Stephen Davis headed to Philly or Washington? (1 Viewer)

[gbill2004]

DAVIS HEADING TO PHILLY

A team source tells us that running back Stephen Davis will visit with the Eagles on Monday, possibly as a precursor to signing a free-agent deal.

Davis passed a physical last week with Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Alabama. A letter was then sent to every team explaining that Davis is healthy and available.

The Eagles currently have injury issues at the tailback position. Brian Westbrook has a bad foot. Correll Buckhalter is working his way back from two lost seasons; he managed a 48-yard run on Thursday night against the Ravens.

Other teams that could be interested in Davis include the Redskins. Davis was drafted by Washington in 1996 and spent seven seasons in D.C. Coach Steve Spurrier gave up on him after the 2002 season, but Davis then had his best season ever in 2003 with the Panthers, as Carolina landed in the Super Bowl. Davis was injured for most of the 2004 season, and had 12 touchdowns in 13 games before landing in IR in 2005.

Another possible scenario would be for Davis to sign with a new team after the first week of the regular season, since if he is on any team's roster for the opening weekend his entire salary would be fully guaranteed.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

 

[dickey moe]

Would he really have any FF value as a RB in Philly?

 

[gman8343]

Would he really have any FF value as a RB in Philly?

maybe as a goal line vulture.

 

[redman]

Other teams that could be interested in Davis include the Redskins. Davis was drafted by Washington in 1996 and spent seven seasons in D.C. Coach Steve Spurrier gave up on him after the 2002 season, but Davis then had his best season ever in 2003 with the Panthers, as Carolina landed in the Super Bowl. Davis was injured for most of the 2004 season, and had 12 touchdowns in 13 games before landing in IR in 2005.

Jeez, could you engage in rampant speculation any more than you are, guys? I've heard zero intimation of this in Washington. Portis figures to play most if not all of the year, Betts is a good backup, and they like Jesse Lumsden and Rock Cartwright as backups to those guys. They don't have the roster space for someone else.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

When I was in the Philly area last week, WIP 610 was touting Stephen Davis as a possibility.

They also dropped names such as Lelie and TBell from Denver amongst others.

Basically, they were in the midst of a slew of RB injuries (Westy, Moats, CBuck, etc.) and were grasping at straws (Tapeh) for a RB that week.

Bottom line - not sure I'd read too much into this. Davis may be worth a Dorsey Levens type role, but not much more. I thought this was going to be C-Buck's role.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Howard Eskin on sports final said they're bringing him in today for a workout. He said at best he'd be used in a Dorsey Levens-type role.

 

[Ozymandias]

If he goes to Philly, I think he will be used in a Dorsey Levens type role.

From the Department of Redundancy Department.

 

[JaxBill]

Phila Daily News:

Source: Birds meeting with Stephen DavisBy LES BOWENbowenl@phillynews.comFree-agent running back Stephen Davis arrived in Philadelphia late last night and will meet with Eagles officials today, a team source said.The Eagles' running-back situation has been unsettled, with Brian Westbrook suffering a sprained foot after just six carries in the first preseason game, Ryan Moats and Bruce Perry coping with injuries and fumble problems, and Correll Buckhalter still facing long odds as he attempts to recover from missing three of the last four seasons to knee injuries.The Birds' interest in Davis is a little unexpected, in that he is 32 and didn't show much last season for the Carolina Panthers - 549 yards on 180 carries, 3.1 yards per carry. He did score 12 touchdowns for the Panthers, who released him after the season.While Davis is unlikely to reprise any of his four 1,000-yard seasons, he might be able to pitch in here and there, as Dorsey Levens has done for previous Eagles teams. At 6-foot, 230, Davis would provide the size many fans worry the Eagles are missing in their backfield, particularly if Buckhalter isn't a factor.One complication might be that the Birds apparently aren't the only team interested. In the wake of the shoulder injury suffered by Clinton Portis, Davis apparently has been contacted by the Washington Redskins, for whom he played his first seven NFL seasons. The complicated terms of his release by Carolina - Davis was "released injured," which means he gets some of the money he was owed for this season, unless he signs with another team and gets cut - probably mean Davis is looking for something more substantial than a 1-year, nonguaranteed veteran minimum contract. He would probably want incentives written into the deal.Still, the team source said the Eagles' interest in Davis is substantial. His best season came in 2003, the year the Panthers upset the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Davis rumbled for 1,444 yards on 318 carries that year. Davis was very familiar to Birds fans even before that, as the Redskins' fulcrum for several years. In 1999, he gained 1,405 yards for Washington, on 290 carries (4.8-yard average) and ran for an amazing 17 touchdowns.

 

[Tong Po]

As an Eagles fan... I wouldn't mind seeing this one bit. Brian Westbrook will never make it through the year as an every down back. The Birds need someone who can carry 8-12 times a game and pound it near the goal line. As far as the fantasy fallout, I believe this would actually help Westbrook's value and not hurt it. With a guy like Davis taking some of the pressure off... it's more likely Westbrook will make it through the season.

 

[redman]

I was impressed by how well he ran last year. I think he still can be a good RB in spot duty and should actually be a better goalline back than Levens was if last year was an indication of his health at this point.

 

[reg]

can't see much value

 

[MKB4®]

RB Davis leaves Eagles without contract

Written by: DAVE SPADARO ¦ 8/21/2006

Source: www.fflivewire.com

Veteran running back Stephen Davis was at the NovaCare Complex on Monday taking a physical for the Eagles, head coach Andy Reid confirmed in his morning press conference. After the physical, Reid met with Davis and the former Pro Bowler then left the Complex without a contract.

The Eagles said nothing is "imminent" regarding Davis.

Why Davis? Reid insisted that nothing about the current running backs caused an interest in Davis. The Eagles have actually been planning to bring in Davis for a physical and workout since training camp, Reid said.

RB Stephen Davis

"We're going to evaluate him," Reid said. "He's a good running back.

"We had planned to bring him in here during training camp and we'll make sure to evaluate him and see if he's healthy."

Reid also said the Eagles didn't have interest in former San Francisco 49ers running back Kevan Barlow, who was traded to the New York Jets on Sunday.

Davis has played 10 seasons in the NFL for Washington and Carolina and has gained 7,875 yards with 65 rushing touchdowns in his career.

Three times in his career Davis has scored 10 or more touchdowns, including 12 last season with Carolina in only 13 games. With the Panthers in 2005, Davis gained 549 yards on 180 carries.

His season was cut short by a knee injury, however, and Davis underwent microfracture surgery to repair the damage in his right knee. He has reportedly been given a clean bill of health by noted physician Dr. James Andrews.

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com

 

[2112]

The Eagles said nothing is "imminent" regarding Davis.

translation: Davis will sign by tomorrow night

 

[Jason Wood]

I think Davis is going to sign in D.C...if the Eagles saw enough of him today they would've given him a contract IMHO.

 

[redman]

I think Davis is going to sign in D.C...if the Eagles saw enough of him today they would've given him a contract IMHO.

A reliable insider on the Extremeskins.com message boards says that there's absolutely nothing to this rumor. Look at post #91, here. The Eagles have a clear shot at SD it would appear.

 

[Couch Potato]

If a player is on the 53-man roster to begin the season, his contract is guaranteed for the full season. If, however, a team waits until after game one to sign a player, that contract is not guaranteed and the team can cut him without financial consequence for the remainder of the year.

This is what the Vikings did last year with KRob, and it's a strategy many teams have used with marginal RBs in the past. It wouldn't surprise me if this turns out to be the case with Davis.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

As an Eagles fan... I wouldn't mind seeing this one bit. Brian Westbrook will never make it through the year as an every down back. The Birds need someone who can carry 8-12 times a game and pound it near the goal line. As far as the fantasy fallout, I believe this would actually help Westbrook's value and not hurt it. With a guy like Davis taking some of the pressure off... it's more likely Westbrook will make it through the season.

Good point about Westy having a better shot at making it trough the season. Still, Davis' presence worries me as a Westy owner. Davis is bound to steal carries and goal line touches. I'm not happy about this (assuming he signs).

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

When I was in the Philly area last week, WIP 610 was touting Stephen Davis as a possibility.

They also dropped names such as Lelie and TBell from Denver amongst others.

Basically, they were in the midst of a slew of RB injuries (Westy, Moats, CBuck, etc.) and were grasping at straws (Tapeh) for a RB that week.

Bottom line - not sure I'd read too much into this. Davis may be worth a Dorsey Levens type role, but not much more. I thought this was going to be C-Buck's role.

Bumping this post to show WIP's "Rumor Mill" as a reflection on This Thread.