently signed with the Green Bay Packers after leaving the Las Vegas Raiders, has been vocal about his experience with his former team. Jacobs, who achieved personal success during his time with the Raiders, expressed his frustration with what he perceived as a losing culture within the organization.
Having come from a winning program at Alabama, where he won the College Football Playoff National Championship, Jacobs found it difficult to adjust to the Raiders’ lack of success. He recalled a conversation with a veteran player early in his NFL career, where he was told that losing is a part of the league. However, Jacobs struggled to accept this mindset, given his background of consistent victories.
Despite a single winning season with the Raiders under interim coach Rich Bisaccia, Jacobs felt disillusioned by the team’s inability to translate hard work into results on the field. He highlighted the efforts of himself and his teammates, including Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby, who put in the work but did not see the desired outcomes in terms of wins.
This frustration ultimately played a role in Jacobs’ decision to leave the Raiders and join the Packers in free agency. He emphasized the stability and structure within the Green Bay organization as key factors in his choice. Jacobs cited the multiple coaching changes he experienced in Las Vegas as a lack of stability that impacted his decision-making process.
Looking ahead, Jacobs is gearing up for training camp with the Packers as they prepare to kick off the 2024 NFL season. Green Bay will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil in September to start their campaign. Jacobs’ move to the Packers represents a fresh start for the talented running back, who hopes to find success and stability in his new football home.