"And clearly, the Patriots wanted to be sure they got him in the door by awarding him a hefty contract to play alongside their franchise superstar in Gonzalez. Davis' arrival prompted plenty of excitement about the defense's potential this year, yet he hasn't lived up to that optimism through the first seven games. Although he has been fairly consistent, there are some concerns about his longevity, as he has already dealt with some injury concerns over the past month."
"Expectations were, and still are, high regarding the potential of the duo of Davis and Gonzalez for the Patriots' long term, and we've seen flashes of what that could look like over the past seven games. However, Davis hasn't been nearly as consistent as many hoped he would be, earning a 51.8 defensive grading from Pro Football Focus, along with a 46.8 coverage grade. He ranks 92nd out of 112 cornerbacks in the league, which isn't great, especially when compared to Gonzalez, who ranks 36th."
Carlton Davis III signed a hefty contract to pair with Christian Gonzalez, creating high expectations for the Patriots' secondary. Early-season excitement has faded after seven games due to inconsistent play and recent injury concerns. Pro Football Focus grades show a 51.8 defensive grade and a 46.8 coverage grade, placing Davis 92nd of 112 cornerbacks while Gonzalez sits 36th. Marcus Jones and other teammates have stepped up, reducing Davis' immediate impact. The season is not over, but Davis must improve his consistency, availability, and coverage play to justify the contract and become a long-term difference-maker.
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