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 Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:26 am Post subject: Anthony Davis - much improvement at RT |
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Anthony Davis Makes ‘Jump’ at Tackle
http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Anthony-Davis-Makes-%E2%80%98Jump%E2%80%99-at-Tackle/c73ff438-7c89-46f5-8238-54224f5e5019
| Quote: | | According to Harbaugh, Davis’ footwork has been much improved this offseason. “Seen a big jump in his play,” Harbaugh added. The comment meant a lot to Davis, who said, “It feels good to hear that coming from a great coach like Harbaugh.” However, such superlatives won’t change the aggressive lineman’s personal goals of improving weaknesses in his game. Each time the 49ers hit the practice fields, Davis seeks out advice from OL coaches Solari and Drevno. Davis has focused on footwork, quickness and incorporating greater strength into his techniques. Footwork is one thing Davis has improved on, but communication remains vital in his development, especially with former tackle Alex Boone getting first-team reps at RG. Davis believes playing next to Boone is off to a great start in early OTA sessions. “Our personalities do fit,” Davis added. “It’s cool playing next to a dude like Boone.” “I think he’s doing a great job,” Boone continued. “I think one of things we had concerns about was run-blocking together, but it ended up being great. His feet are phenomenal this year and in pass pro, we haven’t had any problems yet.” Blitz protection, sight adjustments and many other details of playing OL will have to be ironed out between the two as they head into the season, but Davis is enthused by the early stages of their working relationship. |
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big9erfan
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: Anthony Davis - much improvement at RT |
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| oldman9er wrote: | Anthony Davis Makes ‘Jump’ at Tackle
http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Anthony-Davis-Makes-%E2%80%98Jump%E2%80%99-at-Tackle/c73ff438-7c89-46f5-8238-54224f5e5019
| Quote: | | According to Harbaugh, Davis’ footwork has been much improved this offseason. “Seen a big jump in his play,” Harbaugh added. The comment meant a lot to Davis, who said, “It feels good to hear that coming from a great coach like Harbaugh.” However, such superlatives won’t change the aggressive lineman’s personal goals of improving weaknesses in his game. Each time the 49ers hit the practice fields, Davis seeks out advice from OL coaches Solari and Drevno. Davis has focused on footwork, quickness and incorporating greater strength into his techniques. Footwork is one thing Davis has improved on, but communication remains vital in his development, especially with former tackle Alex Boone getting first-team reps at RG. Davis believes playing next to Boone is off to a great start in early OTA sessions. “Our personalities do fit,” Davis added. “It’s cool playing next to a dude like Boone.” “I think he’s doing a great job,” Boone continued. “I think one of things we had concerns about was run-blocking together, but it ended up being great. His feet are phenomenal this year and in pass pro, we haven’t had any problems yet.” Blitz protection, sight adjustments and many other details of playing OL will have to be ironed out between the two as they head into the season, but Davis is enthused by the early stages of their working relationship. |
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Comments about Davis making a "big leap" in his play, and Boone fittying in and being an upgrade at RG are among the most encouraging things about the offseason.
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49erjunkie
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to see him improving. he played incredibly well at times last year and it seems as if he is finally maturing now.
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adamq
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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If he can continue to improve his footwork he should be much better in space and against fast edge rushers.. Glad to see he is working hard on his biggest weakness.
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