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RB Kenyan Drake, Retired (1 Viewer)

Choke said:
That seem incredibly optimistic about what is occurring.

He is out for a month. That's not a good sign as a "minor" foot injury. Being in a boot for a day or two and getting back to practice in 4 or 5 days is a minor. 

Drake also was already being questioned about his work ethic and was running as the #2 at the onset as a result. Now he doesn't get a month of work, at a time when he was supposed to be the #1 for the first time in his life. And he opens the door for Ballage. It was already a split scenario, but which way does it tilt?  Drake actually had less carries last year than the year before. It appears he really needed this time to prove himself to the team.

And today Ballage immediately flashes in the scrimmage vs the Bucs.
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I haven't seen that.  This was posted 54 minutes ago:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/kenyan-drake-injury-update-dolphins-running-back-walking-boot-week-1-status-question/1it947qcpnr7g1bxf44j4ysdo7

 
Flores:

"We take things day to day here," Flores said. "The opener's down the road. He's got a little injury, and I think we - he's just going to take it day to day. He's got a great attitude about it. I think he'll be okay."
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Shark Pool Take:

He’s out for a month.

 
Kenyan Drake (foot) has shed his walking boot and resumed jogging.

Coach Brian Flores said last week that Drake would be sidelined "a while" but left open the door that he could be ready for Week 1. By shedding his boot and getting back on his feet, Drake has kept the door propped open. There are 17 days to go until the Dolphins' opener against the Ravens. We would probably still rather have Kalen Ballage in late-summer fantasy drafts.

SOURCE: Armando Salguero on Twitter

Aug 22, 2019, 6:06 PM ET
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I'm assuming the ADP's have corrected.  But I'm all the way out on Drake.  If Ballage is still going in the 130-140 area, I won't cry about him there.  You're basically hoping he gets 60 yards and falls into the endzone during your bye week(s)

Dynasty wise, I'm selling.  I doubt either guy is the starter in a couple years.  

 
Yeah the entire offense is garbage. The OL is really bad. It is going to be a very long season. I would stay away from anything on this offense this season if possible. 

 
Kenyan Drake (foot) returned to practice on Monday.

It's unclear what his level of participation was, though obviously it's a positive sign for his Week 1 availability. The missed practice reps could cost Drake in his battle with Kalen Ballage, who has worked as the first-team back for much of camp. Though he didn't get much fanfare for it, Drake put together a quietly excellent 2018, amassing nine touchdowns and over 1,000 yards from scrimmage while splitting reps with Frank Gore. He could end up being a value at his current ADP (RB31 in standard leagues), though ultimately Drake is still a timeshare back in a bad offense.

SOURCE: Joe Schad on Twitter

Aug 26, 2019, 11:31 AM ET
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The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson mentions Kenyan Drake and Kenny Stills as possible trade bait in a potential deal for unsigned Texans franchise player Jadeveon Clowney.

Jackson has both Drake and Stills making the Dolphins' 53-man roster as it stands now, but that could change if Miami and Houston can come to terms on a Clowney deal. Miami has made it known its higher-priced veterans are available in the right deals, and both Drake and Stills fit that category. They also happen to play positions of need for the Texans with Houston losing Lamar Miller to a torn ACL and Keke Coutee (ankle) unlikely to be ready Week 1. Drake would form an interesting tandem with Duke Johnson. And Stills would give Deshaun Watson another reliable threat outside in what looks like a top-heavy receiver group.
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Speculation at best but nevertheless..

 
The Dolphins listed Kenyan Drake as the starting running back on their unofficial Week 1 depth chart.

Kalen Ballage is No. 2, followed by Mark Walton, Patrick Laird, and Myles Gaskin. We don't read too much into these depth charts, which are more PR than anything else, but it's at least notable and really not all that surprising. Ballage ran as the starter most of training camp, but Drake missed a couple weeks with a foot issue before returning to practice last week. Drake is the preferred back to own in Miami; he's a far better playmaker in the pass game, and the Dolphins figure to be playing from behind much of the season.

RELATED: 

Kalen Ballage

SOURCE: Cameron Wolfe on Twitter

Sep 4, 2019, 9:46 AM ET
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I own both Ballage and Drake. Loved Drake heading into last season and then he got Gased. Had a decent enough year...but week to week...he can disappear. Same thing this year. And this team is just so bad on the OL.....we gotta hope a lot of receptions on dump offs.

RB3 is the upside. If anything more comes out of it...bonus. But do not be surprised to see them force the issue with Ballage too. They really like him. he stunk in pre-season...but seriously...that OL is putrid.

 
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Todem said:
RB3 is the upside. If anything more comes out of it...bonus.
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He was super inconsistent last season, but...he still finished as a top 15 RB in PPR.

I think the upside is a lot higher than RB3 if you can stomach the inconsistency. He has already proven as much, and I actually think his ceiling is a lot higher if he gets more touches. Issues for me in addition to the team being crap? As I've said many times before, his body type and play style aren't ideal for a full workload. He's a taller and leaner Kamara, a guy who is best used in tandem with a thunder back as a pass-catching playmaker. If he got 350 touches in a season, I think the probability of injury would be very high. On raw talent alone though, he's probably a top 15-20 back in the NFL. That's why I continue to hype him despite the warts. The price is always lower than it should be, whether you're talking dynasty or redraft.

 
EBF said:
He was super inconsistent last season, but...he still finished as a top 15 RB in PPR.

I think the upside is a lot higher than RB3 if you can stomach the inconsistency. He has already proven as much, and I actually think his ceiling is a lot higher if he gets more touches. Issues for me in addition to the team being crap? As I've said many times before, his body type and play style aren't ideal for a full workload. He's a taller and leaner Kamara, a guy who is best used in tandem with a thunder back as a pass-catching playmaker. If he got 350 touches in a season, I think the probability of injury would be very high. On raw talent alone though, he's probably a top 15-20 back in the NFL. That's why I continue to hype him despite the warts. The price is always lower than it should be, whether you're talking dynasty or redraft.
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Yeah...he is not durable. His running style lends itself to injury as well. Ballage will be the thunder back.

But he will kill you as a starter every week because he will disappear from the game plan sometimes and Gase was nuts last year. Hated watching him coach. He was a lunatic with his moods and play calling. Just awful. And here I drafted Bell in my redraft!!!! LMAO what was I thinking? But Bell is a true 3 down beast. Drake is Kamara light. perfect comparison.

I am going to disagree with you on his upside this year. I don't think you know just how bad Miami is going to be. We are talking 0-16 potential. And literally no offense.

 
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He was LITERALLY unstartable last year.  Seriously.  He was my most maddening player and a huge reason my team was garbage (him and david johnson).  There were moments during the season where I almost rage dropped him.  Dude went through stretches were he rec'd like 5-7 touches a game.  It was not his fault.  It was Gase.  Gase might be the worst coach in history after Rich Kotite.  His motto is literally to identify the players that are awesome and to barely play them in games and to bust them out as a secret weapon every now and then.  Complete idiot.  I did not draft a single Jet this season bc I don't trust Gase to ever do the right thing with stud players.  

Not sure how Brian Flores intends to use Drake but it's promising that he is #1 RB on the first official depth chart.  That's a start.  If Drake can consistently get 15+ touches I think he can be a mid range RB2 even on that dumpster fire of a team.  He is that good.  

 
If Fitzpatrick can do a Brady immitation, and get rid of the ball quickly, then Drake has a chance to be good. The off coordinator was with NE almost 10 years as a WR coach. Chad O'Shea.

 
Dolphins coach Brian Flores said Kenyan Drake will "get a lot of touches" Week 1.

Flores continued, "I think he’s both physically and mentally ready. This is a guy who has as much talent as we have on our team." Drake is the Dolphins' starter over Kalen Ballage, and he should see a chunk of targets while the Dolphins inevitably trail in games. His touchdown upside is limited, but Drake is a flex option based on projected volume.

SOURCE: PalmBeachPost.com

Sep 4, 2019, 7:30 PM ET
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Omar Kelly @OmarKelly

Plenty is expected from Kenyan Drake, who led the Dolphins with 9 touchdowns. He's in a play-for-pay season and there's a chance he could have a Jay Ajayi breakout season. I wouldn't bet it, but there's a chance. I'm curious to see if Miami's coaches build this offense around him
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Good stuff Faust. I benched him this week for Sanders in non ppr. Looks like he’s healthy and ready for a much bigger load than last year! Went WR heavy hope he breaks out this year!

 
Todem said:
I am going to disagree with you on his upside this year. I don't think you know just how bad Miami is going to be. We are talking 0-16 potential. And literally no offense.
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Good shout so far. What a dumpster fire they appear to be.

Drake will be moving to the bench in my dynasty leagues except for maybe one league where I have no depth.

 
EBF said:
Good shout so far. What a dumpster fire they appear to be.

Drake will be moving to the bench in my dynasty leagues except for maybe one league where I have no depth.
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Yeah EBF.....it is scary bad down here. Good news is....he can sign with a new team next season that will utilize his talents. Strong hold in dynasty and pray he moves on to another situation. 

 
The only glint of hope is that in 2008 when the Lions went 0-16 Kevin Smith somehow managed over 1,200 yards and 8 TDs.

Frankly I think Miami would be lucky to get 1200 yards and 8TDs as a team this season.

So bad.

 
Jay Glazer just reported that Miami is trying to trade Drake.

I really don't understand what they're trying to accomplish with all of this.

 
zed2283 said:
Jay Glazer just reported that Miami is trying to trade Drake.

I really don't understand what they're trying to accomplish with all of this.
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Best thing that could happen for Drake owners.  He was never properly utilized there, and it's such a dumpster fire that the only fantasy position that could have any potential upside is a guy like Preston Williams since they'll always be behind and throwing.  Anywhere else is an upgrade for Drake, especially if a team in need of a starting RB takes him.

 
FOX's Jay Glazer reports Kenyan Drake is on the trade block.

The Dolphins are trying to get rid of anyone even remotely good at football, and Drake has been treated as not good at football by successive coaching staffs. The Dolphins probably can't wait to move on, and Drake certainly can't wait to get out. The 'Fins will have one of the worst backfields in recent memory if Drake is sent packing. Wherever he lands, it would likely increase his fantasy value.

SOURCE: Jay Glazer on Twitter

Sep 15, 2019, 12:21 PM ET
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That's great news for Drake owners.

I don't see a lot of great landing spots, but maybe Green Bay, Washington, Atlanta, Tampa, or SF.

There are probably 5-10 teams where he'd be the best back on the roster.

 
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Dolphins "would trade him (Kenyan Drake) if the right offer presented itself."

The logic applies to pretty much any player in the league. Rapoport added that Drake has had no extension talks with the Dolphins since training camp. Last week Drake racked up 10 carries and nine targets while posting a 61% snap rate. Mark Walton had six carries and six targets with a 42% snap rate. Continue to treat Drake as a volume-based boom-or-bust RB3 as long as he remains a member of the Dolphins.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter.

Oct 17, 2019, 9:26 AM ET
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Faust said:
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Dolphins "would trade him (Kenyan Drake) if the right offer presented itself."

The logic applies to pretty much any player in the league. Rapoport added that Drake has had no extension talks with the Dolphins since training camp. Last week Drake racked up 10 carries and nine targets while posting a 61% snap rate. Mark Walton had six carries and six targets with a 42% snap rate. Continue to treat Drake as a volume-based boom-or-bust RB3 as long as he remains a member of the Dolphins.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter.

Oct 17, 2019, 9:26 AM ET
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Seems like this would be Drake's only shot at fantasy relevance in 2019 (and future).

 
Clock is ticking on a potential trade. And I expect one at some point. No reason to let him walk for nothing. I don't think they have any intention of resigning him. And he really is a true COP RB. Not a 3 down workhorse. 

 
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Todem said:
Clock is ticking on a potential trade. And I expect one at some point. No reason to let him walk for nothing. I don't think they have any intention of resigning him. And he really is a true COP RB. Not a 3 down workhorse. 
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I am not certain we know this.  He has a reputation for trying too hard to hit home runs resulting in above average % of plays for a loss but he has the size, can catch and has performed very well on around 200 touches playing for poor teams, that abandoned the run.

He won't be a lead back anywhere this season, barring major injury, but I think the jury is out on his ability to carry a lead back role.

 
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