Vernon Davis Right to Advocate for New Contract After Outplaying Current Deal

June 17, 2014   ·   Steven Cook   ·   Jump to comments

The San Francisco 49ers already pay Vernon Davis handsomely, but he wants more. And in this age of the NFL, where elite tight ends are so very valuable to a select few offenses, Davis has undoubtedly earned his ability to call the Niners' front office back to the negotiating table.
The 30-year-old has seen more ups and downs in his days with the 49ers than most see with an organization. But ever since Jim Harbaugh arrived, Davis has been the perfect example of what can happen in Harbaugh's player-first system.
After an outstanding 2013 season, Davis is looking to increase his current deal. He explained why in a MMQB column:
In 2010 I signed a five-year, $37 million contract extension with $23 million guaranteed. It was the biggest contract for a tight end in league history. Four years later, and I’m playing at a higher level than I was then, which brings me to why I’m holding out. It’s all about getting paid what you deserve. It’s n...

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