Mean Tweets (part 2)

Remember that recent Twitter dustup between the 49ers’ Vernon Davis and Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett? Well, apparently it isn’t over. The two were at it again yesterday, and Davis discussed the cyberspat after taking part in a panel discussion at the de Young Museum.

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Davis in no hurry for contract extension

Brash. Outspoken. Controversial. Vernon Davis has been all three on occasion, but the Pro Bowl tight end is playing it cool when it comes to getting a long-term contract extension from the 49ers. Davis was a guest panelist at an Art Impact panel discussion at the de Young Museum’s Koret Auditorium this evening, and he talked a little football before and after the event.

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Vernon D vs. Adrian W: It’s on

In case you missed it, 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and hard-hitting Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson engaged in a highly entertaining tweet-off this morning. No, scratch that. Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett did all the texting for Wilson, by proxy. The give-and-take went like this…

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Comparing Davis to other tight ends

With Patrick Willis locked up through 2016, TE Vernon Davis – whose contract expires after this season – logically figures as the next Niner in line for a big payday. He’s a vital cog in the offense, and Davis is confident he can reach an agreement with his current team. He sent the following tweet a couple hours ago: “We got plenty of time y’all I’ll sign an extension soon I’m sure don’t worry I’m in 100%.”
But how big of a contract will Davis command?

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The mound, the mogul and the misdemeanor

The links are on me: Rookie RB Anthony Dixon’s finds time to watch his kid brother on the mound back in Mississippi.   Where are they now? Ed Galigher, DT (1977-78) and his wife are in real-estate development.   Another former Niners DT, Ronald Fields (2005-08), now with the Broncos, apparently has been arrested on a weapons charge.

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Another McCloughan leaving

Director of college scouting David McCloughan is leaving the organization less than two months after his younger brother, Scot, did the same. The 49ers confirmed the move, saying “We have given David permission to seek employment elsewhere.” Joel Patten is expected to take his place.

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Risk and reward among 49ers’ offseason moves

It will be months, if not years, before we know the true value of the 49ers’ 2010 offseason transactions. But some of them clearly came with greater risk (and perhaps greater reward) than others. Here is a look at the team’s major moves since January 1, categorized according to the Homeland Security Advisory System – because something worthwhile has to come out of those much-ignored color codes.

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