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Kenyan Drake hasn't been getting as many touches since he fumbled the KO vs OM

Posted on 10/9/15 at 8:04 pm
Posted by AllBamaDoesIsWin
Member since Dec 2011
26725 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 8:04 pm
I've been wondering why it feels like he hasn't been getting near as many touches as he should, and then I realized the fumble may have been the catalyst for it.
Posted by mrbroker
Sylacauga Alabama
Member since Jul 2011
16503 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 8:13 pm to
i am not sure if he is 100% healthy
Posted by eric4UA08
Member since Nov 2008
2016 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 8:26 pm to
I've noticed this year that he's trying to make a big play happen on every touch.. And it has cost him at times. He needs to take what he's given and the huge plays will come. He just seems a tad unsettled to me. Can't wait to see him settle in and break loose! Hopefully this weekend.
Posted by 615tider
sidewalk in TN
Member since Oct 2012
3349 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 8:52 pm to
Down and distance has hurt us this year. We need to move the sticks and Drake has been dancing a lot. I think he will settle down and get back to being a mismatch for opponents.
Posted by El Guapo21
Tuscaloosa
Member since Feb 2008
744 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 8:55 pm to
I think once we can develop a good flow with this O, then we'll be able to move him around like they want to.
Posted by Patton
Principality of Sealand
Member since Apr 2011
32647 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:55 pm to
quote:

I've noticed this year that he's trying to make a big play happen on every touch.. And it has cost him at times. He needs to take what he's given and the huge plays will come. He just seems a tad unsettled to me. Can't wait to see him settle in and break loose! Hopefully this weekend.


Yup
Posted by ApeDeuce
Funkytown
Member since May 2012
1606 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:03 pm to
quote:

i am not sure if he is 100% healthy


I think there are a few factors contributing but I am pretty sure this is at least a part of the story. I think he got nicked up against Ole Miss so it's probably a combination of the stuff mentioned in this thread.
Posted by harmonics
Mars Hotel
Member since Jan 2010
18614 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 11:27 pm to
If Damian Harris breaks out of his shell, we may see even less of Drake.
Posted by Gary Busey
Member since Dec 2014
33277 posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 11:30 pm to
Why haven't see seen more of Drake at wide out? Staff afraid of injuries or something?
Posted by SECSolomonGrundy
Slaughter Swamp
Member since Jun 2012
15839 posts
Posted on 10/10/15 at 12:00 am to
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If Damian Harris breaks out of his shell, we may see even less of Drake.



i dont know, im thinking Bo might take some carries away from Harris.
This post was edited on 10/10/15 at 12:01 am
Posted by LukeSidewalker
Mobile, Alabama
Member since Dec 2012
8417 posts
Posted on 10/10/15 at 12:24 am to
Bo looked so good in his very limited action. He may be that 3rd and 2 guy we need do badly. He has more acceleration than Henry in my eyes.
Posted by AjA77
Member since Aug 2015
1124 posts
Posted on 10/10/15 at 5:48 am to
we really need to play him more at wr in the slot with Henry so they can be on the field at the same times. We tend to tilt the play when we sub him at rb for Henry. Teams know were most likely to run the ball and we won’t play action as much with him in at rb Because of his size in regard to blocking (picking up blitz).

If played in a complete whole offensive series. Teams won’t know when you’re going to just run the jet sweep. I really believe he could play wr thru a complete possession series.And do a better job than what Stewart is doing.

Because Stewart does a bad job of catching ball over his shoulder on deep balls..Stewart plays the Wr position like a Rb. He needs to catch more slants than streak patterns. Like white last year was always on crossing patterns or post corner routes..

In closing we just need to figure out how to get drake in more open field. Also nothing wrong with allowing he and Henry in I-FORMATION sets with Henry leading in a gap, Instead of the toss every time just to mix it up with Bo possibly being ready.
Find a way to have all three on the field at the same time like in bunch formations sets..
Bo on toss with Henry leading or Henry with Bo leading with fakes off that to deep Ridley(UGA game)..or with drake in crossing route(UGA-deep pass to Ridley)
This post was edited on 10/10/15 at 9:15 am
Posted by CrimsonTideMD
Member since Dec 2010
6925 posts
Posted on 10/10/15 at 8:43 am to
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Because Stewart does a bad job of ...


1. Catching the ball
2. Blocking

Pretty much the two most important functions of his position. So I would go ahead and list

3. WR
Posted by CrimsonTideMD
Member since Dec 2010
6925 posts
Posted on 10/10/15 at 8:44 am to
4. Returning kickoffs.


Almost forgot that one.
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