Drake 4th in the NFL in Rushing Yards After 6 Weeks

[RON_IN_OC]

On his current pace he would hit 1,060. That seems awfully low for top 5. Must be a really off year for rushing.

That would be . . .
14th in 2019
7th in 2018
8th in 2017
11th in 2016
8th in 2015
12th in 2014
12th in 2013
15th in 2012
13th in 2011

so roughly 11th in an average year. Reasonable.

Yeah, outside of Henry and Cook, 3-6 are within 150 yards of each other...Drake is less than 40 yards behind Chubb and 52 behind Jones....and none of the other RB's in the top 15 are basically splitting carries with their QB.

 

[Solar7]

On his current pace he would hit 1,060. That seems awfully low for top 5. Must be a really off year for rushing.

That would be . . .
14th in 2019
7th in 2018
8th in 2017
11th in 2016
8th in 2015
12th in 2014
12th in 2013
15th in 2012
13th in 2011

so roughly 11th in an average year. Reasonable.

Yeah, in a year with Covid and so many injuries, it's just not insanely impressive.

Don't get me wrong, he's not bad, but we shouldn't be looking at Drake for a huge contract as as a "top five back."

 

[WisconsinCard]

The NFL has gone mostly to RB by committee, so if that trend continues, we'll see their totals fall. I believe it is an attempt to make their shelf life longer.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Drake has some skill, but I see him miss holes way too often. Watch... he'll have 150 yards this week and make me look dumb.

 

[Jetstream Green]

It will be interesting to see how the market for Drake develops.

Very interesting. I just don't see people giving him or a majority of backs what the position has gotten in recent pasts till what has happen now. I think we can offer about the same at a decent amount without overspending and Drake actually fits our offense better than most if he wants success

 

[Cheesebeef]

Very interesting. I just don't see people giving him or a majority of backs what the position has gotten in recent pasts till what has happen now. I think we can offer about the same at a decent amount without overspending and Drake actually fits our offense better than most if he wants success

yeah, I can’t see anyone breaking the bank for Drake. 8 million per is probably the tops he will ever see and I doubt he gets that much again.

he’s a solid RB. But really does nothing GREAT. That kind of running back doesn’t normally get big deals at this point.

 

[WisconsinCard]

A third RB that is a short yardage, big bruiser, that can play special teams would be the perfect compliment to the two we have.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Drake has some skill, but I see him miss holes way too often. Watch... he'll have 150 yards this week and make me look dumb.

From your keyboard to God's eyes.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

yeah, I can’t see anyone breaking the bank for Drake. 8 million per is probably the tops he will ever see and I doubt he gets that much again.

he’s a solid RB. But really does nothing GREAT. That kind of running back doesn’t normally get big deals at this point.

That's basically Melvin Gordon money...and is probably acceptable...I do think, though, it will take a creative 3 year deal, to re-sign him, based on the cap going down next year (potentially).

 

[BigRedRage]

On his current pace he would hit 1,060. That seems awfully low for top 5. Must be a really off year for rushing.

That would be . . .
14th in 2019
7th in 2018
8th in 2017
11th in 2016
8th in 2015
12th in 2014
12th in 2013
15th in 2012
13th in 2011

so roughly 11th in an average year. Reasonable.

I'm okay with this and bringing him back for this IF we also pick up a rookie planning to replace him and keep edmonds as a change of pace.

 

[BigRedRage]

also, chubb missed several weeks and mccaffery missed most the season which obviously makes drakes numbers look better.

 

[Jetstream Green]

also, chubb missed several weeks and mccaffery missed most the season which obviously makes drakes numbers look better.

Getting injured is part of your skill set, so Drake still gets his

 

[BritCard]

Drake has gone from 10th in YPC last year to 29th this year.

I'd pay him 7m per tops and even then he'd have to slim down for me to want him.

 

[Chopper0080]

Drake has gone from 10th in YPC last year to 29th this year.

I'd pay him 7m per tops and even then he'd have to slim down for me to want him.

I would pay him 4 tops.

 

[Jetstream Green]

I would pay him 4 tops.

I think that tag was very sweet for him never being a lead back and if he's in touch with reality, he takes that but then again I do not want own my own island unlike most professional athletes lol

 

[Chopper0080]

I think that tag was very sweet for him never being a lead back and if he's in touch with reality, he takes that but then again I do not want own my own island unlike most professional athletes lol

I am sure he will get more than 4, but with where the Cardinals are financially, it is just too easy to replace that productivity at a lower cost. There are a couple situations this offseason where I would pinch pennies and this is one of them.

 

[football karma]

I am sure he will get more than 4, but with where the Cardinals are financially, it is just too easy to replace that productivity at a lower cost. There are a couple situations this offseason where I would pinch pennies and this is one of them.

there was something to be said this offseason to bringing back as much certainty around Kyler as possible.

Drake has been good, but not $8mm a year good. If i were GM, i would look for a cheaper alternative -- and that might be Drake at a better contract

 

[BritCard]

I am sure he will get more than 4, but with where the Cardinals are financially, it is just too easy to replace that productivity at a lower cost. There are a couple situations this offseason where I would pinch pennies and this is one of them.

I agree. Running back is the position where it's easiest to get instant success from a rookie.

I think Kliff is frustrated by the run game this year, it wouldn't surprise me if we threw a high pick at a running back like Etienne even though we have greater needs at CB and Edge.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I agree. Running back is the position where it's easiest to get instant success from a rookie.

I think Kliff is frustrated by the run game this year, it wouldn't surprise me if we threw a high pick at a running back like Etienne even though we have greater needs at CB and Edge.

Why would Kliff be frustrated with the ground game when the Cardinals are 4th in the league?

I'd wager he is much more frustrated by the passing game...

 

[sdscard4]

Drakes 'bad' year is still pretty damn good. I'm keeping him 1 more year atleast. When healthy hes shown hes a beast

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Why would Kliff be frustrated with the ground game when the Cardinals are 4th in the league?

I'd wager he is much more frustrated by the passing game...

Maybe because KM accounts for a lot of our rushing amount. If he is unwilling unable to rush the ball, it affects those numbers. Also, we he does run/threaten to run, it opens lanes for the RBs.

I'm not sure he is or should be frustrated. He probably is a bit concerned though.

 

[BritCard]

Why would Kliff be frustrated with the ground game when the Cardinals are 4th in the league?

I'd wager he is much more frustrated by the passing game...

Because as I've said. Drake is 29th in YPC. He puts us in far more 2nd and 8 situations than Kliff would like.

 

[TaylorSwift]

Kyler creates ALOT of drakes yardage.

 

[MadCardDisease]

also, chubb missed several weeks and mccaffery missed most the season which obviously makes drakes numbers look better.

The number one ability is Availability.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Because as I've said. Drake is 29th in YPC. He puts us in far more 2nd and 8 situations than Kliff would like.

Cool story. Over 4 yards per carry is good enough.