Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has not held back in expressing his dissatisfaction with the Las Vegas Raiders, his former team. In a candid interview, Jacobs criticized the Raiders’ organizational culture, citing a pervasive acceptance of losing and a lack of stability as key reasons for his departure.
Jacobs, who spent five seasons with the Raiders, signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Packers in March 2024. Despite his personal success, including two Pro Bowl selections and a rushing title, the Raiders struggled during his tenure, posting a 39–44 record and making only one playoff appearance.CBSSports.com+5Las Vegas Review-Journal+5The US Sun+5
In an appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, Jacobs shared his frustration with the Raiders’ losing culture. He recounted his shock at the team’s complacency after losses, contrasting it with his championship experience at Alabama. “I remember coming to the league and losing my first game, and I was mad and not talking to nobody,” Jacobs said. “A vet came up to me and was like, ‘This is the NFL. You’re going to lose.’ I’m like, ‘So y’all cool with losing?’ It was so different.” The US Sun+2ClutchPoints+2CBSSports.com+2The US SunThe US Sun+3Las Vegas Review-Journal+3CBSSports.com+3ClutchPoints+2CBSSports.com+2The US Sun+2
Jacobs also highlighted the lack of results despite the hard work of key players like himself, Davante Adams, and Maxx Crosby. “You’ve got guys who come in every day and work hard, and you don’t get the results,” he said. “Then it gets to the point where like, ‘OK, I’m working hard, and I’m doing every little detail, every little step, and I’m still not getting the results.'” ClutchPoints+2The US Sun+2CBSSports.com+2CBSSports.com+1ClutchPoints+1ClutchPoints+1The US Sun+1
Contract negotiations further strained Jacobs’ relationship with the Raiders. He felt undervalued by the team’s offer, especially given their lackluster performance. “You want me to come back on a discount and lose? I don’t know how I feel about that,” Jacobs remarked. The US Sun+1Las Vegas Review-Journal+1The US Sun+3Las Vegas Review-Journal+3CBSSports.com+3
Stability was another significant factor in Jacobs’ decision to join the Packers. During his time with the Raiders, he played under four head coaches and three general managers. In contrast, the Packers offered a more consistent environment. “There’s already a lot of structure, there’s already a lot of stuff in place,” Jacobs noted. “Just to be able to come into a place where you’re not trying to pick up the pieces… I think that’s the biggest difference.” ESPN.comESPN+1ESPN.com+1Fox News+3Packers Coverage+3SI+3Packers Coverage+2Raiders Newswire+2Fox News+2
Jacobs’ departure from the Raiders was not without controversy. He engaged in a social media spat with Raiders fans who criticized him for not issuing a formal goodbye. In response, Jacobs tweeted, “A fake ass goodbye. It ain’t no hate to the Raiders they made a business decision and so did I it’s simple move on.” Raiders Newswire+2ESPN+2ESPN.com+2Sporting News
Now with the Packers, Jacobs is focused on contributing to a team with a winning mentality. He expressed excitement about the opportunity to play in a stable organization with a clear vision. “I feel like it was an emotional roller coaster, so just to be somewhere stable and be at a place where you feel like you’re wanted, I think it’s huge,” Jacobs said. “It definitely brings that joy back to the game.” The US SunSporting News
As Jacobs embarks on this new chapter with the Packers, his candid remarks about the Raiders shed light on the challenges he faced and his desire for a more structured and success-driven environment.
