Dan Orlovsky SLAMS Raiders Over Ashton Jeanty’s Role: “They’re Wasting His Talent”
In a bold and unfiltered statement, former NFL quarterback and analyst Dan Orlovsky didn’t hold back when discussing the Oakland Raiders’ handling of rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. Orlovsky, known for his outspoken opinions, called out the team for not maximizing Jeanty’s immense talent, and argued that the Raiders are making a major mistake by not giving him more opportunities to shine.
“The Raiders have a star in Ashton Jeanty,” Orlovsky said. “But they’re wasting his talent by not featuring him more. This kid is special, and they’re not using him to his full potential—this is a huge mistake.”
Jeanty, who’s shown flashes of brilliance, has yet to become a central piece of the Raiders' offensive game plan. Orlovsky’s comments reflect growing frustration from fans and analysts alike who believe that the young back could be a game-changer for the team.
“He’s got all the tools to be a major weapon,” Orlovsky continued. “And if the Raiders don’t start using him the right way, they’re going to regret it. You don’t let talent like that sit on the bench. They need to get him involved, and fast.”
With the Raiders struggling to find consistency on offense, Orlovsky’s criticism highlights a major opportunity for the team. Whether or not they take his advice remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Ashton Jeanty’s potential shouldn’t be overlooked.
Colts’ Daniel Jones gets MVP take from Dan Orlovsky
Daniel Jones is having a great start this season with the Indianapolis Colts, leading the team to two consecutive wins. The seventh-year pro is looking as good as ever, and if he maintains this success throughout the entire season, Dan Orlovsky sees a potential MVP for Jones.
During a guest appearance on “Yahoo Sports Daily,” Orlovsky claimed that if the 28-year-old quarterback continues to play well, he could be in the MVP conversation by the end of the season. The famed NFL analyst likes the situation Daniel Jones is in with the Colts and explains how Jones can continue to play at a high level, even if he is a little skeptical right now.
“Is it sustainable? I’m 50/50 on this because I’ve seen Daniel play for a long time, and I’ve seen, in multiple situations, him not really perform in certain situations,” said Orlovsky. “But then I’m going, ‘Well, this is a new one,’ and so far it’s been awesome…. Daniel is not going to be Comeback Player of the Year; he’ll be in the MVP conversation if he continues to play like this. It’s not being hyperbolic.”
Through two games played with the Colts, Daniel Jones has thrown for 588 passing yards and two touchdowns while owning a 71.4% completion percentage. His 9.4 yards per attempt lead the league in that category. He’s also scored three rushing touchdowns to begin the season as well. Jones is playing incredibly efficiently, which is surprising to many based on how his tenure with the New York Giants ended.
The Colts signed Jones to a one-year, $14 million contract in the offseason. He became a free agent after the Giants released him after 10 games in the 2024-25 campaign. Jones did sign on to the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad. However, he never saw the field. Daniel Jones’ signing with Indianapolis gave him a fresh start to his career.
He’ll aim to continue his success in Week 3 when the Colts take on AFC South rival, the Tennessee Titans. Indy aims to remain undefeated while Tennessee hopes to earn its first win of the season.
