Is Ryan Davis a find at OLB?

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  • August 13, 2018 at 3:20 pm #89381
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    Rams’ late signing of Ryan Davis could be answer at OLB

    https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/rams-late-signing-of-ryan-davis-could-be-answer-at-olb-081218

    IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams made a series of high-profile defensive acquisitions during the offseason. Defensive end Ryan Davis was not one of them.

    Davis signed a one-year contract two days before training camp started, an addition that could prove to be just as significant as signing defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and trading for cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters.

    “I was on my way to Detroit, actually, for a workout, and Arizona called,” Davis said. “And then as soon as LA called, I told my agent: ‘Come on, we gotta go. We got to make this happen.’”

    Davis’ intuition was right on, and he has found himself working extensively with the starting defense as an outside linebacker during the first three weeks of training camp. Coach Sean McVay has frequently identified Davis as one of the early standouts, though the praise apparently has not filtered down to the seven-season veteran who last played for Buffalo.

    “I’m not looking for any kind of cheers or pat on the back from the coaches, but if they are fans of me, then obviously that’s a good thing,” Davis said. “My thing is going out there and not letting the guys down next to me. Just giving it my best and playing hard.”

    The quick transition Davis has made at outside linebacker is all the more important because the Rams must replace both starters there after trading Robert Quinn to Miami in March and not re-signing free agent Connor Barwin.

    August 13, 2018 at 5:59 pm #89386
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    SYNOPSIS: COMMENTS ON DAVIS FROM CAMP REPORTS & GAME REVIEWS ETC.

    If the writer in question is a professional (coach, reporter) I identify them. The other comments are from fan camp reporters.

    * #98 Ryan Davis got a run, early in the game, listed as our 3rd string OLB, and what stood out, was how well he set the edge, early in the game. It showed good discipline. He forced runs to go inside…Davis sets a hard edge.

    * Coach Sean McVay has frequently identified Davis as one of the early standouts, though the praise apparently has not filtered down to the seven-season veteran who last played for Buffalo.

    * McVay: “Yeah, I think (DE) Ryan Davis is doing some good things. He’s a guy that we had mentioned had shown some bright spots.”

    * Davis is a stud run stuffer at 265 and he’s quick.

    * Thirry: Rams player you haven’t heard of, but maybe you should keep an eye on: Ryan Davis

    * McVay: “really, been very impressed with Ryan Davis and what he’s shown so far.”

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