Vernon Davis On NFL Journey, Mike Singletary Rant, Peyton Manning & Transition To Acting

Vernon Davis joins Jarvis Miller & James Wah on today's new episode of 2nd Wind. Vernon Davis opens up about the highs and lows of his NFL journey, time with the San Fransisco 49ers, winning a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos, playing alongside Peyton Manning, transitioning to acting after retiring from the NFL, and more. Vernon Davis also reveals what he learned from Mike Singletary's iconic rant, and the impact that moment had on his NFL career. Vernon also discusses his influence on the TE position, why team culture is so critical for success in the NFL, and his experience acting alongside Morgan Freeman. Tune in for another great episode of 2nd Wind! Go to http://prizepicks.com/mercury and use code MERCURY for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ADVERSITY at http://manscaped.com/. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/2ndwind50 and use code 2NDWIND50 for 50% off plus free shipping! 2nd Wind Merch: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/2nd-wind FOLLOW 2ND WIND HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/2ndWindPod ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/2ndwindpod/ ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndwindpod  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@2ndWindPod?sub_confirmation=1 ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-wind-podcast/id1641724883 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/1yQq9NOuM1Sv2kJiH3N8Sd?si=5a96826218674fb9 Everyone has a story, and 2nd Wind is here to help them tell it. On 2nd Wind, co-hosts Jarvis Miller & James Wah sit down with biggest names in sports & entertainment to talk about life, adversity, and how they caught their 2nd wind. 2nd Wind is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 04:06 - Catching Up 05:16 - Childhood  10:31 - Pioneering the TE Position  15:26 - Mike Singletary & Vernon’s Mindset Shift 18:55 - Super Bowl Experiences 22:41 - On Peyton Manning  26:25 - Championship Culture  28:02 - Time w/ Denver vs. Washington 33:42 - Transitioning to Acting 37:51 - Vernon’s Identity  42:03 - On Morgan Freeman  47:48 - Challenging Roles & Being Uncomfortable  52:58 - Embracing Characters  56:19 - Vernon’s Life in One Word 58:40 - Best Piece of Advice