fringe Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 He was great for a time. Is it injuries, attitude or bad offense? It appears as if San Fransisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is going to be one of the most talked about players heading into next week's trade deadline, but there are obstacles if the 49ers want to deal him away. CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported last week the 49ers are fielding calls on Davis, who is in the final year of his contract. The 2006 first-round pick is off to a dismal start, only catching 12 balls for 170 yards in five games played this season. He was thrown to six times in San Francisco's 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport followed up with a report Sunday, saying Davis' future with San Francisco is "unclear." New head coach Jim Tomsula and offensive coordinator Geep Chryst have phased Davis out of the offense, though in fairness, no one has really been a star in the 49ers' league-worst offense. But fourth-year tight end Garrett Celekhas been featured a little more prominently in the 49ers' passing attack, catching 15 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown reception. Despite Davis' track record of success, the 49ers could have problems finding a suitor for the two-time Pro Bowler. For starters, the 31-year-old is owed $4.35 million this season. Any team that trades for him would still be on the hook for roughly half of that cash. That's a hefty price to pay, considering Davis' production has fallen off a cliff over the last two years. In 2014, Davis only caught 26 passes for 245 yards in 14 games. That was a stark drop-off from his 2013 campaign, in which he caught 52 passes for 850 yards with 13 touchdown passes. Surrendering a couple of million dollars and a pick is a lot to give up for a player with a declining skill set, especially if he'd be unhappy. Davis told Comcast SportsNet Bay Area on Saturday he'd be "highly upset and highly disappointed" if the 49ers decided to deal him away. It's no guarantee that a player whose name is bandied about in trade rumors will actually be traded. Davis' situation in San Francisco could be a reminder of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Davis is 31? Guess he has been in the league for a while. Maybe for a 4th or 5th. Wouldn't offer to much more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_NYG Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 4th fo 5th is one thing....2,3 mill on the cash side is just not worth it. Pass. He probably would only be as good as Donnell is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'd like to go after Alshon Jeffery....but his contract is up after the end of the season....but giving up a 5th for him would be worth the rest of the season and chance to resign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 4th fo 5th is one thing....2,3 mill on the cash side is just not worth it. Pass. He probably would only be as good as Donnell is. I don't know, Ice. I think he's got something left in the tank and just doesn't like the way he's being used. Who cares about the money as long as the pencil pushers find a way to make it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'd take a shot at him for 2.5 mil. Larry Donnell pretty much sucks... though I like what I've seen so far from Will Tye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'd rather trade with the Bears for Bennett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Osi already has the VD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I don't know, Ice. I think he's got something left in the tank and just doesn't like the way he's being used. Who cares about the money as long as the pencil pushers find a way to make it work? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 4th fo 5th is one thing....2,3 mill on the cash side is just not worth it. Pass. He probably would only be as good as Donnell is. He's got much better hands. He probably can still out-run Donnell too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 He's got much better hands. He probably can still out-run Donnell too. Plus, he doesn't shy away from contact like a 12-year-old cheerleader and doesn't turn the ball over every fifth touch either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I would take VD half that contract isn't much. The Giants cleared up cap with the new Eli deal and got money back from JPP missing games. Wonder if San Fran would trade Aaron Lynch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 4th fo 5th is one thing....2,3 mill on the cash side is just not worth it. Pass. He probably would only be as good as Donnell is. No way... VD is a beast... Donnell is slow as shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 pass. he's a total dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 4th is way too high. No higher than a 6th, and believe me, nobody is giving the Niners more than that. But honestly I don't want him. I think at this point you play the guys that are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman329 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Pass. He averaged less than 2 catches for 17 yards per game last year and is losing time and targets to the immortal Garrett Celek this year. He WAS a beast but he's 31 now and those days are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Even when he wasn't 31 he was a career underachiever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_NYG Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I really don't see why we would want to go after VD at all. Id rather go for the Black Unicorn from the dumpster fire that is the Bears. He is younger and has played well with Eli in the past. We should never have let him go. We should also target those teams with more than 1 capable TE - Chargers for example might be interested in trading Green - I for one would give that one a listen in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I really don't see why we would want to go after VD at all. Id rather go for the Black Unicorn from the dumpster fire that is the Bears. He is younger and has played well with Eli in the past. We should never have let him go. We should also target those teams with more than 1 capable TE - Chargers for example might be interested in trading Green - I for one would give that one a listen in. True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Even when he wasn't 31 he was a career underachiever Right he's averaged 47 receptions per year...nothing special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Right he's averaged 47 receptions per year...nothing special Seriously how many 0 reception games has this guy had in his career? Totally inexcusable for a guy with his talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 pass. he's a total dog kinda loose in the head too no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Seriously how many 0 reception games has this guy had in his career? Totally inexcusable for a guy with his talent To be fair his QBs were Alex Smith who went an entire year without throwing a TD pass to a WR, and KappTheRappa who looks like a bigger bust than Jamarcus Russel right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I was thinking about trading Williams for Kelcie. Maybe they have a need for a RB in KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 This team is the same thing it was last year... the best of the bad teams, but not good enough to beat mediocre teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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