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Here is one guy that the majority of the media (and fans) are completely overlooking with their roster predictions. If Bill Belichick is comfortable in predicting that the ceiling for certain other players at the position is not high enough, don't be surprised if Davis makes the roster over one of the other safeties.
Kanorris Davis has a special look | Boston Herald
Kanorris Davis knows his role and doesn’t have any misconceptions about how he can make the Patriots’ 53-man roster.
While he is listed as a safety, Davis might as well have an “ST” instead of an “S” next to his name because his skills are specifically suited to special teams play.
While some players operate under the assumption that special teams work is a stepping stone to a bigger offensive or defensive role, Davis doesn’t, and therein lies his strength and best hope of making the team.
“Well, they brought me in to be a special teams player, so it’s my job to learn whatever position they point me at or whatever position they tell me,” Davis said. “So it’s my job to just come out here, you know, make sure I know where I’m at and what I’m doing and just get better as we go along, and perform in games and just make a role for myself. Wherever they need me, wherever they need me to be, I just want to know what they’re doing and I’ll play full speed to help the team win.”
Davis knows the tenuous nature of special teamers’ jobs. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Troy last year, he was released three times by the Patriots, spent time on the practice squad, appeared in three games and made one tackle.
But Davis isn’t measuring his progress by statistics. Instead, he’s doing the most to emulate the teammate who best serves as a role model: Matthew Slater, a three-time Pro Bowler as a special teams player.
Ebner is the first that comes to mind.Possible battle between Davis and Ebner? Or are you suggesting Davis over one of Wilson/Chung?
I suppose I can envision either one, although I think Chung is safe at the moment myself.
Ebner is the first that comes to mind.
Before camp began I would have said Chung. Since he has been around longer, coaches have a better feel for what his ceiling is - and hence, the more likely that they would move on to the next prospect. Now however, I'm somewhat more inclined to include him on the 53.
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I think you are 100% correct. I also think that with those 3 (plus the depth at corner) back there, a decent safety has a ton of support to be able to play very well.I may sound like a homer here, but I think the only thing stopping the pats from having a secondary unit that rivals the "Legion of Boom" is a decent safety on the other side of Devin McCourty.
I may sound like a homer here, but I think the only thing stopping the pats from having a secondary unit that rivals the "Legion of Boom" is a decent safety on the other side of Devin McCourty.
Sherman = revis
@MikeReiss: Bill Belichick with some praise for rookie DL Zach Moore (6th round, Concordia) when asked on conference call this morning.
@MikeReiss: Asked Bill Belichick if he has seen enough at center & RG to know who will start there. Says he is not ready to announce at this time.
Earl thomas > mccourty. Mccourty is a top 5 FS, but earl thomas is the best.
Chancellor > harmon
Sherman = revis
Maxwell = browner
I would say that the seahawks have a significant edge at safety.
I don't think comparing individuals is as valuable as looking at secondary units. Communication and the ability to read formations and know tendencies is more important than talent. Steve Gregory was not an elite safety, but his smarts and ability to communicate was instrumental in McCourty's development and the secondary improving last year.
I don't really disagree, except that Browner and Dennard are a platoon in my view. Browner wan't a starter in Seattle, but was very valuable as the big corner to jam WRs at the line when the refs were letting stuff go, and as a matchup for big receivers and tight ends. I like Revis on one side or assigned to a specific receiver with Browner/Arrington or Dennard accounting for WRs and slot receivers. Collins makes all of these guys better with his coverage ability.