Bears tight end disappointed with poor play
Davis has dropped 15.4 percent of 26 passes targeted for him, 2nd-highest figure in NFL
By Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune reporter
10:07 p.m. CST, November 15, 2012
Kellen Davis called it the worst game of his career and it was capped with boos after he dropped a pass on a seam route, falling to the ground and wrenching his back, which has been injured earlier this season.
"It feels great, man," Davis said. "It feels awesome. Drop the ball, hit the ground, get hurt and then everybody boos you.
"No. It's definitely not fun and it's not easy but it's part of this game and it's something that we just have to deal with. They're great fans. I hope not to mess up in the future but I'm not perfect so hopefully they won't boo me."
Davis also lost a fumble on the Bears' first offensive snap. More alarming, though, are dropped passes. Davis has four drops, according to STATS, and just 11 catches and 26 targets. He has dropped 15.4 percent of passes targeted for him, the second-highest figure in the league for receivers with a minimum of 20 targets.
"The deep seam ball, that's a play that I've always made and to come up short really, really made me upset and disappointed in myself," Davis said. "I have to come back from that and make some more plays for this team."
Slump buster: Special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Adam Podlesh is "kind of in a slump," a statement backed up by the fact he's 21st in the NFL in net punting at 38.4 yards and 30th in gross average at 41.7.
The Bears had four young players — Chas Henry, Spencer Lanning, Ryan Quigley and Ryan Tydlacka — in for a tryout on Wednesday, something Toub said Podlesh could use as motivation.
"When you are bringing guys in, there is a reason," Toub said. "You want to know for the emergency list, No. 1, and it's a performance-based business. You have to know who is available if we do make a change."
Podlesh set a Bears' club record for net punting last season at 40.4 yards in the first year of a $10 million, five-year contract. Podlesh earned $4.5 million last season.
"We're trying to battle through it and he had a real good practice today, so we're encouraged," Toub said.
Game manager? Brian Urlacher said it doesn't matter what you call 49ers quarterback Alex Smith when asked if he's a game manager.
"He wins games," Urlacher said of Monday night's foe. "His numbers are good."
Smith practiced for the second consecutive day Thursday without contact as he looks to return from a concussion. He has a 104.0 passer rating and is completing 70 percent of his passes.
"He's a great quarterback," defensive tackle Henry Melton said. "They really love that running game. He's just kind of there to just not … don't mess up the game. He doesn't want to get that turnover just like every quarterback should if you had a great defense."
Extra points: Kicker Robbie Gould ripped the Chicago Park District on Wednesday and upset enough folks at Halas Hall that he issued a public apology later in the day. Asked about the matter, Toub protested, "I'm not going there." … Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery participated in his second consecutive practice as he works to return from a broken hand. He was limited. Defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (calf) missed practice. … Melton leads NFC defensive tackles in Pro Bowl fan balloting but quipped, "It's early." … The Bears have not won in San Francisco since 1985, losing seven straight.
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Davis Disappointed With Poor Play and Other Assorted News.............
Bears tight end disappointed with poor play
Davis has dropped 15.4 percent of 26 passes targeted for him, 2nd-highest figure in NFL
Here's his interview. He's an idiot;
http://www.chicagotribune.com/videog...on-booing-fans
By Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune reporter 10:07 p.m. CST, November 15, 2012
Kellen Davis called it the worst game of his career and it was capped with boos after he dropped a pass on a seam route, falling to the ground and wrenching his back, which has been injured earlier this season. (Kellen when you've played as poorly all season as you have calling this game your worst is like comparing an over cooked chicken to a burned pot roast. Most games you've been pretty bad)
"It feels great, man," Davis said. "It feels awesome. Drop the ball, hit the ground, get hurt and then everybody boos you.
"No. It's definitely not fun and it's not easy but it's part of this game and it's something that we just have to deal with. They're great fans. I hope not to mess up in the future but I'm not perfect so hopefully they won't boo me."
Davis also lost a fumble on the Bears' first offensive snap. More alarming, though, are dropped passes. Davis has four drops, according to STATS, and just 11 catches and 26 targets. He has dropped 15.4 percent of passes targeted for him, the second-highest figure in the league for receivers with a minimum of 20 targets.
"The deep seam ball, that's a play that I've always made and to come up short really, really made me upset and disappointed in myself," Davis said. "I have to come back from that and make some more plays for this team." (Yeah, us too. So take a seat until you get it all figured out will you.)
Slump buster: Special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Adam Podlesh is "kind of in a slump," a statement backed up by the fact he's 21st in the NFL in net punting at 38.4 yards and 30th in gross average at 41.7.
The Bears had four young players — Chas Henry, Spencer Lanning, Ryan Quigley and Ryan Tydlacka — in for a tryout on Wednesday, something Toub said Podlesh could use as motivation.
"When you are bringing guys in, there is a reason," Toub said. "You want to know for the emergency list, No. 1, and it's a performance-based business. You have to know who is available if we do make a change."
Podlesh set a Bears' club record for net punting last season at 40.4 yards in the first year of a $10 million, five-year contract. Podlesh earned $4.5 million last season. (He's not gonna stick around long making that kind of money being the 30th ranked or even the 21st ranked punter in the NFL)
"We're trying to battle through it and he had a real good practice today, so we're encouraged," Toub said.
Game manager? Brian Urlacher said it doesn't matter what you call 49ers quarterback Alex Smith when asked if he's a game manager.
"He wins games," Urlacher said of Monday night's foe. "His numbers are good."
Smith practiced for the second consecutive day Thursday without contact as he looks to return from a concussion. He has a 104.0 passer rating and is completing 70 percent of his passes.
"He's a great quarterback," defensive tackle Henry Melton said. "They really love that running game. He's just kind of there to just not … don't mess up the game. He doesn't want to get that turnover just like every quarterback should if you had a great defense."
Extra points: Kicker Robbie Gould ripped the Chicago Park District on Wednesday and upset enough folks at Halas Hall that he issued a public apology later in the day. Asked about the matter, Toub protested, "I'm not going there."
… Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery participated in his second consecutive practice as he works to return from a broken hand. He was limited. Defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (calf) missed practice. … Melton leads NFC defensive tackles in Pro Bowl fan balloting but quipped, "It's early." … The Bears have not won in San Francisco since 1985, losing seven straight.
