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PFF: Saints' Marcus Davenport graded as NFL's best DE in preseason
Posted on 9/6/21 at 8:22 am
Posted on 9/6/21 at 8:22 am
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Few players received as many glowing reports out of New Orleans Saints training camp as Marcus Davenport has. The fourth-year pro seems to have flipped a switch, bringing a much-needed dose of physicality and burst off the edge to practices day in and day out.
And what’s most encouraging is that Davenport’s level-up extended to the Saints’ two preseason games. Pro Football Focus graded him as the top defensive end to hit the field this summer, and he did it in just two games. Davenport’s 93.6 rating was the highest of all his peers across the NFL in exhibition.
But that’s not all. Davenport was just one of three Saints players to rank best at his position: Marquez Callaway paced the league’s wide receivers with a 95.9 grade, and Zack Baun led the linebackers with a 91.2. We obviously need to see these players carry their success over into the regular season, but it’s encouraging to see them playing so well so soon.
Especially considering the large roles Davenport and Callaway are expected to play on their sides of the ball. Baun is projected to be the third linebacker in a unit that only fields two, but he’s shown he could push Kwon Alexander or be a solid backup plan should the veteran miss more time with injuries.
For a player whose career has been so frustrating so far, good news is welcome news for Davenport. “Two Firsts” has experienced too many stops and starts with injuries and quiet stretches of play, but it looks like he’s finally turning the corner and putting his considerable physical gifts to good use. Let’s see him do it next Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Few players received as many glowing reports out of New Orleans Saints training camp as Marcus Davenport has. The fourth-year pro seems to have flipped a switch, bringing a much-needed dose of physicality and burst off the edge to practices day in and day out.
And what’s most encouraging is that Davenport’s level-up extended to the Saints’ two preseason games. Pro Football Focus graded him as the top defensive end to hit the field this summer, and he did it in just two games. Davenport’s 93.6 rating was the highest of all his peers across the NFL in exhibition.
But that’s not all. Davenport was just one of three Saints players to rank best at his position: Marquez Callaway paced the league’s wide receivers with a 95.9 grade, and Zack Baun led the linebackers with a 91.2. We obviously need to see these players carry their success over into the regular season, but it’s encouraging to see them playing so well so soon.
Especially considering the large roles Davenport and Callaway are expected to play on their sides of the ball. Baun is projected to be the third linebacker in a unit that only fields two, but he’s shown he could push Kwon Alexander or be a solid backup plan should the veteran miss more time with injuries.
For a player whose career has been so frustrating so far, good news is welcome news for Davenport. “Two Firsts” has experienced too many stops and starts with injuries and quiet stretches of play, but it looks like he’s finally turning the corner and putting his considerable physical gifts to good use. Let’s see him do it next Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
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Posted on 9/6/21 at 8:25 am to GMoney2600
Just here for the comments
Posted on 9/6/21 at 9:01 am to Hamma1122
He always looks like a man amongst boys ... let's see what happens when he sprains his pinkie
Posted on 9/6/21 at 9:07 am to GMoney2600
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PFF: Saints' Marcus Davenport graded as NFL's best DE in preseason
That's exciting! I really think he can have a strong season and turn into a for.....Annand he's hurt.
Posted on 9/6/21 at 9:44 am to Lsuhoohoo
That’s great news !!! I have strong hopes still ::: man I’m feeling pro bowl this year !!!!!!!
Posted on 9/6/21 at 10:03 am to bayou39
If he would just be able to get about 1/5th of his almost sacks, he is easily in the pro-bowl 
Posted on 9/6/21 at 1:33 pm to saintsfan92612
League leader in almost sacks!
Posted on 9/6/21 at 2:33 pm to J_Hingle
Pressures are legitimately important, especially when you have Cam Jordan ready to clean it up.
If he turns the corner this year, it’s all worth it.
If he turns the corner this year, it’s all worth it.
This post was edited on 9/6/21 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 9/6/21 at 2:38 pm to Jesterea
Didn't we know that he would blow up this year. Just in time to get a new huge contract that probably will not come from the Saints.
I'm not saying they are wrong on this, but our FO will view him as a player that has not produced most years and has injuries where as some other team will view him as a missing piece that they are willing to overpay for.
I'm not saying they are wrong on this, but our FO will view him as a player that has not produced most years and has injuries where as some other team will view him as a missing piece that they are willing to overpay for.
Posted on 9/6/21 at 3:21 pm to GMoney2600
He won’t stay healthy long
Posted on 9/6/21 at 3:40 pm to Jesterea
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Pressures are legitimately important, especially when you have Cam Jordan ready to clean it up.
Last year that was Trey. Trey cleaned up so many pressures off of Cam and DP that he got paid off of it.
Posted on 9/6/21 at 11:20 pm to bonethug0180
Playing for real starts next week. Let’s see how he performs then. It’s time for him to step up.
Posted on 9/7/21 at 7:06 am to GMoney2600
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The fourth-year pro seems to have flipped a switch,
Im sure this has nothing to do with the fact that this is a CONTRACT Season, right? I mean an average, frequently injured & unavailable player thru the first 3 seasons of their career wouldn’t all of a sudden have a big breakthrough season by playing even when nicked up some & always give 110% effort solely because it’s the last year of his rookie contract & the team has to decide if they want to keep him & offer a very lucrative, multi-year contract.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a player pulling something like that only to then revert back to his normal, nothing spectacular play. Has anyone else ever seen or heard of that happening?
This post was edited on 9/7/21 at 7:11 am
Posted on 9/7/21 at 9:43 pm to bonethug0180
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Last year that was Trey. Trey cleaned up so many pressures off of Cam and DP that he got paid off of it.
This is just not true. Cam jordan had a down year last year.
Posted on 9/7/21 at 9:44 pm to Doublebagger
He did look different though.
I've been hard on davenport but he looked really good this preseason.
Hopefully he plays like that all year.
He already got his 5th year option picked up so he is under contract for next yr no matter what.
I've been hard on davenport but he looked really good this preseason.
Hopefully he plays like that all year.
He already got his 5th year option picked up so he is under contract for next yr no matter what.
Posted on 9/8/21 at 8:41 am to Chalkywhite84
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This is just not true. Cam jordan had a down year last year.
Cam Jordan always seemed to disappear the last 2 seasons at the end of the stretch. Later we found out he was playing injured.
Posted on 9/8/21 at 9:49 am to GMoney2600
Davenport is a first ballot preseason HOFer. Change my mind.
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