Will Kellen Davis Play Both Ways?
by Adam T on May 9, 2008 3:24 PM CDT
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PrintWhen the Bears selected Kellen Davis a TE out of Michigan St, most in our community were dumb founded by the move. With Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark locked in at the 1 and 2 spots, it seemed unusual to draft a TE just for blocking purposes. Surley they could find a blocker in FA or somewhere on the team.
As it turns out the Bears might have other plans in mind. While he may still see time blocking for Benson or Forte or Wolfe or Peterson, he might also see time at defensive end. Davis played both in college.
I haven't heard anything official, but here it states that Davis has said he'd be willing ot make a full conversion to the defensive side of the ball if asked.
Whether or not he makes a full conversion of spends time on both sides having a 6' 7" guy roaming around the line on passing plays and/or FG attempts could clog up some lanes.
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This is what I read...
From Larry Mayer at Chicagobears.com:
I’ve heard rumors that there are some scouts who believe that the Bears’ fifth-round pick, Kellen Davis, may in fact be a better pass-rushing prospect than a tight end. Have you heard these rumors? If so, did the Bears take this into consideration when they picked him?C.J.
Prattville, AlabamaThe Bears are well aware of Kellen Davis’ ability to rush the passer—he registered two sacks last season while lining up occasionally at defensive end for Michigan State. But I’m pretty sure the Bears will work the 6-7, 262-pounder exclusively at tight end for now, especially when it comes to improving his blocking skills. He has good athletic ability and he’s an absolutely huge human being. The first time I saw him in the Halas Hall lobby, I thought for sure he was an offensive tackle.
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Right.
It’s rare that a team drafts someone considered “raw” and then tries to develop him in one more than one aspect. Then again, Hester was raw and they’ve moved him around.
I just like the idea
of putting him in on FG attempts. He is supposed to be quite athletic, maybe he can get up and get his hands on one now and again.
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Here is quote from Lovie
From Chicagobears.com:
With rookie tight end Kellen Davis excelling in limited action as a pass rush specialist at Michigan State, do you have any plans to give him reps at defensive end in training camp?
Bo
Lexington, Kentucky
He’s a tight end. You can be a part-time guy and do it OK in college, but that’s not the case here. We have defensive ends that get paid to do that and they play it very well. He won’t be playing defensive end for us.
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whats so shocking
about drafting a 3rd TE? The Bears tried to find a blocking TE in FA and didnt find anyone to their liking. The guy is big, athletic, and can catch passes so he will provide excellent depth at TE in case of injuries; and eventually replace 34yearold Clark. The draft experts say he needs work on his blocking skills, but with his size and an emphasis on that during the summer, he will probably be more effective at that than Olson or Clark; and could work into the rotation very early. And he could prove invaluable on Special Teams with his ability to play DE and OT. Or maybe they stick him in the middle to take advantage of his height when defending on extra-point attempts.
i thought i heard
that he was better at blocking than catching, thats why er are useing him in the 3rd TE roster spot. But we can prob definatly see him on FG/FG Blocks and on st…..they say that he’s so big that he’s a “Human Wedge Buster”. With him and Idonije runnin down the field should be pretty dynamic.
Man I just like the sound of a 6'7" TE
Who can add more protection on our otherwise shoddy line and then maybe even get down field and shed some would-be tacklers. Then again knowing the Bears, any player who has a chance on D will get a shot before fully committing them to offense.
by Sam Householder on May 9, 2008 11:41 PM CDT reply actions
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thought
during the draft chat someone posted the guy can’t really block. so cool if that’s true.
When I first read the title of this article
I thought of something else. WHOA! I’m sorry, I had to do it.
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I say develop his blocking and let him work at the guard pos. he’s big, physical, and athletic
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To be a lineman, even a guard, he would have to put on another 30lbs to even have a shot. I’m not sure that’s his best use.
Not only that, but there were reports that he was lazy.
Don’t remember where, and they weren’t numerous. In all honesty, he doesn’t seem like someone who would want to put on weight and switch to guard. But that’s 100% complete speculation with virtually no evidence to back it up.
Could Davis be a replacement to Clark down the road?
He is getting old and many not be a factor in our offensive in two or three years. When he leaves, Olsen and Davis would make a great TE combo, IMO.
And slightly on topic, but is Olsen expected to be the 1st string TE this season?
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Clark
He certainly could play 3 more years at this level, but do we really expect him to? Just like that Soriano contract is gonna look bad for every season after this one, we can’t expect Clark to be playing this well for another 3 years. This time next year we’ll most likely be calling for Clark to drop on the depth chart to give way to Olsen and Davis.
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