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Singletary aint happy with nate davis......
Matt Maiocco
CSNBayArea.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- Nate Davis took a major step backward in his quest to earn the 49ers' backup quarterback job.
Davis' statistics certainly were not eye-popping. But his production alone was nothing to eliminate him from consideration for a job promotion. Instead, Davis did not fulfill the unseen requirements of the most important position on the field.
Davis completed 7 of 16 passing attempts for 114 yards in the 49ers' 15-10 exhibition victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. The 49ers scored field goals on two of Davis' first three drives after entering the game at the start of the second half.
But it is clear that coach Mike Singletary considers Davis nowhere near ready to compete for the backup job behind starter Alex Smith.
"I don't think he's put himself in a position to really compete," Singletary said. "I think right now he's competing with himself. I really do.
"I really like the kid. There's a lot to like about him, But there is a work ethic that's involved in terms of being a quarterback in the NFL and he's got to get it. It's as simple as that."
David admittedly blew several protection calls. Singletary said Davis did not show the kind of consistency he wants to see. For instance, Singletary criticized Davis for not being aware of the first-down marker when he scrambled for 5 yards on a third-and-6 late in the game when the 49ers were trying to run out the clock.
Said Davis, "I did come in and I was a little shaky on some things I should've knew. I just got to keep on working hard."
Veteran David Carr did not play a snap, and it appears he strengthened his hold on the No. 2 job.
The problem, Singletary said, is that Davis did not invest enough time in the offseason to learn offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye's system.
"I'm not sure how hard he worked in the offseason to get that down," Singletary said. "So when I talk about work ethic, you can't just turn it on and turn it off. . . . The offseason, when we're in OTAs and minicamp, that's when you have to get it done."
Davis spent the entire offseason at the 49ers' practice facility, but he admits he could have spent more time at work.
"To tell you the truth, I don't think I put in enough work as I should've," Davis said. "Yes, I did put in a lot of work, but maybe I should've put in more than I did."
When asked what he was doing when he was not at the team's practice facility in the offseason months, Davis said, "I was spending time with my little daughter."
There has never been any doubt that Davis throws the ball well enough to play in the NFL. His 60-yard pass to Ted Ginn was evidence of that. But mastering the mental part of the game is the biggest issue.
At Ball State, Davis had one protection for every pass play. At this level, he is trying to learn seven or eight different options, depending on the play call and the defense.
"I'm pulling for him," Singletary said. "I'm hoping. But, so far, it's inconsistent."
Read more: Maiocco: Davis' Inconsistency Disappoints Singletary
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this story
Matt Maiocco
CSNBayArea.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- Nate Davis took a major step backward in his quest to earn the 49ers' backup quarterback job.
Davis' statistics certainly were not eye-popping. But his production alone was nothing to eliminate him from consideration for a job promotion. Instead, Davis did not fulfill the unseen requirements of the most important position on the field.
Davis completed 7 of 16 passing attempts for 114 yards in the 49ers' 15-10 exhibition victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. The 49ers scored field goals on two of Davis' first three drives after entering the game at the start of the second half.
But it is clear that coach Mike Singletary considers Davis nowhere near ready to compete for the backup job behind starter Alex Smith.
"I don't think he's put himself in a position to really compete," Singletary said. "I think right now he's competing with himself. I really do.
"I really like the kid. There's a lot to like about him, But there is a work ethic that's involved in terms of being a quarterback in the NFL and he's got to get it. It's as simple as that."
David admittedly blew several protection calls. Singletary said Davis did not show the kind of consistency he wants to see. For instance, Singletary criticized Davis for not being aware of the first-down marker when he scrambled for 5 yards on a third-and-6 late in the game when the 49ers were trying to run out the clock.
Said Davis, "I did come in and I was a little shaky on some things I should've knew. I just got to keep on working hard."
Veteran David Carr did not play a snap, and it appears he strengthened his hold on the No. 2 job.
The problem, Singletary said, is that Davis did not invest enough time in the offseason to learn offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye's system.
"I'm not sure how hard he worked in the offseason to get that down," Singletary said. "So when I talk about work ethic, you can't just turn it on and turn it off. . . . The offseason, when we're in OTAs and minicamp, that's when you have to get it done."
Davis spent the entire offseason at the 49ers' practice facility, but he admits he could have spent more time at work.
"To tell you the truth, I don't think I put in enough work as I should've," Davis said. "Yes, I did put in a lot of work, but maybe I should've put in more than I did."
When asked what he was doing when he was not at the team's practice facility in the offseason months, Davis said, "I was spending time with my little daughter."
There has never been any doubt that Davis throws the ball well enough to play in the NFL. His 60-yard pass to Ted Ginn was evidence of that. But mastering the mental part of the game is the biggest issue.
At Ball State, Davis had one protection for every pass play. At this level, he is trying to learn seven or eight different options, depending on the play call and the defense.
"I'm pulling for him," Singletary said. "I'm hoping. But, so far, it's inconsistent."
Read more: Maiocco: Davis' Inconsistency Disappoints Singletary
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this story
Yeah, David didn't have a good game today, but more importantly...Alex Smith had a very impressive outing, IMO. And he did it without his 3 biggest guns.
He's looking much more confident and composed (Yes, I understand its preseason), and I think he's going to carry his momentum from the end of last season, over to this next one.
He's looking much more confident and composed (Yes, I understand its preseason), and I think he's going to carry his momentum from the end of last season, over to this next one.