Santa Clara, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is holding out of mini-camp.<\/p>\n
Davis has two years left on a five-year extension he signed in 2010 and now feels like he deserves more.<\/p>\n
In a piece he wrote for SI.com’s Monday Morning Quarterback column, Davis feels he is worth more money.<\/p>\n
“In 2010 I signed a five-year, $37 million contract extension with $23 million guaranteed,” said Davis. “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 not that complicated. I want the 49ers to win the Super Bowl, and I want to be on the field this summer working toward that goal, but I have to worry about my future first.<\/p>\n
“Most of my teammates and many players in the NFL understand that. A few don’t. Behind closed doors, they’ll say they’re all about the team and would run through a brick wall for the organization. But when you look closer, they’re doing things to contradict themselves. I can’t listen to anyone but my family and my advisors, because those are the people who are going to be there when football inevitably dumps me.”<\/p>\n
Davis had 52 receptions for 850 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. Since entering the league in 2006, he has 397 catches for 5,201 yards and 53 scores.<\/p>\n
Two other 49er players, right guard Alex Boone and cornerback Eric Wright, also were absent for the start of Tuesday’s mini-camp. Boone is seeking a renegotiation of his contract as well, while Wright announced his retirement from the NFL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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