Panthers linebacker Davis ready to bust -

MurkN · 08-20-2008, 06:08 PM

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Once the Carolina Panthers broke their huddle at the end of practice Monday, linebacker Thomas Davis joined a group of players who ran a lap around the field.

It wasn't voluntary.

"When you jump offsides around here, you've got to pay for it," he said.
Davis and the Panthers don't want to jump to conclusions prematurely, but they believe this may be the year he finally showcases the array of abilities that led them to pick him in the first round of the 2005 draft.
He's strong, quick and fast, but he didn't sparkle his first two years because of position changes. He played safety as a rookie (his college position at Georgia) but was drafted to play linebacker and moved there in 2006.

He showed progress last year, making his first NFL interception and recording a career-high three sacks, but might really be ready to break loose this season.

Davis is excited because it's his third year at linebacker and his first after moving from the strong side of the line to the weak side, meaning he won't have to face the blocks of opposing tight ends much anymore.

"I feel like I'm really comfortable in the position I'm in now," he said. "I feel like it's going to show on the field."

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/conten...nbaker-Thomas/

dimbee · 08-20-2008, 06:14 PM

As long as he doesn't burst, he should be ok, even if he's a bust. He's a smart guy

Car123 · 08-20-2008, 06:42 PM

Another deceiving title to a thread?... Good Read

hdevonxz · 08-20-2008, 06:46 PM

We're starting to form the perfect storm.

Big Vince · 08-20-2008, 06:50 PM

man i hope that he turns into a BEAST this season!!!

tmar · 08-20-2008, 07:21 PM

IMHO it's Beason thats bringing this killer "tude" to our LB corps!

SorthNarolina · 08-20-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tmar

IMHO it's Beason thats bringing this killer "tude" to our LB corps!

i will agree that beason has a killer tude but T. Davis has had a pretty intimidating field presence since he's been here

OneBadassCat · 08-20-2008, 08:24 PM

Personally i think Davis is meaner than Beason. Beason is the leader though. Those two are going to be cornerstones of our defense for years.

engine9 · 08-20-2008, 08:26 PM

I hope they move him back to his natural position at safety this year.

OneBadassCat · 08-20-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by engine9

I hope they move him back to his natural position at safety this year.

Yea i heard they might try him at FB/TE this year too.

Car123 · 08-20-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by engine9

I hope they move him back to his natural position at safety this year.

That's asking for trouble in this board

gregp701 · 08-20-2008, 08:53 PM

I think Davis will have a coming out party so to speak this year. He will bust many o moves.

CanadianCat · 08-20-2008, 08:57 PM

if TD moves to safety then does that mean that conner......... ha ha ha just kidding!!

Mintal · 08-20-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by engine9

I hope they move him back to his natural position at safety this year.

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Originally Posted by Car123

That's asking for trouble in this board

Not for engine it's not, he's known for talking out of his a$$ just to get the general population excited without really meaning it...

BeastMorgan55 · 08-20-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Car123

That's asking for trouble in this board

as its coming from e9 its obvious sarcasm fyi... plus i think he would know that better than you seeing how he has around 14 k posts...

Car123 · 08-20-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BeastMorgan55

as its coming from e9 its obvious sarcasm fyi... plus i think he would know that better than you seeing how he has around 14 k posts...

I knew he was being sarcastic. I was only kidding.
And just because you have a higher post count doesn't mean you know more about football.

08-20-2008, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
dimbee Rabble Rouser Forum Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Up yer ass and around the corner Age: 32 Posts: 23,483 Rep Power: 954	Re: Panthers linebacker Davis ready to bust As long as he doesn't burst, he should be ok, even if he's a bust. He's a smart guy

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Car123 Rookie Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte Posts: 127 Rep Power: 9	Re: Panthers linebacker Davis ready to bust Another deceiving title to a thread?... Good Read

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OneBadassCat Starter League Vet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 902 Rep Power: 23	Re: Panthers linebacker Davis ready to bust Personally i think Davis is meaner than Beason. Beason is the leader though. Those two are going to be cornerstones of our defense for years.

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CanadianCat Rookie League Vet Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in the far north country....canada Posts: 340 Rep Power: 23	Re: Panthers linebacker Davis ready to bust if TD moves to safety then does that mean that conner......... ha ha ha just kidding!!