Raiders draft: Crowded backfield will allow Las Vegas to be versatile

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Las Vegas Raiders' new front office declined to pick up the fifth-year option for Josh Jacobs. The former Alabama running back has dealt with many injuries during his career. The regime didn’t think it was worth the guaranteed money.

On Saturday, the vision became more apparent as the Raiders traded up to draft Zamir White from Georgia. The final draft pick of the night was Brittain Brown from UCLA, which raised eyebrows from the media and fans about Jacobs's future.

While it may be a slight on Jacobs, fresh legs are the key to all of this. The players they draft for the position come from committees historically. The Patriots recently…