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cowboyjoe
03-14-2012, 10:59 AM
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Josh Ellis
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Davis was a fifth-round pick of the Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft.
(Editor's Note: With the NFL
(Editor's Note: With the NFL free agency period underway, the Cowboys have some work to do. In this series, DallasCowboys.com takes a look at a number of the veterans who could wind up in Dallas. Today's featured player is Chicago tight end Kellen Davis.)
Name: Kellen Davis
Position: Tight end
College: Michigan State
Height/Weight: 6-7 / 267
Age: 26 (born Oct. 11, 1985)
NFL Experience: 4 seasons

Availability: Apparently the first choice as a replacement for Martellus Bennett, Davis is scheduled to visit the Cowboys on Wednesday, and the team could push hard to sign him. National reports have Davis slated to visit the Steelers and Bengals as well, however, so he and his representatives may want to take their time. He would be considered a No. 2 tight end in both those destinations as well.

What He Brings: Davis is a solid and experienced blocker on the line of scrimmage, also offering plenty of athleticism for the passing game. While his opportunities as a receiver have come sparingly, he's shown a knack for making plays in the red zone, evidenced by his five touchdowns in 2011. He had 18 total catches for 206 yards on the year, starting 15 games alongside Greg Olsen.

Idgit
03-14-2012, 11:08 AM
I like this guy, and hope we work something out if that's what the team wants, but I'm a bit surprised the team doesn't think more highly of John Phillips, honestly. I wasn't thinking backup TE was a position of need going in. I expected a mid-round replacement for Bennett to come in behind Witten and Phillips for a year or two.

Phrozen Phil
03-14-2012, 11:35 AM
Phillips came back from a serious injury last year and we may see more from him in 2012. It can take a year or more to really fully recover from an ACL tear. With a complete off season this year (unlike last), I'm hopeful we'll see the John Phillips of 2010.

speedkilz88
03-14-2012, 11:49 AM
I like this guy, and hope we work something out if that's what the team wants, but I'm a bit surprised the team doesn't think more highly of John Phillips, honestly. I wasn't thinking backup TE was a position of need going in. I expected a mid-round replacement for Bennett to come in behind Witten and Phillips for a year or two.
Phillips is a pretty poor blocker, especially inline.

Idgit
03-14-2012, 12:00 PM
Phillips is a pretty poor blocker, especially inline.

I've heard that said, but never noticed it. He looked like an adequate blocker who was developing that part of his game and a good receiver from what I saw. He wasn't the blocker Bennett is, but few are. I guess maybe that's what they want alongside Witten, though, and the reason we're looking at Davis.

jobberone
03-14-2012, 03:57 PM
I like this guy, and hope we work something out if that's what the team wants, but I'm a bit surprised the team doesn't think more highly of John Phillips, honestly. I wasn't thinking backup TE was a position of need going in. I expected a mid-round replacement for Bennett to come in behind Witten and Phillips for a year or two.

Phillips is not the kind of inline blocker you're looking for. He does well as an H back though. Witten is average at both at best. This is the reason why I don't want to see Bennett go that badly. He is probably the best inline blocking TE in the game and that's what he's been used as. I understand he wants to do more. Too bad they can't let him do more here but even then he'll still be the #2. /ruing off

montgod
03-14-2012, 05:18 PM
Any updates on Davis' visit?

cowboy_ron
03-14-2012, 05:33 PM
Any updates on Davis' visit?
I'll have to look but I thought we signed him too