Packers Have Interest in Kenyan Drake?
Green Bay Packers are playing good football to start the season. They’re 2-0 and looking like they might be back to what we’ve come to expect in the early part of this decade. That said, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst is never satisfied with his roster. That’s not a dig at Gutekunst, rather, a compliment saying he will reach out to whomever if he thinks they can help on the 53-man roster. It is not surprising that Green Bay is trying to get involved with the current tank job in Miami. Packers are interested in Dolphins’ running back Kenyan Drake along with a few other teams. This move would make sense at the right price.
The Dolphins aren’t done. There is some interest in RB Kenyan Drake.
Chargers, Titans, Packers and 49ers have discussed with Miami
— Neal Driscoll (@NealDriscoll) September 17, 2019
Now, there are a host of teams that have a potential interest in Drake. The market is crowded, and Gutekunst cannot go over the top to bring someone in. But if they can find the right deal for Drake, he would be a welcomed addition to the team. He is a burner who can create space and is great in the passing game. Drake has the pass-catching skills to compare to a James White-like player for the Packers.
One of the things that might hurt Drake if you compare him to the current backup on the Packers, Jamaal Williams, he is an awful pass-blocker. That is something that Williams’ excels at. Packers should not move on from Williams or put Williams in a trade for Drake (Not typical, but I could see the Dolphins trying to add more assets). Packers having a three-headed monster with Aaron Jones, Williams, and Drake makes more sense to me with Dexter Williams likely being the odd man out.
Drake is an interesting player that never really got a chance with Miami. I do think the price for him should not exceed a fifth-rounder. With other NFC teams adding talent, it’s only right that the Packers try to do the same.