
THE ATHLETIC
By TASHAN REED
Kenyan Drake knew it immediately. There was immense pressure in his right ankle as his leg folded underneath his body before he felt a sharp pop. It wouldn’t be confirmed until the training staff ran a series of tests that ultimately revealed Drake suffered a fractured ankle, but the running back figured his first season with the Raiders was over.
Beyond the pain, his initial reaction was frustration. He doesn’t think...