338 Results for vernon davis

Davis, Carlson among most targeted

Mike Sando, NFC West

Target report: Tight ends The 49ers' Vernon Davis and the Seahawks' John Carlson rank among the 12 tight ends targeted most through Week 14...

Blog | December 17, 2009

Pro Bowl update: Balloting for offense

Mike Sando, NFC West

...1 TE Tony Gonzalez Falcons 351,966 2 TE Jeremy Shockey Saints 296,513 3 TE Vernon Davis 49ers 265,677 4 TE Jason Witten Cowboys 243,220 5 TE Visanthe Shiancoe Vikings 193...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Silver linings: Cardinals at 49ers

Mike Sando, NFC West

...him the fourth receiver. Strong safety Adrian Wilson rose to the challenge against 49ers tight end Vernon Davis. Both players prevailed at different times in the matchup. Wilson picked off one pass and deflected...

Blog | December 15, 2009

How I See It: NFC West Stock Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

Falling 1. Richie Incognito, Rams OL. The Rams are in a tough spot because they lack enough depth at guard to release a starting-caliber player at ...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Showcase game for 49ers' Vernon Davis

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- Vernon Davis has more touchdown receptions than fellow NFC tight ends Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten combined. Davis...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Counting changes for Cardinals, 49ers

Mike Sando, NFC West

...49ers' quarterback. The 49ers knew Smith might emerge as the preferred quarterback if Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis played well enough to demand prominent roles in the offense. They also liked what Shaun Hill...

Blog | December 12, 2009

Around the NFC West: Bridges could start

Mike Sando, NFC West

...offensive-line coach (Everett Lindsay), even though he had no coaching experience; and insisted on playing Leonard Davis out of position. Grimm immediately simplified the scheme and instilled a sense of loyalty and toughness. Prior...

Blog | December 11, 2009

NFC West penalty watch: 'Tru' to form

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Yards 1 Alex Barron OL Rams 12 70 3t Levi Brown OL 49ers 10 66 3t Vernon Davis TE 49ers 10 64 12t Marcus Trufant CB Seahawks 8 97 12t Mike Gandy OL Cardinals...

Blog | December 10, 2009

Snaps fell for Seahawks' Carlson

Mike Sando, NFC West

...426 11.5 3 2009 projected 49.3 568 11.5 4 Unlike his 49ers counterpart, Vernon Davis, Carlson is not an every-down player for Seattle. The team used personnel groups without any...

Blog | December 10, 2009

Revisiting 49ers' offensive philosophy

Mike Sando, NFC West

...not literally calling for the 49ers to trade one of their best offensive players (tight end Vernon Davis might now be the best). But the 49ers have become largely a shotgun passing team instead...

Blog | December 10, 2009

When Davis' speed can be enough

Mike Sando, NFC West

Straight-line route running is sometimes enough for 49ers tight end Vernon Davis. The play he made for a 42-yard gain against Seattle comes to mind. The 49ers...

Blog | December 08, 2009

Silver linings: 49ers at Seahawks

Mike Sando, NFC West

...generally poised. He played well enough for the 49ers to win the game, hitting tight end Vernon Davis in the hands with what could have been the winning touchdown pass. Davis caught six passes...

Blog | December 07, 2009

Around the NFC West: 49ers regress

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Alex Smith has played better than his 2-4 starting record would suggest. Also from Crumpacker: Vernon Davis was good and bad against the Seahawks. Crumpacker: "By any measure, though, Davis is having a...

Blog | December 07, 2009

Wrap-up: Seahawks 20, 49ers 17

Mike Sando, NFC West

...tied in the standings. For all the promise the 49ers have shown in recent weeks -- Smith, Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree continue to grow together -- they're one defeat away from being 5-8...

Blog | December 06, 2009

Around the NFC West: Dockett's demands

Mike Sando, NFC West

Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic says Darnell Dockett vows to sign with another team in the NFC West if Arizona doesn't step up with a new contract...

Blog | December 06, 2009