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You can just imagine a little kid standing there and getting picked on in grade school. Getting picked on, rocks thrown at him, spit on ... Alex has been there, right there.
Alex’s? Greg had suggested that one, yeah. And Geep called the Vernon Davis touchdown and that whole two-minute drive there at the end. That was coming from Geep.
I was ready for whatever ... Now I don't need it. Throw it away. See ya.
It was a great feeling. We don't have to go nowhere. We can just go out back, go out back and throw the football around
It might have been 100 miles per hour ... It was just like practice. He pushed up 12 or 15 yards, I snapped my head and the ball was there, just like practice. Great timing, great timing on Alex.
To me, when a big-time game is on the line, you have to step up if you're a playmaker
I'm not worried about the Pro Bowl or individual accolades
Along the way, there has been a lot of stress, doubt and criticism ... Especially for Alex. But when I look at that kid, I look at him as a warrior. You can just imagine a little kid standing there and getting picked on in grade school, rocks thrown at him, spit on. Alex is one of those guys. I want to ...
I just kept telling myself, one shot
It was us against history
I had to step up and make it happen to get myself and my teammates where we want to go
History was going through my mind
It’s history, it’s legendary
You've got to call it 'The Grab,' ... We were down. I had to make it happen to take my teammates where we want to go.
This is huge for us ... It's history, legendary, anything you can describe.
This is big for us ... It's history. It's legendary.
Vernon Leonard Davis (born January 31, 1984 in Washington, D.C.) is an NFL tight end for the San Francisco 49ers. Vernon chose to attend the University of Maryland over Florida, Purdue, Miami, and Virginia. He was drafted by the 49ers in the 1st round (6th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft and the 49ers signed him to a deal that made him the... Full Article
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a 28-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against Corey Webster #23 of the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (R) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammate Anthony Davis after scoring against the New York Giants in the third quarter of the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with his teammates along with the fans after Davis caught a 28-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Kyle Williams #10, Vernon Davis #85 and Kendall Hunter #32 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Davis scored a 28-yard touchdown reception in the thirs quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Frank Gore #21 after David caught a 28-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco,...
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers Vernon Davis reacts after scoring a touchdown on a pass and run play against the New York Giants during first quarter. during the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California January 22, 2012.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Vernon Davis #85 and Delanie Walker #46 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Davis scored a 73-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Justin Peelle #81 and Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers scored on a 73-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at...
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) celebrates his touchdown reception with Kyle Williams and Kendall Hunter (32) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis poses for a picture after catching a 73-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis (85) stays in bounds as run runs past New York Giants' Antrel Rolle (26) for a 73-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis breaks away for a 73-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis stretches before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his touchdown with Michael Crabtree #15 against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Vernon Davis #85 and Kyle Williams #10 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after Davis goes forty nine yards on a pass play for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter during the Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick Park on...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass and goes forty nine yards for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter during the Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California. ...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts with Alex Smith #11 after his touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFC Divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (C) celebrates his game winning touchdown with teammate Justin Peelle (81) as New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Scott Shanle looks on during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California, January 14, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (C) celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter with teammates Vernon Davis (R) and Anthony Davis during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in San Francisco, California, January 14, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (C) celebrates with teammates Jonathan Goodwin (L) and Justin Peelle after he scored the game winning touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during their NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game in San Francisco, California, January 14, 2012.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after catching a 14 yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Alex Smith #11 and Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after winning the NFC Divisional playoff game 36-32 over the New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a 14 yard touchdown pass over Roman Harper #41 of the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter of the NFC Divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 14: Alex Smith #11 and Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate a touchdown with teammates in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park on January 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California...
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a 28-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against Corey Webster #23 of the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »You can just imagine a little kid standing there and getting picked on in grade school. Getting picked on, rocks thrown at him, spit on ... Alex has been there, right there.
Alex’s? Greg had suggested that one, yeah. And Geep called the Vernon Davis touchdown and that whole two-minute drive there at the end. That was coming from Geep.
I was ready for whatever ... Now I don't need it. Throw it away. See ya.
It was a great feeling. We don't have to go nowhere. We can just go out back, go out back and throw the football around
It might have been 100 miles per hour ... It was just like practice. He pushed up 12 or 15 yards, I snapped my head and the ball was there, just like practice. Great timing, great timing on Alex.
To me, when a big-time game is on the line, you have to step up if you're a playmaker
I'm not worried about the Pro Bowl or individual accolades
Along the way, there has been a lot of stress, doubt and criticism ... Especially for Alex. But when I look at that kid, I look at him as a warrior. You can just imagine a little kid standing there and getting picked on in grade school, rocks thrown at him, spit on. Alex is one of those guys. I want to ...
I just kept telling myself, one shot
It was us against history
I had to step up and make it happen to get myself and my teammates where we want to go
History was going through my mind
It’s history, it’s legendary
You've got to call it 'The Grab,' ... We were down. I had to make it happen to take my teammates where we want to go.
This is huge for us ... It's history, legendary, anything you can describe.
This is big for us ... It's history. It's legendary.
You've got to call it `The Grab,' ... We were down. I had to make it happen to take my teammates where we want to go.
It doesn't really make (any) difference whether he is playing or whether he isn't ... I don't think that one guy on defense could make a big difference. It doesn't matter.
He hasn’t really talked about the whole idea
