Gugny Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34443386/source-las-vegas-raiders-plan-release-rb-kenyan-drake HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release veteran running back Kenyan Drake and absorb a $3.6 million salary-cap hit this year and $4.4 million in 2023 as a result. Drake said in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Monday that general manager Dave Ziegler called him personally to let him know the team was moving on. "He let me know how they were planning on moving forward, how really uncustomary it was for him to tell me himself, and that was just a testament to the respect he has for me as a player, and as a man,'' Drake said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Actually, it sounds like he has little respect for Drake as a player. Bu-bye! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Gugny said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34443386/source-las-vegas-raiders-plan-release-rb-kenyan-drake HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release veteran running back Kenyan Drake and absorb a $3.6 million salary-cap hit this year and $4.4 million in 2023 as a result. Drake said in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Monday that general manager Dave Ziegler called him personally to let him know the team was moving on. "He let me know how they were planning on moving forward, how really uncustomary it was for him to tell me himself, and that was just a testament to the respect he has for me as a player, and as a man,'' Drake said. I always thought he was solid with Miami, then he looked good in the opportunity with Arizona. The Raiders move killed any momentum he had, but he got the pay day so it was probably worth it. Running backs sort of have to chase cash. Depending on how bad the broken leg is I could see him catching on somewhere for a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Bleeding Bills Blue said: I always thought he was solid with Miami, then he looked good in the opportunity with Arizona. The Raiders move killed any momentum he had, but he got the pay day so it was probably worth it. Running backs sort of have to chase cash. Depending on how bad the broken leg is I could see him catching on somewhere for a couple. It was his ankle. With the proliferation of running backs in the league right now and the obvious move to young and inexpensive ones, I think he’ll have a tough time finding a team until an injury pops up. He should just take his money and stay in top shape waiting for that opportunity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, MiltonWaddams said: It was his ankle. With the proliferation of running backs in the league right now and the obvious move to young and inexpensive ones, I think he’ll have a tough time finding a team until an injury pops up. He should just take his money and stay in top shape waiting for that opportunity. I think Arizona could be an interesting spot. Played there before and none of those guys pop to me, and they overpaid conner imo. If he plays this year it'll be for pennies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 The GM basically telling Drake that he should be thankful for a personal phone call sounds more like DISrespect to me. Doesn’t the GM meet with every player being cut? I thought that was the thing. You get the call to meet with the GM and he tells you that you are cut. How does this GM usually cut guys? Via text? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said: The GM basically telling Drake that he should be thankful for a personal phone call sounds more like DISrespect to me. Doesn’t the GM meet with every player being cut? I thought that was the thing. You get the call to meet with the GM and he tells you that you are cut. How does this GM usually cut guys? Via text? I think the normal procedure is for the Head Coach to deliver the news to the player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said: The GM basically telling Drake that he should be thankful for a personal phone call sounds more like DISrespect to me. Doesn’t the GM meet with every player being cut? I thought that was the thing. You get the call to meet with the GM and he tells you that you are cut. How does this GM usually cut guys? Via text? Regardless of the GM meeting with every player.. making sure to tell them how much respect you have for them as you sh*tcan them sounds like BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 20 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said: The GM basically telling Drake that he should be thankful for a personal phone call sounds more like DISrespect to me. Doesn’t the GM meet with every player being cut? I thought that was the thing. You get the call to meet with the GM and he tells you that you are cut. How does this GM usually cut guys? Via text? Maybe via Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 21 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said: The GM basically telling Drake that he should be thankful for a personal phone call sounds more like DISrespect to me. Doesn’t the GM meet with every player being cut? I thought that was the thing. You get the call to meet with the GM and he tells you that you are cut. How does this GM usually cut guys? Via text? Do you remember how Thurman Thomas found out? He found out in the news which is why he wanted to play for Mijami to get payback for the disrespect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Eh. A lot of talent but teams move on from him pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Gugny said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34443386/source-las-vegas-raiders-plan-release-rb-kenyan-drake HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release veteran running back Kenyan Drake and absorb a $3.6 million salary-cap hit this year and $4.4 million in 2023 as a result. Drake said in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Monday that general manager Dave Ziegler called him personally to let him know the team was moving on. "He let me know how they were planning on moving forward, how really uncustomary it was for him to tell me himself, and that was just a testament to the respect he has for me as a player, and as a man,'' Drake said. They are probably just making room to trade a first round pick for Taiwan Jones. Have you seen him play special teams? Freaking amazing. First ballot HOFer as a gunner. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Looks like Josh Jacobs is relevant in FF again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Looks like Josh Jacobs is relevant in FF again. The love white the rookie fyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Gugny said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34443386/source-las-vegas-raiders-plan-release-rb-kenyan-drake HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release veteran running back Kenyan Drake and absorb a $3.6 million salary-cap hit this year and $4.4 million in 2023 as a result. Drake said in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Monday that general manager Dave Ziegler called him personally to let him know the team was moving on. "He let me know how they were planning on moving forward, how really uncustomary it was for him to tell me himself, and that was just a testament to the respect he has for me as a player, and as a man,'' Drake said. Gugs, if where you’re going with this we should work him out, I can see the value of a workout for a just in case we lost Miss and Singletary, but I wouldn’t consider him as an add on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Gugs, if where you’re going with this we should work him out, I can see the value of a workout for a just in case we lost Miss and Singletary, but I wouldn’t consider him as an add on now. Nah, I just thought it was noteworthy news and I do know that there are some (many) people here who don't think we have a solid run game. I've been a pro-Singletary guy from day one and continue to be. His average yards per carry speak for themselves, IMO. I think he's been under AND misused and I'm hoping Dorsey learned what not to do from working with Daboll. Overall, I think Daboll was a great OC, but I just think his reluctance to give Singletary the ball more was befuddling. So, no ... I want no part of Kenyan Drake in Buffalo. Just threw it out here for conversation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, WotAGuy said: Actually, it sounds like he has little respect for Drake as a player. Bu-bye! Ziegler told him, "We'd rather pay $8 million to have you NOT be on our team than have you suit up for us." I agree. I see the respect for Drake-the-man but no respect for Drake-the-player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 White was the guy I wanted in the draft I didn’t think Cook was gonna be available to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I remember when these threads would be met immediately with "git er done." I don't miss those days. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I believe Drake will catch on somewhere. He has excellent receiving skills and speed. People should not forget that he was also a really good kick and punt returner at Alabama. As others have pointed out, it is likely that an injury somewhere in the league will get him a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 23 minutes ago, Gugny said: Nah, I just thought it was noteworthy news and I do know that there are some (many) people here who don't think we have a solid run game. I've been a pro-Singletary guy from day one and continue to be. His average yards per carry speak for themselves, IMO. I think he's been under AND misused and I'm hoping Dorsey learned what not to do from working with Daboll. Overall, I think Daboll was a great OC, but I just think his reluctance to give Singletary the ball more was befuddling. So, no ... I want no part of Kenyan Drake in Buffalo. Just threw it out here for conversation. Copy that brother. I assumed as much, but just checking with one of my TBD buds. Good thread to bring up. I think Beane finally found what he wants. A workhorse in Singletary, A banger for short yardage in Moss, and a pass catching change up guy who had the most beautiful studded step in Cook. That move sold me on the guy. Taiwan will round us out, and I bet a whole nickel we draft another for a workhorse as it’s doubtful we have the $ for a Motor extension. All the others will be on PS or gone. It’s their MO. Works for me. Always good to hear from you Gugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, machine gun kelly said: Copy that brother. I assumed as much, but just checking with one of my TBD buds. Good thread to bring up. I think Beane finally found what he wants. A workhorse in Singletary, A banger for short yardage in Moss, and a pass catching change up guy who had the most beautiful studded step in Cook. That move sold me on the guy. Taiwan will round us out, and I bet a whole nickel we draft another for a workhorse as it’s doubtful we have the $ for a Motor extension. All the others will be on PS or gone. It’s their MO. Works for me. Always good to hear from you Gugs. Totally agree and always good to hear from you, too, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I thought Drake killed the Bills when he played for Miami. I was glad to see him move on. I guess the Bills don't have a need right now, but if the man still has his speed, he will play again in the league. In the meantime, he will collect great money healing and waiting for a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 hours ago, PetermansRedemption said: The GM basically telling Drake that he should be thankful for a personal phone call sounds more like DISrespect to me. Doesn’t the GM meet with every player being cut? I thought that was the thing. You get the call to meet with the GM and he tells you that you are cut. How does this GM usually cut guys? Via text? Move them to the basement, fix the "glitch", and take their stapler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Drake had a pretty solid run with the Dolphins/Cards, including a near 1000 yard season in 2020. But just goes to show how little RB's are valued in this league which is another reason Beane should pounce on any reasonable offer for Zack Moss if that's a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Gugny said: Overall, I think Daboll was a great OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 hours ago, John from Riverside said: White was the guy I wanted in the draft I didn’t think Cook was gonna be available to us I think Zamir White will see the field a lot. Josh Jacobs has had a lot of wear and tear in his first 3 seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Signed with Ravens Guess Beane couldn't swing a Duke Johnson trade with the Ravens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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