The Broncos surprised quite a few folks on Thursday releasing starting linebacker Andra Davis. Mike Klis of the Denver Post called it the “most stunning transaction of the offseason” for the Broncos.
Lack Of Flexibility Could Be Reason For The Broncos Release Of LB Andra Davis
Davis seemingly had a good season accumulating 90 tackles and 3.5 sacks for Denver.
So what went wrong? John Bena of SBNation’s Broncos community, Mile High Report, weighs in:
So what cost Davis his job with the Broncos? Flexibility, likely. That is the calling card of the Josh McDaniels way - players that can play multiple positions in multiple situations. That means, when at all possible, your linebackers cannot be 2-down players. Davis was a liability on 3rd Down, and as the season went on he became a liability in the run game. McDaniels wants players that can play 3-downs. That limits the vulnerability that the Broncos defense would face if team go no-huddle - limiting substitution ability.
Being able to play multiple positions and fill several needs is a hallmark of the Patriot Way.
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