NFL Rumors: Giving Fred Davis Franchise Tag Is Smart Move for Redskins

8 February 2012, 9:06 am

The Washington Redskins are reportedly going to franchise tag tight end Fred Davis after a breakout season in 2011. Despite missing four games due to a suspension, Davis achieved career highs in catches (59) and yards (796) and added three touchdowns to boot. All of this came with a group of nobodies throwing him the ball. With the Redskins looking to acquire Peyton Manning , Matt Flynn or ...... Read More »

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