Thomas Davis Speaks, We Listen

When Thomas Davis was let go a few weeks ago by the Chargers - he instantly became the perfect fit.

A team that needed help at every linebacker spot, installing a new defense and building a culture of accountability was perfect for Davis.

Oh that team happened to be led by his longtime head coach in Carolina, Ron Rivera.

On Tuesday - Redskins reporters were able to chat with him via teleconference as we were with new quarterback Kyle Allen.

A few things jumped out:

New #Redskins LB @ThomasDavisSDTM via teleconference:

On the #Skins defense:https://t.co/F4NNIRWPCV

On what position he'll play:https://t.co/P6jgCWwHX0 #HTTR #Skins #NFL
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) March 31, 2020

Now for the rest:

1. Loved this mentality from Davis. Trust me, this was missing over the last several years.

Davis on cashing in on potential: "It's all about practice habits... You have to make practice harder than the game. That's something we've done under coach Rivera for a long time."
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 31, 2020

2. Some of Davis' quotes were tremendous.

Thomas Davis says "first and foremost" reason to sign with Redskins was Ron Rivera. But he adds the "pieces are in place" for the Redskins defense to "wreck the game"
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 31, 2020

3. Leadership, vision and philosophy almost always has to be aligned to get through the tough times.

High praise reuniting w/ Rivera “He’s not a coach that beats you down, not the coach that cusses you out.” If make a mistake up lifts your spirit, better next game. Says he’s the kind of coach that will talk about it in the lockeroom, doesn’t throw anyone under the bus. #Respect
— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) March 31, 2020

4. This was interesting. He admitted Josh Norman (obviously) did not have a good year last year but ...

Thomas Davis believes it'll be a quick turnaround. Says he loves the pieces that are in place after watching, just feels they need good coaching. Cited as an example Josh Norman's rocky tenure - seemed to imply that with better coaching, it might have been different.
— michael phillips (@michaelpinRVA) March 31, 2020

5. Davis seems like someone who is going to be a defensive captain and perhaps union rep.

Davis on speculation of when the NFL season starts. "We can also speculate when the season is going to happen... but I think what happens this next month is critical." Added the importance of everyone following the social distancing and stay-at-home directions.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 31, 2020

In case you didn't watch it up top - a couple of other things of note and that jumped out to me from Thomas Davis.

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Chris Russell is the Publisher of RedskinsReport.com & Sports Illustrated's Washington Redskins channel. He can be heard on 106.7 The FAN in the Washington D.C. area and world-wide on Radio.com. Chris also hosts the "Locked on Redskins" Podcast and can be read via subscription to Warpath Magazine. You can e-mail Chris at russellmania09@Gmail.com or follow him on Twitter at @Russellmania621.