Demario Davis wants to be "an example of what winning culture looks like" for Jets
· Yahoo Sports
After linebacker Demario Davis agreed to sign with the Jets in March, he shared that he was eager to be a part of what head coach Aaron Glenn is building as he moves into his second season on the job.
During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Davis expanded on why he thinks he fits into that construction process. Davis had two previous stints with the team and spent the last eight seasons with the Saints, which gives him the kind of experience that he believes the Jets were looking for as they try to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
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"When I look at what [Jets owner Woody Johnson] and Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn are establishing, why they're bringing me in is to model what they want that culture to look like," Davis said. "And when I say leadership, it's not a title. It's modeling. What does your lifestyle represent? Because more is caught than taught. So it's not people are looking for me to come in and have all the right words. How can I be the example of what winning culture looks like? It's the way that I attack the weight room, it's the way that I study film, it's the way that I take care of my body."
Davis said the additions of players like quarterback Geno Smith, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and defensive tackle David Onyemata have a similar aim as the Jets try to set a foundation for younger players to create sustained success.