MrOaktown_56 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, raidr4life said: Man yall got to be patient I'm being super impatient today even I recognize it lmao. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, big_palooka said: It looks ugly because the defense is so far away from being good. That money could buy you a high end starter on defense. That said, we have to see how the defense comes together as we progress. The defense won’t even have to play if we can milk the clock with Drake and Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie2Gunz Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I like the move. It was very obvious to me that Jacobs is not and elite, workhorse back and never will be. He needs a complimentary back to really get the most out of who he is as a player and Drake is a rock solid 2, although I see him being used as a 1A. Time to move on from Richard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101Raider Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I’m not a fan to be honest. He’s a good RB, but seems a lot of money for a 2nd RB... not sure what he’s going to get, but I was hoping for Lindsey after Denver released him. I could be totally wrong, but I imagine the contract would be less than what we gave Drake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNBlackFan Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I always liked Drake as a player and his contrasting style to Jacobs is something I like. But 11 mill guaranteed to a backup RB is alot. He needs to be 1,000+ yards from scrimmage for him to be worth that, imo. Gruden hasn't proven to be a creative enough of a playcaller for me to think he will adequately get both guys their touches, but we'll see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble_Beast Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 this kinda makes up on blowing that Bowden pick too. Bowden could only dream on getting Drakes level. honestly Josh and Drake are probably a top 3 RB tandem in the league! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble_Beast Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 38 minutes ago, 101Raider said: I’m not a fan to be honest. He’s a good RB, but seems a lot of money for a 2nd RB... not sure what he’s going to get, but I was hoping for Lindsey after Denver released him. I could be totally wrong, but I imagine the contract would be less than what we gave Drake. just 2m more then Richard. Imagine that money going to Witten, Drake has a new element to the offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 The biggest thing about adding Drake is that it will help keep Jacobs fresh throughout the season. We won't have to give him 30+ touches a game anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjon1990 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Good player, not so good financials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkelly02 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Roninho said: Which high end starter on defense we could have gotten for 5.5 mio? Exactly.... I thought we all said the game plan should be to target some guys we really like to get an impact and then fill out the rest with good deals over time. We still have money to spend so stick to the game plan and be smart and thrifty... but if a good deal I’d there pounce on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkelly02 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, NYRaider said: The biggest thing about adding Drake is that it will help keep Jacobs fresh throughout the season. We won't have to give him 30+ touches a game anymore. Yes! And I expect to run the ball more in general and Throw to the backs more. I expect to see drake me that Bowden failed to be. We could see drake flexing out to slow presnap.... it lets us be creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragingraider Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 It may be a bit rich, but with Drake we get an additional starter. Richard and Booker were nice complements but nothing more. When JJ gets dinged up, he slows down, and those two couldn't effectively pick up the load. Drake is a legit weapon in both the running and passing game. Definite upgrade. maybe he is getting a million more than you would like, but he is 27 and in his prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drfrey13 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Roninho said: Which high end starter on defense we could have gotten for 5.5 mio? Not saying I am against this signing but if I had to choose between Desmond King for $3.5 and Drake for $5.5 I choose King. No reason why we could not have signed both. I would have like to have signed King over Brown also. If we go out and spend $10 on a slot CB I will be pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOaktown_56 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 We better scheme him passes a ton. It's one of his talents and we should take a page out of how the Browns run 2 back. I don't know if Gruden will do it. No idea what the "joker" position is in his offense, but apparently he'll play it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 5 hours ago, SilverNBlackFan said: I always liked Drake as a player and his contrasting style to Jacobs is something I like. But 11 mill guaranteed to a backup RB is alot. He needs to be 1,000+ yards from scrimmage for him to be worth that, imo. Gruden hasn't proven to be a creative enough of a playcaller for me to think he will adequately get both guys their touches, but we'll see. I see him getting around 800 rushing and receiving yards and I'm okay with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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