[video]http://www.nfl.com/videos/auto/0ap2000000153493/2013-Combine-workout-Will-Davis[/video]
Thought he looked good in his drills..
I like his focus and demeanor during the combine event.
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He lit it up in the 3 cone. He had the 14th best 3 cone in the history of the Combine.
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Wow. His change of direction looks lethal! Watch him back peddle than burst forward. My knees are crying watching that.
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Will Davis does a good job of playing the ball in the air. None of the cornerbacks last season were good with balls.
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This video was on the site, I sure wish we drafted Rogers:
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Wow he looks good. Small dude though. Looking forward to chatting on thephins forum
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The kid has 2nd round talent...
I think it's hilarious to hear Mccshay talk about how Patton schooled Davis during their matchup.
Anyone who watches every rep in that game would never tell you that it was one sided..it was obvious that Davis completely shut out Patton in the first half, he was hyped, he was on his toes, was fiery, and no one was getting anything on him, to the point where pattons coaches moved him to the other side so he could get his first catch, and he did.
When Idaho was up 21/28 points most of the 2nd half, their coaches put that defense in a prevent, and Patton tore it up..Davis lost his mojo..but when the game was at its most competitive,Mano e Mano, Davis was dominant..I don't know what happened at the senior bowl, but maybe the kid has a problem staying motivated idk.gunn34, Sceeto, NCFINFAN and 1 other person like this. -
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I am by no means an expert on CB's or probably anything for that matter but that looked very impressive. He is fluid, quick and explosive. On top of that, he can catch a football....cough...cough....Sean Smith.
It sounds like his only knock is experience and technique. He looks athletic enough. He also was pretty productive his senior year with 17 PBU and 5 INT's.
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[video=youtube;ZCDCJ6jiSko]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCDCJ6jiSko[/video]
Here's the video of every snap Will Davis took against Louisiana Tech this past year.unluckyluciano, Sceeto and Rocky Raccoon like this. -
I like the pick more after seeing that video. The guy seems to have a knack for the ball and has good coverage skills. His tackling and block shedding do need work though. -
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He looks scared to throw his body around, needs to learn how to tackle.
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Great coverage/ball skills.
Unfortunately, he is going to need extra time each practice working on tackling. He's a prime candidate to get made fun of for being run over or getting out of the way of a physical backTone_E, Ophinerated and Sceeto like this. -
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THAT was funny!
As for Willie Davis, for goodness sakes at least aim at shoe tops!cuchulainn and djphinfan like this. -
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1) Best use is probably as a dime back (or nickel slot, though I am reluctant to even say that) as it would minimize his weak tackling hurting us, but make the most of his ball skills and change of direction.
2) Am I crazy to suggest we try him as a lot reciever in camp too? Great hands, amazing quickness.
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His tackling is quite alarming. He's not a big guy, but I have seen same size or smaller at least give a good effort. Don't see that here
No doubt he has the coverage skills. Very very fluid and decisive. This kid could pick quite a few if he sees the field IMO
Somebody mentioned that Patton had a concussion during the game that KB has included, so that needs to be taken into account.Ophinerated, Drowning and NCFINFAN like this. -
Wasn't crazy about the pick, but am warming up to it. He has a lot of bad habits that have to be broken. He baits a lot of WRs because he knows he has the speed and acceleration to catch up to make the play. That won't be the case at the NFL level. I was also not impressed with his willingness to stick his nose in on running plays. He was very content to let someone else make the plays in the running game, but some times being a big fish in a small pond makes players feel they don't have to do the little things.
I disagree with those who say he is raw and will take time to develope. To me he will be a "boom or bust". You will see him flash early, by some of the preseason games, or he will fall into being a very average to below average player. He is the kind of player that has to feel special. Either he will come out and make plays and prove he has what it takes at this level or he will get on the bad side of the staff by trying to make plays and start losing confidence. As you well know all play making CBs usually gets on the nerves of most coaching staffs, because to make plays you have to take chances, and when you gamble and it goes wrong, coaches don't soon forget.
I have high hopes but I am going to keep them reserved. I stick by my prediction that if he hasn't made a few plays in some of the preseason game, HIS FIRST YEAR, that we won't see much out of him ever. Flame me if you want but that is the way I see it.Last edited: May 1, 2013 -
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You have to be very prudent with players who are afraid to hit or get hit. These are busts. Cover, speed, hands, fluidity; these mean nothing if you are hesitant about playing football. And if a player is timid of contact in college, what do you hypothesize the result will be when the opposition becomes bigger, stronger? Kovacs and Clay are football players. In comparison, Will Davis might as well be a ballerina.
Will Davis was not- absolutely not- worth trading back up for. This is not a hit on Ireland. He admits to panicking when the players on his board began to disappear and the move was in the best interest of a team in severe lack of DB talent. The good news is that if you are going to have a starter that cowards away from contact, the best position you can have him play is CB. And the core abilities that are needed in a corner, Davis does seem to possess. -
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We all saw him jump the opposite direction when Ronnie Brown was headed towards the end zone. At that time, he was the WORST tackler in the league. That includes kickers, punters and moscats. He has recently been able to change that. -
I personally prefer Cb's who can tackle and create fumbles over the 'pure cover corner", but let us no pretend that every Cb has to be Pat Fisher or they won't play well.
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