Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty had a rough night on Monday and did not hide his frustration afterward.
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Jeanty finished with seven yards on six carries in Las Vegas' 33-16 loss to the Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium. When asked about his workload and the lack of production, the rookie pointed the conversation upstairs.
"I do not call the plays," Jeanty told reporters, via Nick Walters of KTNV sports. "That is up to the guys upstairs. I just take whatever I get."
It is the second time this season Jeanty has received only six carries. He has been running behind an offensive line that has struggled to open lanes, and he has been held under 50 rushing yards in three of his last four games.
That's not exactly ideal. Not for Jeanty, not for the Raiders, and certainly not for coach Pete Carroll.
Even so, Monday's performance was easily his toughest outing of the year. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly took heat early this season for how he has managed the rookie back, and the noise does not appear to be going away.
Jeanty's frustration is showing, and given the state of the Raiders' run game, it is hard to blame him.
On the bright side, the Raiders (2-8) host the Browns (also 2-8) on Sunday. You can make a strong case that Cleveland is even more woeful than Las Vegas.
