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Vernon Davis #85 | Tight End | San Francisco 49ers
Height: 6-3    Weight: 256    Born: Jan 31, 1984, Washington, DC

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November 16, 2008
Vernon Davis grabbed a two-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's 35-16 loss to the Rams.
November 15, 2008
Vernon Davis spent extra time catching passes after Friday's practice, according to the SF Chronicle.
November 10, 2008
Vernon Davis had just one catch on Monday night, but it was good enough to get him his first touchdown of the season as the 49ers lost 24-29 in Arizona.
November 6, 2008
Coach Mike Singletary indicated that Vernon Davis will remain the 49ers' starting tight end for Week 10 at Arizona, according to the Sacramento Bee. Singletary said, "Oh, yeah. Heck yeah. We do want to win."
October 30, 2008
Not only did 49ers coach Mike Singletary send Vernon Davis to the locker room before the team's game was over last week, he also dropped his pants at halftime and showed the team his rear end for some type of visual aid. After that, he then spoke to the team for a few minutes with his pants around his ankles, according to the Arizona Republic.
October 26, 2008
Coach Mike Singletary sent Vernon Davis to the locker room during Sunday's game and spoke about the incident after the game, reports the 49ers' official website. "I told him he'd do a better job for us right now taking a shower and coming back and watching the game than going out on the field, simple as that," Singletary said. Singletary would not commit to starting Davis after the team's bye in Week 9.
October 26, 2008
49ers interim head coach Mike Singletary pulled Vernon Davis from Sunday's game after he committed a penalty and sent him to the locker room.
October 16, 2008
49ers tight end Vernon Davis has made great strides in the team's offense, according to 49ers.com. "He’s progressed so much since the beginning of the season. It’s really exciting. It hasn’t manifested itself in catches necessarily, but we can see it,” said 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
October 12, 2008
Vernon Davis is being used as a blocker more than a receiver so far this season, which is the primary reason why he only has five receptions, according to the SF Chronicle.
October 10, 2008
49ers tight end Vernon Davis is not very happy that he has such limited production this season, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. During the games, it's the most frustrating time. I try not to be frustrated. Sometimes it's hard. It's hard when you set goals for yourself and it's taking a while to get there," he said.
October 6, 2008
Vernon Davis has done a fine job blocking opponents this season, though he has only five receptions through five games, according to The Press Democrat. "He's done an outstanding job blocking, both pass and run," HC Mike Nolan said. "The objective is to get the ball in his hand. He has a responsibility to himself to run the correct routes. By no stretch would I say he's a bust."
September 28, 2008
Vernon Davis had only one catch in Sunday's game. After the catch, he shouted at the 49ers' sideline, angering head coach Mike Nolan, reports the San Jose Mercury News. "He got a little excited, yes he did, and I told him to sit down," said Nolan.
September 7, 2008
Vernon Davis was involved in the 49ers offense on Sunday, something that wasn't always the case last season. The talented tight end caught three passes for 51 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Cardinals.
August 28, 2008
O.C. Mike Martz commented on Vernon Davis, according to the Sacramento Bee. Martz said, "I think that the numbers for Vernon, in terms of receptions, may or may not be there this year. It may fluctuate during the season. But what we expect from Vernon are big plays. He's a very, very substantial blocker, which really allows us to a lot of good things in the running game. There's no question about that. But, when we get him the ball we'd like to get him the ball down the field or get him the ball in the shallow routes and let him take off with it, so to speak."
August 7, 2008
Vernon Davis stated that his role in going to increase "big time" with Mike Martz in control of the offense, according to the SF Chronicle. He believes he can be the top tight end in the NFL and said, "I'm going to be No. 1. That's my goal, nothing less. With this offense, I believe I can do it. I'm saying I'm going to have a great season. An awesome one. Under Martz, my role is going to increase big time. Way more touches. This is a new beginning. This is a breakout season."
July 28, 2008
Vernon Davis continues to field praise from new OC Mike Martz, according to the Press Democrat. "What we'll try to do with him is try to take advantage of his speed more, probably, than what they've done in the past. We'll try to get him down the field, more or less like a wide receiver -- move him out, move him around. At first it was so different for him, but he's really adapted well to it. He's really kind of thrived with it."
June 24, 2008
Vernon Davis garnered praise from new OC Mike Martz, according to the Sacramento Bee. Martz said, "I don't know if anyone in the league can run like Davis can at that position. He gets down the field so fast. I don't know who beats him in a footrace." Martz also noted that Davis worked the hardest among all of the players in the off-season.
June 18, 2008
Vernon Davis informs the team's official web site that he's running more deep routes this year, and he is even working in spots that O.C. Mike Martz's offense that are best described as "Torry Holt" and "Isaac Bruce."
March 31, 2008
One of the most interesting things to watch in San Francisco in 2008 will be how well tight end Vernon Davis is able to digest new coordinator Mike Martz’s complicated offensive scheme, according to Pro Football Weekly. In regard to Davis’ performance last season, one of his teammates told a team source that he had never seen a NFL starter make so many mistakes. Davis, who started 14 games last season, compiled 52 receptions for 509 yards and four touchdowns, despite being used mostly as a possession receiver. It will be interesting to see how Martz implements Davis into the scheme, given the fact he has never prominently featured the tight end position in the past.
March 20, 2008
Vernon Davis has gained praise from Coach Nolan, according to the SF Chronicle. Nolan was asked about Davis' route running skils and replied, "He's a wild horse kind of player rather than a polished tight end. Davis still has a lot to learn, but is better after the catch than Gates and Gonzalez. In terms of blocking, Davis is better than the other two could ever dream of being." Davis has potential to be an elite fantasy tight end.