As a special bonus episode, Michael's full "Gets It" interview with Raiders RB Josh Jacobs recorded prior to Sunday night's game against the Steelers. They discuss his slow start, contract situation, and the state of the running back position. He also details how his remarkable journey to the NFL still impacts him today and the incredible story of his 6-year-old son saving his father's life.
The extended "Gets It" interview with Raiders RB Josh Jacobs
(4:00) His early 2023 struggles and the impact of no training camp
(11:30) What clicked in 2022 and what that success meant to him
(14:30) Deciding to play Week 18 last season after his dad's heart surgery
(18:00) How Jacobs' 6-year-old son helped save his father
(24:30) Reflecting on his journey
(27:00) What it meant to buy a house for his father
(27:00) Poetry and other outlets away from the game
(37:00) Why he wouldn't let his son play running back
(38:00) How he feels when he sees other RBs getting injured and cut
(41:30) Where his relationship stands with the Raiders organization