By Josh Katzenstein
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
First-round pick Marcus Davenport has been enjoying his first organized team activities with the New Orleans Saints, especially when he has a chance to go fast.
Fortunately, coaches have encouraged him to move fast even while he's still learning the intricacies of his position.
"It got to a certain point where they're just like, 'We want you to play fast. It doesn't necessarily matter if you mess up; just go fast,'" Davenport said.
The Saints still have plenty of time to teach Davenport the minutiae of playing defensive end in the NFL, but coach Sean Payton and defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen said they've been encouraged with Davenport's progress.
"He's a quick learner, and he's picking it up," Nielsen said. ...
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