Take a look at what Jacksonville Jaguars players and coaches had to say ahead of Sunday's matchup.
On TE Brock Bowers:
"I had a lot of experience with him in the SEC at Kentucky. Played against him multiple times, thought he was extremely advanced at that time. For a second-year player, he gets in and out breaks so well. I know he was like 40 something inch vertical coming out of high school. He is a very good athlete. He's what you define as a football player, I mean, he just has a knack for getting open. He's harder to tackle than maybe just looking at the tape. He'll break tackles, drag people down, he knows how to wiggle and separate and also the contested catch ability. Very good player, have a lot of respect for him." – Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen
"A guy like that is just super physical but can run routes at a very elite level. It'll be a fun game. As a competitor, these are the games that we want." – Jaguars CB Greg Newsome II
"He's an elite-level player. He's really, really explosive, obviously for a guy at that position. But I think his acceleration after the catch is really impressive. So, just top to bottom as a player, as a tight end, he really gives them a lot of—honestly, he's got a lot of skills that some guys at that position don't have. I think he's an elite-level player." – Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile
"I think arguably one of the best young tight ends in the league right now." – Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen
"He can do a lot of things. He's fast, physical. ... He can make things happen with the ball in his hands. He can line up at number one receiver to number three. He's definitely a really good player." – Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis
On RB Ashton Jeanty:
"He's a tough kid. I mean, he runs the ball hard as hell, and you watch him, he brings it running through contact. He runs with great pad level, and I think he has really good contact balance. That's the one thing that jumps out to me. It's really got to be a team tackling mentality. You've got to clamp the guy because you see guys sliding off him. You can't just go throw in there and cut tackle, it isn't going to work against this guy. And he's had a lot of runs where you look at him this year and obviously through college, it's impressive. So, I'm not shocked that they put a load on him, asking him to carry the load because he's a tough physical kid." – Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile
On DE Maxx Crosby:
"We can't let the game wrecker be the game wrecker. Everybody knows who Maxx Crosby is. Everybody knows what he does." – Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr.
"He is creature for sure. Just the strain, the relentless effort, the batted balls, they lead the National Football League right now in tipped balls as a defense, as a group. So long that initially, like if your eyes as a quarterback are maybe at your number one read right away and it's like quick game or whatever it is, he does a great job of getting his hands on balls and then if it is a little bit of a longer developing pass play, well that's when you just kind of see him relentlessly strain. He's just so long in terms of his legs, the bounding, his ability to get to the quarterback. And then the way he's played the run, they've played the run well as a defense all year as well." – Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen
"Really good player. Very good. He's one of those guys; there's a handful of them in this league. I mean, a lot of great players in this league, but as far as just those defensive edge, defensive end, pass rusher guys, he's just constant nonstop. I think that's what is admirable about his play is that it is just such a high motor. Obviously, he's athletic and he is skilled and strong and good instincts, but he plays really hard. So, that's something where he makes a lot of plays because of that. It's not always that he's just winning right away. He has plenty of those on tape, too, but it's the effort to chase the ball, to go after it, to cause fumbles, to tip balls in the air. It's all those things I think make him a great player." – Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
"He's definitely a guy that I know, he's going to be hunting all game. ... He is a great player. He does a lot of good things for that defense." – Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen
"He's all over the field. You see the effort, you see him in the pass game affecting the quarterback or affecting the ball, tipping up. He's making plays on the ball. You see him in the run game, plays blocks in a bunch of different ways and has a great way of finding his way to the ball. He's never out of the play. So he's a guy that like some of these other guys, even though he might be on one side on one play and another side on another plays to one side, you have to really account for him across the entire offensive play because even if he's on the left, he could be making plays on the right. If he's on the right, he's making plays on the left. So his effort, his range and his ability make it make it a challenge to attack." – Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski
On the Raiders defense:
"I've got a lot of respect for Patrick Graham, went against him last year. We jumped out early and then they got a couple takeaways, created some pressure on us. He does a nice job of mixing in the zone, the zeros, the pressures. You can definitely see a little bit more with Jamal Adams in there and [Jeremy] Chinn a little bit more zone and kind of playing Jamal a little bit more at that big nickel position whether it's in 12, 11 or 13. They're very balanced in the way that they try to attack you. And I have a lot of respect for Coach Carroll as well in terms of defensively, as a leader in general but you can see the combination of Coach Carroll and Coach Graham's influence on that defense." – Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen
"They're relentless. They chase the ball. Even just watching Maxx [Crosby], every play, even if he's on the other side of the field, you're going to see him by the ball." – Jaguars OL Anton Harrison
On Head Coach Pete Carroll:
"Coach Carroll is a great mentor of mine. I think he's a guy that I learned a ton from as a player and then obviously working under. He kind of took me under his wing that first year in coaching and I was out there for two years. And a lot of the stuff, my coaching philosophies and techniques that I teach now, it comes straight from Coach Carroll. So, it's a guy that I respect. Looking forward to seeing him pre-game or postgame. Again, I love him to death. I think he's an exceptional coach. The motivation, the teaching, everything he did as far as philosophy and details, it was such a big part of what we did out there in Seattle and I incorporate a lot of my coaching of what I learned from him." – Jaguars special teams coordinator Heath Farwell
On offensive coordinator Chip Kelly:
"So much respect for Chip and man, we talked a ton last year. We've always stayed in close contact over the years. And you could just see the creativity, the ability to try to get the ball in playmaker's hands like they're trying to find their way as an offense. A new offense with new playmakers just as we are in a lot of ways but I fully expect them to have a good plan of attack coming off the bye." – Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen
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As the Silver and Black prepare for the Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, take a look back at their past matchups through the years.
The Oakland Raiders line up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Napoleon Kaufman (26) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Rob Fredrickson (53) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
The Oakland Raiders line up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tackle Lincoln Kennedy (72) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Daryl Hobbs (80) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown (81) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 21, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Russell Maryland (67) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 21, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Doug Gabriel (85) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, January 2, 2005, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp (99) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, January 2, 2005, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders full back Zack Crockett (32) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, January 2, 2005, in Oakland, Calif.
The Oakland Raiders offense lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Sunday, December 23, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jay Richardson (98) during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Sunday, December 23, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Terdell Sands (90) during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Sunday, December 23, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders running back Dominic Rhodes (33) during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Sunday, December 23, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders tight end Zach Miller (80) makes a 2-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Sunday, December 23, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders guard Cooper Carlisle (66) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, October 21, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders guard Cooper Carlisle (66) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, October 21, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Rod Streater (80) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders center/guard Stefen Wisniewski (61) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (2) during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, September 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) during the regular reason away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King (7) during the regular reason away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a 2-yard touchdown catch during the regular reason away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) rushes for a 9-yard touchdown during the regular reason away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Oakland Raiders guard Richie Incognito (64) during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Oakland Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Oakland Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) rushes for an 8-yard touchdown during the Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Canton, Ohio.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) rushes during the Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Canton, Ohio.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (65) lines up before the snap during the Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Canton, Ohio.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Zach VanValkenburg (54) makes a tackle during the Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Canton, Ohio.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) knocks downs the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 38-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field, Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) blocks during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) blocks during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev.
