Leonard Davis Available
 

Cardinals | L. Davis on the trade block
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:17:42 -0700

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Arizona Cardinals OT Leonard Davis is available at the trade deadline. Davis has fallen out of favor with head coach Dennis Green and the team is reportedly asking for "a pick or a player," according to an NFC general manager. The general manager added it appears the team would like to trade him "for pretty much anything, they seemed like they were just trying to unload him."

Black for Davis!

Hicks for Davis!

Is he any good? Is he any better than our baby girl blockers?

FAX

I don't know, but he's hugemongoose. With some proper coaching he could be really good.

He has never really played to the level of expectation for him, but he was better a couple of years ago than he is now.

That suggests he could achieve more, and that good coachinng and motivation could be just what he needs.

Wasn't Davis a guard when he was in college?

I'd like to see him moved back to the G position. I think it would benefit Davis more than being a T, IMHO.

He'd be worth a fifth-rounder or a mediocre player.

I wouldn't give up a third for him, though (since we don't have a fourth-rounder).

PROFILE
Position
Switched to left tackle prior to the 2004 season from guard where he played each of his first four seasons.

The second overall choice in the 2001 draft (Michael Vick, Atlanta), Davis has started all 60 games in which he has appeared for Arizona.

Earned the nickname "BIGG" after sprouting to 6-0, 205 pounds as a fifth-grader and 6-4, 300 pounds as a seventh-grader … has weighed at least 370 pounds since high school.


Pro Career: The second-overall pick in the 2001 draft behind Michael Vick.
2004: Started the first 15 games of the season at left tackle; made the switch to LT after playing guard in each of his first three seasons … left the game @ Sea (12/26) due to a left knee injury … placed on the injured reserve list on 12/31.
2003: Did not play during preseason after suffering broken bone in right hand during training camp … started at right guard @ Det (9/7) for first time in regular-season game since 2001 season finale @ Was (1/6/02) … left game in first half with right ankle sprain and did not return … played from start to finish vs. Sea (/14) despite limited practice time with ankle sprain, then inactive the next two weeks vs. GB (9/21) and @ StL (9/28) … left game briefly in second half @ Sea (12/21) while being examined for sprained thumb on left hand, but was taped and wrapped and returned to finish game.
2002: Preseason injury to starting right tackle Anthony Clement (torn right triceps) prompted switch to right tackle for first time in NFL career … first pro start at right tackle in season-opener @ Was (9/8) … helped tailback Thomas Jones collect career-best 173 yards rushing in 24-13 win @ Sea (9/15), specifically when he sealed the backside on Jones' 58-yard third-quarter scoring run … delivered thunderous tackle on 49er defensive back Ronnie Heard following his interception in fourth quarter @ SF (10/27) after a 30-yard return … left game vs. StL (11/3) in second quarter with concussion but returned in second half to finish the contest … returned to right guard temporarily in first half @ Phi (11/17) when Clement saw only action of season at right tackle … moved back outside in second half … suffered left knee sprain vs. SF (12/21) and did not return … non-surgical rehab … underwent unrelated minor arthroscopic procedure on the knee following the season on Jan. 16, 2003.
2001: Started all 16 games at right guard … consensus all-rookie selection despite late season back spasms and a tender shoulder … key component of offensive line that allowed just 29 quarterback sacks, second fewest in 16-game season … the 1978 line allowed 22 sacks and featured three Pro Bowlers-center Tom Banks, tackle Dan Dierdorf, and guard Bob Young.

College: Anchored the Texas Longhorns' offensive line from left tackle as a junior and senior … began collegiate career as a defensive tackle … started 21 of Longhorns' final 24 games … first team all-America honors as senior from the Walter Camp Foundation, Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News … consensus all-Big 12 Conference first-team choice … one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy, given to the top lineman in college football.

He started his college career as a DT, but played LT in his junior and senior seasons.

If that's the case, crap. Take him. He's got to be better than Black. Give them Hicks and Bell. Throw in a date with Herm's wife.

Solari can get him coached up.

FAX

Can he play LT?







Sorry. I just figured every post about a player had to ask the question.I know curently he is a LT.

Like. In his sleep, dude.

FAX

We don't have a 4th this year either? Who did we piss it away on?

As for Davis, sounds like maybe he is an O-line version of Sims. Lazy and/or underachiever. In what year and what round was he drafted? My interest is because we obviously have O-linemen who are at the peak of their potential or Solari would have made them solid Linemen by now. This guy is a gamble, but he may have potential. Maybe we can develop him better than the Cards can. Would giving them Bober for Davis be a good idea?

Maybe that's the problem. Their line sucks and if they are willing to unload their LT for cheap, he must be sucking wind.