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RB Kenyan Drake, Retired (2 Viewers)

The Miami Herald reports Kenyan Drake is "available for a draft pick."

Per reporter Barry Jackson, extension talks "went nowhere." It's not exactly a surprise Drake would have zero interest in re-upping in Miami. He is a strong bet to be dealt before the Oct. 29 trade deadline, though he is unlikely to fetch more than a day-three pick. Perhaps the Dolphins could snag a fourth-rounder.

SOURCE: Barry Jackson on Twitter

Oct 17, 2019, 2:22 PM ET
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Maybe the Seahawks depending upon Penny's health.  Maybe Detroit, Washington (Thompson may have turf toe), Jax...or whoever loses a RB in this week or next week's games.

 
Chaka said:
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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I am going to have disagree after watching him for years now. He is not a chain mover. And he looks to always hit home runs which hinders his game. It is a between the ears thing. Nothing to do with his physical makeup. 

I just don’t think he has a workhorse mentality and he frustrates coaches with too many negative plays. I think he is a talented back. But I have seen enough. He will have huge games and then he can simply disappear. Consistency has been his achilles heal. 

A new team.....maybe it can change. But I don't think teams are going to approach him as an every down back.

 
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I have no idea where those of you saying Detroit are coming from. To me, the only place that make sense is Tampa. There just isn't a need anywhere. 

 
FGITLOTR said:
https://twitter.com/profootballtalk/status/1187954950644682752?s=21

sending him to the Lions makes too much sense. He’s probably worth a 5th and he walks in the off-season, so the Dolphins would be stupid not to get something 
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PFT Report: Lions, Titans among teams showing interest in Kenyan Drake

Agreed. Adam Schefter reported Friday am that he expects Drake to be dealt before the deadline.

Lions would be a great spot as a Hail Mary for those needing a RB in redraft.

 
I just dropped Drake miliseconds before this report. Of course.

Still not sure Drake is worth holding. If he lands with DET that looks to be a muddled backfield of Ty Johnson, McKissic, and Drake.

Don't get TN's interest with Henry and D. Lewis.

May pick up P. Williams of Miami just in case he gets traded to a team with greater opportunity. Could then drop P. Williams and pick up Drake Monday.

 
kyoun1e said:
I just dropped Drake miliseconds before this report. Of course.

Still not sure Drake is worth holding. If he lands with DET that looks to be a muddled backfield of Ty Johnson, McKissic, and Drake.

Don't get TN's interest with Henry and D. Lewis.

May pick up P. Williams of Miami just in case he gets traded to a team with greater opportunity. Could then drop P. Williams and pick up Drake Monday.
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I did the exact same. Took him on Wednesday, to see if anything happened, dropped him for AJ Brown about an hour before this report appeared. Of course 

 
irish eyes said:
Dont get why anyone would trade anything for him. He cant beat out Mark Walton, mystifying. 
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Just a guess, but probably has nothing to do with performance.  More likely that Miami does not want him to get hurt before they can trade him.  MIami has been gobbling up draft picks all year and churning the roster.

 
Rotoworld:

The Miami Herald reports the Lions and Titans have shown interest in trading for Kenyan Drake.

The Dolphins want a fourth-round pick for Drake, but no teams have come close to that. Playing in a contract year and averaging 3.7 YPC, Miami is likely going to have to lower its asking price if they want to move Drake. Drake doesn't look interested in re-signing with the Dolphins after his agent didn't respond to offers last month. He's a prime candidate to be traded ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

SOURCE: Miami Herald

Oct 26, 2019, 9:04 AM ET
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It's getting awfully late in the year. He'll be starting from the bottom wherever he goes.

 
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Interest is minor because he’s just not very good. I see the Titans deal if they are looking for a backup to Henry in case of injury, in a run heavy offense. He’s not going to bring a high draft pick because he’s not going to be a full blown starter anywhere in my opinion.

 
G-King said:
Interest is minor because he’s just not very good. I see the Titans deal if they are looking for a backup to Henry in case of injury, in a run heavy offense. He’s not going to bring a high draft pick because he’s not going to be a full blown starter anywhere in my opinion.
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he'd be of value to Tennessee not just in case of injury. Derrick Henry offers next to nothing in receiving with barely a catch per game. Dion Lewis is garbage in their offense. Drake probably can be pretty good because he can take some of the load off Henry as they try to re-tool the offense for a playoff push. No one knows what he's capable of this year because the Phins are so awful. 

 
rockaction said:
It's getting awfully late in the year. He'll be starting from the bottom wherever he goes.
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Detroit seems like the only place he could have an impact in 2019.

If he lands there and Ty Johnson ##### the bed this weekend, I think we see a LOT of Drake going forward.

 
I was being half substantive, half-kidding.

Drake would be starting from the bottom...

🤔

Oh well. Guess everyone involved in the NFL isn't seeing ghosts(writers).

 
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Dizzy said:
Detroit seems like the only place he could have an impact in 2019.

If he lands there and Ty Johnson ##### the bed this weekend, I think we see a LOT of Drake going forward.
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Yes, because teams are throwing themselves to get him on their team. He couldn't win the starting job on the freakin dolphins.

 
irish eyes said:
Dont get why anyone would trade anything for him. He cant beat out Mark Walton, mystifying. 
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It likely has less to do with that and more to do with Miami keeping him healthy and tradable. 

 
NFL Network'a Ian Rapoport reports the Dolphins are seeking compensation similar to what they acquired for Jay Ajayi in trade talks for Kenyan Drake.

The Fins received a fourth-round pick for Ajayi and that would probably be enough to move Drake, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Per Rapsheet, Drake, who has yet to score a touchdown this season while losing ground to newcomer Mark Walton, would be "more than open" to a change of scenery. The Lions, who just lost Kerryon Johnson (knee) to injured reserve, could be willing to meet Miami's fourth-round asking price.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Oct 27, 2019, 9:10 AM ET
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I think the Lions will see what they have in Ty Johnson....if they don’t like what they see...he lands in Detroit. 

I own him in dynasty. I would love to see him get a real shot at a big role. Detroit proves that chance this year. 

 
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I am missing something here? Dolphins are (reportedly) seeking a 4th RD pick for Drake, and can't move him?

Doesn't seem like a crazy high price to pay, especially for a team like the Lions that just lost a starting RB for the season.

 
It's unfortunate for Drake but I think he's going to likely end up a footnote in the annals of NFL history. Finishing his rookie contract and just not having really done enough to create much of a market for himself.

 
elbowrm said:
Do you think they will feed him the rock today in hopes of heightening his trade value?
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Definitely something to watch. If he's a healthy scratch, or dressed but not playing... would indicate that perhaps a deal is in place (maybe).

Not sure a 20  carry game on the Monday night before trade deadline helps his value.

 
Dizzy said:
I am missing something here? Dolphins are (reportedly) seeking a 4th RD pick for Drake, and can't move him?

Doesn't seem like a crazy high price to pay, especially for a team like the Lions that just lost a starting RB for the season.
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He’s only under contract for this year. So if the team trading for him can’t come to terms with him on a new contract they are spending a 4th round pick for 8-10 games.   I’m guessing that’s why nobody wants to spend a 4th.... potential half year rental. 

 
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Omg, for all the threads drake has been mentioned in about being traded, you would think he was a 2000 yard back. HE COULDN'T BEAT OUT MARK WALTON!

 
irish eyes said:
Omg, for all the threads drake has been mentioned in about being traded, you would think he was a 2000 yard back. HE COULDN'T BEAT OUT MARK WALTON!
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Having a hard time figuring out if you're actually serious or trying to drop his value for anyone in your league who happens to read this.

 
irish eyes said:
Omg, for all the threads drake has been mentioned in about being traded, you would think he was a 2000 yard back. HE COULDN'T BEAT OUT MARK WALTON!
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Drake is a great receiver.  The team that trades for him is probably planning on using him heavily as a receiver.  A part-time running back can have nice fantasy value if he gets receptions.  The players talked about the most on this board are the marginal players.  What would be the point of talking about a 2,000 yard back?  You can't pick up CMC or trade for him.

 
dahabi said:
Do we still not know what team traded for him??
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This is weird.  What possible reason could they have for keeping it a secret?  Maybe the team they traded him to is going to try to flip him with another team?  Or could it be the Steelers and they don't want tonight's game to have the added drama?

 
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I can see keeping this information close to the vest through the Sunday games to avoid issues with current players on the team Drake is going to.  I'd bet we get an answer today unless, like @Don Hutson said it's the Steelers.

ETA: Apparently it's Arizona (per Schefter)

 
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