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First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
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08-19-2018, 03:53 AM
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First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
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08-19-2018, 03:54 AM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
BY JOEL A. ERICKSON | JERICKSON@THEADVOCATE.COM AUG 18, 2018 - 6:32 PM
The New Orleans Saints are about to get their first-round pick back on the field. Marcus Davenport, whom the Saints traded up to the No. 14 pick to select in April's draft, participated in practice for the first time during Saturday's walk-through. Davenport has missed the past three weeks with a pulled groin muscle, but he's getting back into action in time for the important joint practices against the Chargers in Costa Mesa, California, this week, as well as his first preseason action next Saturday night. "I anticipate him being able to work this week and getting some playing time," Saints coach Sean Payton said. Davenport also stuck around after the walk-through on Saturday to get in individual work with defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen and a few other Saints defensive linemen. For the better part of the past three weeks, Davenport hasn't been present at practice, so Saturday's work represented a milestone. "Hopefully, this week we'll be able to get him back up and moving around," Payton said. Once healthy, the rookie has a chance to get a lot of work with the first team. Veteran Alex Okafor, the likely starter at right defensive end opposite Cameron Jordan, suffered a bone bruise in his knee and a sprained ankle last week, leaving a lot of chances for Davenport to get work against veteran left tackle Terron Armstead. New Orleans is not worried about Davenport knowing the scheme. But the rookie has a lot of catching up to do as far as learning the speed of the game, refining his technique and pad level and getting ready for the actual physical battle of going against NFL offensive tackles. "The assignment, he'll know," Payton said. "He's been practicing in the meetings. It's just making sure he's 100 percent, but I anticipate that happening this week." |
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08-19-2018, 05:23 AM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
Hated this selection on a number of levels:
Two first round picks for one player NOT a franchise quarterback... Pressure on this kid to meet the justified expectations for such an investment... Hasn't had a physical break to allow for adequate recovery from the Bowl Game - Senior Bowl - Combine - ProDay - Draft schedule... Jumping from a third-tier collegiate competition level to the NFL... Little to no drop-off in talent still on board had Saints stayed at their slot... Nonetheless, he's a Saint and now we're playing the patience game with him to adequately recover from the inevitable physical break-down from all these factors... |
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08-19-2018, 11:01 AM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
Originally Posted by jeanpierre
One first round pic.
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08-19-2018, 05:57 AM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
Brees getting close to riding off in the sunset. If not for that no way we reach for Davenport. I don't expect much from him until late in the season.
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08-19-2018, 12:56 PM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
Originally Posted by Beastmode
When Brees does eventually ride off to the sunset then our defense should be able to carry us while we find his replacement. Although, if Brees plays several more years we will have a lot of contracts coming due and will need to pony up the money to keep our defense together.
However, if we can draft a rookie QB who will play on his first contract, then we don't have to look at free agents on the open market or make some Mickey Loomis extravagant type of trade, then we will have the capital to keep the unit intact. A rookie QB benefits by having a strong defense(along with the O-line of course). |
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08-19-2018, 06:13 PM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
Originally Posted by Beastmode
With this trade I expect Drew back next year and possibly the following. If they thought he would retire or not re-sign they would of never made this trade. |
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08-19-2018, 06:12 AM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
Did Cam Jordan kill it his first season?
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08-19-2018, 08:37 AM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
Originally Posted by SmashMouth
No, but Cam Jordan is not the typical NFL pass rusher. He had to adapt a pass-rushing style that fit with his strengths. There are several of pass rushers that come into the league and had a good first season. I know a lot of people are nervous about Davenport, but I just feel very comfortable with him coming in and producing. He just has a good feel about him and I think people are going to be excited about what we have once he finds the field and starts producing.
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08-19-2018, 09:51 AM
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Re: First-round pick Marcus Davenport expected to return for Saints this week against Chargers
He’ll have an immediate impact, but Trey Hendrickson is going to push for those minutes.
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