For the Eagles, a team that believes in – and has had proven success with the formula – drafting well, developing intently, and then keeping as many of the Championship-level core as possible with second and third contracts, Davis's progression is exactly the blueprint for sustained winning. Davis was the correct first-round draft pick in the spring of 2022, he worked through adversity, accepted coaching, defeated the criticism, displayed patience and self-motivation, and arrived at where he is today: Armed with a contract through the 2029 season.
Congratulations to Jordan Davis, an example who is relatable to everyone and a story that is a win for himself, the team, the fans, every person who has a goal and who is willing to work to reach that goal, even if it takes some time to get there.
"When I first got here, I was talking with Brandon Graham and I remember he said to me, 'You come in here and you work hard and you show that you care and work to improve, this city will love you," Davis said on Wednesday at his press conference from the Jefferson Health Center auditorium. "That is something that stuck with me, that resonated with me.
"I wanted to create a legacy. It takes a village to raise a child, and I'm fortunate enough to have time to develop and grow as a person with the help of my coaches and players that have been a part of that locker room. When I could show that the work that I put in in the dark could be shown in the light, I think that was the difference, that was the change."