Some factors that make me question if Davis gets re-signed along with some counter points to show some objectivity):
Griffin didn't use his TE much at Baylor. By itself, this point doesn't have much merit because we run a different offense. I'm assuming Griffin didn't have a pass-catching TE of Davis' caliber either. Added to my next points however, I think this does have merit.
Davis has had a quiet camp. It's only practice, and the team has apparently spent a bunch of time on the spread concepts that Griffin is accustomed to from Baylor. Which goes back to the first point.
Davis had a quiet first preseason game. I know, I know, it's just one game.
Davis' blocking is suspect
He's likely to command a hefty contract.
The TE blocking is quite important to our run scheme. Thanks to LL for posting the Gibbs videos.
Having Paul means we already have a guy at TE that should create similar mismatches that Davis provides, but is a much more willing/adept blocker. Too early to tell, and his drops last week didn't help his case.
There aren't many positions on the team that badly need reinforcing, so focusing on a talented, better blocking TE is possible in next years draft. RT is an obvious need.. assuming one of our guys doesn't step up big-time.
Obviously, if the Paul experiment fails, Davis improves his blocking, or there is no such TE (draft or FA) then I think Davis definitely gets re-signed. I also think I can see why the team hasn't cut Cooley yet.
