When defensive lineman Carl Davis looked back at his rookie season, one word kept coming to his mind.
Consistency.
The third-round pick said over and over that he needed to find a way to perform at a steady level, without some of the peaks and valleys that defined his first year as a pro.
“Consistency is the key,” Davis said. “Nobody tries to be inconsistent. I know I started off good at the beginning of the year, and then my play wasn’t as consistent as far as making plays. That’s what I have to work on doing.