Raiders' Jeanty setting the bar high: 'I've got to make a big jump'

And when his words are being backed up by the unwavering belief shown in him by his new head coach, the case for a Jeanty breakout becomes even more compelling.

DAZN News breaks down what went wrong for Jeanty last year, and why he could be set for a big year two.

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Jeanty maintains focus despite adversity

Pro Football Reference had the No.6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft at 1.6 yards per carry before contact, ahead of only Quinshon Judkins and Chris Rodriguez Jr. among backs with 100-plus attempts.

He recognises he didn't have everything his own way, but never once doubted himself.

"When everything is not going well, continuing to go to work and having hope and faith," Jeanty said via the Associated Press.

"Just taking it one week at a time," he continued. "Whether you win or you lose, you've got to attack the next game and the next week with the same mindset."

Jeanty's improved offensive line

Jeanty still came within a whisker of 1,000 yards while running behind subpar blockers, and help arrived in free agency.

Tyler Linderbaum joined from the Baltimore Ravens on a deal worth $81 million over three years with $60 million guaranteed, the highest ever for a center.

Kolton Miller is also back after dealing with an ankle injury that limited him to just four games, and appears ready to reprise his role as one of the better left tackles in the game.

The effect of Kubiak and a healthy Bowers

Then there's Brock Bowers, the elite tight end who sat out five games with injuries of his own, now healthy and primed to serve as another weapon defenses have to account for.

And last but certainly not least, there's not one but two quarterbacks - including No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza - either one of which should be able to carry the offense better than Geno Smith could in 2025.

Overseeing that group is first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, who arrives in Las Vegas after solidifying his reputation as an offensive wizard by bringing home a Super Bowl in Seattle.

Kubiak fully believes in Jeanty's ability to be a bell cow, saying, "he wants to be a major part of this team. We're going to give him that opportunity."

Jeanty working on being more vocal

Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko has a specific ask for Jeanty this year: he simply wants him to talk more.

"It's always tough being in the first year trying to figure out so much stuff," Jeanty said.

"But this year, there's a lot of expectations for me, and I think I've got to make a big jump. I think that starts with helping my teammates as well and just being a better teammate."

The Raiders host the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 on September 13, a game in which Jeanty will go up against another back with aspirations of taking home the rushing title. There could be fireworks.

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