FinSaint

When I see people question the competition Davenport went against and how he is from a small-time program it makes me think of a guy like Armstead.

The other side of that coin is that he probably didn't get the highest level of coaching in a smaller program, and he can really blow up with the help of the Saints' coaching staff.

A big fish in a little pond can only grow so big and needs a larger lake to reach full potential.

I don't think they overpaid... I couldn't care less about the 5th rounder or the 32nd pick next year.

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K Major

"No risk it no biscuit" - Bruce A.

73Saint

One of my all time favorite quotes.

SmashMouth

Good write up on Davenport here...

'What's Wrong with NFL Draft Prospect Marcus Davenport?' Is the Wrong Question | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights

Barry from MS

The competition for Davenport is almost identical to DWare's & KMack's when they were drafted. MD's measurables compared to these 2:

MD 6'6" 264...DWare 6'4" 251...KMack 6'3" 251
40 Times---MD 4.58...DW 4.60...KM 4.65
Bench---MD 22...DW 27...KM 23
Vertical---MD 33.5"...DW 38.5...KM 40.0"
20 yd Shuttle---MD 4.41...DW 4.07...KM 4.18
Broad Jump---MD 124"...DW 122"...KM 128"
3 Cone---MD 7.2...DW 6.83...KM 7.08

Cam Jordan's measurables: 6'4" 287
40---4.78
Bench---25
Vertical---31.0"
20 yd Shuttle---4.37
Broad Jump---117.0"
3 Cone---7.07

Ware 8 sacks & 47 tackles rookie year
Mack 4 sacks & 59 tackles rookie year
Jordan 1 sack & 18 tackles rookie year

I wouldn't expect MD to tear up the league his rookie year. For the other guys mentioned, all had break-out years in their 2nd/3rd year. My guess is that it took them that long to adjust to NFL speed. MD will have the same. If he's motivated & has the right coaching, look out.

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Papa Voodoo

NFL.com synopsis of AK41's weaknesses last year: "WEAKNESSES Vision can be hit or miss. Not an instinctive runner. Needs to see running lane develop and is missing a feel for reading progressions of his blocks. Makes inconsistent decisions on stretch plays. Can be his own worst enemy on third level. Will run himself into a tackler rather than setting him up for a downfield blocker. Consistently cuts left when given an open-field choice against tackler. With knee injuries in his background, combine medicals could come into play. Needs to tuck ball high and tight to prevent fumbles."

dizzle88

Giving up next years 1st round pick and this years 5th is expensive and I'm not sure how I feel about it yet.

K Major

Had a similar sentiment last year after we jumped up and got Kamara ...

Saints basically got 4 1st round talents last year. I'd be ok if losing one for next year ... especially if it's #32 .

I'm in the camp that believes Marcus D turns into a terror like JPP but with all of the fingers.

AsylumGuido

Dead on, Major!

NonieT

Why do people keep saying the Saints gave up 2 1st. They only gave up one and switch the other 1st from 27th to 14th.