Grasping at straws. They need to just cut him. I understand he's a good guy but his personality isn't going to win us any games.

 

The guy can't play

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I'm likely in the minority here, but believe Davis will be a liability in some important aspects of the LB "Lotto" position.  He's too slow to cover effectively, and range will probably be an issue also.  The Jags pre-draft stated they would like to get faster on defense; this move is a negative to that stated goal.  I am not sure Davis makes the roster this year, as he isn't good enough to be a Leo and being displaced in his previous inside lightning role.

 

They said he's dropped weight in preparation for this position switch.

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I doubt it. Tripp can play either Mike or the Will (43 MLB or 43 OLB for TJ Bender).

Mike and Will are titles that have been used for years to avoid saying "middle linebacker" and "weakside linebacker" in meeting rooms. LEO, OTTO and LOTTO are cutesy names created by a coach that wants to be Gene Smith when he grows up.

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They're trying to find a way to allow him to make plays.  What they call him is irrelevant.  Many on this board have been asking why he hasn't seen more time on the field.  It'll be interesting to see how he responds to the change.

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Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

Mike and Will are titles that have been used for years to avoid saying "middle linebacker" and "weakside linebacker" in meeting rooms. LEO, OTTO and LOTTO are cutesy names created by a coach that wants to be Gene Smith when he grows up.

Gene was known for cute names? Uhhhhhh...

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Mike and Will are titles that have been used for years to avoid saying "middle linebacker" and "weakside linebacker" in meeting rooms. LEO, OTTO and LOTTO are cutesy names created by a coach that wants to be Gene Smith when he grows up.

 

 

Pete Carroll wants to be Gene Smith?

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I'm likely in the minority here, but believe Davis will be a liability in some important aspects of the LB "Lotto" position. He's too slow to cover effectively, and range will probably be an issue also. The Jags pre-draft stated they would like to get faster on defense; this move is a negative to that stated goal. I am not sure Davis makes the roster this year, as he isn't good enough to be a Leo and being displaced in his previous inside lightning role.

I agree. I think this means trouble for Davis.

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Okay the last line said at depth...

 

Jack of all trades master of none.. I feel bad for the guy because Ryan Davis has proven to be really good at times inside & out on the line.. if only they had kept him at one or the other so he could get really good at it.

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He's one of those jars on the shelf

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Mike and Will are titles that have been used for years to avoid saying "middle linebacker" and "weakside linebacker" in meeting rooms. LEO, OTTO and LOTTO are cutesy names created by a coach that wants to be Gene Smith when he grows up.

I thought Monte Kiffin created it???

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Ryan Davis kind of reminds me of Carolina's LB Thomas Davis.  Kind of a little fireplug that is not enormously gifted in talent but always bringing everything he has on every play and bring right in the action of the play.

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Gene was known for cute names? Uhhhhhh...

If they started making a difference for us and winning games, they could call the middle linebacker "TITAN" for all I care.

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If they started making a difference for us and winning games, they could call the middle linebacker "TITAN" for all I care.

Well let's see if the cute names get us wins now that we actually have some talented players playing there. Any position name will be a joke when you are leaning on Andre Branch and an old Chris Clemons.

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They said he's dropped weight in preparation for this position switch.

He ran a 4.85 with mediocre 10/20 yard times coming out of college 3-4 years ago when he was 10-15 pounds lighter, before the wear and tear of NFL seasons and injuries (including a knee).  I like Ryan as a 'try hard' guy, but he is replaceable.   

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Our free safety position is now the "CHERRY", because it's on top.

 

Oooohhhh I like that.

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I have a hard time keeping track of all of the positions on our defense so I went ahead and made a graphic:

 

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Ryan Davis kind of reminds me of Carolina's LB Thomas Davis.  Kind of a little fireplug that is not enormously gifted in talent but always bringing everything he has on every play and bring right in the action of the play.

 

Thomas Davis and "not enormously gifted in talent" don't really go together.

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“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”. - Plato

If they started making a difference for us and winning games, they could call the middle linebacker "TITAN" for all I care.

 

We could have Colt, Titan, and Tinhorn.

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“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”. - Plato

I have a hard time keeping track of all of the positions on our defense so I went ahead and made a graphic:

You, sir, win the internets. All of them.

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I see we no longer have the 4 "El Sucko" positions on D like we did last year.

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