It doesn't seem like the Miami Dolphins are done selling off their most valuable players just yet. With news that the team is looking for potential suitors for running back Kenyan Drake, it opens the door for teams in need of some rushing help.
Here are some teams that should consider trading for the fourth-year University of Alabama product.
3. Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta has been without a doubt one of the most disappointing teams all season long. Heading into Week 7, the team is 1-5 and sitting in last place in the NFC South. The Falcons have been relying heavily on former MVP Matt Ryan to dig the team out of its deep hole as he leads the league in passing attempts and is second in yards.
Part of the reason why they are letting Ryan drop back so often is that their run game has not gotten going. Atlanta ranks 29th out of 32 teams in rushing yards per game, averaging just over 70 a game, and starting running back Devonta Freeman has yet to have a game where he has rushed for over 90 yards.
Atlanta has to reach a balance between their rushing and passing attack and Kenyan Drake can certainly help in that department. Miami has handed the ball off to Drake with one of the weakest offensive lines in front of him and no threat of the pass, which has led to his struggles.
By adding Drake, the Falcons can add a legit back beside or in front of Freeman while still keeping him involved in the offense, and it can give their offense a new change of pace back.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Incredibly, Tampa sits one game ahead of Atlanta in the division, and if they plan on keeping it that way, they should heavily consider adding Kenyan Drake.
It seems like the Bucs have been waiting for Ronald Jones to convince them that he is indeed a starting-caliber running back. So far, it hasn't seemed like it is working out with Jones still splitting time with Peyton Barber.
Trading for Drake would solve the team's running back questions as he would be plugged in as the starter right away. Jones and Barber are solid backup tailbacks but the team is in need of a backfield threat, something Drake can provide. Like Atlanta, neither of Tampa Bay's backs have rushed for over 90 yards. The team seemed as if they were allergic to handing the ball off, handing the ball off only 12 times between both Jones and Barber.
James Winston's five interceptions should have been the sign that they needed to greenlight a Drake trade.
1. Buffalo Bills
Frank Gore has been as impressive as a 36-year-old running back who is in his 15th season can possibly be. That being said, Gore cannot continue to put up these numbers for the entire season.
Rookie Devin Singletary has been impressive the times he has been healthy enough to play but for a team that is looking to make some noise in the AFC, they need a back they can rely on.
Drake can be that for Buffalo. A combination of Singletary, Gore, and Drake can bolster a shaky running team as well as give their rushing attack different possibilities for certain game situations.
The Bills defense is solid, but they need an offense that can keep up with the other high powered teams in the AFC.
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