LB Akeem Davis-Gaither's fit and potential impact on Colts' defense
How might Akeem Davis-Gaither fit within the Colts defense and what kind of impact could he potentially have?
Among the numerous additions that the Indianapolis Colts have made in free agency, GM Chris Ballard added a needed veteran presence at the linebacker position, signing Akeem Davis-Gaither. Davis-Gaither was a fourth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played his first five NFL seasons. Four of those years came with Lou Anarumo as his defensive coordinator.
"I've built up a great relationship with Lou from our time in Cincinnati," Davis-Gaither said, via Colts. com . "I have a relationship with him, I trust him, I trust his system, and I trust in his ability to call a good defense.
It made it easy to want to be here and play under his play-calling. " For most of his career with the Bengals, Davis-Gaither took on more of a rotational role. However, as a free agent last offseason, he signed with Arizona, where he would go on to make 13 starts and appear in 17 games.
There, he had his most productive year in the NFL, which included recording 117 total tackles. In coverage, he allowed 10. 9 yards per catch with one interception and two pass breakups, according to PFF .