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Buffalo Legend with Four Super Bowl Rings Advocates for Bills to Rescue Ashton Jeanty from Raiders' Struggles

Raiders expect 'way better' version of RB Ashton Jeanty in Week 2 | Reuters

Orchard Park, NY – September 13, 2025

Buffalo Bills fans woke up to a bold rallying cry on Saturday morning. Amherst native Rob Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl champion and lifelong Bills supporter, has publicly called on Buffalo’s front office to swing for the fences: trade for Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty.

The call comes in the afterglow of Buffalo’s dramatic Week 1 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens. While Josh Allen delivered late-game heroics, the running game once again left questions, hampered by James Cook’s lingering ankle issues and a thin depth chart after Latavius Murray’s offseason departure.

Gronkowski didn’t mince words when he took to X, posting:

“Bills Mafia, it’s time to make a move! Ashton Jeanty’s stuck in Vegas behind a weak line. Trade for him, pair him with Josh Allen, and watch him run wild like Thurman Thomas. He’s a Buffalo kid at heart—let’s bring him home! #BillsMafia”

For Bills fans, those words hit deeper than a simple trade suggestion. Gronkowski—raised just ten miles from Highmark Stadium—has always embraced his Western New York roots. Despite his NFL career with the Patriots and Buccaneers, he’s never hidden his admiration for Buffalo’s football tradition.

Selected sixth overall in the 2025 Draft, Jeanty was a Heisman finalist at Boise State, racking up 4,900 rushing yards and 57 touchdowns in college. Scouts pegged him as a “generational talent,” but his NFL debut was rocky—just 45 yards on 12 carries in Week 1.

For Gronkowski, the slow start isn’t a red flag—it’s an opportunity. Buffalo’s offensive identity thrives on balance, and Jeanty’s 4.3 speed, vision, and pass-catching ability could transform the backfield, bringing back memories of Thurman Thomas powering Buffalo’s Super Bowl runs in the ‘90s.

“Ashton Jeanty’s got that fire Buffalo loves. He’s tough, he’s clutch, and he’s ready to run through walls for Bills Mafia,” Gronkowski said. “Trade for him now, and he’ll carry this team to the promised land, just like we dreamed in the ‘90s.”

In Las Vegas, frustrations are mounting. With a shaky offensive line and a crowded backfield, Jeanty’s potential risks being wasted. Rumors already suggest the Raiders could be open to a deal, especially as they shift toward building around quarterback JJ McCarthy.

Buffalo, armed with two second-round picks in 2026 and a roster built for contention, is well-positioned to strike. ESPN analysts believe a package built around a second-rounder plus a rotational player might be enough to pry Jeanty loose.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott remained cautious but didn’t shut the door:

“We’re always looking to add playmakers who fit our culture. Guys like Ashton bring a spark—we’ll see what’s out there.”

For Gronkowski, this push is about more than X’s and O’s. Through his Gronk Nation Youth Football Camps, he’s long invested in inspiring Western New York’s kids to chase their dreams. To him, Jeanty represents not only a missing piece on the field but also a figure who could energize a new generation of Buffalo athletes.

“This isn’t just a trade—it’s a chance to bring a spark home, to remind this city what’s possible,” Gronkowski emphasized.

Raiders Reunite with a Former Starter to Fortify the Offensive Line
Las Vegas, NV   The Las Vegas Raiders have brought back a familiar face in a move that screams both urgency and savvy: versatile offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor is returning to the Silver & Black on a one-year deal (terms not disclosed), reuniting with the franchise where he logged some of the best football of his career and immediately fortifying a position group that has been stretched thin. Eluemunor, 31, started for the Raiders from 2021–2023, showing rare position flexibility across right tackle and guard while anchoring pass protection against premier edge rushers. His technique, anchor, and ability to handle long-arm power made him a steadying force during multiple playoff pushes. After departing Vegas, Eluemunor spent time elsewhere refining his craft, but a confluence of roster needs and scheme familiarity has set the stage for a timely homecoming. For the Raiders—fighting to keep pace in a rugged AFC—this is about stability and fit. Injuries and week-to-week availability on the right side of the line have forced constant shuffling; protection packages have leaned heavily on chips and condensed splits to survive obvious passing downs. Eluemunor’s return allows the staff to plug him at RT or slide him inside at RG, restoring balance to protections and widening the run-game menu (duo, inside zone, and the toss/ pin-pull that Vegas fans love when the edge is sealed). “Jermaine knows who we are and how we want to play,” a team source said. “He brings ballast. Assignment sound, physical, and smart—he raises the floor for the entire unit.” Beyond the X’s and O’s, there’s an unmistakable emotional charge to this reunion. Eluemunor was a locker-room favorite in his previous stint—professional, detail-driven, and accountable. The belief internally is that his presence stabilizes communication on the right side (IDs, slides, and pass-off rules vs. games and simulated pressures), which in turn unlocks more vertical concepts and keeps the quarterback cleaner late in games. On social media, Raider Nation lit up the timeline with a simple refrain: “Welcome back, Jem.” Many fans called the deal the exact kind of “rival-poach, ready-to-play” move a contender makes in October: low friction, high impact, zero learning curve. What it means on the field (immediately): Pass pro: Fewer emergency chips, more five-out releases—OC can re-open deeper intermediate shots without living in max-protect. Run game: Better edge control on toss/duo; more confidence running to the right on money downs. Depth & versatility: One injury doesn’t force a cascade of position changes; Eluemunor can cover two spots with starting-level competency. The timetable? Swift. Because Eluemunor already speaks the language—terminology, splits, cadence rules—he could suit up as early as this weekend if the medicals/check-ins continue to trend positive. The message is clear: the Raiders aren’t waiting around for the line to gel—they’re engineering it. If Jermaine Eluemunor plays to his Raider résumé, this reunion could be the precise mid-season jolt that steadies the offense and keeps the Silver & Black firmly in the postseason race. Raider Nation, the question writes itself: Plug-and-play stopgap—or the catalyst that reclaims the right side