Wilson from Gamehendge Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dexter-davis?id=496774 Davis is a projection from defensive end to the outside backer position. All indications are that he would fit well in a 3-4 defensive scheme utilizing his pass rush ability most often. Davis has a powerful initial jolt and uses his hands well to control and leverage defenders. He can be stout verse the run as well as showing versatility pressuring the quarterback off the edge. Davis really has the look of a 3-4 outside linebacker. Is a good combination of size, strength and toughness necessary to jolt blockers and hold up at the point of attack. Possesses impressive pass rush ability because of his power and good get-off. Displays nice hand use against the run and pass. Intelligent player with a ton of starting experience. Now, being an ASU fan and having the "Sports Package" on Time Warner, I watched every Sun Devils game this year on the Pac-10 Network. I also have family (2 cousins) that live in Tempe and attend every home game. My (male) cousin works at ASU too...So, needless to say, I have some decent knowledge of Davis and I think this kid is the next Elvis Dumervil. I would love for the Bills to scoop him up in the 3rd or 4th round to play OLB in our new 3-4 scheme. Anybody else have any thoughts, comments or opinions on Dexter Davis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seneca st grad to cali Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dexter-davis?id=496774 Davis is a projection from defensive end to the outside backer position. All indications are that he would fit well in a 3-4 defensive scheme utilizing his pass rush ability most often. Davis has a powerful initial jolt and uses his hands well to control and leverage defenders. He can be stout verse the run as well as showing versatility pressuring the quarterback off the edge. Davis really has the look of a 3-4 outside linebacker. Is a good combination of size, strength and toughness necessary to jolt blockers and hold up at the point of attack. Possesses impressive pass rush ability because of his power and good get-off. Displays nice hand use against the run and pass. Intelligent player with a ton of starting experience. Now, being an ASU fan and having the "Sports Package" on Time Warner, I watched every Sun Devils game this year on the Pac-10 Network. I also have family (2 cousins) that live in Tempe and attend every home game. My (male) cousin works at ASU too...So, needless to say, I have some decent knowledge of Davis and I think this kid is the next Elvis Dumervil. I would love for the Bills to scoop him up in the 3rd or 4th round to play OLB in our new 3-4 scheme. Anybody else have any thoughts, comments or opinions on Dexter Davis? Stay in riverside buddies from buffalo live in scottsdale went to asu usc game this year he's a beastie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 He isn't a 3rd or 4th with the year he had this year, you can get him late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Personally, I've never heard of the guy before. But this article speaks highly of him so I wouldn't mind at all if the Bills at least took a look at him. If Schobel retires and we can't sign a decent OLB in FA, OLB will be a priority in the draft for sure and this guys sounds like he would fit in well with our needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 One of the Sun Devils' most consistent defenders and most dangerous pass-rushers over his four-year career...started all 50 games of his ASU career, the most starts by any player in school history...ranks as one of the top defensive ends in school history...departs ASU ranked third in school history with 31.0 career sacks (minus 208 yards), behind only Terrell Suggs (44.0) and Shante Carver (41.0)...finished in the top three in sacks in the Pacific-10 Conference as a sophomore and junior...totaled 136 tackles (85 solo), 45.0 tackles for loss (minus 248 yards) and 10 forced fumbles in his four seasons at ASU...led all Pac-10 freshmen in 2006 in quarterback sacks (6.0), tackles for loss (10.5) and forced fumbles (three)...recorded the third-most sacks by an ASU freshman in school history, trailing the 10.0 sacks made by both Terrell Suggs (2000) and Shante Carver (1990). http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-foot...s_dexter00.html http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dspro...&genpos=OLB He is projected in the 7th???????? WOW, I hope we get this kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 If he is that great a pass rusher- no way does he last until the 6th or 7th. Every team needs pass rushers, and you can never have too many great pass rushers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 If he is that great a pass rusher- no way does he last until the 6th or 7th. Every team needs pass rushers, and you can never have too many great pass rushers I would spend a 5th on him in a heartbeat. Probably even a 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 f http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dexter-davis?id=496774 Davis is a projection from defensive end to the outside backer position. All indications are that he would fit well in a 3-4 defensive scheme utilizing his pass rush ability most often. Davis has a powerful initial jolt and uses his hands well to control and leverage defenders. He can be stout verse the run as well as showing versatility pressuring the quarterback off the edge. Davis really has the look of a 3-4 outside linebacker. Is a good combination of size, strength and toughness necessary to jolt blockers and hold up at the point of attack. Possesses impressive pass rush ability because of his power and good get-off. Displays nice hand use against the run and pass. Intelligent player with a ton of starting experience. Now, being an ASU fan and having the "Sports Package" on Time Warner, I watched every Sun Devils game this year on the Pac-10 Network. I also have family (2 cousins) that live in Tempe and attend every home game. My (male) cousin works at ASU too...So, needless to say, I have some decent knowledge of Davis and I think this kid is the next Elvis Dumervil. I would love for the Bills to scoop him up in the 3rd or 4th round to play OLB in our new 3-4 scheme. Anybody else have any thoughts, comments or opinions on Dexter Davis? He would be good to add in say the 4th round or so. AFTER QB. LT and NT are addressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 f He would be good to add in say the 4th round or so. AFTER QB. LT and NT are addressed Agreed... I didn't say he should be our 1st round pick...but I would grab him in the 4th if he is there, even the 3rd if we get a QB in FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dexter-davis?id=496774 Davis is a projection from defensive end to the outside backer position. All indications are that he would fit well in a 3-4 defensive scheme utilizing his pass rush ability most often. Davis has a powerful initial jolt and uses his hands well to control and leverage defenders. He can be stout verse the run as well as showing versatility pressuring the quarterback off the edge. Davis really has the look of a 3-4 outside linebacker. Is a good combination of size, strength and toughness necessary to jolt blockers and hold up at the point of attack. Possesses impressive pass rush ability because of his power and good get-off. Displays nice hand use against the run and pass. Intelligent player with a ton of starting experience. Now, being an ASU fan and having the "Sports Package" on Time Warner, I watched every Sun Devils game this year on the Pac-10 Network. I also have family (2 cousins) that live in Tempe and attend every home game. My (male) cousin works at ASU too...So, needless to say, I have some decent knowledge of Davis and I think this kid is the next Elvis Dumervil. I would love for the Bills to scoop him up in the 3rd or 4th round to play OLB in our new 3-4 scheme. Anybody else have any thoughts, comments or opinions on Dexter Davis? good post....I believe this is the type of player we will be looking for in the mid rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 This would be an appropriate place for me to air this thought that I've had for months now. Last year it was generally agreed that adding pass rushers was one of the top two off-season priorities. A year later, with Aaron Schobel possibly/likely retiring and no assurance that Aaron Maybin will amount to anything in the league, isn't it amazing that so few people here are clamoring for pass rush help? Granted the O-line is our biggest priority (sorry, Darth), but edge rushers (outside linebackers in the DeMarcus Ware mold) are right up there with nose tackle in my book. It's a passing league and teams pass more than 50% of the time. Yes run defense is important but even soft run defenses can sell out against the run on early downs to create passing situations. Moreover, most of the premier nose tackles come off the field in pass situations. If you have no one to pressure the quarterback, what good does it do to get the offense into a 3rd and 6? Our pass rush has been mediocre to bad for a long time and will be worse this year if we don't stock up on a few guys who can get to the quarterback. Anyways, back to the original post, yes, anytime a good pass rusher is available at a good value, draft him. I wanted the Bills to draft Lawrence Sidbury last year when we drafted Shawn Nelson. As fourth rounders, neither one has made an impact yet but Sidbury looked very good in limited snaps last year. In my book pass rushers have way more value than receiving tight ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbeast Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I like what I have read but LBs are one of the few things available via FA although they will be pricey. So you never know. I don't believe we will get a QB in 1 or 2. Maybe not even in 3, but this Skelton guy is intriguing. Pre-FA What I would like. 1-OT,NT 2-OT,NT 3-QB,WR,another OT 4-Skelton if no other QB if we don't think he will be around later,LB,WR,NT,DE 5-WR,LB,DE, 6,6-Best players 7-Best player There are some trade senarios I would like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbeast Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 In my book pass rushers have way more value than receiving tight ends. Their are exceptions and I am hoping he will be one and people forget he is a servicable blocker and can add size to his frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 good post....I believe this is the type of player we will be looking for in the mid rounds Thank you! This would be an appropriate place for me to air this thought that I've had for months now. Last year it was generally agreed that adding pass rushers was one of the top two off-season priorities. A year later, with Aaron Schobel possibly/likely retiring and no assurance that Aaron Maybin will amount to anything in the league, isn't it amazing that so few people here are clamoring for pass rush help? Granted the O-line is our biggest priority (sorry, Darth), but edge rushers (outside linebackers in the DeMarcus Ware mold) are right up there with nose tackle in my book. It's a passing league and teams pass more than 50% of the time. Yes run defense is important but even soft run defenses can sell out against the run on early downs to create passing situations. Moreover, most of the premier nose tackles come off the field in pass situations. If you have no one to pressure the quarterback, what good does it do to get the offense into a 3rd and 6? Our pass rush has been mediocre to bad for a long time and will be worse this year if we don't stock up on a few guys who can get to the quarterback. Anyways, back to the original post, yes, anytime a good pass rusher is available at a good value, draft him. I wanted the Bills to draftLawrence Sidbury last year when we drafted Shawn Nelson. As fourth rounders, neither one has made an impact yet but Sidbury looked very good in limited snaps last year. In my book pass rushers have way more value than receiving tight ends. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...awrence+sidbury Great minds think alike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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