Trevor Davis Traded to the Raiders

[Joemailman]

He looked like he might have turned a corner this preseason, but other than that one catch against the Bears, he didn't do anything on offense. Add to that his punt returns that consist of fair catches even when the punt was returnable, and he was expendable.

His decision making on punts was really shaky against Vikings. He got called for a penalty for blocking after signalling for a fair catch. I also remember one where he probably should have signalled for a fair catch but didn't and was hit hard almost immediately.

[RashanGary]

Shepherd looked so natural from day one. Not only did he catch every punt, but he aligned himself so he caught it while picking up speed going forward and made it look easy. The new CB is supposed to be a hell of a kick returner. Got a sixth round pick. Seems like a good move

[Patler]

Who?

Who can they replace him with?
Kickoffs - Smith, Sullivan (did in college) maybe Dexter Williams, MVS, etc.
Punt returns - Shepherd, Lazard or Sullivan (both did in college), Tramon Williams
Gunner - Smith, any of the others above
Wide receiver - anyone listed as a receiver on the roster.

A guy like Ka'dar Hollman is physical, fast and has good size. He would seem to be a good possible as a gunner

[Patler]

His decision making on punts was really shaky against Vikings. He got called for a penalty for blocking after signalling for a fair catch. I also remember one where he probably should have signalled for a fair catch but didn't and was hit hard almost immediately.

Those two bad decisions in a close game could have been significant, luckily they weren't. Might have caused the coaches to lose trust in him.

[channtheman]

Who can they replace him with?
Kickoffs - Smith, Sullivan (did in college) maybe Dexter Williams, MVS, etc.
Punt returns - Shepherd, Lazard or Sullivan (both did in college), Tramon Williams
Gunner - Smith, any of the others above
Wide receiver - anyone listed as a receiver on the roster.

A guy like Ka'dar Hollman is physical, fast and has good size. He would seem to be a good possible as a gunner

Oh no, I wasn’t questioning your post. I was making a joke that Trevor Davis has done so little in Green Bay that I didn’t know who he was.

[RashanGary]

I thought I saw Tony Brown as a gunner last week... makes sense with his speed and size

[Radagast]

I'm not that surprised. Davis was on the bubble for even making the roster at the start of training camp. He didn't show much on special teams and was buried on the WR depth chart.
They probably see more upside with the other WR's.
I would say a 6th rounder is a good move for us.

100% agreement. Davis's production was less than impressive both as a KR specialist and as a WR during the tenure as a Packer.

If I correctly recall, other players tried out during preseason at the KR position. Is CB Darius Shepherd GB's next in line to return kicks?

Does that mean that an open slot currently exist on the Packers 53 mam roster?

[Patler]

Oh no, I wasn’t questioning your post. I was making a joke that Trevor Davis has done so little in Green Bay that I didn’t know who he was.

I thought there was a good chance that is what you meant, "Trevor who?"

[Zool]

We'll never forget you Tyrone Davis

[RashanGary]

We'll never forget you Tyrone Davis

I was just coming to say we’ll never forget you, Travis

You beat me to it

[texaspackerbacker]

My first reaction was negative, but I guess, considering the alternatives we have, it's a good trade. The bottom line, maybe, is that Davis has been injury prone. It's probably better than 50/50 he misses games with Oakland and would have with us.

[RashanGary]

Thomas Davis, who injured one of Ted’s first draft picks, Terrance Murphy, is still in the league.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Is CB Darius Shepherd GB's next in line to return kicks?

Perhaps. But I'm pretty sure Shepherd plays WR, not CB. I know this b/c I saw Shepherd catch a TD in the first preseason game. I was like, the lord is my Shepherd! HHCD, I am punnier than Rand.

To fill Davis' roster spot, they oughtta bring 'black' Jordy Nelson or Janis. Either one of them would be an upgrade over Allison.

I lol each time the Sloth runs that petty presnap lateral motion that epitomizes the Gruden-Shanahan WCO system. LaFluer is seriously gonna hand the rock off to a sloth?

[gbgary]

he'd topped out, no upside left, and still buried on the depth chart.

[The Shadow]

I just hope this is not a case of unnecessary roster-tinkering for no clear reason. You know : "I should be GM of the year - see all the moves I made?"