San Francisco 49ers’ New Stadium: The Vernon Davis Effect

Two years ago, many 49er fans would not have cared much Vernon Davis stayed with the 49ers.

Averaging three touchdowns a year and just over 375 yards a season, Davis was looking like a solid blocking tight end—and nothing else.

If you're reading this article, I shouldn't have to tell you that in his 2009 season, Davis went from ho-hum to uh-oh. Once a disruption, he suddenly became the offensive captain and posted a Pro-Bowl season—catching passes from two different quarterbacks over the year.

What a difference an attitude change makes!

On top of it all, in the weeks leading up to the stadium vote, Davis represented the value of having a professional sports team like the 49ers in the area by making a Bleacher Report - San Francisco 49ers
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