Miami Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake striving to be “on-time” “professional”

[DKphin]

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake takes the field (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

DAVIE — With the sudden retirement of running back Arian Foster, rookie Kenyan Drake is focused on what he needs to do to gain the full trust of Miami Dolphins coaches and earn more carries and catches.
“Just coming in every day and being a professional,” Drake said. “That’s just nothing much more to it. I’m trying to take every day as it is. Doing the little things. And focus on the outcome rather than the outcome.”
First-year coach Adam Gase and offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen have hinted not-so-subtly that Drake could at times use more focus and attention to detail. Drake made a candid admission on Tuesday, while answering a question about what he learned from Foster.
Drake said he needs to make sure he is always on time.
“I just come in day in and day out with the same mentality, regardless of what’s going on around me, honestly,” Drake said. “So, you know, I definitely will take any increase in role in the offensive side as a positive. So my mindset is to take care of my responsibilities. Anything beyond that is out of my control. I have to control the things I can. Being here on time. Making sure I know my plays. My responsibilities.”

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[artdnj]

'focus on the outcome rather than the outcome" beautiful

 

[raving]

'focus on the outcome rather than the outcome" beautiful

That's because responsibility is a heavy responsibility.

 

[tazthenomad]

'focus on the outcome rather than the outcome" beautiful

If the quote is accurate that is a really short attention span!

 

[Eesti]

I think he meant to say focus on the income instead of the outcome. LOL

 

[montequi]

I think he meant to say focus on the income instead of the outcome. LOL

That's horrible. Doesn't that mean he's just collecting a paycheck rather than worrying about the game? Maybe he meant the opposite? It's a terrible way to put things, really.

 

[Danny]

Is he trying to be a new Yogi Berra but backwards?

Ozzy rules!!

 

[datruth55]

'focus on the outcome rather than the outcome" beautiful

Alabama education. Almost akin to the Yogi Berra-ism of "I really didn't say everything I said".

 

[russianbear]

Probably misquote by the reporter lol

 

[VBCheeseGrater]

'focus on the outcome rather than the outcome" beautiful

I was hoping that was a typo.

But oh well, public speaking not where we need him to shine.

 

[kcbrown]

Kid needs to step up or fall further down the depth chart after a new guy comes in

 

[Eesti]

I was hoping that was a typo.

But oh well, public speaking not where we need him to shine.

Well, he did go to the same school as .....

 

[gregorygrant83]

I can easily picuture it being a problem for some young players. You see a lot 20 year old kids fresh out of college who have been ingrained that it's okay to be late to one or two classes or college practices. Especsially if they have a valid excuse... my prior class ran late or traffic was really bad on campus. As a pro being late once is a problem.

'focus on the outcome rather than the outcome" beautiful

Young players get nervous with the media and mis-speak sometimes. No big deal.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachp...an-drake-striving-to-be-on-time-professional/

The difference between an NFL success and JAG - the little things. If he can do that, I can be much more optimistic.

 

[hoops]

thank goodness for laremy tunsil and xavien howard