aubiefifty 16,761 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Auburn receiver Kyle Davis 'getting back to his old self' Updated on June 8, 2017 at 10:49 PMPosted on June 8, 2017 at 8:00 PM tgreen@al.com The early reports continue to trickle in on Auburn receiver Kyle Davis this summer -- and they continue to be positive. Davis missed all of spring while dealing with what coach Gus Malzahn described as "personal business," but rejoined the team last month for the start of summer classes. With Auburn in the midst of summer workouts, Malzahn relayed some of the early reports he has received on the sophomore receiver's progress with strength and conditioning coach Ryan Russell. "Hearing really good reports," Malzahn said Thursday before his Ambush tour speaking event on Lake Martin. "I'm hearing really good reports from Coach Russell and everyone around." As a freshman in 2016, Davis was Auburn's third-leading receiver. He caught 12 passes for 248 yards and a pair of touchdowns while appearing in all 13 games. During his time away from the team, Davis became "a little bit more mature," according to wide receivers coach Kodi Burns, who added that the 6-foot-2, 213-pound bettered himself in the spring. Neither Burns nor offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey expressed concern last month about Davis being too far behind or having to play catchup by the start of fall camp, believing that the young receiver would have ample time to acclimate himself to the intricacies and terminology of Lindsey's revamped offense this summer. The other concern regarding Davis' return was his conditioning and how much ground he would have to make up this summer, but those seem to be assuaged at this point of the summer. "This past week I heard he's looking good and getting into shape and getting back to his old self," Malzahn said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,112 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 KD has a lot of tools to be a great WR.. glad to have him back and I look forward to big things from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,109 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 He's got a long ways to go to get back in good graces he just needs to keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,423 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 31 minutes ago, augolf1716 said: He's got a long ways to go to get back in good graces he just needs to keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,748 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 He and NCM could be a terror for secondaries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,885 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Glad to hear he is taking care of business. Yes, KD, NCM, Slayton, Stove and co. can become one of the best receiving corps in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Glad Kyle is back and things seem to be looking up for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednilla 5,390 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 1 hour ago, auburn4ever said: Glad Kyle is back and things seem to be looking up for him. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle79 3,569 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 22 hours ago, augolf1716 said: He's got a long ways to go to get back in good graces I thought he was taking care of "personal issues"? That statement indicates he was not in good graces for some reason. Spill it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednilla 5,390 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 1 hour ago, oracle79 said: I thought he was taking care of "personal issues"? That statement indicates he was not in good graces for some reason. Spill it. Is skipping spring practice because of "personal issues" not enough to get him in bad graces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,977 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 58 minutes ago, Rednilla said: Is skipping spring practice because of "personal issues" not enough to get him in bad graces? Umm no. Not if it was because of an ailing family member like some people were trying to push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 1 minute ago, DAG said: Umm no. Not if it was because of an ailing family member like some people were trying to push. I agree but I don't argue with golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,505 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, alexava said: I agree but I don't argue with golf. You should, its fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednilla 5,390 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 29 minutes ago, DAG said: Umm no. Not if it was because of an ailing family member like some people were trying to push. If that's the case, then I agree, but it's only speculation that's what it was. We may never know, but we can agree it's good to have him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plainsman 948 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Burns Comments may be more telling than anything. Personal reasons or good graces... "He's more mature". Is my indicator of what the concerns may have been geared around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Usually if people have family matters, they're referred to as such. Kyle didn't miss all of spring to deal with family matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclecticTiger 146 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 If he keeps his nose clean, and sticks with the program, he should be able to regain some trust and earn his way back into the good standing with the coaches. Subtlety will be the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 On 6/11/2017 at 7:23 AM, EclecticTiger said: If he keeps his nose clean, and sticks with the program, he should be able to regain some trust and earn his way back into the good standing with the coaches. Subtlety will be the key. This. Kyle plays game one if he does this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd4au 1,145 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Wishing the best for Kyle,we do have the same intials KD . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,885 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 4 hours ago, WDE_OxPx_2010 said: Interesting. A WR with a temper. UGH!!! I'm hoping the only thing KD has in common with him is size and raw athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austudnt23 1,432 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I firmly believe Kyle contributes game 1. Have been told he has changed in good way since returning. I say changed I mean has corrected his issues. I don't believe he starts game 1, but he will start Clemson if he keeps up good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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