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 Read Quote
I was approached by a company in San Francisco called Fantex. I did my due diligence on it. I tried to outweigh the pros and cons. Then I just made a business decision. Vernon Davis Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I think the two exercises that have helped me the most include using the bands with my ankles, and then another one of my favorites is where I lean on a balloon-shaped ball with my forehead touching it and rotate my head front, back and sideways to build up the muscles and ligaments in my neck. Vernon Davis Read Quote
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 Read Quote