Vernon Davis highest paid TE in History?

[kunner]

Saw this on the bottom line, and yep, its true.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...e=HP_headlines

I know the guy is good, but the richest TE contract in the history of the NFL? He seems like a guy who is gonna have the money go to his head, he got paid, so who cares now.

[Bellsprout]

After 1 good season?

That came after a couple disappointing seasons?

Wow. Best hope that wasn't a fluke, Frisco.

[55]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dayman

After 1 good season? That came after a couple disappointing seasons? Wow. Best hope that wasn't a fluke, Frisco.

Sounds eerily familiar to the Miles Austin deal, no?

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by 55

Sounds eerily familiar to the Miles Austin deal, no?

Certainly does.

[55]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Certainly does.

I wish whomever Austin and Davis' agents are were representing me when I go to see the boss for my year end review!

In all seriousness, both deals are head scratchers to me. Miles Austin now makes more money than Randy Moss and Vernon Davis now makes more money than Antonio Gates. Personally, I'll take Moss and Gates at their current salaries over Austin and Davis at their new salaries all day long regardless of age.

I guess we can chalk it up to being an uncapped year...

[elgreazy1]

I understand people may not like the deal but in all honesty, Davis turned the corner last season. He went from being a bust to a player who's been coached into reaching his full potential and becoming the face and leader of the franchise. The man always had freakish athletic ability and now he has the full repertoire of work ethic, pride, and respect, why not keep a player like that around?

[ProfessaPackMan]

I have no problem with the contract but me personally wouldn't have made him THAT big of an offer, especially after one good season.

[SouthernBrick]

Quote: Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan

I have no problem with the contract but me personally wouldn't have made him THAT big of an offer, especially after one good season.

Exactly. I'm all for giving a guy some money for a great pro-bowl type season but, not that kind of a deal after one season. Consistency must be earned and that isn't earned in one season.