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Raiders fullbackTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThere¡¯s no denying that
coaching in this years Senior Bowl game helped shape the Raiders 2019 draft
class.Jon Gruden and his staff had the chance to get an up close and personal
look at players on both the North and South squads.In addition to drafting four
players from the Senior Bowl game (Johnathan Abram, Hunter Renfrow, Foster
Moreau, isaiah Johnson) the Raiders signed three more players from the game as
undrafted free agents. (Alec Ingold, Keelan Doss, Te¡¯Von Coney)Among these
rookies who are making strong cases to make the final 53-man roster is fullback
Alec Ingold.Standing in his way is last year¡¯s starting fullback, Keith
Smith.Smith suffered a knee injury prior to training camp and was placed on the
PUP list.He was activated last week but in his absence the Raiders offense did
not miss a beat with Ingold filling in.There are several intriguing positional
battles that are still on going as we inch our way closer to roster cut down
day.The fullback job is on that list.Here are four reasons why Keith Smith¡¯s job
could be in jeopardy.Special teams contributor One of the areas where current
Raiders fullback Keith Smith is a key contributor is on special teams.Having
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Ingold is to take Smith¡¯s job he needs to demonstrate that he can contribute on
special teams.Although it¡¯s a very small sample size, in the week two preseason
game, Ingold showed us a glimpse of what he can offer on special teams.Ingold is
a converted linebacker from his days at Wisconsin so he certainly understands
how to tackle and go after the ball carrier.His chances of making the roster
could very well come down to what the coaches feel he offers from a special
teams standpoint.Punishing lead blockerKeith Smith has made his bones in this
league as a lead blocker, but that is also an area where Alec Ingold is very
good.Ingold is very physical as a blocker and really enjoys laying a big hit on
a defender.It was this play in the Senior Bowl that very likely caught the
attention of Jon Gruden and said ¡°I want that kid.¡±If you aren¡¯t completely sold
on Ingold as a blocker that is as good if not better than Smith, check out the
first offensive play for the Raiders versus the Cardinals last week.You can see
from these examples Ingold invites collusions.That¡¯s the mentality you look for
in a dominant lead blocker. Superior offensive threatOne thing is certain, Alec
Ingold is far more superior threat on offense than Keith Smith.Throughout his
days at Wisconsin to his time now with the Raiders Ingold has displayed his
abilities as both a runner and receiver.In addition to the physicality that
Ingold brings to the table he is also very athletic for 242
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clocking in at 4.89 seconds in the forty yard dash.Everyone knows Gruden loves a
fullback that can catch.Through two preseason games Ingold has caught five
passes, that¡¯s as many as Keith Smith caught all last season.If you check out
some of Ingold¡¯s highlights from Wisconsin you will see that not only can he
catch the ball he can take a fullback dive to the house.This is something that
Keith Smith has never shown he is capable of doing.Cheaper optionIn 2018, Keith
Smith signed a two year contract worth $3 million.In contrast, Ingold¡¯s rookie
contract is for three years, $1.765 million.Sure, in the grand scheme of things
that is not a huge savings but if you have a position where you can get younger,
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blockingstandpoint then it seems like a smart move.With two preseason games
still remaining Alec Ingold will have plenty of opportunities to make his case
to be on the 53-man roster.Follow @Egroat5 The first episode of Hard Knocks is
coming. The popular HBO show is featuring the Raiders this year and it premieres
on August 6. Until then, HBO is putting out promos for it. Here¡¯s their
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episode of Hard Knocks is coming. The popular HBO show is featuring the Raiders
this year and it premieres on August 6. Until then, HBO is putting out promos
for it. Here¡¯s their latest featuring Liev Shreiber narrating the iconic Autumn
Wind poem. Pretty good stuff.