Eagles: Jordan Davis feels like a veteran, working on technique heading into year two
Jordan Davis learned from veterans, and in year two he already feels like he has seen it all.
All former first-round Philadelphia Eagles draft pick Jordan Davis wants to do is be better than he was a year ago. And he plans to do so by focusing on the little things.
"Just working on the get-off technique. That's the biggest thing," Davis said to Jeff Kerr. "I watched film of myself and I realized my technique was a little off. I wanted to come in hot, wanted to come in sharp. Especially with the new guys coming in, I want to set a great example for them. I don't wanna be the guy that falls behind.
"Conditioning, maintaining that on the field, and doing my technique right. The little things."
But also, heading into year two, Davis wants everyone to know that he feels and acts like a veteran following a year spent learning from Ndamukong Suh, Javon Hargrave, and Linval Joseph.
"Getting that experience with those guys, that's invaluable," Davis said. "That's something Fletch (Fletcher Cox) will take the mantle on, but that experience came from all sides. It's hard to replicate that, especially at my young age. I can't even begin to have the wisdom that they have."
Returning to the defensive line for the Eagles are Cox and Davis. Philadelphia also has names like Milton Williams and Marlon Tuipulotu. Additionally, Philly added Kentavius Street in free agency and acquired Jalen Carter in the draft.
In many ways, it is true, Davis is the veteran of the group. He is taking what he learned last year and applying it to a leadership position with the 2023 group.
"The best I can do is reteach what I learned from them," Davis said. "Knowing what it takes to be the best, those guys were at the top of their game. I respected the hell out of them. Knowing that going into this role I'm taking. They're asking a lot more of me, and that's okay. That's what I work for.
"I'm lucky to have that experience behind me. Just trying to take those lessons and not have them go to waste."
Davis feels like a veteran. And in many ways, he carries himself like one. Now, it is up to him to produce as a leader on the defensive line in year two.
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