Sean Davis says returning home to Redskins was ‘a no-brainer’

The Washington Redskins made a rather surprising roster move earlier this offseason when they released free safety Montae Nicholson, deciding to ride with free agent Sean Davis instead.

Davis is a homegrown kid from the D.C. area, and he grew up as a fan of the Redskins, idolizing Sean Taylor, as many did. When on a conference call with the Washington Redskins media members on Wednesday, Davis admitted that it was an easy choice to come back to his hometown and play for his favorite team. He also discussed what it would be like to play alongside Landon Collins, and what he expects to see from the defense going forward. Here are some of the best quotes from the interview.

New Redskins safety Sean Davis says "it was a no brainer" to come play in Washington. "The oppty to come home and play for the Redskins was a real easy decision "

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 1, 2020

Sean Davis says "I believe I'll be playing free safety" this fall

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 1, 2020

new Redskin Sean Davis said he can play any role in the secondary but believes he will be a free safety. "I like being the last line of defense"

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) April 1, 2020

Sean Davis prides himself on open-field tackling. Says he's limited his missed tackles more and more each season as a pro. Between him and Landon, that could be a calling card for the team's safeties

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 1, 2020

Sean Davis hasnt talked to Landon Collins yet but Redskins coach's plan is to play Collins "down low" with Davis as "the deep guy"

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 1, 2020

Sean Davis says Sean Taylor (who would have turned 37 today) was his "role model" and that is goal is to "play like Sean Taylor"

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) April 1, 2020

Sean Davis said of Sean Taylor, "he was the biggest influencer on my game. A huge role model." Davis said his goal every week is to "unleash the inner beast in me and play like Sean Taylor."

— John Keim (@john_keim) April 1, 2020

Sean Davis said the Redskins were "always my team" growing up and that he's always kept track of the Skins even when playing in Pittsburgh "out of the corner of my eye"

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 1, 2020

Davis on the COVID-19 pandemic "It's like a scary movie scene every time you walk out the door."

Said the situation "definitely affected" his workout routine. Not a big fan of running outdoors and the weather in DC area not helping. But, he's adapting.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 1, 2020