JetNation Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Here is a press release from the New York Jets announcing some roster moves. The New York Jets have claimed free agent WR Marcus Davis off waivers from the New York Giants and released WR Antavious Wilson. Davis (WR/6-4/232/Virginia Tech/Virginia Beach, VA) entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Giants (05/10/13), before he was released following rookie mini-camp (05/12/13). In four seasons at Virginia Tech, he played in 53 games and caught 105 passes for 1,827 yards and 13 touchdowns. In 2012, Davis led the Hokies with 51 catches for 953 yards and five touchdowns. Wilson (WR/6-1/196/Marshall/Pahokee, FL) joined the Jets as an undrafted free agent (05/10/13) after finishing his collegiate career at Marshall. In 2012, he logged 69 receptions for 741 yards and nine touchdowns. Follow Me: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artemusclyde Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Looks interesting, got comparisons to Dez Bryant. Hope he pans out. Here's the article comparing him to Dez: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1554762-why-virginia-techs-marcus-davis-is-the-perfect-late-round-steal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I was thinking Kyle Wilson at first...lol... thank God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I was thinking Kyle Wilson at first...lol... thank God. LOL.... You are NOT alone. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Looks interesting, got comparisons to Dez Bryant. Hope he pans out. Here's theecome promising article comparing him to Dez: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1554762-why-virginia-techs-marcus-davis-is-the-perfect-late-round-steal Personally like any Jet fan I would like to see the Jets catch lightening in a bottle with this kid. yet it would be also be funny to see how the media spins it negative if we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Why was he cut from the giants? And I also thought for a second wtf did the cut Wilson lol, it's late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 One mini camp and they gave up on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Dig a little deeper on this kid and you can find a lot of crticisms regarding effort, routing running discipline and willingness to block. I can see how after one camp he could rub you the wrong way if he was still acting aloof on the field. I like his upside, but you can't coach heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Dig a little deeper on this kid and you can find a lot of crticisms regarding effort, routing running discipline and willingness to block. I can see how after one camp he could rub you the wrong way if he was still acting aloof on the field. I like his upside, but you can't coach heart. You would think he'd at least put on a good face for a few days though, no? Didn't they know these were the knocks on him when they drafted him? What did he do? Take a nap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 This is interesting. Another guy that will probably amount to nothing, but it would be very possible for him to have a Cumberland type career trajectory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Marcus Davis is a tremendous athlete with a rare combination of size and speed to beat defenders with ease. He has a knack for winning in jump ball situations and has the natural size, as well as running strength, to make plays after the catch. Davis actually came to Tech as an option quarterback recruit that made the switchover to receiver during his freshman season but hurt his shoulder and was redshirted. His four years have seen some ups and downs due basically to his lack of effort blocking during his senior year that caused him to be benched at the later part of his last season. Davis was very impressive in practices during the East West Shrine Game and actually displayed a lot of extra effort running plays out, finishing routes and even getting a little physical as a blocker. POSITIVES Freakish height, speed, size prospect; Legit 40 inch vertical at 230+ pounds. Such a fluid mover that makes plays and has moves after the catch. Upside through the roof; could be a great if he embraces coaching. Some of the biggest hands in this receiver class at 10 1/4. NEGATIVES While he has a lot of upside, he is still a raw player despite being a senior with three years of experience. Not a hands consistent hands catcher in games and is still catching up on his route running. Motivational concerns; Has a rep of taking plays off and lost his starting job for that. Never really dominated at the collegiate level. BOTTOM LINE Davis is a rare athletic specimen that has a place at the next level thanks to his size/speed combination to go along wit his presence as a jumpball threat. The former option passer has a mountain of potential at his disposal and while he may not have come close to realizing it, there will be a team that is convinced that they can get him there eventually. http://www.rookiedraft.com/?p=8379 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Poaching Giants WRs is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Poaching Giants WRs is a good thing. Good point. They seem to have a knack, but it may just be Eli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I would have gotten a little more excited if you told me we just signed Victor Cruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Good point. They seem to have a knack, but it may just be Eli. I know. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I would have gotten a little more excited if you told me we just signed Victor Cruz We should have never cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JADEDGREEN Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 We should have never cut him. Bazinga! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 He sucks and so do the Jets!!!!!!! Boom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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