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Quote:@RapSheet #Jaguars extended a 2nd-round RFA tender to pass-rusher Ryan Davis, who had 3.5 sacks last year.



Good move imo

 

I guess you have to pay the man to keep him,  he's shown promise..

I think of a guy like Michael Bennett. He didnt do much early on in his career. Really for like the first 4-5 years. Then he caught fire. Sometimes it takes a while. Espcially if they have some ability.

Information question:

 

Around what % of the Jaguars Defensive snaps did Ryan Davis see action in the 2015 season?

He played 245 snaps, 21% of the defensive snaps.

 

Also 176 snaps with special team.

Quote:He played 245 snaps, 21% of the defensive snaps.

 

Also 176 snaps with special team.

 

  Thanks.

 

  Even with that many Special Teams snaps,  I'm surprised Ryan Davis didn't get more Defensive Snaps.  Especially,  considering his versatility and the Jaguars not having enough healthy viable options that could pressure the QB with consistency.

Thing is, Ryan Davis is our best pass rusher, but he's more a traditional 4-3 RDE and not really ideal LEO material.

He has officially signed his tender. Good news!

Quote:Thing is, Ryan Davis is our best pass rusher, but he's more a traditional 4-3 RDE and not really ideal LEO material.

 

We could use a traditional 4-3 RDE.  "LEO" certainly isn't producing.

 

That being said...

 

"Our best pass rusher" is the fifth best pass rusher.

 

Jared Odrick 5.5
Aaron Colvin 4.0
Roy Miller 4.0
Andre Branch 4.0
Ryan Davis 3.5
 

Numbers don't back this claim.  He couldn't even best Andre Branch, the guy everyone wants gone.

 

He was low tendered and accepted quickly for a reason.

 

He's decent depth.  If he truly were our "best pass rusher," he would have easily won the job already with Fowler out and Clemons being petulant.  Instead, he's behind a scrub and a cornerback in sack numbers.

 

Glad he's back, but let's not get carried away with what he brings to the table.

245 snaps which were mostly passing situations and he manages 3.5 sacks.

 

I thought Davis had a great opportunity last season and didn't take the next step.

 

I'm happy to keep him around for depth, but I don't see him as a special player.

Quote:We could use a traditional 4-3 RDE.  "LEO" certainly isn't producing.

 

That being said...

 

"Our best pass rusher" is the fifth best pass rusher.

 

<div>Jared Odrick 5.5
Aaron Colvin 4.0
Roy Miller 4.0
Andre Branch 4.0
Ryan Davis 3.5
 

Numbers don't back this claim.  He couldn't even best Andre Branch, the guy everyone wants gone.

 

He was low tendered and accepted quickly for a reason.

 

He's decent depth.  If he truly were our "best pass rusher," he would have easily won the job already with Fowler out and Clemons being petulant.  Instead, he's behind a scrub and a cornerback in sack numbers.

 

Glad he's back, but let's not get carried away with what he brings to the table.

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Now compare those sack numbers to percentage of defensive snaps for each player.

Quote:Now compare those sack numbers to percentage of defensive snaps for each player.

 

* yawn *

 

You've got to come with something much better than that.  If he can't earn playing time, that only supports the fact he's not the "best" pass rusher even more.

Quote:Thing is, Ryan Davis is our best pass rusher, but he's more a traditional 4-3 RDE and not really ideal LEO material.

Malik Jackson is our best pass rusher

He signed his tender, but it does not guarantee him a spot on the 53 roster.  I think Ryan will likely show up on a depth chart as the 3rd Leo.  However, he's more special teams and a lightning package inside rusher.  If the Jags get 2 DE/LEOs in the offseason (ie. FA Vernon and a draft pick), I think Ryan's survival on the roster becomes in jeopardy.  I could be wrong...