“When #54 talks, people are usually paying attention.”
Those were the words of Buccaneers’ head coach Dirk Koetter regarding linebacker Lavonte David on Wednesday.
Players and coaches alike can’t seem to say enough about the man who hardly says anything himself. He may play big and loud on the field, but off of it, he’s reserved, quiet and chooses his words carefully.
“He is one of the most humble guys that I’ve ever been around,” defensive coordinator Mike Smith said. “He’s got a completely different demeanor in the locker room and walking around in the building than he does on the football field.