Top 17 Vernon Davis Quotes

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Growing as a man, I had to go through some stuff first.

Growing as a man, I had to go through some stuff first. I had to figure this thing out, find out who I was as a player.
Vernon Davis
Usually, I’ll have egg whites, turkey sausage, fruit, and oatmeal for breakfast. For lunch I’ll have some grilled chicken or a turkey burger with veggies, fruit and wheat bread. Between lunch and dinner it’s often a protein bar, and then my evening meal is pretty much the same as lunch.
Vernon Davis
I pray that Jimmy Graham passes as a wide receiver. Because at the end of the day, if he passes as a wide receiver, that’s better for the rest of the tight ends. He will have opened up a door, a pathway for the rest of the group.
Vernon Davis
To me, there’s nothing like going up against a guy and making him lose. When you beat a guy so bad, whether it’s a route or a block, there’s nothing more enjoyable than that.
Vernon Davis
Everything that I do, I put my teammates first. To me, that’s the mark of a true leader. That’s what I want to be. I want to be a leader and have guys continue to follow.
Vernon Davis
To recover from workouts I typically drink a 20-gram protein shake, float in the pool for 15 minutes, then do a hot-and-cold tub contrast soak.
Vernon Davis
It’s just like any athlete, we all want a new contract. But I’m not going to stress over it. It’s not the end of the world if I don’t get it. If I get it, that’s good.
Vernon Davis
For me, it’s not really about showing the coaches. It’s about being accountable, being accountable for my own actions and continuing to do what I’ve been doing since I got here.
Vernon Davis
It’s all about the team first, then myself. As I continue to help the team, I’ll continue to build on my success, but it all starts with the team.
Vernon Davis
But when it comes to my career, my job, something that I love so much and something that I’m passionate about, I can’t let anything get in the way of that.
Vernon Davis
I don’t drink alcohol at all except for special occasions. I definitely do think that it really takes a toll on your body over time, so it’s something that I really try to stay away from.
Vernon Davis
My dream is to retire as a San Francisco 49er.
Vernon Davis
I wanted to be positive. I have good sportsmanship. You leave everything on a good note, you just smile and shake hands.
Vernon Davis
We only live once and tomorrow is not promised. If I can walk in here and see a beautiful smile on your face, or even a conversation with my teammates in the locker room, that’s the best part. That’s living. That’s life.
Vernon Davis
But at the end of the day, I’m my own man, regardless of what my little brother does or what he did.
Vernon Davis
When I’m stressed or I have some things I have to get off my mind, I go to the canvas and I paint.
Vernon Davis
You play this game, that’s what you play this game for. You play the game to go to the Super Bowl and that’s the only reason why we play to win and make it to the Super Bowl. So anything short of that would not be acceptable and I think my teammates know that as well.
Vernon Davis