Jets inside linebackers Davis, Harris challenge each other
With the departure of veteran defender Bart Scott this offseason, second-year linebacker Demario Davis has been automatically upgraded to a starting inside 'backer gig.Davis thinks the transition will be a smooth one thanks to his dynamic with fellow starter David Harris. “He challenges me more in the mental portion,” Davis told Conor Orr of the Star-Ledger. “I try and...
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Jets LB tweets thoughts on Collins
New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis became the latest pro athlete to express his views on Jason Collins' recent announcement that he is gay.
2013 NFL Draft: Perfect 7 Round Draft for the New York Jets
The Jets needs... where do we start? The last few drafts they have brought in a few instant starters Mohammed Wilkerson, Quinton Coples, Demario Davis, Kyle Wilson, and Stephen Hill. If all these players stay true to form they might have less needs then people think. If all those guys step up they're needs turn to DT, QB, TE, G, and S. If Revis is traded as expected they will...
Rex says linebacker Demario Davis is set to start
As linebacker Bart Scott's production and ability diminished through the 2011 season, the New York Jets were primed to begin grooming his replacement.Gang Green drafted linebacker Demario Davis last April for that reason, and a year later, Davis has officially taken over for the maligned "Madbacker."Scott was released last month, and Monday, Jets coach Rex Ryan said...
Bart Scott might have lost his job to rookie Demario Davis
The Jets defense has changed gears at linebacker, and it’s not just because of Bart Scott’s toe injury. Rookie Demario Davis played 69 defensive snaps against in Sunday’s loss to the Patriots, according to the New York Daily News. He fit right in and his speed helped against New England’s up-tempo approach. Scott was essentially benched. He played nine snaps. Because Scott...
Jets Rookies Demario Davis, Josh Bush Earn First-Team Reps
When the New York Jets selected Demario Davis and Josh Bush in the 2012 NFL Draft, we identified some specific skills that could make each player useful in different substitution packages. Those skills give Demario Davis and Josh Bush a chance to contribute right away as rookies even though they won’t be starters. Demario Davis and Josh Bush saw some first team reps in...
Jets sign third-round pick Demario Davis
The New York Jets have signed linebacker Demario Davis, their third-round draft pick, to a four-year deal.
Davis, whom Jets coach Rex Ryan compared to Ray Lewis for his leadership qualities, is expected to give New York's defense some depth as he backs up veteran Bart Scott. The speedy 6-foot-2, 235-pound Davis had 230 tackles and seven sacks in four seasons at Arkansas State...
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New York Jets Draft Pick Analysis: Linebacker Demario Davis
When watching game film of New York Jets’ 3rd round pick DeMario Davis, one word comes to mind: Boom! The Linebacker from Arkansas State may very well be one of the hardest hitters in this entire draft class. Among that, Davis possesses a very balanced skill set that gives him the potential to be an absolute steal as a third round selection. The young man that has recently drawn...
New York Jets Rookie Mini Camp Report
We let Chris Gross out of the film room long enough to break down five key points from the New York Jets rookie mini-camp. Check back tomorrow for his breakdown of safety Josh Bush and then throughout the week for our closer look at DeMario Davis, Stephen Hill and Quinton Coples.
1.) DeMario Davis needs to continue leading. Rex Ryan and the Jets’ coaching staff raved not only...
New LB Demario Davis reminiscent of Ray Lewis?
Demario Davis: Rookie Jets Linebacker
Rookie Jets linebacker Demario Davis has only been with the team for a few short days, but he’s already earning high praise and comparisons to current NFL players. But which NFL player was Demario Davis compared to? The one and only Ray Lewis.
“Wow,” Ryan said. “This is amazing. He reminds me of Ray.”
Ryan, of course, referred...
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