Vernon Davis, TE, San Francisco 49ers

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49ers | Team grooming V. Davis as lead blocker
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:01:04 -0800

The San Francisco Chronicle reports the San Francisco 49ers are likely grooming TE Vernon Davis as a lead blocker, despite the recent addition of TE Sean P. Ryan.

49ers | Singletary defends V. Davis
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:32:16 -0800

Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said the addition of TE Sean P. Ryan does not affect the status of TE Vernon Davis. "Absolutely not," Singletary said. "I want you to understand that Vernon is not a bad guy, OK? Vernon is one of my favorite people, one of my favorite players. He's just misconstrued. I'm very excited about Vernon and I'm excited about the things he can bring to this team. Just understand that what happened on the field, that's it. That's all it was. It's over."

49ers | V. Davis to remain starter?
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:00:24 -0700

Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary ordered TE Vernon Davis off the field Week 8 after he was called for unnecessary roughness. When asked if Davis would be the team's starting tight end in two weeks, Singletary said, "We got to think about that."

49ers | Davis ordered off the field
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:27:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary ordered TE Vernon Davis off the field during the team's Week 8 game after Davis was called for a foolish penalty.

49ers | V. Davis catches six passes Week 6
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:26:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis had six receptions for 75 yards during the team's Week 6 game.

49ers | Nolan defends V. Davis
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:39:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan defended the use of TE Vernon Davis as a blocker, even though Davis has just five receptions in five games this season. "He has a responsibility to himself to run the correct routes," Nolan said. "You get the ball that way better, but by no stretch would I say he's a bust. Like I said, he is good at two out of the three (aspects of his job). He will continue to get better at the third part, but that's a matter of working at it."

49ers | Davis wants to catch more passes
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:50:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis believes he will eventually catch more passes within the team's offense. Davis has just four catches for 68 yards so far this season. "I'm just out here working hard and getting ready for that chance I've got coming," Davis said Thursday, Sept. 25. "Just run, and the ball will be there. That's what my coach tells me."

49ers | Is 2008 the year for V. Davis?
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:12:55 -0700

Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis looked excellent during offseason minicamps. He ran more inventive routes than he did in previous offenses with the team. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz said he doesn't know anyone else in the league capable of running like Davis does at tight end. However, tight ends traditionally do not have big statistical seasons under Martz.

49ers | Martz praises V. Davis
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:10:49 -0700

Matthew Barrows, of The Sacramento Bee, reports San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz has praised TE Vernon Davis for his impressive speed as a tight end. "I don't know if anyone in the league can run like he can at that position," Martz said. "He gets down the field so fast. I don't know who beats him in a footrace." Martz also said Davis worked harder than any other offensive player on the team during the offseason.

49ers | V. Davis receives bonus
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:56:43 -0700

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis received a bonus of $100,000 for participating in the team's offseason workouts.

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