Davis ready to challenge Martz: The San Jose Mercury News reports with 49ers TE Vernon Davis bothered by injuries and trapped in a terrible offense, his athleticism has yet to translate into production since the 49ers chose him with the sixth pick in the 2006 draft. But maybe new offensive coordinator Mike Martz can turn him loose. Davis looked excellent during minicamps, where he ran more inventive routes than ever. "I don't know if anyone in the league can run like he can at that position," Martz said. "He gets down the field so fast. I don't know who beats him in a foot race." But the paper also reports that no tight end has enjoyed a big season playing under Martz during his dozen seasons as an offensive coordinator or head coach. Ernie Conwell was the most productive of the bunch, with 38 catches in 2001. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Look for Martz to help improve Davis' value. While Martz has struggled with tight ends in the past, he's never had a player of Davis' caliber before. Consider Davis a No. 1 TE worth a pick around Round 8 or 9 in all leagues and hope this is the year he finally enjoys a breakout performance. (Updated 07/22/2008).
TE Vernon Davis has not been featured as part of the 49ers' offense in his first two seasons. Still, Davis managed to catch a respectable 52 passes for 509 yards and four touchdowns last season while the 49ers struggled to get consistent play from their quarterbacks. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz spent the offseason working on ways to get the ball into Davis' hands. When Davis watched film of Martz's offense, he focused his attention on the wideouts. With his blend of size and speed, Davis figures to be running wide-receiver-type routes from the tight end position. 07/17/2008
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Davis ready to challenge Martz: The San Jose Mercury News reports with 49ers TE Vernon Davis bothered by injuries and trapped in a terrible offense, his athleticism has yet to translate into production since the 49ers chose him with the sixth pick in the 2006 draft. But maybe new offensive coordinator Mike Martz can turn him loose. Davis looked excellent during minicamps, where he ran more inventive routes than ever. "I don't know if anyone in the league can run like he can at that position," Martz said. "He gets down the field so fast. I don't know who beats him in a foot race." But the paper also reports that no tight end has enjoyed a big season playing under Martz during his dozen seasons as an offensive coordinator or head coach. Ernie Conwell was the most productive of the bunch, with 38 catches in 2001. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Look for Martz to help improve Davis' value. While Martz has struggled with tight ends in the past, he's never had a player of Davis' caliber before. Consider Davis a No. 1 TE worth a pick around Round 8 or 9 in all leagues and hope this is the year he finally enjoys a breakout performance. (Updated 07/22/2008).
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Last Seven Games
Date
Opp.
Rec
Yds
Lg
TD
11/18
STL
4
50
22
0
11/25
ARI
6
45
26
1
12/02
CAR
1
19
19
0
12/09
MIN
5
42
13
0
12/15
CIN
5
46
17
1
12/23
TB
3
30
15
1
12/30
CLE
2
20
14
0
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Fantasy Points by Week
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Receiving
Year
Team
G
GS
Rec
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
20+
40+
1st
2006
San Francisco 49ers
10
8
20
265
13.3
52
3
5
2
9
2007
San Francisco 49ers
14
14
52
509
9.8
31
4
5
0
30
TOTAL
24
22
72
774
10.8
52
7
10
2
39
Rushing
Year
Team
G
GS
Att
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
20+
1st
2006
San Francisco 49ers
10
8
2
5
2.5
9
0
0
0
2007
San Francisco 49ers
14
14
0
0
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0
0
0
0
TOTAL
24
22
2
5
2.5
9
0
0
0
Defensive Stats
Year
Team
G
Total
Tkl
Ast
Sacks
Int
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
Pass Def
2006
San Francisco 49ers
10
1
1.0
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
2007
San Francisco 49ers
14
2
2.0
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
TOTAL
24
3
3.0
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
Fumbles
Year
Team
G
Fum
Lost
Fum Forced
Own Rec
Opp Rec
Yds
Tot Rec
TD
2006
San Francisco 49ers
10
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
2007
San Francisco 49ers
14
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
TOTAL
24
2
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
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