Marcel Reece: Jeanty and Washington could be a two-headed monster

Mike Washington has moved ahead of Ashton Jeanty to become the Las Vegas Raiders' lead running back. Former Pro Bowl fullback Marcel Reece, in an exclusive interview with Casino.org, believes the two runners can find roles that will help the offense the most.

Reece, who played for the Raiders from 2008 to 2016, described Washington as a very explosive player. He said head coach Klint Kubiak will distinguish the strengths of the two players and plan around them. In Sunday's win over the Jets, Washington carried the ball 25 times, while Jeanty touched the ball only 2 times.

According to Reece, Jeanty's rushing average this season is 3.1 yards, but a few long runs would be enough to change that picture. Jeanty, the sixth overall pick in the 2025 draft, is missing explosive runs. Reece stressed that a game is not won by gaining four yards here and four yards there.

Jeanty also contributes as a receiver. This season he has caught 37 passes for 376 yards and 3 touchdowns. In Sunday's game he turned 3 receptions into 64 yards, including a 45-yard gain. Reece recalled Jeanty's performance in college and at the end of last season, and said he expects to see more long runs from him in the coming weeks.

Reece also noted that it will take time to adjust to the new running system. He said that on defense the work is as fast as pouring gasoline on a fire, while on offense it requires patience, like slowly lighting a fire with wood.