Browns Sign First Draft Pick in 6th Round RB James Davis

by Chris Pokorny on Jul 10, 2009 9:43 PM EDT in General News

The Cleveland Browns have signed their first 2009 draft pick. According to Pro Football Talk, sixth-round running back and Clemson product James Davis has agreed to a four-year deal worth $1.85 million, including a signing bonus of $99,250. This should be a sign that more of our draft picks will be signing on the dotted line soon, with training camp just three weeks away.

You can find out more about what type of player Davis is by checking out our 2009 Training Camp Preview for the running back position, where Davis' chances of making the 53-man roster and/or the practice squad are discussed.

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Hopefully this means something good…

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Jul 10, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

i really think this guy is going to produce. good potential, i think he fell because of a drop off from the 2007 season; but i think part of that was injury related. he should be better than jason wright immediately.

by Dawg Nuts on Jul 11, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions

I thought his drop-off was due to the O-line in front of him graduating and being replaced by some less-polished guys. Again, just something I recall reading somewhere.

by JustBob on Jul 11, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Clemson’s O-line was atrocious last year. Easily one of the worst in the nation.

by gahnki on Jul 11, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

And also having to split carries with Spiller

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Jul 11, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

If this kid can play, that’s an awesome contract.

by rufio on Jul 11, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

Until he decides that he’s playing better than his contract is paying. How resistant is this regime likely to be to reworking contracts like this down the road if the situation warrants?

by JustBob on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

If he turns out to be our feature back, I think he could get a raise as long as he went about it the right way. Those are pretty long odds for a 6th round pick, though. If he’s only a decent back then we can probably replace him later without much of a problem.

by rufio on Jul 12, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions