By BARRY JACKSON
bjackson@MiamiHerald.com
• ESPN's Chris Mortensen said Bill Parcells has told him that ``the critical factors when he's looking for a cornerback are good size and speed, an ability to ``turn and react quickly, instincts, ability, toughness. Will he tackle? Will he jam the big physical receiver? It looks like Vontae Davis fits that pretty much.''
• NFL Network's Mike Mayock said at times, Davis is ''as quick as any cornerback I've ever seen. What distinguishes him is his physicality.'' . . . FoxSports.com's John Czarnecki wrote ''half the teams in the league had him rated ahead of Malcolm Jenkins.'' . . . ESPN called Davis ``the best pure cover corner in his class.''
PAT WHITE
• Kiper: ``I contend he's got to be a wide receiver for the Dolphins. Chad Henne is your future. This guy has to help you some as a slot guy receiver. He can't just be drafted here to be your Wildcat quarterback.''
• ESPN's Todd McShay: ``I don't think Pat White was worth the pick this high. You can't expect him to be a full-time wide receiver, and that's the problem I have with this pick.''
• Mayock: ``I love this pick. And if you're betting against this kid being a big-time quarterback, don't. Big arm. More accurate than I thought. Do I think he should play Slash for a year or two? I do. I want the ball in his hands.''
• NFL Network's Jon Gruden: This is a great pick for Miami. He is an electric guy. He is going to open up a whole new venue of offense.''
SEAN SMITH
• Mayock: ''Unbelievable size for a press corner. He's comfortable in press coverage. When you put the tape on, there is no trepidation.'' But . . . ``He misses a lot of tackles. At 6-3 ½, he ought to be more aggressive with that big body. That's one thing Tony Sparano is going to demand an upgrade in.''
• McShay: ``He's one of the most versatile tall defensive backs I've seen. He can play corner, safety, has potential as a return specialist. They get a value pick.''
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bjackson@MiamiHerald.com
• ESPN's Chris Mortensen said Bill Parcells has told him that ``the critical factors when he's looking for a cornerback are good size and speed, an ability to ``turn and react quickly, instincts, ability, toughness. Will he tackle? Will he jam the big physical receiver? It looks like Vontae Davis fits that pretty much.''
• NFL Network's Mike Mayock said at times, Davis is ''as quick as any cornerback I've ever seen. What distinguishes him is his physicality.'' . . . FoxSports.com's John Czarnecki wrote ''half the teams in the league had him rated ahead of Malcolm Jenkins.'' . . . ESPN called Davis ``the best pure cover corner in his class.''
PAT WHITE
• Kiper: ``I contend he's got to be a wide receiver for the Dolphins. Chad Henne is your future. This guy has to help you some as a slot guy receiver. He can't just be drafted here to be your Wildcat quarterback.''
• ESPN's Todd McShay: ``I don't think Pat White was worth the pick this high. You can't expect him to be a full-time wide receiver, and that's the problem I have with this pick.''
• Mayock: ``I love this pick. And if you're betting against this kid being a big-time quarterback, don't. Big arm. More accurate than I thought. Do I think he should play Slash for a year or two? I do. I want the ball in his hands.''
• NFL Network's Jon Gruden: This is a great pick for Miami. He is an electric guy. He is going to open up a whole new venue of offense.''
SEAN SMITH
• Mayock: ''Unbelievable size for a press corner. He's comfortable in press coverage. When you put the tape on, there is no trepidation.'' But . . . ``He misses a lot of tackles. At 6-3 ½, he ought to be more aggressive with that big body. That's one thing Tony Sparano is going to demand an upgrade in.''
• McShay: ``He's one of the most versatile tall defensive backs I've seen. He can play corner, safety, has potential as a return specialist. They get a value pick.''
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