Thread: Bears Re-Sign Kellen Davis

Davis re-signs, but how will Bears utilize the TE?

With Tice calling plays, is Davis another target for Cutler? Matt Bowen



The Bears re-signed Kellen Davis today according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. A 2-year deal that keeps the 6-7 TE in Chicago. But what should we expect from Davis under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice?
ICONCan the Bears use Davis in Mike Tice's playbook to create matchups?


The TE position was an afterthought with former coordinator Mike Martz running the offense in Chicago. And although Davis did show up at times inside of the 10-yard line on play action, he didn’t have a prominent role in the route tree.


Because of that, we should have some questions on what we will see with Davis from a scheme standpoint in 2012.


Can he work the middle of the field vs. two-deep looks? What about the matchup vs. a safety? Plus, will Tice use the TE as a receiver removed from the core of the formation? Think the backside of a 3x1 set, inside the numbers as the No.2 or out of a bunch set.


With the Bears adding Brandon Marshall, having a TE that can run the dig (square in), the inside seam and the 7 (corner) route is key to offensive game planning. Look at third downs or creating matchups to move the sticks. One-on-one situations for the TE with Marshall stretching the field on the outside.


But that’s all talk until we see what Tice has planned for Davis in his playbook. A key position in today's NFL to attacking coverages and winning inside of the numbers.


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Originally Posted by motownbear

Two years six mil basically what I said a month ago


Im not liking killing our cap on average talent but it is what it is te is not a need anymore

I think Davis can be more than just average talent with Tice running the show. Think of him as our Gronkowski. They're both about the same size and they both catch well. Davis needs a chance to prove it and he'll get it. Who ever heard of Gronkowski before the Pats put him on the map. They were ready to give us a second for Olsen before they drafted him.

He's shown some talent running seam routes and he sure as hell doesn't go down as easy as Olsen did. He may be a stride slower than Olsen but no more and he blocks better than Olsen ever will. If we were satisfied with Olsen we should be even happier with Davis.

I thought we might get him for a little less but I'm sure he got some looks and some offers. I'm sure the Cowboys would have liked to have had him when Martellus left and my guess is that's who we were competing against. Davis is one of those guys that you lock up for two years and let him show what he's got. If he breaks out you extend him and if not you cut him and give the $3 mil to someone else.

Surprised how much it is costing us to keep him but I'm happy the spot is being filled. Hopefully Tice will get him involved. And having Graham on ST has proven valuable, so maybe he'll stay put.

Good signing.

Meh. Yea I guess it fills a need but the dude has never really impressed me. Now all of a sudden he's gonna become something more? Believe it when I see it.