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Las Vegas Raiders running backs the 'heartbeat' of the new regime's offensive attack

"The happiest person in the building should be Josh Jacobs. I know that." -- Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr on the team's offensive system under new coach Josh McDaniels

HENDERSON, Nev. -- Josh McDaniels landed in Las Vegas with the reputation of an elite playcaller, one who leans heavily on a roster of running backs just as big as it is versatile in skill sets.

Power backs? Check.

Pass-catching backs? Check again.

Pass-blocking backs? Check three times.

Indeed, with seven tailbacks and a fullback on the training camp roster, it might be a good problem for McDaniels to have when it comes to cutting down to an initial 53-man roster.