Kenyan Drake says Raiders are going to space in 2021 Were definitely taking off to another trajectory

signed a two-year contract with the in March, even with former first-round pick entrenched as Las Vegas' starting running back. It turns out the former starter took the job for two reasons. One, as he on Friday, because he believes he can do a little bit of everything as Jacobs' sidekick. And two, more notably, because he believes the Raiders are set to "take off" in 2021.Joking about his off-field interest in space exploration, Drake heaped Adam Butler Jersey high praise on Las Vegas ahead of the new season: "I know who for sure who is going to space," he said, "and that's this offense this year, this team. I feel like we're definitely taking off to another trajectory, you know what I mean?" Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day Jaelan Phillips Jersey 's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Brennan Scarlett Jersey By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. It's unsurprising, considering most every team convinces itself in the summer that good things await in the fall. But it's still noteworthy, considering the Austin Jackson Jersey Raiders have been and, on a bigger scale, have yet to post a winning record since Jon Gruden returned as head coach in 2018. Vegas, in fact, has been one of the NFL's most consistent losers of the past few decades, making the playoffs -- and finishing above .500 -- just once in the last 18 years.Most of Drake's praise centered on the Raiders offense, which also added veteran wide receiver and first-round tackle this offseason. But questions remain about the team's depth at other spots on offense, like up front, where Gruden and Co. parted ways with three previous starters in , and . Oddsmakers currently have the Raiders' at O/U 7 entering Blake Ferguson Jersey the new season.