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Davis’ surroundings might be easier to adjust to these days, especially continuing his working relationship
with San Francisco’s pair of hands-on line coaches, it also helps when the franchise’s all-time leading
rusher remains one of the top running backs in the National Football League.
Earlier this week, Gore praised his offensive line for creating the biggest running lanes he’s ever seen.
The compliment was music to Davis’ ears.
“As an o-lineman, that’s what you want to hear,” Davis said. “It makes you feel good, you just have to
keep doing it.”
The 49ers average 5.6 yards per carry, first in the NFL. But in order to maintain that production Davis will
be counted on to neutralize Long’s all-out effort.
Roman described the 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive end rather succinctly.
“That guy is a rolling ball of butcher knives – plays with great leverage,” Roman said.
So while technique remains key against one of the NFC’s top edge rushers, Davis has mastered the
details of his position according to the 49ers play-caller.
Roman said improvements have been made in everything.
“Stance, his efficiency of movement, his weight distribution in his stance, his eye placement, all the little
things before you get to the physical,” Roman shared. “I think he understands things pretty early in the
down. He’s picking up things as he goes.”
As a result, Roman gave his right tackle a better endorsement than any media outlet could provide.
“Find a better right tackle that’s playing better than him,” Roman said. “He’s really come a long way in
everything.”