By: Ben Raby
ASHBURN VA.- On the first day players reported to Redskins training camp, the team took care of one final piece of off-season business. The 'Skins announced today that they have agreed to terms with secound-round pick (48th overall) Fred Davis.
"It's really exciting." Davis said. "I'm just ready to finally get out there and to finally be a Redskin and to start camp that's the best thing, so I'm really appreciative."
Davis' four-year deal worth $3.5 million means the Redskins have signed or agreed to terms with all 10 of their draft picks heading into camp.
"It's not only important for us," said new Head Coach Jim Zorn, "but it's important for those guys to start on day one with the rest of the team to get a flavor of the energy that 's going to be created. I think it creates a great atmosphere if we all start on right on the first day and go forward."
"My plan was definately to get it done before camp started," Davis said. "I didn't want to lose a chane to get out and play and play early. I want to learn everything, so I thought getting in early would be the smartest thing."
Davis played tight-end at Southern California, where he was named the team's co-MVP last season. Davis started 28 of 48 games at USC and set school records for tight ends in receptions (117), yards (1,408) and touchdowns (13).
Learning from one of the NFL's best tight ends in Washington shouldn't hurt.
"It's definately great to be alongside [Chris] Cooley. He's one of the best tight ends in the league so learning from should help me a lot. Just being with him may be the best thing that could have happened to me."
A players meeting was held this afternoon at the Redskins training facility, with the first practice set for 8:30 tomorrow morning.
ASHBURN VA.- On the first day players reported to Redskins training camp, the team took care of one final piece of off-season business. The 'Skins announced today that they have agreed to terms with secound-round pick (48th overall) Fred Davis.
"It's really exciting." Davis said. "I'm just ready to finally get out there and to finally be a Redskin and to start camp that's the best thing, so I'm really appreciative."
Davis' four-year deal worth $3.5 million means the Redskins have signed or agreed to terms with all 10 of their draft picks heading into camp.
"It's not only important for us," said new Head Coach Jim Zorn, "but it's important for those guys to start on day one with the rest of the team to get a flavor of the energy that 's going to be created. I think it creates a great atmosphere if we all start on right on the first day and go forward."
"My plan was definately to get it done before camp started," Davis said. "I didn't want to lose a chane to get out and play and play early. I want to learn everything, so I thought getting in early would be the smartest thing."
Davis played tight-end at Southern California, where he was named the team's co-MVP last season. Davis started 28 of 48 games at USC and set school records for tight ends in receptions (117), yards (1,408) and touchdowns (13).
Learning from one of the NFL's best tight ends in Washington shouldn't hurt.
"It's definately great to be alongside [Chris] Cooley. He's one of the best tight ends in the league so learning from should help me a lot. Just being with him may be the best thing that could have happened to me."
A players meeting was held this afternoon at the Redskins training facility, with the first practice set for 8:30 tomorrow morning.
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