Something for Vernon Davis owners to consider:
http://www.ninersnation.com/2010/10/30/178...uld-start-at-te
49ers-Broncos: Nate Byham Could Start At TE
Either way, I was looking over the transcript from coach Singletary's press conference yesterday (full transcript after the jump), and I came across a bit about Vernon Davis and his injury. He still has yet to practice with the team and, naturally, is on the injury report.
On TE Vernon Davis' status for practice:
"I think that's going to be one of the things depending on how the trainers feel before we go out and practice. It's still a day-to-day thing and I think he'll be fine. As far as practicing today, we'll be smart about it."
On whether Davis has an ankle injury:
"It's an ankle."
On whether it is different than his knee:
"Yes."
On whether it happened in Carolina:
"Yes."
Who knows whether or not Davis will play, but it's probably a good idea to keep him there even if he's going to play for sure. Keeping the other team guessing as to your lineup has always been a part of the game and always will be unless they have the league in there mandating injuries and placement on the injury report. It helps, too, when you have a dynamic backup who could be a starter on another team, like one Delanie Walker.
When asked whether or not Delanie Walker would make the start, Singletary had this to say ...
On whether TE Delanie Walker would start for Davis:
"It depends, it could be Delanie. It could be [TE Nate] Byham because they do different things. So, it will depend."
Obviously the word "start," here is used loosely. If Delanie Walker is healthy, which might not be the case entirely, he will see plenty of action if Davis is out. But if the 49ers were to hit the ground running, I'd wager Byham lines up in Davis's spot more often than not. Still, you have to wonder how healthy Delanie really is. Could be an issue if both of them are hurt. Even when they're not racking up stats, both Davis and Walker pose a huge threat to opposing defenses and will always command the respect of a defense. Full transcript after the jump.
(click link to read the entire transcript)
