This time Last Year: Devin Thomas, Fred Davis, Malcolm Kelly Combine Profiles 2008

[#98QBKiller]

With the draft approaching closer and closer, a lot of people including myself put a lot of stock in the NFL Combine, player's pro-days, private workouts with teams and of course, film from college.

I find myself meticulously looking over every LB, DE and OT's combine profiles to get a better understanding of players and who I really want us to take only to find myself going in circles over what we should do.

Anyway, I thought it would be cool to throw out the official NFL combine profiles of last year's 2nd rounders for everyone too look at (I am still of the belief that WRs/TEs take some time to develop, so I'm not on the 'bust' bangwagon BTW):

Devin Thomas

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/devin-thomas?id=1036

Overview

Overview Thomas went from a disappointing former top 20 junior college prospect to a second-team All-Big 10 receiver when given the chance this season. Prototypical West Coast offense receiver with size and speed that will move the chains by getting yards after the catch. His college situation and play-style are reminiscent of former second round Green Bay Packer pick and current Minnesota Viking receiver Robert Ferguson.

High School Two-year starter for Coach Tim Baechler at Canton (Mich.) High School . . . Detroit Free Press all-state (Division 1) selection in 2003 . . . earned second-team All-Metro honors from The Detroit News as a senior . . . named to The Detroit News and Detroit

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Analysis

Analysis Positives: NFL receiver build and long limbs. ... Gets his solid hands on the ball any way possible: reverses, bubble screens, returns. ... Quick in and out of breaks. ... Adjusts well to the ball in the air, usually snatching it with his hands. ... Quick acceleration after the catch, will rack up YAC. ... Runs solid routes, including slants inside -- and will hang onto the ball while taking the hit. ... Very willing blocker outside or in the slot on run plays, and he can eliminate the corner. ... Often lines up in the slot to take advantage of smaller nickel backs. ... Potential for a solid kick return option. ... Follows wedge, finds the lanes, gets to top speed quickly and does not go down on first contact.

Negatives: Only one productive year in major college football. ... Will need to prove he's a legitimate downfield threat. ... Doesn't always make the tough deep catch that the best receivers do. ... Tries to do too much at times, dancing after the catch instead of heading upfield. ... Could sustain better when blocking larger safeties and linebackers.

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Q & A

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

No one had a chance to get a big hit on me.

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

Fresh Prince of Bel Air

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod?

Five songs by Lil Wayne.

What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

I don't want anyone to see Purple Rain by Prince.

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Jamie Foxx because he could bring out the funny things out as well as the sad.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

That I can cook.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

The Real World because it would be crazy having a camera around 24/7.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Clinching the win that allowed us to go to a bowl game; Having my son.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

The Vikings

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

My dad because he always believed in me and my abilities.

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Fred Davis

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/fred-davis?id=216#player-profile-tab-set-1:player-profile-tab-overview

Overview

Overview When the former high school running back enrolled at Southern California, few expected him to finish his career as the team's record holder for receptions by a tight end. With his natural hands and excellent quickness, Fred Davis often created mismatches, especially for opposing linebackers trying to cover him on deep routes. He would be used as a wideout in multiple-WR formations, adding another dimension to the Trojans' passing attack.

With his athletic ability and emergence as a receiver, it was not surprising that he was recognized as the best tight end in college football. The 2007 recipient of the John Mackey Award, Davis averaged 14.2 yards per reception in 2007, second among the nation's tight ends. He was the first tight end since 1985 to lead Southern California in receptions (62).

At Rogers High School, Davis earned Super Prep, Prep Star and Insiders.com All-American first-team honors. He was a second-team USA Today All-USA choice and named to the Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team and Tom Lemming Top 100 squads. The Super Prep All-Midwest Offensive MVP, Prep Star All-Midwest and All-Ohio selection had over 500 receiving yards, 600 rushing yards, 100 tackles and four interceptions while scoring 12 touchdowns as a wide receiver, running back, quarterback and strong safety in 2003.

As a junior, he made the Student Sports Junior All-American and All-Ohio squads while running for 1,100 yards and catching 50 passes for over 700 yards, with 26 scores on offense. He also registered 80 tackles and two interceptions on defense. On the basketball team, Davis averaged 15 points per game and also participated as a hurdler on the track team.

Davis graduated a semester early from high school and enrolled at USC in the spring of 2004, where he was a reserve wide receiver and tight end as a first-year freshman. He saw action in nine games, finishing that first season with 30 yards on four catches.

While playing mostly in reserve in all 13 games in 2005, Davis earned three starting assignments -- vs. Stanford, California and Fresno State. He finished with 13 caches for 145 yards (11.2-yard average) and two touchdowns, showing the coaching staff that he was ready to replace departed Dominique Byrd as the Trojans' starting tight end in 2006.

As a junior, Davis started 10 of 13 contests. He collected 352 yards with three touchdowns on 38 receptions (9.3-yard average). That performance earned him second-team All-Pac-10 Conference honors from The NFL Draft Report and Scout.com.

In 2007, Davis finally earned national attention. In addition to winning the Mackey Award as college's top tight end, he was USC's first All-American first-team tight end since Jim Obradovich in 1974. He is the first tight end to lead USC in receptions in a season since Joe Cormier in 1985, in receiving yardage since Hoby Brenner in 1980 and in touchdown receptions since Antoine Harris in 2000. He went on to catch a career-high 62 passes for 881 yards (14.2-yard average) and eight touchdowns while also recording a pair of tackles.

In 48 games at Southern California, Davis started 28 contests. He holds all of the school career and single-season records for tight ends, finishing with 117 receptions for 1,408 yards (12-yard average) and 13 touchdowns. He recorded a pair of solo tackles and also recovered an onside kickoff.

High School Attended Rogers (Toledo, Oh.) High School, playing football for head coach Rick Rios...Super Prep, Prep Star and Insiders.com All-American first-team pick...Second-team USA Today All-USA choice and named to the Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Top 100 Dream Team and Tom Lemming Top 100 squads...The Super Prep All-Midwest Offensive MVP, Prep Star All-Midwest and All-Ohio selection had over 500 receiving yards, 600 rushing yards, 100 tackles and four pass thefts while scoring 12 touchdowns as a wide receiver, running back, quarterback and strong safety in 2003...Student Sports Junior All-American and All-Ohio choice while running for 1,100 yards and catching 50 passes for over 700 yards, with 26 scores on offense as a junior...Also registered 80 tackles and two interceptions on defense that year...On the basketball team, Davis averaged 15 points per game and also participated as a hurdler on the track team.

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Analysis

Analysis Positives: Has a thick chest with muscular arms, thick thighs and calves, very long arms, large hands and a frame that can carry at least another 10 pounds of bulk without having the added weight impact his overall quickness...Runs with a normal stride, showing flashes of initial quickness, and is precise making his cuts in attempts to reach top speed...Has the balance and body control, along with the long reach, to get a strong push off the press and looks very coordinated in his stride, showing fluid change-of-direction agility for his position in order to work back for the ball...Has enough of a valid burst to threaten the deep secondary and is sudden in his moves operating in space...Has that second gear to elude after the catch and while he needs to be more physical making initial contact as a blocker, he has the leg drive to power through arm tackles...Has worked hard to improve his blocking technique, but is better as a cut blocker than when operating in-line...Used to be late coming off the snap, but he made a pad adjustment as a senior and now sinks his weight better, showing the burst out of his cuts to separate after the catch...Comes off the line with steady acceleration, but is best vs. the veer release...Has the quickness and body control getting off the line of scrimmage to surprise a second-level defender, and demonstrates the loose hips to adjust and work to get open...He can extend and adjust to the ball in flight and will work to get open, showing good hand-eye coordination and concentration tracking the ball in flight...Quick plant-and-drive type (was not in the past) who works hard to uncover and will battle for the contested ball...Has large, natural hands, extending outside of his frame to win jump-ball battles and is conscious to ball security, holding on to the ball well vs. initial contact...Has become a better short-area blocker than he was in the past and shows good delay moves getting into his underneath routes, executing with quick head and shoulder moves to escape and elude past the line of scrimmage...Has adequate flexibility and agility adjusting to the off-target pass and shows good intent and effort on contact to shed a tackle and work up the field...Will sometimes cradle the ball, but can extend and catch with ease without losing his concentration when working in a crowd...Might lack that explosive sudden burst, but has very good agility adjusting to off-target passes and does not struggle trying to look the ball in over his outside shoulder...As a blocker he is aggressive to gain position and battle, but he still needs to improve his overall strength and technique to be effective in this area at the next level...Times his leaps well to catch the high throws and uses his long arms to extend over the defender or make the scoop grabs along his shoestrings...Has the head fakes and moves to surprise a lethargic defender in attempts to gain additional yardage after the catch.

Negatives: Lacks ideal size and bulk, but compensates with long arms and good timing on his leaps to win most jump-ball battles...Adequate student who needs several reps to retain plays...Has good speed, but is sometimes late off the snap, especially when he tries to power his way through the jam rather than push off...Generally alert to stunts, but can be drawn offside, as his concentration seems to lapse when asked to stay and block in-line...Struggles to easily avoid defenders in the open, as he tries to get too fancy with his moves, at times...Not physical on contact and seldom able to control and finish when asked to block vs. bigger defensive linemen...Makes an inconsistent effort to quickly reach the second level and is seldom able to gain position or control the defender (needs to stay with his blocks longer in the open field and will shy away from contact at times)....Needs to improve his overall strength, as he lacks the ideal power and body mass to be an efficient lead blocker at the next level... Makes good body adjustments going up for the ball, but needs to give up his body better in attempts to secure the catch in crowded areas.

Compares To: CHRIS COOLEY-Washington...As an H-back or playing the role of receiving tight end, teams will find Davis is quite successful at getting to the ball in the open. He lacks the "sand in his pants" along with bulk and strength to be a blow-up type of blocker and only gives marginal effort when blocking in-line, but he gets out in front on outside runs and while not physical, he will pester a second-level defender. He has the long reach and timing to get to the ball at its high point and has never had ball-security issues after the catch. Flex him out or keep him in motion and you will get very good production from Davis, especially when needing a bigger receiver to attack the deep secondary.

Injury Report No injuries reported.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

I love football. I don't have a favorite player.

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

The Wire. What are the five most-played songs in your iPod?

Lil' Wayne - Brand New, Jay Z - Bad Guy, Kirk Franklin - Jesus You R, Sam Cook - It's Been a Long Time Coming,What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod? Kenny Rogers - Lucille

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Denzel Washington - Because I really admire the things that he has done in his life. What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

That I have a profound desire to have a relationship with God. What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

I'm living my own reality show. The Life of Fred Davis. What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

BCS Championship and winning the Mackey Award; Having my daughter Alexis. When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

All of them. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

Pete Carroll.

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Malcolm Kelly

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/malcolm-kelly?id=1028

Overview

Overview In a program known for its running game, Malcolm Kelly might not have gotten as many opportunities as other lead receivers.

He made the most of the chances he did have, making the passing game another weapon in the Sooners' arsenal over the last three years from the split end position.

Despite playing only three seasons at Oklahoma, he finished his career as the school's fifth-leading receiver with 144 catches. He also ranks second on the Sooners' all-time record list for receiving yardage (2,285), touchdown catches (21) and games with at least 100 yards receiving (nine). His 21 scoring receptions also rank tied for seventh in Big Twelve Conference history.

At Longview High School, Kelly was a three-time All-District first-team wide receiver, adding All-State accolades as a junior and senior. He was named first-team All-East Texas by the Texas Sports Writers Association. He received a five-star prospect rating from Scout.com and four stars from Rivals.com. Rivals.com also rated him sixth on their Texas Top 100 List. He was rated the best receiver in Texas by Scout.com and 13th in the nation by ESPN.com.

Kelly hauled in 29 passes for 638 yards (22-yard average) and nine touchdowns during his senior campaign. During his junior year, he was credited with 27 receptions for 826 yards (30.6 avg), including six scores.

Oklahoma won a recruiting war vs. LSU, Nebraska, Texas and Tennessee for Kelly's services in 2005. He was named to The Sporting News' Freshman All-American team as an honorable mention and All-Big Twelve Conference first-team. He started seven of 11 games, lining up for five contests at flanker before shifting to split end for the final two contests. The true freshman paced the Sooners with 471 yards on 33 catches (14.3-yard average), coming up with a pair of touchdowns.

Firmly entrenched at split end, Kelly received second-team All-Big Twelve Conference honors in 2006. He led the team in receiving for the second straight year, coming up with a career-high 62 receptions for 993 yards (16.0-yard average) and 10 touchdowns. He also posted one solo tackle. He averaged 70.93 yards receiving per game, the fifth-best total in the league that year, but he had a concussion early in the year vs. Texas A&M and suffered knee cartilage damage vs. Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl and was limited in 2007 spring drills.

Kelly helped break in a new quarterback in Sam Bradford in 2007, as the receiver earned All-Big Twelve second-team recognition. He ranked second on the team, grabbing 49 passes for 821 yards (16.8-yard average) and nine touchdowns. He missed most of the Oklahoma State clash with a hip pointer suffered on the game's first play and for the second straight year, he made an early exit from the Fiesta Bowl with a leg contusion.

In 39 games at Oklahoma, Kelly started 34 times, including 29 at split end and five more at flanker. He finished with 144 receptions for 2,285 yards (15.9-yard average) and 21 touchdowns. He also recorded a pair of solo tackles.

High School Attended Longview (Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach John King...Three-time All-District first-team wide receiver, adding All-State accolades as a junior and senior...Named first-team All-East Texas by the Texas Sports Writers Association...Also received a five-star prospect rating from Scout.com and four stars from Rivals.com... Rivals.com rated him sixth on their Texas Top 100 List...Rated the best receiver in Texas by Scout.com and 13th in the nation by ESPN.com...Hauled in 29 passes for 638 yards (22.0-yard average) and nine touchdowns during his senior campaign...During his junior year, he was credited with 27 receptions for 826 yards (30.6 avg), including six scores.

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Analysis

Analysis Positives: Has a solid build with good upper-body muscle definition, long arms and legs, big thighs and calves, good bubble, tight skin and room to carry at least another 10 pounds of bulk without having the additional weight impact his foot speed...Big-time playmaker who is a threat to score every time he touches the ball and must be accounted for at all times...Tough receiver who isn't afraid to take a hit...Has very large, natural hands with decent deep speed (more quick than fast), as his long legs and running stride let him consistently eat up the cushion and get behind the defensive back...Has the outstanding ability to change direction in an instant, doing a good job of adjusting his body to off-target tosses...Combines good strength and burst to beat the jam and elude tacklers...Displays the natural ability to catch with his hands extended outside the frame...Aggressive cut blocker who won't back down and thrives when he gets the ball in pressure situations...Fights for the ball along the sideline, keeping his feet inbounds...Has super quickness off the snap and into his routes, showing good precision in his breaks...Might lack explosion, but he comes off the line with good power and finesse, as he stays under control through his patterns, running sharp, crisp routes and using his strength and size to bust through the jam...Can gain ground and separate in space...Shows no wasted movement, as he is effective at dropping his weight getting into his patterns, which is surprising to see as most tall receivers don't have the fluid hips or elusiveness that Kelly displays...Does a good job of reading coverage and adjusting in his routes, especially when working underneath...Has the ability to pull away from second-level defenders after the catch, using his strength to break arm tackles...Alert to pocket pressure, showing urgency working back to the ball...Solid short-area receiver that gets his head around quickly to locate the ball, remaining focused going for the ball in a crowd, as he knows how to use his frame to shield defenders...Plucks and secures the ball with ease and can take a hit and hold on to the ball working through traffic (knows how to use his height and long arms to his advantage)...Lacks suddenness in his initial step, but he has the quickness to separate, can fade into the open area and easily track the ball in flight...Even though he is a big target, he can bend, reach and jump for the ball while staying in control and maintaining his stride (has better ability to adjust in his intermediate and deep routes than in the short area)...Finds the ball in flight quickly and has the flexibility to adjust to it in the air...With his long arms and explosive leaping, he will win most jump balls...Shows elusiveness and strength after the catch, as he can either make the first defender miss or run through arm tackles...Good position blocker to seal off and shows proper hand placement to sustain blocks.

Negatives: Lacks the short steps and quick feet, but does get good depth in his route progression with his long stride...Perhaps a product of the team's reliance on its ground game, he will disappear for long stretches...A good blocker, he is basically a non-factor without the ball in his hands...Will usually run crisp routes but he will glide out of his breaks, possibly because of the hip pointer he suffered vs. Oklahoma State...Keeps his head on a swivel to locate the ball, but is more effective as a receiver in the open field, as he does not show the same burst as smaller receivers when catching in the short area...Not really an explosive player, but does use his body lean and initial contact strike to create separation.

Compares To: LARRY FITZGERALD-Arizona...Like Fitzgerald, Kelly takes advantage of his size and strength to break arm tackles rather than trying to get fancy with moves when trying to separate. Both have some of the best natural hands in the game, as Kelly was charted with only one dropped pass in the last two years. Perhaps due to the team's reliance on the running game, he will disappear for stretches on the field. But when he gets into that rhythm he will catch everything in site. Some teams might prefer Indiana's James Hardy, but Kelly is a more natural receiver and comes with no off-field baggage. Could be a perfect fit in Cincinnati with Carson Palmer if Cincinnati trades Chad Johnson.

Injury Report 2006: Suffered a slight concussion vs. Texas A&M (11/04)...Left the Fiesta Bowl (1/01/07) in the first quarter with cartilage damage in his knee, undergoing surgery that kept him sidelined for 2007 spring camp.

2007: Suffered a hip pointer on the first series of the Oklahoma State clash (11/24) and saw just a few snaps in that contest...Suffered a leg contusion early in the first quarter vs. West Virginia (1/02/08) in the Fiesta Bowl and did not return to the game.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Michael Irvin, he played for the Cowboys and he was unstoppable. In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

Michael Griffin -- Texas. What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

Martin. What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

Luther Vandross -- Hous is not a home, Biggie Smalls -- Warning, Biggie Smalls -- Room 112, Lil' Wayne -- any Lil' Wayne, Big Hawk -- I'm on that other. What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Denzel Washington because he can act out anything. What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Big 12 championship game, broke records wth yards and receptions. Accepting the Lord and getting involved in a charity. When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

This year it was the Lions. no Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

My parents. My mom was diagnosed with lupus years ago and forced her out of work just leaving my dad to work. I made a promise that no one would have to work once I made it.

[paintrain]

Interesting reads. It sure would be nice to see some of those production projections come to pass!

[Rocky21]

Thanks for posting QBKIller. So Malcolm Kelly's favorite player is Michael Irvin and he is basically a non-factor without the ball in his hands. Great.

[#98QBKiller]

Thanks for posting QBKIller. So Malcolm Kelly's favorite player is Michael Irvin and he is basically a non-factor without the ball in his hands. Great.

Haha yeah he grew up a Cowboys fan and ended up playing for the Redskins...he also grew up a Longhorns fan and ended up playing for the Sooners! :laugh:

[DiscoBob]

Malcom( Kelly compares to Larry Fitzgerald? We can only hope...

[Dan T.]

Interesting that Fred Davis was a high school running back. I didn't know that. I'll be curious to see how well he runs after the catch. I thought I heard that Devin Thomas was a running back in high school too. Can anybody confirm that?

I note too that there's no description of Kelly's knee problems as chronic, which looks to be an oversight in retrospect.

[Sebowski]

Sound like good prospects. Lets draft 'em all!

[skinsdude]

As I mentioned in another thread, I like Fred Davis but with Chris Cooley I'm just not sure how much playing time he's going to see. That's tough to say for a player that was a second round draft choice. I didn't like that pick last year. I think that we would have benefitted far more far quicker by going OT or OG. Maybe Davis can be moved to another position.

[CM916]

I like Fred Davis a lot now reading this, other than the note about trouble remembering plays. Kelly could be the next Michael Westbrook with his personality and injury record but he may have the drive to succeed for the sake of his family. Thomas sounds like a good guy with most of the tools but really lacks experience.

[seantaylor=god]

As I mentioned in another thread, I like Fred Davis but with Chris Cooley I'm just not sure how much playing time he's going to see.

I agree, but one thing to think about is Chris Cooley is such a huge part of our offense, what happens if he gets hurt? Yoder is ok, but would not carry an offense. Fred Davis' skills could make our offense go if Cooley gets hurt. The key is to make sure he knows what to do and can contribute more than last year. If he gets 5 catches a game I'd be fine with it.

[#98QBKiller]

I agree, but one thing to think about is Chris Cooley is such a huge part of our offense, what happens if he gets hurt? Yoder is ok, but would not carry an offense. Fred Davis' skills could make our offense go if Cooley gets hurt. The key is to make sure he knows what to do and can contribute more than last year. If he gets 5 catches a game I'd be fine with it.

I think Zorn has more 2 TE sets in mind. Indy used to run a lot of them when they had Clark and Utech and had a lot of success with it.

[skinsdude]

I think Zorn has more 2 TE sets in mind. Indy used to run a lot of them when they had Clark and Utech and had a lot of success with it.

That would be sweet. Show our opponents a different look than they usually see from the Skins. I hope we also see more three wide sets once Kelly and Thomas get healthy, minus the wide receiver screen (I hate that play).

[#98QBKiller]

That would be sweet. Show our opponents a different look than they usually see from the Skins. I hope we also see more three wide sets once Kelly and Thomas get healthy, minus the wide receiver screen (I hate that play).

Yeah I'd like to see more 3WR sets with Moss/Thomas/Kelly just having them take over for Thrash/ARE would be nice.

I do like the screen to Santana though because he can turn the burners on and get into the secondary.

[Ghost of]

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod?

Five songs by Lil Wayne.

What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

I don't want anyone to see Purple Rain by Prince.

I'm sorry, this guy is a moron. He's A-OK with the constantly high on cough syrup Lil Wayne but one of the great rock songs of all time by one of the greatest pop artists of all time is something he'd be embarrassed for anyone to see.

Truly idiotic. I'm sorry. I'm not going to read another word of that garbage.

[#98QBKiller]

I'm sorry, this guy is a moron. He's A-OK with the constantly high on cough syrup Lil Wayne but one of the great rock songs of all time by one of the greatest pop artists of all time is something he'd be embarrassed for anyone to see.

Truly idiotic. I'm sorry. I'm not going to read another word of that garbage.

Not so quick to judge...maybe he's embarrassed because his favorite Prince song is "Kiss."

[Shilsu]

I think Zorn has more 2 TE sets in mind. Indy used to run a lot of them when they had Clark and Utech and had a lot of success with it.

I have a sig bet going on that Fred Davis will have less than 300 yards and 3 TD. Any takers?

[Conn]

I'm sorry, this guy is a moron. He's A-OK with the constantly high on cough syrup Lil Wayne but one of the great rock songs of all time by one of the greatest pop artists of all time is something he'd be embarrassed for anyone to see.

Truly idiotic. I'm sorry. I'm not going to read another word of that garbage.

You would judge someone that harshly on their taste in music? He's here to play football, not be judged on whether he likes Britney Spears, gangsta rap, or ACDC, and what he (in what I took to be jokingly, because most of the other stuff he likes seems to be rap) would be "embarrassed" for someone else to see.

In short: who cares? He obviously has enough taste in music to LIKE Prince, its that he seems to know that most people his age don't. If you are going to put that much stock in musical taste, which I wouldn't, isn't that enough? :whoknows:

[LaRonDontLikeUgly]

Fred Davis' skills could make our offense go if Cooley gets hurt.... If he gets 5 catches a game I'd be fine with it.

Yeah... 80 receptions for a 2nd string TE would be pretty awesome, huh?

[Going Commando]

Thanks for posting QBKIller. So Malcolm Kelly's favorite player is Michael Irvin and he is basically a non-factor without the ball in his hands. Great.

Haha. I like how you chose to focus on that part of the report instead of the big, glowing comparison to Larry Fitzgerald. And he's from Texas, why wouldn't he be a Michael Irvin fan? And do we have a single receiver on this team that can block and be a factor without the ball in their hands?

[Going Commando]

I like Fred Davis a lot now reading this, other than the note about trouble remembering plays. Kelly could be the next Michael Westbrook with his personality and injury record but he may have the drive to succeed for the sake of his family. Thomas sounds like a good guy with most of the tools but really lacks experience.

I don't get the Michael Westbrook personality comparison. He is really religious and in to charity work. How does that scream basket case to you?

[mcarey032]

Malcom( Kelly compares to Larry Fitzgerald? We can only hope...

I don't know about the comparison. I think that Kelly was a really good college receiver and while Fitzgerald didn't have the speed in college, he always was great in games, had great hands and ran great routes. Kelly in college was really below that. To compare Kelly in college to Fitzgerald doesn't really fit. Fitzgerald was a Heisman trophy Candidate and outstanding All American whow as a top 10 pick. Kelly was a good All American whow as drafted in the second round. Don't know that this comparison holds water.

[TheLongshot]

I don't know about the comparison. I think that Kelly was a really good college receiver and while Fitzgerald didn't have the speed in college, he always was great in games, had great hands and ran great routes. Kelly in college was really below that. To compare Kelly in college to Fitzgerald doesn't really fit. Fitzgerald was a Heisman trophy Candidate and outstanding All American whow as a top 10 pick. Kelly was a good All American whow as drafted in the second round. Don't know that this comparison holds water.

Probably because Kelly didn't go to a college that threw the ball a lot.

[Ghost of]

You would judge someone that harshly on their taste in music?

Meh. I know he LIKES the song, maybe I should have directed it at anyone he knows who would clown him over the song. Perhaps he has someone in mind.

But I still say you should know enough about music and what constitutes quality music to NOT be embarrassed by Prince on your iPod. If anything, you should be embarrassed you have FIVE Lil Wayne songs in constant rotation.

It's not even musical snobbery, like all the crap you want, I like crap too but at least know the HIERARCHY of crap to decent to great. And respect it. Or demonstrate to others they should respect it.

I mean, there's a million garbage songs and for him to pick that just doesn't make sense.

I'm not saying I hate Devin or that he's not here to play football, not impress me with his musical tastes, I'm just commenting on his opinions. Don't want those comments? Don't answer questions in interviews:)

[Conn]

Meh. I know he LIKES the song, maybe I should have directed it at anyone he knows who would clown him over the song. Perhaps he has someone in mind.

I'm not saying I hate Devin or that he's not here to play football, not impress me with his musical tastes, I'm just commenting on his opinions. Don't want those comments? Don't answer questions in interviews:)

Fair enough.

[DGREENHULK]

I think Zorn has more 2 TE sets in mind. Indy used to run a lot of them when they had Clark and Utech and had a lot of success with it.

I hope Fred makes his money in the RedZone for years to come.