Thomas Davis Interview On Mac Attack (audio)

[pantherfan81]

http://charlotte.cbslocal.com/2011/06/14/mac-attack-interviews-thomas-davis/

Only got to listen to first half so far but he speaks on the workouts, his knee progress, and Cam.

[Phoenaxe]

Thanks for the link bro!

[ECUPantherFan]

Recap for those without audio?

[neverlosethefeeling]

Recap--

How's the knee: Held up just fine, did everything that everyone else did linebacker wise at the workouts.

On not being under contract: Not attending workouts never crossed his mind. Helped bring in other guys to the workouts. Thinks he'll be a Panther and even if he's not, didn't want to miss the opportunity to compete with those guys.

On players having a copy of the playbook and maybe not being re-signed: Coaches did a good job of giving playbooks to guys they thought were a lock to be on the team, and didn't give full playbooks to some of the free-agent guys that might not be back. Players in that situation understand why it happened.

TD says it's been "way too long" since he's hit someone.

More on knee: Good to go, maybe just as strong as when he got hurt the first time. Has been running full out for a while. Speed is all the way back, definitely happy about that.

On Cam Newton: Wanted to be able to make his own judgments on Cam, thinks Cam is a tremendous competitor. WAs in great shape and TD thinks he'll do "a great job at leading this team this year." TD also thinks Cam will get the starting job and if he continues to progress, he'll be "a great addition" to the team. Says Cam is a true competitor and wants to win and wants to do all the right things to win. Not as convinced as he once was that Cam won't be able to run over players in the NFL.

Bring back Jake?: Thinks Jake would do a great job mentoring, listen to Colt McCoy talk about Jake in Cleveland. Thinks Jake can come back in and be a great leader for the young QBs.

On media lockout: Very necessary. Wanted to get everyone together and focus on what they had to learn. Tons of material that's new to everyone; it was a learning process and they didn't want to have any distractions

On Steve Smith: Don't read anything into Smith being at the workouts. TD has told Smith he wants him back next year. Nobody knows what's going to happen. Steve has to make the best decision for him and his family, and the Panthers have to make the best decision for the organization.

On lockout info: They don't have any more information than what the media gives because everything is supposed to be done in secrecy.

On NBA Finals: Miami Heat fan first, Bobcats fan 2nd. Admits LeBron choked in 4th quarters. Says LeBron to MJ was never a comparison.

That's basically it. Nothing ground breaking, and mostly nothing that we haven't heard before. Just nice to constantly be reminded how many great people and stand up guys we have representing our organization. TD is another class act and I'm glad he's a Panther.

[jtnc]

Everybody loves Cam.

[neverlosethefeeling]

That's definitely a re-occuring theme to this offseason

[monstercat]

But he has a fake smile and only cares about himself and not the team. Not only that, but he is the next JaMarcus Russell and won't put in the work when the cameras aren't around.

[vorbis]

I not only like that Thomas is a Newton convert, but also the way he talks about how he was won over. Doing all the right things, taking the steps necessary to supplement his incredible physical gifts, and exhibiting a tremendous work ethic and a desire to get better.

[The_Cannon]

Glad to hear his knee is healthy. TD is a stand up guy amongst many stand up guys on our team. The praise that :cam: has been receiving recently from a handful of players negates every bad thing that was said about him from every analyst and the media leading up to the draft. I'm confident this kid is going to be special.

[Jackofalltrades]

Everybody loves Cam.

Like they'd say anything else.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

Like they'd say anything else.

Steve Smith might have, as he has before when it comes to certain parties.

[Jackofalltrades]

After they had time to piss him off.

[CatMan72]

Like they'd say anything else.

I don't expect anyone to slam him, but I doubt they would offer such effusive praise... it would be a little more "well, only time will tell but so far he looks pretty good for a rookie".

[bleys]

TD says it's been "way too long" since he's hit someone.

damn, I hope he lays fools out this year.. all that built up frustration should be fun to watch..

More on knee: Good to go, maybe just as strong as when he got hurt the first time. Has been running full out for a while. Speed is all the way back, definitely happy about that.

good to know the questions about his speed have been answered.