Vernon Davis Ready To Step Up?

Michael Crabtree is injured this off season and will be placed on the PUP list. Targets will be increasing for Anquan Boldin and Vernon Davis. Vernon Davis has the athleticism and talent to be a top tier tight end but has disappointed fantasy owners recently. Last year Davis struggled greatly with less and less targets and getting zero fantasy points on several occasions. When Colin Kaepernick got the starting job last year, Davis had fantasy performances of 14, 0, 1, 0, 1, 2, 0.

Those numbers are just awful and for a player as talented as Davis, it is hard to tell whether or not he will put up big numbers like he has in the past. In 2010 and 2011 Davis had over 90 targets each year. Last season he had 61 and significantly less receptions with only 40 for the 2012 season. His touchdowns have declined from his 2009 breakout season when he had 13 touchdowns. Last year he had only 5 touchdowns in 16 games played.

With the recent injuries to San Francisco's receiving core, Davis may see more targets. ESPN reports that Davis has recently taken snaps at wide receiver. This would mean Davis could possibly see more production from a fantasy standpoint. I would think Davis        will be available late in upcoming drafts and has the opportunity to show that he still can produce at a high level.