purple haze Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 positive - who does he replace? likely Mitchell? Mitchell played OLB since he's been in BLo. He can play inside, but he played outside. No reason for him to move back inside now. Davis fills a spot at ILB until they draft someone else who can win the job from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Guys....he is a starter They dont even know if Schrobel is coming back.....Mitchell will end up staying outside with Maybin on the other side I would prefer Maybin OUTSIDE the stadium while the game is going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Mitchell played OLB since he's been in BLo. He can play inside, but he played outside.No reason for him to move back inside now. Davis fills a spot at ILB until they draft someone else who can win the job from him. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2010/03/16/k...ve-competition/ If free agent visitor Andra Davis ends up getting something done with the Bills, inside linebackers Paul Posluszny and Kawika Mitchell could have some veteran competition. Davis has been an inside LB for all of his time in a 3-4 scheme, mostly on the strong side. He would be some of the stiffest competition those two incumbent backers would face since they’ve been in Buffalo. Of course Davis knows competing with those two linebackers would not be an easy task either. “If it worked out I’d just come here and compete,” he said. ”They’ve got some good backers here already. I bring experience and leadership and I would just come here and compete.” The coaching staff has intimate working knowledge of Davis’ game, since defensive coordinator George Edwards was his linebackers coach in Cleveland in 2004. If he in fact comes to an agreement with the Bills it would be one of the more interesting training camp competitions, but this is what GM Buddy Nix wanted to develop on the roster right away. His motto of competition makes everyone better is evident with this free agent visit. And what they also create is dependable depth, something the LB position has lacked the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 here's a youtube on Josina Anderson. oh yeah, Andra Davis in there as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawchukBills Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 This made my day for sure! I like to think of this as a well thought out decision since it comes some time after free agency opened. Great move...what's next? Edwards? Does this mean no McClain even if all good OTs and 2 QBs are gone? Who moves outside? Kawika? Our draft seems to be taking shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 "hoooooweeee. That was the best cracka I ever had".....said the starving Bills fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I love this if for no other reason than it provides competition, and players will actually have to play for their spots. . No more dick moron making Keith Ellison the "starter" and bringing in some UDFAs as "competition". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. ChumChums Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Nothing but good things from Denver fans http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=164006 Scroll down there and you'll see that some fans wanted to trade him for Whitner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I love this if for no other reason than it provides competition, and players will actually have to play for their spots. . No more dick moron making Keith Ellison the "starter" and bringing in some UDFAs as "competition". And it means no longer signing linebackers on Tuesday to start on Sunday (see Chris Draft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Denver Post: Andra Davis lands in Buffalo Both this blog and the ESPN Insider blurb make the point that Davis' experience in the 3-4 was invaluable in teaching the scheme to the rest of the Broncos 'backers last offseason. And you'll love this from Football Outsiders (via ESPN): "Davis actually led all inside/middle linebackers by making his average run tackle after the ballcarrier gained just 2.0 yards. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirty Year Fan Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 This is great news IMO...he is a very underrated LB and is a great addition to a weak spot on this team.100% agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Great news. I'm happy we didn't let this guy get away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Love this signing getting more proven 3-4 personnel is a really good thing. Still think we should sign a few on the D-line and a OLB who can play in a 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Nice Pickup!!! Way to go Buddy!! +1 It does start to make our draft picture a bit clearer. This was a solid pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Good signing. Good, but not great. But he's a good tackler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yeah another slow LB who can't cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Kelly Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 crap, she's a fine looking woman. I would Tweet her anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Kelly Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yeah another slow LB who can't cover. Screw you. The Bills added a quality LB. Cant say you were gonna get anyone close. Porter yes, but not much after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I saw the spine guy here today, Dr. Cappuccino and he said everything looked good. If Cappuccino thinks he's ok then he's ok. You know you can thrust Cappuccino. Every time I feel tired, Cappuccino picks me right back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Didn't see this posted, but I like the move even more... http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...ba-4913e6abfaed The veteran linebacker talked about the franchise’s tradition as well as their move to a 3-4 defensive scheme as some of the aspects that convinced him to visit the Bills, but defensive coordinator George Edwards was one of the club's best selling points having been Davis' linebackers coach in Cleveland in 2004. “It was a huge factor in this decision," said Davis of Edwards being Buffalo's defensive coordinator “We had a great relationship in Cleveland and now we have the chance to do it all over again. He believes in me and I believe in him and I know we can get it done. The whole time I was in there we just kept talking about the defensive players that we have on this squad right now and with his expertise and my experience and the guys’ playmaking abilities we can definitely turn this thing around.” Davis is also very familiar with Bills outside linebackers coach Bob Sanders, who coached him for three of his collegiate seasons at the University of Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Wikipedia already lists him as a player for the Buffalo Bills http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andra_Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Like the signing a lot. Scratch McClain off your lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 This is great news IMO...he is a very underrated LB and is a great addition to a weak spot on this team. Thought the same thing wherever he played. Kind of reminds me of London Fletcher in his intensity on the field. I've always liked Andra Davis. Glad we could get this done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Nothing but good things from Denver fans http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=164006 Good? I think this is great! Gotta add: Bronco fans are pretty classy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Like the signing a lot. Scratch McClain off your lists. McClain will be a good player, but I couldn't see justifying picking him at 9, when the Bills have needs at LT and NT. Now that (drafting an ILB at 9) is no longer a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Didn't see this posted, but I like the move even more... http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...ba-4913e6abfaed The veteran linebacker talked about the franchise’s tradition as well as their move to a 3-4 defensive scheme as some of the aspects that convinced him to visit the Bills, but defensive coordinator George Edwards was one of the club's best selling points having been Davis' linebackers coach in Cleveland in 2004. “It was a huge factor in this decision," said Davis of Edwards being Buffalo's defensive coordinator “We had a great relationship in Cleveland and now we have the chance to do it all over again. He believes in me and I believe in him and I know we can get it done. The whole time I was in there we just kept talking about the defensive players that we have on this squad right now and with his expertise and my experience and the guys’ playmaking abilities we can definitely turn this thing around.” Davis is also very familiar with Bills outside linebackers coach Bob Sanders, who coached him for three of his collegiate seasons at the University of Florida. I didn't know about those connections we had with our coaching staff, but now that I do I really like this signing. Good job Buddy and co. Like the signing a lot. Scratch McClain off your lists. I agree. McClain will be a good player, but I couldn't see justifying picking him at 9, when the Bills have needs at LT and NT. Now that (drafting an ILB at 9) is no longer a concern. Exactly. Not worth it for the Bills at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 http://www.kdvr.com/about/station/newsteam...,0,231653.storyhttp://twitter.com/josinaanderson Yeah, she's broken some big stories in Denver. I have no reason to disbelieve this report. Is she hot or something that all the players want to text her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan74 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Good signing, we need a few linebackers. We can get a DT in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Is she hot or something that all the players want to text her? check her out for yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 solid signing for these guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 One-on-one with CB: http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/v...97-cabac8b91850 Ya gotta like this signing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 back up Mitchell & Poz, yes, replace, no. is my bet. There isn't a LB in Buffalo that this guy stands behind on the depth chart. Either Kawika gets kicked outside into the Schobel/Maybin mix, or he backs up Davis. Great pick-up for Buddy and Doug. Andra is a player's player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 There isn't a LB in Buffalo that this guy stands behind on the depth chart. Either Kawika gets kicked outside into the Schobel/Maybin mix, or he backs up Davis. Great pick-up for Buddy and Doug. Andra is a player's player. Mitchell definitely gets kicked (back) to the outside. But whether he's back to 100% is the real question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seq004 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Good news finally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic_soulja Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Coaches told him he can compete with Veek and Poz for the starting job inside...good deal...I like Poz and Davis inside and maybe Veek back outside...We need more edge guys...We should be moving for Porter...but a big ticket to add to the mix with Shobel and Maybin already making good money and being counted on for edge ability...but can they cover anyone ever?...we will have to wait and see...Davis is a stud and it's a great signing...the middle of our defense is getting stronger...we got the secondary settled...just the questions at NT though Stroud is capable...and the OLB's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I would like to see us try and grab Spikes in the second still. Davis and Spikes on the inside with Poz and Scobel/Maybin on the outside sounds good to me! Pipe dream probably but we'd have pretty good depth too. Like I said it's a pipe dream but it would be fun to watch that tandem I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 check her out for yourself... Think Andra wants a little dessert with his entree.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 At 4.4 mil over 2 years, this signing is a steal if he plays to even half his potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstencel Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Reminds me of London Fletcher How? He is large slower LB that relies on strength and taking direct angles. London is undersized small LB that relied on speed and runs around the blockers. Can't think of a much different type of Lb to compare him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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