Former Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis spoke to New England Patriots reporters for the first time at his introductory press conference.<\/p>\n
The experienced defensive back signed a three-year free-agent contract worth up to $60 million to play under new head coach Mike Vrabel and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams.<\/p>\n
When asked about his decision to join the AFC East team, Davis highlighted the chance to make history, be a priority, and take on a leadership role as key factors in choosing New England over Detroit.<\/p>\n
“Being a priority. Coming here and doing something historical in a historical place,” Davis said. “I’ve always admired Mike (Vrabel), even when he was in Tennessee. With Big T (Terrell Williams) as DC, I know how he coaches, the talent in this room, and the opportunity to build something special from the ground up.”<\/p>\n
“Legacy was important to me in Detroit. I had a great run with them, had a solid season, and truly enjoyed playing with those guys,” Davis continued. “But ultimately, I wanted to be in a place where I felt valued, where I could help build and take on a leadership role.”<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old emphasized that his decision was not meant to downplay Detroit and expressed appreciation for his time there, while also standing by his choice.<\/p>\n
“In this league, time is short, and you want to maximize it,” Davis said. “I see the opportunity here, I understand it’s a rebuild, and I know we have great coaches. Detroit is building something great, but I believe we have something great here too.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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