I think people are betting they have a great coach and a great QB. Both remain to be seen. I have been disappointed with Herbert thus far in his career. A couple years ago I would have pegged him as a definite top 5 guy for the next decade but I don't know if I would even put him top 10 now.
It's interesting, I've seen him twice a year (at least) for his whole career and I still don't have a great feel for why he's not more successful. He's clearly super talented, but Raider Nation's never too concerned about facing off against him.
Maybe it was just terrible coaching, which they clearly had. I think they'll be good in 2025, but this year they'll be learning a new system and rebuilding a lot of the roster.
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Harbaugh will definitely have a better running game than Staley did so maybe that will help him.
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Better scheme, sure, but they lost their star running back (I think).
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Yes Ekler is with the Commanders now. I am sure they will be drafting a RB.
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