LB Rod Davis for depth?

[colmax]

(This may be in the wrong forum, so apologies up front)

Oct 24 Panthers.com reports the Carolina Panthers have waived LB Rod Davis.

I'm from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and have watched this guy come up through the ranks, so I may be a little partial. As many know, Miami seems to have an issue with the LB corps. Could this guy help with depth?

Positives: Broad-shouldered athlete with thick calves and good overall muscle definition … Shows aggression as a wrap-up tackler, quickly locating the ball while using his hands effectively to shed working through the inside trash … Shows fluid moves working in space and has a sudden burst when playing off the edge … Face-up tackler with the lateral agility to pursue and string plays wide, displaying a sharp burst stringing plays down the line … Has the short area speed to contain tight ends and backs on crossing and fade patterns … Displays good closing speed, as he can drop quickly into the zone or step up to engage the bigger blockers … Very effective utilizing his swim moves and displays proper hand usage needed to avoid blocks at his feet.

Negatives: Needs to show better knee bend when trying to contain the inside run … Has the ability to locate the ball, but will sometimes take bad angles vs. the inside run … Needs to develop more lower body power to prevent blockers from riding him away from the play, but compensates with consistent stun-and-jolt hand usage … Adequate in his pass drops, needing to develop better hip swerve … While quick, he needs to improve on his foot speed.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/rod_davis

 

[SQuinn17]

we dont really need depth

 

[MiamiDolphins34]

we dont really need depth

No? :rolleyes2

 

[PhinsRock]

Who doesn't need depth?