Episode V: Super Bowl champion & NFL All-Pro Eric Davis

The 5th edition of Whe're They At features Super Bowl XXIX champion (w/1994 San Francisco 49ers), former NFL All-Pro cornerback & broadcaster, Eric Davis. Eric was one of the most accomplished cornerbacks during the 1990's. He was part of arguably the greatest defensive backfield in the history of the National Football League with Hall of Famer Deion Sanders & fellow All-Pros Merton Hanks and Tim McDonald with the 1994 49ers. He was a major contributor to the Carolina Panthers' success as they made the 1996 NFC Championship Game in their 2nd year of existence. During his retirement, he became one of the most well-respected television analysts in football. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Eric on a cornucopia of topics including:                     

02:29:  On the deep surroundings of his upbringing in the state of Alabama.                

11:42:  Why did he attend Division II school, Jacksonville State? Also, he mentions the Hall of Famer who inspired him play cornerback.             

18:53:  His approach and motivation for playing football as well as how he was drafted by the Super Bowl champion 49ers in the 2nd round and establishing himself.                 

29:41:  Eric hears a surprise greeting from his defensive backfield comrade, 4-time NFL Pro Bowl safety, Merton Hanks.               

33:31:  The yearly pressure to deliver championships to San Francisco, especially in 1994.                

43:21:  Which linebacker (from his two former franchises) who's career was cut short was more prolific: NaVarro Bowman (49ers), Luke Kuechly (Panthers) OR Patrick Willis (49ers)?               

48:26:  On the current renaissance of the 49ers, led by current GM John Lynch.           

52:55:  The importance of a team having a great cornerback.                 

54:54:  His insightful take on the Darrelle Revis-Richard Sherman war of words.             

58:49:  Was the Kansas City Chiefs' Frank Clark justified for his harsh criticism of former Chief and current 49ers counterpart Dee Ford?                    

1:04:57:  NO HUDDLE segment of random questions for Eric.                    

1:14:44:  Favorite moment from the late Kobe Bryant's career.                  

1:18:43:  On a very intriguing company he is currently working with.             

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Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com