The way Davis has been playing speaks volumes. He charged into the middle of the line to help stop Adrian Peterson on fourth and goal at the 1 late in the Dolphins’ 14-10 win over the Vikings. Davis also made an interception at the 1, broke up two other passes and earned a postgame compliment from Brett Favre.
“No. 21 I felt like was one of the best corners in this league, especially that no one knows about,” Favre said.
“Wow,” Davis tweeted a few hours later. “Thank u Brett.”
Favre might not know his name, but notoriety will come if Davis and the Dolphins can sustain their fast start. Miami is 2-0 for the first time since 2002, and a win over the defending AFC runner-up Jets would strengthen the Dolphins’ case as playoff contenders.
Davis might be the best cornerback on the field Sunday, since injured All-Pro Darrelle Revis won’t play for the Jets.
“Brett Favre had it right—he’s probably the best cover guy you haven’t heard of yet,” said Jets linebacker Jason Taylor, who played with Davis last year. “He came in as a young kid, and he’s going to do young-kid stuff and make mistakes, but it’s great to see him continue to grow up and mature and play well.”
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