The San Francisco 49ers are expecting big things from the TE in 2008
The 49ers will be looking to the TE a lot more in 2008 with Vernon Davis possibly having the kind of season many think he can. Davis played in 14 games for the 49ers last season and he caught 52 passes for 509 yards (9.8 avg) with 4 TD grabs. Look for Davis to catch 75-80 passes this season if he can just stay healthy. Davis has now played in 24 games in his NFL career and he has caught 72 passes for 774 yards (10.8 avg) with 7 TD grabs.
23-year old Delanie Walker also had a decent season for the Niners in 2007. He played in all 16 games for the 49ers last season and he caught 21 passes for 174 yards (8.3 avg) with 1 TD grab. Walker should also catch more balls than he did in 2007 in the new wide open offense of the Niners. Walker has now played in 23 games in his NFL career and he has caught 23 passes for 204 yards (8.9 avg) with 1 TD grab.
25-year old Billy Bajema is a good run blocker but he doesn’t help much in the passing game as he didn’t catch a pass in 14 games for the 49ers last season. He has played in 45 games in his NFL career and he has caught 5 passes for 54 yards (10.8 avg).
PROJECTED GRADE FOR THE 2008 SEASON: A-