Former Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch was known for his advice about taking care of your mentals. The basic interpretation of that is to not get too down on yourself and not get too comfortable. Because both states of mind can end a player’s career.
Basically, every NFL player has to simultaneously have the confidence that they can make it, but that they won’t if they don’t work harder than everyone else. That’s the approach that Raiders rookie cornerback Jakorian Bennett takes every day.
