ASK THE STEELERS – BRUCE DAVIS – PART 2
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From Dave Cannon in Los Angeles, California: What was your best memory
from your time at UCLA?
Bruce Davis: Beating USC.
From
Rod Irish in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania: Would you prefer to play linebacker or on
the defensive line?
Bruce Davis: I like it just as the
Steelers have me doing it right now. I think it’s the perfect situation. I am
going to have to learn a couple of new things but that is part of the
process.
From Jonathan Schultz in Columbus, Ohio: How exciting is it for you to come t
o a team with such great tradition at the linebacker position?
Bruce Davis: It’s great. I have a lot to live up to, I know that. Most of it is my own
expectations. It helps just to know you are a part of a long line of great linebackers
and you could potentially be the next one is a great feeling. With the veterans that we
have now there is so much I can learn from them to make me a better football player.
From Lisa Jacobs in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania: Is there a player in the NFL
right now that you would compare yourself to?
Bruce Davis: I would say Jason Taylor because we are the same type of player.
He gets to the quarterback. He can stand up and play in the two-point. He can also
put his hand down and play defensive end. I do the same thing and we have the
same kind of game.
From Tim Harrison in Canfield, Ohio: What do you prefer, sacking the
quarterback or stuffing a running back for a loss and why?
Bruce Davis: I have to say sacking the quarterback because that is a really big play.
No matter what time of the game it happens it’s a really big play and they can lose a
lot of yards.
From
Jake Kurnot
in Dunbar, Pennsylvania: Now that you have gone through your first minicamp,
what are your initial impressions of the Steelers defense?
Bruce Davis: We’ve got a talented
group. There is no doubt about that. The veteran players are great. The younger
players and rookies we have a lot of good things going. We’re the
Steelers.
From Al Linderman
in San Antonio, Texas: Considering where you grew up, and having played college
ball in Southern California, do you think adjusting to the weather in Pittsburgh
will be a concern for you, especially as the season wears
on?
Bruce
Davis: I
don’t think so. When it comes down to it I play football no matter what
condition it’s in. I am sure there will be some getting used it, but it
shouldn’t take long.