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LS ROB DAVIS 6' 3" • 284 lbs. • Shippensburg Exp: 12 NFL Seasons, 11 Packers Seasons Age: 39 Acquired: Free Agent 1997 Current Status: Retired   One of the team's most experienced players, re-signed with the Packers in January Owns the team's second-longest active streak of consecutive games played, 151 (regular season), behind only Brett Favre (239) Named to USA Today's "All-Joe Team" by Larry Weisman in 2006Matched a career high with 10 special teams tackles in 2005, adding eight more in 2006 to surpass 50 career (57 total)One of just two current Packers who played in Green Bay's last Super Bowl, joining FavreDuring his Green Bay career, has snapped to nine punters and eight holders for placementsFirst from Shippensburg (Pa.) University to play in NFL; named to the school's hall of fame in 2003 Pro Summary One of the Packers' most tenured players, begins his second decade of outstanding service as Green Bay's long snapper, his full-time job since 1997 Holds the team's second-longest active streak of regular-season games played (151), behind only Brett Favre (239) Also holds the No. 5 streak in team history, previously held by Boyd Dowler (150) Consistent competitor has never missed a game during the course of his career while on an active NFL roster, having also played in 16 games for Chicago in 1996 Continues to take on a greater leadership role in the Packers' locker room, perhaps none more pronounced than in 2006 with such young, unproven specialists at kicker and punter Attacks his workouts and sets an example for all young players trying to make their mark on special teams Undoubtedly proficient at his snapping duties, has no problem tracking down returners, totaling 18 coverage stops over the past two seasons and 57 in his career, including a career-high-tying 10 in 2005 Has also proven to be an effective blocker because of his strength and experience as a collegiate defensive lineman Has utilized core exercises over the past couple of seasons to increase his durability Playing at the often unheralded long snapper position, constantly works hard to improve his craft, also offering tips to fellow snappers on longsnap.com Elected as one of the Packers' captains during the 2001-04 playoffs A self-taught professional, one of only a handful of pure NFL long snappers, mistakenly listed as "center" and "defensive tackle" by many outlets In 10 Packers seasons, has snapped in games to nine punters and eight holders for placements Had worked three years for an opportunity to play in the NFL, spending two training camps with the N.Y. Jets (1993-94), a year with the CFL's Baltimore Stallions (1995) and a preseason with Kansas City (1996) Is the first player ever from Shippensburg (Pa.) University to play in the NFL and was named to the school's athletic hall of fame in October 2003 Since coming to Green Bay in 1997, has made consistent efforts in the community by visiting and speaking to various groups throughout the year Signed a one-year contract extension with the Packers this past January 2006 Season Played in all 16 games for the ninth straight season and topped off a decade as the Packers' long snapper Continued to hold off any training-camp competition brought in to challenge him and finished the season with eight special teams tackles The 11th-year NFL veteran provided important leadership to the entire team, but especially to a kicking unit that featured a first-year punter/holder and second-year kicker, a duo that had one field-goal attempt and no punts entering 2006 Named to USA Today's "All-Joe" team by Larry Weisman, recognized as a player who makes valuable contributions to his team that are not necessarily reflected by statistics Had two special teams tackles at Detroit (Sept. 24), reaching 50 special teams stops for his career Also had two special teams tackles at Miami (Oct. 22) and at Buffalo (Nov. 5), additionally forcing a fumble against the Bills In late-season contest vs. New York Jets (Dec. 3), took down PR Leon Washington for no gain Became just the sixth in Packers annals to play in 150 straight games, vs. Minnesota (Dec. 21), joining Favre, Forrest Gregg, Willie Wood, Larry McCarren and Dowler 2005 Season Played all 16 games at long snapper for the eighth straight season, and ninth time in his NFL career (also 1996 with Chicago) Snapped to two different punters and two different holders Tied his 1996 single-season career high with 10 special teams tackles - which also tied for fourth on the club Chipped in a pair of special teams tackles at Detroit (Sept. 11), vs. Tampa Bay (Sept. 25), vs. Minnesota (Nov. 21) and at Chicago (Dec. 4) Also picked up coverage stops at Carolina (Oct. 3) and vs. Chicago (Dec. 25) 2004 Season Played in all 16 games Additionally saw action in NFC Wild Card playoff contest vs. Minnesota (Jan. 9) Helped Ryan Longwell become the first NFL kicker in modern history (since 1970) to convert four game-winning field goals in the last minute during a single season - vs. Minnesota (Nov. 14), at Houston (Nov. 21), vs. Detroit (Dec. 12) and at Minnesota (Dec. 24), a kick that clinched the Packers' third consecutive NFC North title Added three coverage tackles during the regular season Ran downfield to stop Lions PR Eddie Drummond in the second quarter of victory at Detroit (Oct. 17) Followed a group of teammates downfield vs. Minnesota (Nov. 14), ultimately stopping PR Nate Burleson for a 1-yard loss Added another tackle to close regular season at Chicago (Jan. 2) 2003 Season Battled through recurrent toe and back problems to play in all 16 games Also saw special teams duty in both playoff contests Posted six coverage tackles over the course of the year, including a season-high two in Monday night game against Philadelphia (Nov. 10) Also made coverage stops vs. Detroit (Sept. 14), against Seattle (Oct. 5), vs. Kansas City (Oct. 12) and against San Francisco (Nov. 23) Downed a punt at the Cardinals' 2-yard line late in the third quarter of game at Arizona (Sept. 21) Was voted as one of six playoff captains by his teammates 2002 Season Played in all 16 games as well as in postseason contest vs. Atlanta .Tallied seven tackles, his most in a Packers uniform at the time Matched his career high with three coverage stops in win vs. Buffalo (Dec. 22) Had contributed single tackles at Chicago (Oct. 7) and at New England (Oct. 13) Also tallied one tackle at Minnesota (Nov. 17) and in rematch vs. the Bears (Dec. 1) Sprained his right big toe early in Monday night win vs. Miami (Nov. 4), but still played six days later against Detroit (Nov. 10) and through the last half of the season - though the injury was severe enough to warrant surgery (Jan. 20) 2001 Season Continued to provide excellent coverage on punts after executing his snapping responsibilities Played in all 16 games and saw action in both playoff contests Served as one of Green Bay's six game captains throughout the postseason Contributed three tackles on special teams Ran downfield to drop the Ravens' Jermaine Lewis in win over Baltimore (Oct. 14) Also picked up a coverage stop in rematch victories against Chicago (Dec. 9) and Minnesota (Dec. 30) 2000 Season Expertly handled snaps for all field goal tries and punts for a fourth consecutive season Helped Longwell to tie the Packers' single-season records for most field goals made (33) and most points, no touchdowns (131), and become the league's all-time most accurate placekicker at season's end Contributed three tackles on punt coverage Recovered a fumbled punt, which had been muffed by the Vikings' David Palmer, in the fourth quarter of overtime triumph over Minnesota (Nov. 6) 1999 Season The Packers' full-time long snapper, provided valued consistency to Longwell, who made 25 of 30 field goal tries Contributed five special teams tackles (three solo) Made season-best two coverage stops at Minnesota (Dec. 20) Also assumed a small role on the Packers' return teams 1998 Season Was the team's long snapper for punts and field goals throughout the season Played in all 16 games and in NFC Wild Card playoff at San Francisco Bothered by lower-back problem during the offseason, he underwent corrective surgery July 1, then missed the initial three weeks of training camp and two preseason games Placed on physically unable to perform list on July 8, he returned to the active roster Aug. 10 after passing the team's physical 1997 Season Signed with Green Bay as a free agent Nov. 4, after a back injury sidelined usual punt snapper Paul Frase Handled all long-snapping duties the last seven regular-season games, beginning with win over St. Louis (Nov. 9), as well as all three playoff contests, including Super Bowl XXXII Had been waived by Chicago (Aug. 27) and was out of football until joining Green Bay 1996 Season Played in all 16 games for Chicago, serving as the Bears' long snapper for both punts and placements Made 10 tackles on special teams, including a career-high three in a season-opening win over Dallas (Sept. 2) Had been signed by Chicago on Aug. 28 after being waived by Kansas City in the roster cutdown to 60 players (Aug. 20) Originally had signed with the Chiefs on April 22 1995 Season Served as the long snapper and as a backup nose tackle for the Baltimore Stallions of the Canadian Football League after joining the team in April 1994 Season Failed to make the Jets' roster in his second attempt He was waived on Aug. 22 Returned to coach at Shippensburg following his release Had re-signed with New York on May 2 1993 Season Waived by the Jets Aug. 24, he spent the year out of football Originally signed by New York as an undrafted free agent May 10 College A four-year starter (1988-89, 1991-92) at defensive tackle for Shippensburg (Pa.) University, where he started all 43 games played Redshirted in 1987 and took the 1990 season off Finished as the school's all-time leading tackler (353) among defensive linemen Tied the Red Raiders' career record with 34 tackles for loss Set the school's single-season sacks record with 13 his junior season Was a first-team All-Eastern College Athletic Conference selection as a junior and senior Helped Shippensburg to the 1991 Division II playoffs Earned a degree in criminal justice/law enforcement Personal Given name Robert Emmett Davis Born in Washington, D.C. Married to Tara, the couple has a daughter, Marlee, 3, and newborn son, Kahli Lettered in football, wrestling and lacrosse at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Md. Played tight end and center as a prep One of the more community involved Packers players, speaks frequently in Green Bay area schools and at community events throughout the state One of the team's more articulate ambassadors, has spoken to the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association, Christ Lutheran School in Weyauwega, Wis., Synercomm's annual Network Security Symposium, and the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy Also took part in a panel discussion on African-Americans in sports held at the Packers Hall of Fame this past February as part of Black History Month Also worked with the NEW Community Shelter, the Lakeland Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Brown County Golf Outing, and completed a statewide goodwill trip as part of the first annual Packers Tailgate Tour in 2006 Has given his time to the Salvation Army, speaking at the Brown County Home Builders Association dinner and to other local groups Received the 'Community Service Award' from the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce in August of 1999 in recognition of his community involvement Other community efforts include participation in a children's clinic at the All-Pro Dad event and a visit to Rawhide Boys Ranch in New London, Wis. Along with a pair of teammates, spent a week in Germany in June of 1999 on a morale-boosting visit with U.S. Army personnel stationed overseas and their families; the trio gave clinics and spoke at schools on the military bases Spoke to cadets at Ft. McCoy (near Tomah, Wis.) in 2004; addressed choices and how they affect life Previously worked at Donald Driver's football camps in Houston and Green Bay Also has worked at William Henderson's camp in De Pere (Wis.) Served as the keynote speaker for the Upper Midwest Anti-Defamation League's 'World of Difference-Unity Through Diversity' conference in Green Bay in May of 1999; he addressed 100 area high school students, educators and peer trainers, relaying the message that "It's OK to be different as long as we respect others" Previously was a regular speaker at Boys & Girls Clubs and schools in Chicago Also worked with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and volunteered for the Chris Zorich Foundation while with the Bears Counseled juvenile delinquents during the 1993-95 offseasons in Pennsylvania Has taken part in the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game several times Interned during the 2000 offseason in the Packers' player programs department Assisted director of NFL Player Programs Guy Troupe in a life skills seminar held at the University of Memphis in May 2000 Became the Packers' players representative in 2005, which entails being a liaison between the players and the union and relaying proper information to the players including rights and benefits Prior to 2005, was an alternate player representative for five seasons Provides long-snapping tips on longsnap.com Works as a sports and entertainment advisor for Internet company Capazoo Was inducted into the Shippensburg University Athletic Hall of Fame in October 2003 Hobbies include playing golf and movies (an action and drama fan, dislikes horror flicks) In 2005, received his Wisconsin real estate license Is interested in possibly starting on his master's degree in the future Residence: Green Bay Player Stats Back To Top Year GP GS 1995 Baltimore (CFL) 18 0 1996 Chicago 16 0 1997 Green Bay 7 0 1998 Green Bay 16 0 1999 Green Bay 16 0 2000 Green Bay 16 0 2001 Green Bay 16 0 2002 Green Bay 16 0 2003 Green Bay 16 0 2004 Green Bay 16 0 2005 Green Bay 16 0 2006 Green Bay 16 0 NFL totals (11 years) 167 0 Green Bay Totals 151 0 Postseason 10 0 CFL Totals 18 0 Additional statistics: Recovered fumble on special teams vs. Minnesota,11/6/00. Forced fumble on special teams at Buffalo, 11/5/06. Special teams tackles - 10 (3-7) in 1996, 1 (1-0) in 1997, 1 (0-1) in 1998, 5 (3-2) in 1999, 3 (2-1) in 2000, 3 (2-1) in 2001, 7 (3-4) in 2002, 6 in 2003, 3 in 2004, 10 in 2005; 8 in 2006; NFL total: 57. NFL debut: vs. Dallas, 9/2/96, with Bears Packers debut: vs. St. Louis, 11/9/97 Has not missed a league game while on an active NFL roster CAREER NFL TRANSACTIONS 1993: Signed with N.Y. Jets as non-drafted free agent, May 10...Waived by Jets, Aug. 24. 1994: Re-signed by Jets, May 2...Waived by Jets, Aug. 22. 1996: Signed with Kansas City Chiefs as free agent, April 22...Waived by Chiefs, Aug. 20...Signed with Chicago Bears as free agent, Aug. 28. 1997: Re-signed as exclusive-rights free agent by Bears, July 8...Waived by Bears, Aug. 27...Signed with Green Bay Packers, Nov. 4. 1998: Re-signed as exclusive-rights free agent by Packers, May 7...On physically unable to perform (back), July 17-Aug. 10. 2001: Re-signed by Packers as unrestricted free agent, March 20. 2006: Re-signed by Packers to one-year contract extension, Feb. 13. 2007: Re-signed by Packers to one-year contract extension, Jan. 23.