Cowboys draft breakdown: DT Carl Davis

[BrAinPaiNt]

With the draft coming up at the end of the month, we will offer up a breakdown of players at positions of need for the Dallas Cowboys.

Iowa defensive tackle Carl Davis

Height: 6-4 5/8 Weight: 320

ESPN Insider rank: No. 5 defensive tackle, No. 29 overall

Games viewed: Indiana, Nebraska

Scouting report: He is strong. He can lock out his arms to keep blockers at a distance and then slide them out of the way to make a tackle. Against Indiana, he stood a guard up in the hole, read which with wayTevin Coleman was trying to go and made the tackle.

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[MonsterD]

Interesting, no mention to his blase attitude issues. I think he is going to be a chore to handle in the NFL but if it works out the guy will be one of the best.

 

[AsthmaField]

Interesting, no mention to his blase attitude issues. I think he is going to be a chore to handle in the NFL but if it works out the guy will be one of the best.

They do mention it (well his lack of 100% effort is actually what they talk about and that is closely linked to his attitude IMO):

"Biggest concern: On the first day of training camp Rod Marinelli puts his defense through a pursuit drill. The idea is to have all 11 players sprinting to the ball and if there is a player who loafs then they have to do the drill again. While Davis has all the requirements to be a top tackle, I saw him too many times not get to the ball or make a full effort to get to the ball. There were times a runner or quarterback broke free and if he had worked his way toward the ball the gain would have been minimal or for a loss. There are a lot of things coaches can teach, but effort is not one of them."

That is what bothers me about the guy. At pick #60? Sure, I'd take a chance on Marinelli and Garrett clearing up his tendency to loaf... but I really doubt he lasts that long, and uh-uh... no way at 27.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

They do mention it (well his lack of 100% effort is actually what they talk about and that is closely linked to his attitude IMO):

"Biggest concern: On the first day of training camp Rod Marinelli puts his defense through a pursuit drill. The idea is to have all 11 players sprinting to the ball and if there is a player who loafs then they have to do the drill again. While Davis has all the requirements to be a top tackle, I saw him too many times not get to the ball or make a full effort to get to the ball. There were times a runner or quarterback broke free and if he had worked his way toward the ball the gain would have been minimal or for a loss. There are a lot of things coaches can teach, but effort is not one of them."

That is what bothers me about the guy. At pick #60? Sure, I'd take a chance on Marinelli and Garrett clearing up his tendency to loaf... but I really doubt he lasts that long, and uh-uh... no way at 27.

Yeah, I don't think he's talented enough to make up for a lack of effort. At least Hayden goes hard. Marinelli likes guys like that. I don't see him wasting time on players who aren't 100% devoted to football. I think he's more willing to overlook criminal issues than lack of effort.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Yea, I would pass on him as well....................if guys take downs off in college, they are going to take downs off in the pros.

I would much rather draft somebody that maybe is not quite as talented, but goes balls to the wall every down.

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

I think he's more willing to overlook criminal issues than lack of effort.

Exactly. Think you're referring to Marinelli but you could just as easily be talking about Garrett. You want to know which guy isn't the RKG? It's Carl Davis. Wouldn't be surprised if he's off our board entirely.

 

[burmafrd]

constant motor is one thing you need to make sure that ALL draft picks have. If they ain't got it take them off the board.

 

[Biggems]

I like Henry Anderson from Stanford. I know he is a DE, but he has the size and strength to move inside for Marinelli. Plus, he is intelligent and plays with a mean streak. He can be had in the 4th or 5th round.