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

[staphory]

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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[MikeyF]

Pocket lint

I will take a player like Kpass any day over a player like Davenport...

 

[Clintonrebel]

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

Agree! Not my place to question the desire of a man. I can only judge him by availability, and based upon that, it was best that we parted ways.

 

[Super]

all they had to do was check here and they would have k own

 

[Boy_of_wonder75]

all they had to do was check here and they would have k own

Because if there is one thing you can trust, it's fans' opinions.

 

[Super]

Because if there is one thing you can trust, it's fans' opinions.

Well that goes without saying

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Davenport expressed some anxiety issues while here (w football, not NOLA). Let’s not beat him up too badly as there may be other mental health issues in play.

 

[TenTwo]

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

We are talking about a guy who has the opportunity of a lifetime, making life changing generational money and he can’t find a way to get and stay motivated? Zero empathy. None. Get out of my face with that.

 

[St. Geezy]

Davenport expressed some anxiety issues while here (w football, not NOLA). Let’s not beat him up too badly as there may be other mental health issues in play.

This is very fair. Good point.

 

[Plow]

It was apparent that Davenport and Payton Turner was destined to be busts based on their college performance and injury history.

I haven't given up on Turner yet. And I stress YET.

 

[SweetT]

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

I remember an interview with Dav, when he said that he was still trying to find a way to be aggressive. That comment took me off guard. Dude has played a gladiator sport for the longest time. His position is one that seeks out/hunts down a QB/RB/etc. He constantly is being blocked from said hunt. How is he that old and still trying to find a way to be more aggressive? I’m not saying that he should be a T-Sizzle, but geez man, at least show a little bit of passion when going toe to toe with the opposition.
That’s why I’ve always said “We need Dawgs on defense”. None of this passive type energy. If a player has a passive demeanor, then his talents better be undeniable, and obviously more visible than his peers. Which Dav’s was not. Plus, how do you share a field, locker room, and position group with Cam freaking Jordan and not learn more than 1 move? Make it make sense?!?! Yup, I would 100% agree with him lacking desire. Some of these big dudes are just “Big Tender”. Can’t win with those dudes

 

[Boy_of_wonder75]

We are talking about a guy who has the opportunity of a lifetime, making life changing generational money and he can’t find a way to get and stay motivated? Zero empathy. None. Get out of my face with that.

Who said he couldn't stay motivated? He's a human being. Constant recovery is hard for anyone, even football players. Stop thinking of them like cattle.

 

[jayd265]

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

it was always a matter of when, not if, thomas would miss time. that said. i hope he comes back soon. i enjoy watching him.

 

[TenTwo]

Who said he couldn't stay motivated? He's a human being. Constant recovery is hard for anyone, even football players. Stop thinking of them like cattle.

Or you stop thinking everyone is a victim and stop projecting your own insecurities on others. Everybody has mental health issues. You either find excuses or solutions. I will not waste an ounce of my empathy on a guy who has shown over and over he just doesn’t care and takes it all for granted. He’s not special, the world is full of excuses makers.

So go ahead and feel sorry for him for the both of us. Yes, he’s a human with human problems. Boo hoo. What he’s not, he’s not a football player.

 

[Plow]

The Saints were once again blinded by a player's "raw potential".

https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/editorial-opinion/saints-taking-big-gamble-on-de-marcus-davenport-2021