Thomas Davis – Believing in Cam Newton, Competing with Luke Kuechly, and the Evolution of the LB Position

Three-time Pro Bowl Linebacker & Walter Payton Man of the Year Award Winner Thomas Davis joins Michael Robinson & Brian Baldinger. Up first, Thomas talks about the one time a player almost came to blows with former head coach Ron Rivera in Carolina (2:05). Next, he opens up about one of the hardest hits he ever took in the NFL and getting a little revenge on the next play (4:30). Baldy gets insight from Thomas on making the transition from Safety to Linebacker early in his career (6:02). The guys explore the evolution of the LB position and how Tight End’s have forced the changes (8:20). Mike Rob gets Thomas to break down his competitive relationship with former teammate Luke Kuechly, (11:05) the philosophy of former Head Coach Ron Rivera (13.58), and going against Cam Newton in practice during the 2015 season (16:35). Hear why Thomas believes in Cam (17:45) and the outfit Cam probably wishes he never put on (19:40). Finally, what’s next for Thomas as he embraces the next chapter of his post-football life (21:30). NFL Total Access: The Locker Room is part of the NFL Podcasts Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.