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Analyzing the Raiders Running Back situation entering the 2022 offseason

By Nicholas Yacenko

Jan 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) reacts to winning the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Raiders won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) reacts to winning the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Raiders won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) celebrates after a 4-yard touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) celebrates after a 4-yard touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Analyzing the Raiders Running Back situation entering the 2022 offseason

Kenyan Drake

When Drake was signed last offseason, many questioned it. He was given a large contract despite being a backup and already having resources invested in Jacobs and Richard. Drake was thought to be the Joker in Jon Gruden’s system, but that never came to fruition, while also struggling to handle a full load and pass protect.

Maybe Josh McDaniels can find a better role for Kenyan Drake, but this signing currently looks like a disappointment as he heads into the final year of his contract.

Drake is still a tremendous playmaker with great receiving skills. Drake is also coming off of a broken ankle and will need to rehab to establish a role in this new offense. Drake still offers a great change of pace option and maybe better schematic plays will allow Drake to become the weapon he was thought to be.

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