Do you think Ball State standout quarterback Nate Davis is second guessing his decision to leave early for the NFL?Probably not. Davis doesn't think that way. He is now a member of the San Francisco 49ers after being selected in the fifth round Sunday. However, this is well below early expectations.
When the athletic kid stepped away from college football to chase the fame and riches of pro football he never thought he would slip this far. Many experts were saying he could find his way into the first round, but he was definitely a second-round selection.
Then he had a poor showing at the combine and he joked about his poor performance in high school classes. Now word is out that he has dyslexia, which explains his learning difficulty.
But the NFL doesn't want a quarterback who struggles with basic reading and math. There were also concerns his unorthodox throwing style, small hands and those gloves he wears. Plus, he struggled in the Cardinals biggest games of 2008.
He has a chance, though. Many players who have been overlooked or slipped have proven many GMs to be wrong. Nate Davis just may be that guy. The Sporting News believes Davis could be the future QB in San Fran.
We'll see. Davis could be a huge fifth-round steal.
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That funky grip bothers me for some reason. I know plenty of QBs have had funky grips, but this one seems especially odd.
Just don't see it in Nate. He's a kid made for the spread, not NFL offenses.
Agree. I like his athleticism and maybe the NFL can find a way to use him. But the grip, gloves and lack of smarts just don't work as a QB in the NFL.
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