Category Archives: Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis: “I’ve been healthy since the Bye week. I’ve been full go.”
Jim Harbaugh says he thinks Vernon Davis is good to go now
“It’s a salty opponent. We understand …
Colin Kaepernick says Vernon Davis “looks faster than ever. Been running really clean routes.”
Jim Harbaugh says “Vernon Davis is quietly having a great camp. On his assignments. In great shape.”
Here is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. staff.
Did it meet expectations as far as the work accomplished?
“Yes, and higher than that. Went better than expected for our football team. We …
Colin Kaepernick throws touchdown passes, Anquan Boldin throws punches at Darryl Morris
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Friday’s padded practice.
THE GOOD
1. Colin Kaepernick. Completed 14 of the 19 passes he attempted during team drills. He threw three touchdown passes – one to Quinton Patton, one …
Vernon Davis: “I have nothing against Harbaugh. He can say the worst things about me, I don’t care.”
SANTA CLARA – Vernon Davis was interviewed outside the 49ers’ locker room Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript:
Q: How is it being back?
DAVIS: It’s great. It’s great being back. I’m extremely excited to be here and working with …
Greg Roman’s third down tendency
I wrote a column this week on the NFL catching up to the Seahawks offensive coordinator’s tendencies. In the interest of balance, I want to share a tendency I’ve noticed about the 49ers’ offense, although I don’t think the …
Film review: 49ers’ momentum moment; Fangio’s genius; Iupati surges
One of the the most critical moments in Sunday’s game came on the third play. Everything was going Carolina’s way. Frank Gore was stuffed on first down. On second down, Michael Crabtree was thrown down hard after a short catch …
Harbaugh: “Beware of unnamed sources. They speak with forked tongue.”
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
How do you replace FB Bruce Miller and everything that he brought to the table?
“Well, a …
Dilfer: “If you’re a skill position guy for the Niners, you’re only getting the ball if the play was designed to get you the ball.”
Trent Dilfer answered questions about the 49ers’ offense Wednesday morning on 95.7 The Game. Here is a transcript.
Q: After last game, Michael Crabtree talked openly about wanting the ball more. He was visibly frustrated after a couple of plays. …
Harbaugh on Kaepernick: “There were 30-yard lasers on the run. Just haven’t seen anybody ever do that.”
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
Opening Comments:
“We’re glad to see you. We’re glad to be back. It was a great …
Greg Roman: 49ers must take a “chunk” out of Seattle’s defense
The common denominator in the games the Seahawks have lost in recent years? According to offensive coordinator Greg Roman, it’s that they’ve given up some “chunk” plays on defense.
“We’ve played them five times,” Roman said today. “And in all …
Kaepernick: “I don’t think there is any concern on this team.”
SANTA CLARA — Colin Kaepernick answered questions in the locker room Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript.
Q: The deep passing game hasn’t been effective the past two games. Why hasn’t that come through?
KAEPERNICK: It’s a variety of things, …
Roman on Kaepernick: “There is still an element of, ‘I’m seeing something for the first time.’”
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript.
ROMAN: I know how hard it is to play down there in the dome. They’ve been very successful down there. Their defense is playing …
Does Kap struggle with progressions? Harbaugh: “I understand what you’re doing, glomming onto somebody’s opinion.”
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
How do you explain what’s happened, as far as the passing game goes, last ranked in …
Roman: “Frank is just getting better and better.”
SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers’ P.R. department.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. I’d just like on behalf of the offensive staff to send out best …
49ers notes: Manningham TD sparks welcome-back celebration
Welcome back, Mario Manningham.
The 49ers receiver punctuated his comeback from a knee injury this week by catching a long, practice-field touchdown pass from quarterback Colin Kaepernick and sparking an impromptu party in the end zone. “(Alex) Boone and everybody …
Harbaugh: “It was no breakout game. That’s what Vernon Davis does.”
Here is a transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Did DL Glenn Dorsey practice a little bit today?
“Yes.”
How did he look?
“Did good.”
Good enough to play on Sunday?
“We’ll …
Kaepernick says he has hang nails on both pinkie toes and they hurt a “little bit.”
SANTA CLARA — Colin Kaepernick spoke in the locker room Wednesday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
Do you see a lot of similarities in what their defense is doing to what San Francisco’s defense is …
Delanie Walker on Aldon Smith: “He’s a little wild dude.”
Delanie Walker spoke on a conference call with Bay Area reporters Wednesday morning. Here is a transcript.
Q: You’re on pace to have the best year you’ve ever had. What’s going on out there to make you be so productive?…
Harbaugh: “We didn’t get a fast start in terms of moving the football offensively.”
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
Were there a few more people getting treatment today after having such a physical game yesterday?
“It was …
Boldin: “Some weeks we’ll throw more. Some weeks we’ll run more. It just depends on who we’re playing.”
SANTA CLARA — Anquan Boldin spoke at his locker Thursday afternoon. Here is a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
Q: What do you think about how the offense has evolved from week to week? Is this what the 49ers’ identity …
Harbaugh: “We made some big plays in the passing game.”
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the defensive meeting room Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Any word on Ray McDonald’s injured bicep?
HARBAUGH: Not yet, no.
Q: Did anything strike you on film last night about the …
Pick ’em game: Brock, 49ers defense dominate Texans
Tramaine Brock lost his job as the No. 3 cornerback to Nnamdi Asomugha during training camp. It’ll be more difficult to pry it away from him this time.
Brock returned an interception for a touchdown 90 seconds into Sunday’s game, …
Harbaugh says Aldon Smith will play against Colts on Sunday
Jim Harbaugh spoke in the 49ers’ media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s a transcript.
Q: Can you fill us in on Aldon Smith’s status for Sunday?
HARBAUGH: The task today was to go and have a great practice. The time spent …
Roman: “Frank churning out those yards for us is very important to our success.”
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s a transcript.
ROMAN: Afternoon, we’ve got a playoff team coming in here in the Colts, very well-coached, very good defense. Just day-to-day here in terms of getting …
Did the 49ers consider drafting Fleener? “Yes, of course,” says Harbaugh.
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a transcript courtesy of the 49ers.
You were with Colts QB Andrew Luck for three years, three seasons. What did you teach him that helped him …
Vernon Davis to rest hamstring; several starters wait-and-see for Sunday
Three injured 49ers starters have wait-and-see status as the team begins practicing for the Indianapolis Colts today. Tight end Vernon Davis, who strained a hamstring on Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman’s fourth-quarter interception, wrote on Twitter that he needed rest.
“No …
Vance McDonald: “My first mentality always is to run over anyone who gets in the way.”
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Vance McDonald said at his locker Tuesday afternoon.
Q: After watching the film, what did this offense learn?
V. McDonald: First and foremost we’ve just got to take care of the ball. That’s the most …
Williams’ injury sends 49ers in search of a nose tackle
Ian Williams is having surgery today and will be lost for the season, Jim Harbaugh said at his Monday press conference. That puts Glenn Dorsey in a starting role on the 49ers’ defensive line and sends the team in search …
Harbaugh: “I get a kick out of every week, watching our team compete.”
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a transcript, courtesy of the 49ers.
WR Kassim Osgood is back on the team, what do you expect from him?
“He is. I expect major contributions …
Vernon Davis on the 49ers’ final four plays of the Super Bowl: “I can’t even recall that situation.”
SANTA CLARA – Vernon Davis spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s a transcript.
Q: You’re old teammate, Randy Moss, said he wasn’t sure about the rhythm or rapport you have with Colin Kaepernick. Do you feel like you …
Brent Jones: “I’m focused on where we’re going to get output offensively from our WR position.”
Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Will there be anything Scott Tolzien can tell the Packers that will make a difference?
JONES: I think generally there could be a nugget or two. You know …
Training camp report: Another big practice for Collie, Gray
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me during Thursday evening’s light, non-padded practice.
THE GOOD
1. MarQueis Gray – He had a monster practice for the second day in a row. Today, he caught five passes for 80 …
Kaepernick on Jenkins: “He has looked good. We expect more, though. We need him to step up.”
SANTA CLARA — Colin Kaepernick spoke in the 49ers’ media tent Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.
Since WR A.J. Jenkins came back from his hamstring injury he’s been quite active, he looked pretty good …
Training camp report: Justin Smith and Tarell Brown sidelined, Mike Iupati dodges bullet
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Friday evening’s padded practice.
THE GOOD
1. Vernon Davis – Today was his best practice of the offseason. He was a dominant pass catcher at tight end, in the slot, …
Training camp report: Culliver injures left knee, Vernon Davis catches a TD playing WR
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Thursday’s padded practice.
THE GOOD
1. Vernon Davis – He lined up everywhere – tight end, in the backfield and out wide. In a red-zone drill, Davis lined up at …
Roman on Marlon Moore: “He’s definitely a guy that’s jumped off the screen at us so far.”
SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon or is it morning? It’s day six, another opportunity for us to get better. We just had a good …
Kaepernick on Vernon Davis: “He’s worked hard to have a full understanding of the offense so we can do anything with him.”
SANTA CLARA – Colin Kaepernick spoke at the media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: Do you feel like you and the offense are dialed in?
KAEPERNICK: Yeah, I think we’re farther along than we were last year …
Harbaugh on Vernon Davis: “I’ve seen a lot of improvement in his route running. He looks leaner, too.”
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to Bay Area reporters in the 49ers’ media tent Sunday morning. Here’s what he said about Vernon Davis, Colin Kaepernick, Marlon Moore, Quinton Patton and Lawrence Okoye .
Q: How has Vernon Davis looked …
Vernon Davis: “It’s a beautiful thing to be able to work with the wide receivers.”
SANTA CLARA – Vernon Davis spoke with Bay Area reporters in the 49ers’ media tent Sunday morning. Here’s what he said.
Q: How is your on-field chemistry with Colin Kaepernick?
VERNON DAVIS: We have a great relationship. We’re putting it …
Training camp D3: Vernon Davis goes deep … again and again
It wasn’t exactly a complaint. Or a lament. It probably is best classified as a notation. But during last year’s regular season, tight end Vernon Davis pointed out that…
Training camp report: Kyle Williams’ day ends early, Ian Williams dominates, Justin Smith does not
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at Saturday’s padded practice.
THE GOOD
1. Ahmad Brooks – The 49ers practiced situational football near the end of the afternoon. Jim Harbaugh placed the ball on the offense’s goal line …
Training camp report: Ahmad Brooks commits encroachment, Colin Kaepernick finds Vernon Davis
SANTA CLARA – With 20 minutes remaining in practice, Jim Harbaugh set up a fourth down drill:
Fourth and five from the opponent’s 20-yard line, the edge of the red zone. The offense had one chance to make a first …
Training camp report: Kyle Williams, Chris Culliver and Eric Reid stand out
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me at the 49ers’ Thursday afternoon pad-less training camp practice.
THE GOOD
1. Kyle Williams – He looked as explosive and fast as he did last offseason. In 7-on-7 drills, Williams blew …
What Roman needs to be head-coaching timber
Here is my Monday column on Greg Roman.
We’re in a football lull right now, but the 49ers are always in season.
So, let’s dissect their most recent move, signing their promising offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, to a two-year
49ers’ mini-camp: Day 2 – Asomugha dominates, Boldin does not finish practice
SANTA CLARA – Here is what stood out to me at Day 2 of the 49ers’ mini-camp. If you have questions about anything else that happened at practice, ask me in the comment section.
THE GOOD
1. Nnamdi Asomugha – …
Eric Reid: “Every day we’re installing new plays, so sometimes it’s hard to remember.”
SANTA CLARA – Eric Reid spoke to Bay Area reporters Tuesday after practice. Here’s what he said.
Q: How complex is the 49ers’ defense?
REID: It’s more complex than college, but it’s something I think I can handle. It’s a …
49ers OTAs: Vernon Davis makes the catch of the day
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what stood out to me from Tuesday afternoon’s OTA session. Keep in mind that most of this session took place about 75 yards away from reporters, so I can’t give you the same amount of detail …
Colt McCoy: “Always know where Vernon is, because he’s definitely a playmaker.”
SANTA CLARA – Colt McCoy spoke to Bay Area reporters Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: What do you think Eric Mangini can bring to the offense?
McCOY: I was with Coach Magnini for a year. He’s brilliant, one …
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