The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday that they have severed ties with 2021 first-round draft pick Jamin Davis, give it up after more than three seasons. Davis failed to live up to expectations in the nation’s capital and after struggling to impress at linebacker, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn moved Davis to DE this offseason.
The move came after the team signed former Rams LB Bobby Wagner during the offseason. Davis did not adapt well to the change and is now looking for a fresh start.
While some suitors may be interested in Davis, his play has likely deterred many executives from tapping his services. The Rams should take advantage of this situation as he is a clear upgrade over Troy Reeder and Christian Rozeboom.
While he has some deficiencies in pass coverage, he is a tacking monster whose development has been hampered by the multiple issues that have arisen during Ron Rivera’s tenure. Then-defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio was running a scheme that was clearly behind the times, and as a result, Davis always looked behind the game.
Davis was a victim of mismanagement, but he always controlled what he could control. He attacks blockers with violent intent, he brings down ball carriers and he is a nightmare for QBs when called upon to blitz.
He reminds me a lot of Denzel Perryman of the Chargers and for a team with a below-average run defense, Davis could be a much-needed reprieve. With Reeder and Rozeboom struggling, the Rams should take this opportunity to improve at the linebacker position.
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