N/S Marcus Davenport - Vikings $13 Million Star Lacks Desire (2 Viewers)

[Pensacola]

Looks like his 1-year prove-it-deal with the Vikings is not panning out. Obviously no surprise to any of us. Wonder what our compensation pick will end up being (not much).

Vikings' $13 Million Star Lacks Desire to Return, Insider Says

Vikings edge rusher Marcus Davenport was expected to return from injury this season, but it may be a matter of desire, not health.

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[St. Geezy]

This should surprise no one here. He’s the exact opposite of Cam Jordan in this regard and would rather be at home watching anime marathons.

 

[Boy_of_wonder75]

This should surprise no one here. He’s the exact opposite of Cam Jordan in this regard and would rather be at home watching anime marathons.

OR, the mental toll of constant injury has overwhelmed him. You don't *have* to see the worst in a player.

 

[tonyarm99]

Looks like his 1-year prove-it-deal with the Vikings is not panning out. Obviously no surprise to any of us. Wonder what our compensation pick will end up being (not much).

Vikings' $13 Million Star Lacks Desire to Return, Insider Says

Vikings edge rusher Marcus Davenport was expected to return from injury this season, but it may be a matter of desire, not health.

heavy.com

If you want to know what a player will do in the future, look to their past. That goes for the draft as well. It was apparent that Davenport and Payton Turner was destined to be busts based on their college performance and injury history.

 

[Boy_of_wonder75]

If you want to know what a player will do in the future, look to their past. That goes for the draft as well. It was apparent that Davenport and Payton Turner was destined to be busts based on their college performance and injury history.

What from Turner's past told you of his destiny?

 

[BreesHOF2024]

Yup. Vikings knew what they were getting. Just like I saw this Michael Thomas season coming from a mile away

 

[BreesHOF2024]

What from Turner's past told you of his destiny?

Constant injury.

 

[tonyarm99]

What from Turner's past told you of his destiny?

The most sacks that he had in a season was 5. He was OFTEN injured in college and his final season he only played 5 games

 

[Ti Rider]

So much wasted potential…..if Davenport had half as much drive as Trey Hendrickson he would be a future HoFer. We tried to warn Viking fans….

 

[Big_L]

So much wasted potential…..if Davenport had half as much drive as Trey Hendrickson he would be a future HoFer. We tried to warn Viking fans….

I'm actually glad he went to Minnesota . . . That fanbase is full of love for us.

 

[Pensacola]

 

[Boy_of_wonder75]

Constant injury.

He was injured as a sophomore and as a senior, and only missed two games his senior year.

 

[Wisco Steve]

 

[Big_L]

He was injured as a sophomore and as a senior, and only missed two games his senior year.

Some people buy into a narrative and can't see their way out.

 

[GeneHansen]

The most sacks that he had in a season was 5. He was OFTEN injured in college and his final season he only played 5 games

Early in his career he played inside where sacks are harder to come by.
He moved outside his senior year and produced 5 sacks in 5 games (Houston only played 8 games in 2020).

According to his Houston Bio he played in 39 of 45.