Thomas Davis Presser: "As players we have to responsibility for our actions."

Training Camp Press Conference - Thomas Davis Sr. https://t.co/MQIHT08EFH

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 14, 2020

Davis said it's been fun working with the linebacker corp at Washington. It's an opportunity for all of them to work and grow together.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Davis said reuniting with Ron Rivera and Steve Russ was "definitely" a factor in coming to Washington. He knows what it's like to see Rivera rebuild a culture, and he wanted to be a part of that again.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Davis expounded on Rivera building a new culture: you can't approach every situation the same way. Every situation poses its different challenges. But he is confident Rivera is the right guy and knows how to handle those challenges.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Davis said Rivera is always a coach that listens and pays attention to veteran player. He played the game himself, so he gets where the players are coming from. He listens. He understands.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Thomas Davis says Ron Rivera is approaching Washington's rebuild a little differently than Carolina since every situation is different. "He's always been a coach that listens," he said.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 14, 2020

Davis said that everywhere Rivera has been, he has not had trouble getting the people around him to buy in. Davis expects the same thing to happen in Washington, and he's here to help in any way he can.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Thomas Davis says Ron Rivera had to "step up" and be the face when Jerry Richardson was facing sexual harassment allegations. He thinks that helped Rivera dealing with Washington's name change and everything else.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 14, 2020

Davis said Reuben Foster is a physical specimen. He said Foster was born to play linebacker and seeing him make progress has been truly special, especially for someone like him who has experienced his own recovery process.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Thomas Davis on Reuben Foster: "I feel like he was born to play the linebacker spot. ... To see Reuben do the things he's been doing day in and day out, I'm extremely impressed and excited for him."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

Davis tries to talk with Reuben Foster as much as possible. Foster is energetic and excited to get on the field again, and Davis and the rest of the team are constantly encouraging him.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Thomas Davis praised Kevin Pierre-Louis: "He's a guy that I can see in this defense making a ton of plays."

Said he's very humble, hard-working.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2020

.@coachdelrio has brought up Kevin Pierre Louis a lot during the offseason, and Davis said KPL is a special player. He's explosive, Davis said, and he's excited to see him make plays in this defense.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Davis has a lot of good things to say about newcomer Kevin Pierre-Louis. Among them: extremely explosive, fast, physical, humble, not afraid to ask questions.

Davis expects KPL to make a lot of plays in this defense.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Thomas Davis on Dwayne Haskins: "He has an infectious personality." He says he has the traits to lead a team.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 14, 2020

Davis said he was fortunate to have a lot of good leaders around him when he first arrived in Carolina in 2005. Over time, he learned which leadership methods worked best for him.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Steve Russ said Davis was the best leader he had ever seen. That comes from the leaders that Davis had when he was a younger player. He takes an approach of leading by example and not being afraid to speak up when necessary.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Thomas Davis said the main way he tries to lead is by being consistent. That’s with his approach, his work etc. he’ll also say things when necessary. But he said guys follow those who take a consistent approach and succeed.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 14, 2020

LB Thomas Davis said one reason he came here was to help “change the culture.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 14, 2020

Davis does not think tackling will be much of an issue without preseason games. Said that once you get to this level, it comes down to a "want to."

"You either going to want to do it or you're not."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Davis doesn't think tackling will be much of an issue in the early part of the season, regardless of an altered offseason. It comes down to whether you want to or not, Davis said, and as long as there are coaches who teach the proper technique, there isn't anything to worry about

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Thomas Davis on the Guice release. Thinks it sends a message to the team and around the league. "As players we have to take responsibility for our actions."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 14, 2020

Davis said Del Rio has a fiery personality and is all about continuity and doing your job. As a player, you get excited about playing for Del Rio because he's excited about being around you.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020

Davis said Jack Del Rio is a fiery coach who is all about continuity and everyone doing their job.

As far as his positioning, Davis will play wherever he fits best.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 14, 2020

Davis called Jack Del Rio a “fiery personality.” Says he likes the consistency in approach/expectations. “You get excited about playing for him,” Davis said.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 14, 2020

Davis doesn't have on specific role in mind. All he wants to do is help the defense win games.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 14, 2020