Nice move by Elway as the Broncos have really struggled this year in the red zone after losing Julius Thomas in free agency to Jax. I think the Broncos were counting on third round pick rookie TE Jeff Heuerman from Ohio State to contribute in the passing game, but he tore an ACL in training camp along with free agent Owen Daniels, but Daniels has been somewhat of a disappointment thus far. The timing of the move is a bit odd, considering last night was the first time they featured TEs in the passing game and even Virgil Green got made an appearance but I guess the trade deadline is fast approaching. If he can stay on the field, VD should make a nice target for Manning to toss his "wobblers" and just let Davis out muscle defenders like a PF going up for a rebound. Looks like the Broncos put rookie LT Sambraillo on injured reserved to make room.
I think he's had a history, didn't Singletary say can't win with him or something like that? I'm listening to an interview of VD right now, says he's thrilled to play with Manning and wants to win. Not sure what his contract situation looks like, but imagine he will be trying to get another contract from someone and doubt he acts up under Manning's watch.
I think Elway took a flyer on him because it's a potential low risk, high reward situation. They only gave up two 6th rd picks in return for Davis and a 7th. IF Davis pans out and plays up to half of what he used to be, then it's a successful trade IMO.
