Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
Vernon Leonard Davis (born January 31, 1984) is a professional American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
Read More at Wikipedia ›San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis believes the NFL lockout has been good for Alex Smith but he said the veteran quarterback is "on his last straw" with the team.
Taking a break from an informal workout at San Jose State on Thursday, Davis repeatedly praised Smith, whom he says has matured this offseason.Davis was among about two dozen players who have attended the workouts led by Smith, a free agent who plans to re-sign with San Francisco when the lockout ends. That included wide receiver Michael Crabtree , who did not practice much because of a sore foot.Crabtree questioned Smith's status as the starter earlier in the offseason and downplayed the quarterback's efforts to organize workouts. Smith, however, shot down rumors that the two players were at odds and even called the third-year receiver to make sure everything was OK.That's one of the reasons Davis is convinced Smith is ready to turn his career around."His approach to this whole thing, his approach to the game, his app...Quarterback Alex Smith signed a three-year deal Wednesday with the San Francisco 49ers that will pay him $8 million per season with $16.5 million guaranteed.A person...
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Vernon Davis held on to Alex Smith's pinpoint pass and delivered the San Francisco 49ers something they haven't tasted in nine years.Playoff victory.Davis scored on ...
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vernon Davis is in the house.The Pro Bowl tight end from the San Francisco 49ers has arrived at Vancouver Olympic Center to cheer ...
saying it would all take care of itself in time. Even after 49ers defensive star Patrick Willis received a hefty new deal in May."I didn't let it bother me," Davis s...
and for everyone to see.Davis angrily confronted Crabtree during Wednesday's practice and coach Mike Singletary had to step between them."It was a matter of being a ...
Audio tapes released
Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers were working Tuesday night to finalize a three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said.The person, spe...
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