Raiders view rookie DeAndre Washington as a complete back
Oakland Raiders fifth-round rookie running back DeAndre Washington is "more than just a third-down back; he's a complete back," said Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie.
"He can pound it up in there," McKenzie continued. "When he gets out in space, he can make you look silly. He can catch the ball, but he can run between the tackles as well as bouncing it outside. We think he’s the total package as a runner." It's notable because the Raiders spent a good portion of the offseason talking about how they wanted to add to their backfield and get Latavius Murray some help/competition. Washington has been the only addition. He'll have a chance to carve out a significant role in year one.
Murray -- who averaged 4.0 yards per attempt -- was a better fantasy asset than real-life player this past season. Among backs with 100 carries, Murray ended 2015 ranked 34th in Rushing Net Expected Points (NEP) per carry. He did play in all 16 games, which can't be said about many running backs. Oakland finished 22nd in Adjusted Offensive NEP per play.
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