Falcons Re-Sign Defensive End Chauncey Davis
by Dave the Falconer on Mar 3, 2009 11:23 AM EST
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The Falcons finally made a move to re-sign one of their own Tuesday, bringing back Chauncey Davis on a four year, $14 million contract. NFL.com reports that most of the money will be tied into the first two years.
I couldn't like this move more. It's a reasonable contract for a defensive end who has steadily gotten better and may be called upon to make more than a few starts over the next couple of season. He's the very definition of steady and will provide a push in the pass rush if Jamaal Anderson falters once more.
Understand, I'm not saying that Davis will rack up double digit sacks next year, though I'd definitely appreciate it. I just think he was an important piece to keep around given his age and talent, and I'm glad the Falcons were able to work this out.
Thoughts?
UPDATE: The Falcons have cancelled Mike Montgomery's visit after re-signing Chauncey Davis.
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Glad they could get this done
Chauncey was a solid player for the Falcons and I’d hate to see him leave too. I’m very pleased the Falcons could get this deal done!!!!
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by Edgecrusher211 on Mar 3, 2009 11:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Best FA signing so far!
Even if it is a re-sign. Davis is worth the money. This made my day!
"If the Falcons ever manage to win a Super Bowl in my lifetime, I'll french kiss a toilet." - a friend.
by tlozwarlock on Mar 3, 2009 11:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Younger than the other options
and apparently with TD, thats the name of the game. Hungrier, Faster, Younger….
I like it. Good size, we KNOW what we are getting, and underutilized up til now hopefully.
I think he gets a chance to start and come out on 3rd down passing situations (which i dont like) in place of Bierman or someone else…
He could get 8-9 sacks maybe ? if he gets the majority of the snaps?
" No, I think I'll sit in the balcony " - Abe Lincoln
by tapate50 on Mar 3, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like this ... A LOT
Granted, Davis wasn’t an essential cog-in-the-wheel last year, but 14 mill/4 yrs is reasonable IMO.
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
by FrankyWren on Mar 3, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like it
Now just move Anderson to tackle and I’ll be falling all over the place with joy. I’m easy to please.
by SG Standard on Mar 3, 2009 11:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
this is nice
especially if we pick up Montgomery – our run stopping ability will be pretty solid with the addition of a nice sized DT which could be picked up way late in the draft.
I don’t feel that Davis makes a solid pass-rushing tandem with John Abraham, but perhaps we could look into a quicker DE somewhere in the draft?
by MentallyMIA on Mar 3, 2009 11:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Montgomery's visit has been cancelled
due to the re-signing of Davis.
" No, I think I'll sit in the balcony " - Abe Lincoln
by tapate50 on Mar 3, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FARGING SHAZ!
I didn’t want to get y’all too excited, but I’d been in talks w/ the Birds. They said they thought I could contribute, at least better than Anderson. I told ‘em, "Look, I’m only 5’10 and 180 lbs, and I only played one year of high school football. Plus, I was the third string right tackle." TD didn’t seem to care.
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
by FrankyWren on Mar 3, 2009 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chauncey
If the SG Standard dream of Jamaal Anderson moving inside came true, I think Davis could post 7-8 sacks as a full-time player. If they rotate him out with Abraham or Biermann, cut that total by 1/3rd or 1/2.
by Dave the Falconer on Mar 3, 2009 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
1?
but but but….dang. That would suck.
" No, I think I'll sit in the balcony " - Abe Lincoln
by tapate50 on Mar 3, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To be clear
I think he’s a lock for at least four. I just hope he gets a chance to compete for a starting job.
by Dave the Falconer on Mar 3, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know... joking.
I really wish he earned the starting spot. He could bring pressure on 1nd down and play the run and unfortunately Beirman would come in on 3rd and long.
If he gets the majority of the snaps, i think he could do 8 or so…
" No, I think I'll sit in the balcony " - Abe Lincoln
by tapate50 on Mar 3, 2009 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still a solid signing and takes a high pick at DE in the early rounds off the table
The Falcons are probably going to give the Jamaal Anderson one more offseason to prove he can start full time. But right now, I’d make the argument that they foresee Chauncey as capable of beating him out. He’s proven a lot more than Anderson has in the past and I would not at all be surprised if you saw Chauncey come out as the starter in week 1.
Anderson had better realize that the fire is on his butt after this signing. You don’t give a guy a four year contract unless you think there’s a good chance he can win that starting job. This should make for an interesting position battle in the offseason.
by LetsGoFalcons on Mar 3, 2009 4:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Davis and Babs.
The Gruesome Twosome. They love the smell of crushed Quaterback in the morning.
"If the Falcons ever manage to win a Super Bowl in my lifetime, I'll french kiss a toilet." - a friend.
by tlozwarlock on Mar 3, 2009 6:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They must have promised him a bigger role ...
I’m not sure who made the suggestion (it wasn’t me), but I think TD must have told Davis that he’d have an expanded role and the opportunity to eventually compete for a starting position.
Otherwise, given the statements his agent was making, he would have pursued greener pastures.
"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)
by FrankyWren on Mar 3, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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