For the most part, Carl Davis was used much like Roy Miller is used in the Jags Defensive line formation. Roy Miller plays the NG or 1 Tech position whose job is to occupy the Olineman so that Linebackers can make the tackles. As a 1 Tech, the Dlineman is not going to get the same kind of stats as a DE or a 3 Tech DT

 

Also, let us recognize that they guys while getting a Free College education are essentially playing college football for free.

 

Think of a football team as much like a message board. There is always going to be certain players who feel the need to create some sort of Street Credibility my taking on the Big Dog. In the game of football, sometimes the Big Dog is hurt by his own teammates. So what does the Big Dog do? He makes sure that he does not get hurt in practice. Sometimes that looks like he is being lazy, when it is more like being smart and not getting hurt.

 

There is a saying, that the  bigger you are the harder you fall. Well big guys can get hurt when they play against other big guys. This is done playing a game in college for FREE, other than the education. 

 

I certainly can't blame Carl Davis for taking care of himself so that he can set himself up to make his payday. When he was on stage for the NFL Scouts at the Senior Bowl, he showed his wares. He showed he was dominant.

 

There is no reason on earth that any man needs to be a Superman. He need only play within himself and if he has the talent then it will show. No need to sacrifice himself unless there is something on the line that involves his own livelihood. College is essentially PRACTICE for the NFL and what a kid does in college helps him get a job in the NFL.

 

TALENT rises to the surface and shows itself.

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