Battle of the Beasts: VD vs. Bear

Then you must not want the Niners to do good this season because if Bear has a more positive impact on the Niners then Vernon this year we are screwed point blank.

Yeah, I voted for VD because he is the guy with experience AND he is really believing in Sing’s vision for the team. Bear is going to be fantastic in this position and he will develop well this season in Jimmy’s system. Probably what will happen is that VD will be traded next year for a draft pick and a tackle, Bear will take over the spot and the niners will be better for it.

So, I’m one of those Bear Pascoe fans, but I think because he’s a rookie, and is technically 3rd on the depth chart, he won’t see too much playing time. I think he’ll move to 2nd on the chart, but if he’s not seeing regular snaps, then he won’t really have a change to be a huge impact. If Vernon Davis struggles, I think the 49ers might try to use Bear as one of the main Red Zone weapon, but that probably won’t happen until mid-season… unless he REALLY impresses during the preseason, where I think he’ll get a lot of playing time.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m hoping for the Niners sake that Vernon does start producing like we had hoped. I’m just glad that my favorite college player (from last year) actually became a Niner. The last Fresno State guy I wanted the Niners to draft was Berrian. He went to the Bears at pick #15 in the 3rd round. The Niners picked right before that at #14 and took a different WR named Derrick Hamilton, whom has never caught an NFL pass.

As others have pointed out when the subject of VD comes up, the TE position involves both blocking assignments and route running. And he needs to know what the other players will be doing, also. For a rookie to come in and master all aspects of the position during his first training camp would be miraculous. So I don’t expect Bear to have a greater impact than VD, who is already a great blocker and has the potential to also be a great receiver. He’ll get his chance shine as a receiver this year with Raye’s offense. But if VD doesn’t lose the alligator arms and show some hands and better route running, I suspect he’ll eventually be cut or traded (he makes too much $$ to be just a good blocker) and Bear will get his shot next year.

Interesting conversation about moving VD’s position. If he liked contact , I could see him at OLB , good call. He could probably play SS if he had some coverage skills. WR was mentioned, he doesn’t have the hands you want at WR. FB he could shine at. I like the idea of him leading the blocking out of the backfield. I hope I see both VD and Walker playing some FB this training came. as well as a good portion of 2 TE sets. I think having a TE on both sides of the line would, help our QB’s relax more. On a very high percentage of our sacks given up, the pressue came from outside. How much do you guys, think we will see the 2 TE sets ??

Davis is a bust period, bear will be the better te in time, may not this year but in time I believe he will be.

Sometimes players don’t progress as quickly as we all want and some are ready to throw the bust label already, Amazing. “Fearless Frog”. It shouldn’t be that surprising that someone suggested VD playing some snaps at the FB , during TRAINING CAMP. I’d really like to see all 3 TE’s on the field together. Pascoe and Davis on opposite sides of the line and Walker as a single back, checking for rushers then finding a soft spot in the zone. That’s what PRESEASON is for , trying new wrinkles, to see what is effective with what players. I never thought " I’D RATHER HAVE VD PLAYING FULLBACK". Lets mix it up during Preseason, I’d rather see VD running 40 yards downfield and hauling in a deep pass. So far he hasn’t shown that he can do that with regularity. If not he might have to settle for going over the middle ALOT.

This is his time to show what he has. Knowing that Sing and the Bear are right behind him will motivate him to be his best. If not, It’s the bench or trade bait.

Walker seems to be our best short yardage and end zone threat the last few years at TE shouldn’t he be used more?