Here is a YouTube video put together by one of Bruce’s fans of Bruce in action on the field.

Reporter Jim Wexell was interviewed by Blitzburgh of Behind The Steel Curtin yesterday on July 15th, 2008. At one point the conversation turned, for a moment, towards Bruce Davis, and his future in the Steelers. Here is the conversation between Jim and Blitzburgh.

“For somewhat selfish reasons, I have to ask about your honest opinion on Bruce Davis’ chances to emerge as a legitimate 3-down back in this league in the future. I think he has the necessary attitude and mindset to do his job consistently and even make some highlight type plays on special teams right away, but what about as a bona-fide Steelers-type pass-rushing OLB? And what about his potential against the run? If you can’t clean up the dirty work done by the front 3 of a Steelers defense, you aren’t going to stay on the fied too long. Can Davis be that versatile, long-term solution type of player? I ask because he’s agreed to chat with us the fans on multiple occasions and he’s most definitely a friendly and accesible guy. If he can produce, he’s going to be a fan favorite because of his charisma on and off the field. Can he though?

Wexell: I loved watching Bruce Davis play in college, and I believe he can emerge as a 3-down player. When the Steelers drafted Lawrence Timmons to play OLB, I was surprised, because at his size there was no way he’d be able to hold the point. They saw that right away and moved him inside early last season. But Davis was a defensive end. Yes, I know playing the run wasn’t his strong point, but it wasn’t a glaring weakness. You move him off the tackle a bit and he should be fine holding the point as a linebacker. My problem with him is he needs to put on muscle. I kind of doubt he really weighed the 252 he claimed last spring. He has no chest or arms, so maybe there’s even more upside than we initially expected.”

For the rest of the interview between Wexell and Blitzburgh go here.

Behind the Steel Curtain Interviews Bruce Davis for a second time about the Rooneys, training camp, and his teammates. Here is the first question and response from Bruce.

“1) First off, congratulations on signing your first professional contract. That must be quite a thrill after the years of sacrifice to make it to the highest level of competition in this country’s most popular sport. Talk around Steelers Nation the past two days has been centered around the Rooney family and the restructuring of control of the team. Have you met any of the Rooneys? Impressions? Being that your father is a Super Bowl winner, did he have anything to say about the type of organization you would be joining when you were drafted?

Davis: I met the Rooneys and they are absolutely great!!! They bring such a family atmosphere to the organization, and from day one, they really made me feel welcomed into the family.  The one thing that my pop told me was that you are going to a great, family oriented organization.”

For the rest of the interview go Here.

The news is spreading like wile fire that the Steelers agreed to terms with third-round draft pick Bruce Davis on a three-year contract, according to Scout.com’s Adam Caplan. ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that Davis will receive a signing bonus of roughly $500,000 on a three-year deal, with base salaries of $285,000, $385,000, and $470,000 in 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively.

The guys over at BleacherReport.com mention Bruce Davis in an article on their site.

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Excerpt from the Steelers Fever Forums:

“You are now the sole voice of the front office…start picking the players to reach your 52 man roster.

1) Keep in mind that we only need so many players at each position
2) We are going to assume that money is of no concern
3) Try and only do one or two a day to give everyone a chance.”

Bruce is on the list to choose from.

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