It was an up-and-down first NFL season for Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis.cheapest nfl jerseys
Davis, who was a first-round pick in 2017, began the year as a three-down starter in the middle of the Detroit defense. But he struggled with injuries and in coverage, losing his sub-package responsibilities for a time.
Davis, however, closed the season on a high note with 12 tackles and a pick against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, and new Lions linebackers coach Al Golden told Orion Sang of the Detroit Free Press he was pleased with Davis in OTAs:wholesale authentic nfl jerseys
“I think [Davis is] playing faster. I think he’s more comfortable. And I can see it in his body language and the energy that he’s bringing, especially pre-snap, no question about it. …
“He’s doing a great job. It’s not easy. We’re asking a lot of them. He’s coming prepared every day, working hard, holds himself to a high standard and is accountable. I think that’s the beauty of that kid. He’s fun to coach.”buy nfl jerseys
The work is only just beginning, however. With Tahir Whitehead no longer in Motown, Davis isn’t expected to be just a three-down inside linebacker—he’s expected to be a leader for the defense.
In that regard, he needs to keep running downhill in minicamp.official nfl jerseys
