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K Major 06-07-2017 11:49 AM
Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
If Nick Fairly were to miss playing time this season, the Saints may have a capable replacement already on their roster.
by BobRose Jun 6, 2017, 11:04am CDT

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The post-draft excitement of Saints fans was dampened a bit by this weekend's news that starting defensive tackle Nick Fairley's career may be threatened due to a heart condition. While the specifics and severity of Fairley's health are still being determined, all of our thoughts and prayers go out to Nick hoping that all goes well.

Full story:http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...-fairley-heart

jeanpierre 06-07-2017 02:27 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
He was already a starter; and he played quite well I might add...

halloween 65 06-07-2017 04:08 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
I would look at it the other way, can Fairley play NT if Davison is out? Fairley is not good on the nose at all.

hagan714 06-07-2017 04:25 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
we will find out. next man up

AsylumGuido 06-07-2017 04:41 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
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Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 751984)
we will find out. next man up
We don't even know if he's down yet.

Danno 06-07-2017 04:43 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Of course he can, why not?

hagan714 06-07-2017 08:06 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 751986)
We don't even know if he's down yet.
if not. then we wont

WillMacKenzie 06-07-2017 08:32 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
I think he technically can, but man... I wanted to see Fairley another year in, blowing up the middle along with Rank, Oneyamata, and Davison. :(

I still refuse to capitulate to the poo pooing of Fairley's chances. It IS June after all, you know how the media gets, looking for anything to pass the time.

SmashMouth 06-07-2017 10:01 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 751971)
He was already a starter; and he played quite well I might add...
Are you saying we did not need to resign Nickie and we wasted cap money? :confused:

foreverfan 06-08-2017 07:49 AM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 751998)
Are you saying we did not need to resign Nickie and we wasted cap money? :confused:
Wasn't out of my bank account and I kind of wish it was...
That would mean I had a really big account. :cool:

jeanpierre 06-08-2017 08:40 AM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 751998)
Are you saying we did not need to resign Nickie and we wasted cap money? :confused:
Backed into a corner...

Here's the thing - No, I didn't like the signing overall, because Fairley has shown his impact is limited with a rep count (and now it seems the reasons why it is thus are more serious since he was extended 90+ days ago); commtting that much money for limited reps, no, I really don't like that ratio of money spent to plays on the field...

However, understood what his impact on the pass rush; second, there were limited options on the free agent market; third, we could not afford to regress with regards to our pass rush...

Loomis and Payton had ignored, neglected the defensive position far too long and the team fell into a bad situation with limited choices and had to make a very expensive quick fix for what has been a historically bad defense...

Rugby Saint II 06-08-2017 11:47 AM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Clicking on the link led me to some other articles. The one on Onyamata is very informative. I think that Onyamata is a future star while Davison is going to be solid in stopping the run which is what he's good at. They both have me feeling better about the interior push from the D-line if Fairley misses any time.

K Major 06-08-2017 12:00 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 752023)
Clicking on the link led me to some other articles. The one on Onyamata is very informative. I think that Onyamata is a future star while Davison is going to be solid in stopping the run which is what he's good at. They both have me feeling better about the interior push from the D-line if Fairley misses any time.
It's extremely hard to find these guys in the draft and they cost high coin in Free Agency. Probably why 8 of the 12 highest paid defenders are players who can provide an interior rush.

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K Major 06-09-2017 11:01 AM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison expects to be full go for training camp | NOLA.com

Cruize 06-09-2017 03:11 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
He's a very solid, workman-like player. He is a good rotational guy. He's just not who you want starting.

blackangold 06-09-2017 03:55 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruize (Post 752126)
He's a very solid, workman-like player. He is a good rotational guy. He's just not who you want starting.
He already is/was starting.

He and Onymata rotated at one position while Rankins and Nick rotated at the other. However, if Nick can't play, we do need to sign a vet in my opinion. There is one or two guys still available that could add to our rotation. Nick was a very valuable player as he gave a push in the middle we haven't had in many years.

ChrisXVI 06-09-2017 05:33 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
It's a little bit complex. Fairley and Rankins both spent plenty of time lined up at the 1 and 3-techniques. In 3 man fronts Fairley played NT while Rankins was out at 5-technique. So there was a lot of scheme versatility that having Fairley and Rankins allowed us.

Davison has pretty strictly been used as a NT. I think Onyemata would be the more likely candidate to play a larger role due to his versatility. You could even line him up at strongside DE and kick Jordan inside next to Rankins if that gives a more favorable matchup.

SmashMouth 06-10-2017 11:54 AM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
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Rugby Saint II 06-10-2017 12:26 PM
Re: Can Tyeler Davison be "next man up" for the New Orleans Saints?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 752133)
It's a little bit complex. Fairley and Rankins both spent plenty of time lined up at the 1 and 3-techniques. In 3 man fronts Fairley played NT while Rankins was out at 5-technique. So there was a lot of scheme versatility that having Fairley and Rankins allowed us.

Davison has pretty strictly been used as a NT. I think Onyemata would be the more likely candidate to play a larger role due to his versatility. You could even line him up at strongside DE and kick Jordan inside next to Rankins if that gives a more favorable matchup.
If Fairley doesn't return then we finally have a little depth and should still be competitive at DT in the middle. Of course with Fairley we are deeper than ever before with a heck of a rotation. Fingers crossed for Fairley.....and the Saints.


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