In the course of the first 5 years of his NFL profession because the star operating again popping out of the backfield for the Las Vegas Raiders, Josh Jacobs has turn out to be among the best gamers within the league at his place, and this offseason, he wished to receives a commission prefer it.
Sadly, the Raiders and Jacobs have been by no means capable of see eye-to-eye on a brand new deal, because it all the time appeared like the 2 sides would half methods when the star operating again hit NFL free company, and that’s exactly what occurred with the Inexperienced Bay Packers swooping in and giving him what he wished.
Nonetheless, as soon as Jacobs formally grew to become a free agent and will discuss to different groups, it appears that there have been just a few different events in his providers, because the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and New York Giants emerged as potential suitors.
With Jacobs growing a hatred for the Chiefs franchise as an arch-rival of the Raiders, he didn’t even think about going to Kansas Metropolis, however New York made a compelling provide, which was considerably greater than the Packers have been giving him, in keeping with Dan Pompei of the New York Occasions.
“The Giants came on strong with an offer between $3 million and $4 million more than he eventually accepted. But Jacobs was turned off by the New York taxes, lifestyle, media and the artificial turf at MetLife Stadium,” Pompei stated.
Though the Raiders clearly didn’t worth Jacobs the way in which he wished to be valued, the Giants actually have been considering him turning into their function again in New York and serving to get their group again on observe offensively, as additionally they introduced in rookie large receiver Malik Nabers.
Regardless of not taking extra money in New York, it appears as if Jacobs is in a very good place with the Packers, who’re anticipated to make some noise as soon as once more within the NFC with famous person quarterback Jordan Love main the cost in Inexperienced Bay.
