49ers Sign QB Davis to Practice Squad
Posted by on September 8, 2010 – 3:06 PMThe San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday they have signed QB Nate Davis to the team’s practice squad. To make room for Davis on the practice squad, the team released QB Jarrett Brown.
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By Pat Schee on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Jarrett who………
By Carleton on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
That is great !!!!!!!! I’m very happy for Nate as well as the 49ers team as a whole.
By TardiveZoar on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Somehow Davis got in the coach’s doghouse and could not get out. I like this kid and think he has a future in the NFL. We will be ok as long as Smith does not get hurt, that is the big X factor for the year.
By jonnyjab on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Great Move! Nate Davis is the Real Deal!
By Cali 530 MOBB on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Nate Davis is good.. just give him time in the pocket… he’s got the strongest arm in the team.. Good Luck Nate… Make it back On Top… Go Niners..
By Stan Drake on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
I love Nate Davis. I’m excited that he is back. He has a tremendous arm. Hopefully he can put it all together. Let’s getter done, Nate.
By Bill Garcia on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
I didn’t like that they waived Nate Davis because I believe he can be a starting QB some day with the right mentoring to help him overcome his disabilities.
At least they signed him to the pratice squad where he can develope further. He needs a mentor, the 9ers should get him one.
Bill 9erfan
By nathan on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
I am so happy!!!
By Rick(Popoman) on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Nate Davis has the quality of a good NFL QB. Needs more “seasoning on raw talent!” Happy that 49ers kept him, even if its practice squad!
By Ann Amber on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
congratulations on keeping Nate. Have practical experience with visual learner and found that adding pictures to text aids the learning process with the situation that he experiences.
Will gladly supply example to 49′ers staff upon request to my private email address.. It makes a tremendous difference for those with that situation.
By George on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Niners!
He may be slow developing, but the kid can play! At this level, coaches are there to help develop and guide Nate in football and his life. The 49ers are well known to instill the qualities they want in players that have the potential and ability to play for them.
Let’s go Nate! time to tighten up the chin strap and show them that you can achieve the level of play asked of you.
By david hernandez on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
BIG Mistake should have kept J.B.
By Fletchman on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Wow!! I didn;t think we had a prayer of keeping Nate. I am not one who believes he is ready to be the starting QB but if he gets his head together he can develop into a starter. One thing about today’s NFL that didnt happen when I first started watching in the 60s is rookies were never expected to start their first year at QB but given at least 2-3 years to develop and mature.
I think the 49ers dodged a bullet.
By Ralph Delso on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Good we got nate back!!!! He gots alotta abilities to be a playmaker. Wasnt too sure bout jarret brown. All I know is nate will be better for us. I think the 9ers should go after Randy Moss. Can u just picture how dangerous our offense can be.
By CWash on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
I was really liking Nate. I think he will be the QB of our future. I think that Jarrett Brown has potential as well. He showed in college that he has natural talent. I don’t know about Randy. I know that Singletary can put him in his place.
By rick on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Does anybody else think that when Davis comes in, the whole team seems to have more energy?
By Rebecca Gent on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
I was amazed to hear that we let him go in the first place. He has HUGE potential to be a key player to getting back on track. I was absolutely floored to see some of the plays that he pulled off against the Vikings. I’m glad to hear that he is back, and hopefully will see him soon on the field.
By hector rivera on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
hell yeah we do got nate back! ralph im with you dude nate is way better then brown, if alex fumbles again nate will pick us back up.. Get rid od carr dudes a BUMB… Nate should be our second stringer for sure
By Dave Ramirez on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
why would the 9ers bring back a guy who had a chance now for 2 years and let a guy like brown go who hasnt even got a chance yet, come on i think the niners made the wrong choice on this one.
By JSFaithful49er on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
I cannot believe that Singletary said he did not bring in Carr to compete for the starting position. I though integrety was a tenant of yours coach? Carr and you, yes you, said that ALL spots are open and Carr said he came there because he said he had a chance to compete for a strating position. It sounds like coach is elluding to the fact that someone other than him said those words. Either way Carr he proved to be a better, more consistent QB than Smith and most importaqntly he is a leader.
By Justin on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
i know we already got gore westbrook ginn crabtree n morgans good too
By Justin on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
also glade we picked up troy smith i think hes got potential
By Koshi on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
R Moss 10 yrs.ago maybe (a big maybe)i want to see ball players not drama. We r find now don’t mess with anything play some games 1st than check it out.Another thing Jarret Brown came from a very good program playing againest very good teams.I feel he was a good pickup with future we will see.
By Koshi on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
I think QB Troy Smith is also a good pickup i feel we r making the right moves just stay the course and develop with each game. Go Niners!
By kevin Wilda on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
If Alex Smith can come through for us, we will be kicking some major tail with what we have.
By Emilio on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Davis better then Brown. And he can throw the long ball.they made a mistake. and got him back
By John Perez on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Glad to hear Nate is still in the picture. Keep pluggin away Nate you’ll get your shot.
By SportStar Relocation on Sep 8, 2010 | Reply
Glad to hear Nate is still with the team
By andrew on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
im glad nate is back! wish we could have kept brown though,looks like a play maker! and i agree with ralph delso,go after moss!
By derick on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
we should pick up colt breeon
By Brian boogie on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
YEA DUDE, I LOVE NATE MAN. BUT I THINK SINGELTARY IS SAYING IN SO MANY WORD THAT NATE DOESNT KNOW THE PLAY BOOK. HE IS GOING TO BE LIKE A VICK WHERE WOULD HAVE TO SIMPLIFY THE PLAYBOOK SO HE CAN CATCH ON. NATE JUST PLAYS EVERYTHING BY EAR BUT HE IS SPECTACULAR AT IT WHERE AS ALEX SMITH IS A BOOK WORM AND A NERD AND IS GOOD AND KNOWING THE PLAYS SO HE IS MORE EXCESSIBLE EXCEPT ONE THING, HE CANT GET IT DONE, HE KNOWS IT BUT HIS ACTIONS IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF HIS KNOWLEDGE.
By edd305 on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
get rid of alex smith he’ll never be ready
By edd305 on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
we got every thing but a QB.DAM GET US 1
By edd305 on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
YES WE CAN USE RANDY MOSS BUT WE NEED A QB TO THROW TO HIM.
By D-MAN on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Nate just needs to study more.As for Jarrett Brown poor guy never got a real shot.
By chucky_49rs on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Grrrr, stupid desition im sure glad davis is back i think he has a great chance GET READ OF SMITH, im a hardcore niner to the bone and mike singletery is an awesome coach but what’s with smith?, money? I hope he does good this time TOOOOO MANYYYY CHANCES. GO NINERS!
By leche de burro on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
So, if Josh Morgan gets named a team captain does that make him Captain Morgan?
By chucky_49rs on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Lol leche de burro, muahaha funny stuff. Yeah nate davis looked awesome smith is the one with the problem, where did he took the team to the times he was on qb, nate just has to think big, get on that field and think the way montana and young did. I think he gots what it takes to be the next great gold diger QB.
By Louie Castaneda on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I really dont understand why this kid ain’t a back up or maybe even starting, I really don’t get it.
By EL GRANDE! on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
@ L.D.B Yes it would ! Captain Morgan……LOL !
By EL GRANDE! on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Nate Davis is good but not ready if our starter Q.B was to get hurt and it was up to Davis to step in and play we would lose that game and the rest of the season . Mike Singletary is a smart man . Have faith in Alex Smith if he can stay healthy all season he will amaze us fan. Go Niners!
By niners 4eber on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
The key is our defense and the position on the offensive side our ‘D’ will place them! Let the season begin and this time it won’t be “next year we’ll get into the playoffs” crap!! The FAITHFUL will finally be able to cheer into the PLAYOFFS!!!
By palco on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I can’t see Nate Davis lasting on the practice squad, He has too much talent. Their must be something their with the Coach. After a few teams sniff around, and baring some other unknown problem beside dyslexia, he will be snatched up. What a shame. he showed more talent and poise, (especially under pressure) than either Smith or Carr.
By Alex "The Man" Ortiz on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Nice move SF. Hes not the answer right now but maybe someday. Dont loose faith in him coach singletary, many players have overcome dislexia. Nate can 2!! 49ers faithful, keep our eye on the prize, its never been closer.
By MR94505 on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Good move for the 49ers for sure. Let’s look at what’s going on…
1) Alex has been given the green light AND the talent AND the coaching to take us to the next level. This is his year to succeed, and I think he will.
2) The offensive playcalling has gotten better since early last year when we were run/run/pass (on 3rd and long….ugh)/punt. And this is KEY for the 9ers to progress…we need more than a simple predictable offense and we’ll see that this year.
3) Nate, as much raw talent that he has, isn’t ready to run a complex offense…Carr is more ready…that is why it’s SMITH/CARR/DAVIS.
4)Take the emotion out of it and JED, SING, and the rest of the administrative staff and coaches have done a FANTASTIC JOB over the last year to put us in a position to WIN.
The O line is ROCKIN’ ON AN UPSWING, The D Line is …WOW! The secondary is going to surprise you even more with interceptions and tight man to man defense. The offensive weapons will need some time to gel because of lack of practice together as a unit, but they’ll suck it up and pull it together within a few games.
Overall, our O and D are in a SYSTEM that is going to work, and they know their positions…which is critical to take that next step.
NOW OUR PLAYERS (with the exception of Crabs who needs some more time but is so smart and good he’ll even be ok out of the box) CAN REACT W/O HAVING TO THINK (because of all the practice)… that in itself will give us 4-5 more games.
Let’s face it up until this year the players had to think if they were in the right spot and by that time, the play is over…now it’s going to be automatic to them.
Kudos to A. Smith for working so hard in the offseason…and most of the 9er team as well!
Can’t wait until Sunday!!
By montes on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Nate Davis is a good player but will never be a great one..if he knows he has a disability he should have been at niner facilities all offseason with alex…i know you guys are excited about his big arm but ask him if it bailed him out in his last few preseason games..if we wer all watching the same games he started flinging them balls as soon as he was pressured…idk if hell ever make it but im glad we arent taking chances anymore..just ask jemarcus russell if his big arm and speedy recievers wer any good at the nfl level
By eric williamson on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Very happy for Nate. I think the niners missed making a huge mistake by letting this kid get away. He has heart like Montana and Young. Everything else will take time but I see how special he will be. We have a good core of QBs and if they play decent football with few turovers our team will go places this season. Give Davis time and he will make us great in the future. .
By Louie hayes on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Its good to see Nate back on da team!…I agree with Hector rivera, Nate should back up Alex smith. Carr is ok…Nate just needs time. but if Smith(Alex/Troy) & Carr went down I would not worry much if Nate was in.
By Top Niner on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Glad to see Nate back. However, if he does not work harder next year and exemplify progress on the field we might want to look at other candidates. We should bring in QB’s to eventual be starters or just as good as a NFL starter except for veterans of course.
The Niners QB situation is ok right now. Smith is looking better everyday. I dont think Carr has a future with us and you already heard my take on Nate. We should be eyeing a high draft pick (1-3 rounds) come next year’s draft. That way when Smith goes down we are confident the back up at the time can come in and play footbal.
By Mike M on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Davis needs to grow up. Surprised coach kept him. He was warned multiple times but still did not put in the work.
By chucky_49rs on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I agree that alex smith looks better by the day and he needs to get us out of the hole we r stuck on, also agree that david carr is not the niner future even doh he is a good qb, but i c something in nate davis smith and carr don’t have, there’s something aboit the way he plays he takes me back to montana and steve young, i hope nate puts alot of effort to be better and take smith troy out. Can’t wait till first week we will win.
By WA49erFAN on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Let’s not forget that this is Smith’s SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR in the same offense! That will help him emmensley! Also, if the o coordinator would utilize smith in more shot-gun, and less under center he would also show even more progress. Furthermore he finally has a full cast of weapons at the WR, RB, and TE, plus a beefed up o-line to protect him. these are luxuries smith hasen’t had in in first 5 years in the league. the pices are in place for the niners to have a big year on offense and defense!
By J.R. Mont on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Jim Druckenmiller had an arm like Nate Davis. Don’t be fooled an arm does NOT make a quarterback in this league. Joe Montana had a weak arm but he was a winner. Nate Davis hasn’t even won a roster spot let alone be a starter in the NFL. He’s got a LONG way to go. Singletary has been SPOT on with most of his moves, especially this one.
By Rosemary on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I think the 49er’s were crazy to let Nate go. I am glad to see they brought him back. I have seen many a football player in my life time and this kid is great. My brother was one of the 49ers years ago and I know a great one. So go Nate I want to see you on the field. Your truly, Rosemary Umland,
Bob St. Clair’s one and only sister…… xoxoxo
By Andy Arroyo on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I’m gald that then got him back he know’s the palyes better then tory smith i hope to see more of him
By greenradioactive on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I AM GLAD NAT DAVIS will be around!!! It would have been a shame to let that much talent slip off our roster. Let us not forget that joe montana’s career was less than spectecular for the first few years…. GO NINERS!!! I got your back Nate! P.S. We are LOADED with running and Receiving talent this year so NO MORE EXCUSES ALEX! Make me a believer, because we all want to see you do great things!
By joe gutierrez on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
they should have not got rid of him in the first place!
By ninerman on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I like Nate Davis but I agree with coaches decision to cut him. I believe that coach Sing saw that davis was getting to content with where he was and not pushing himself to do better or learn faster. Coach Sing knew davis had great potential but was not seeing the effort by davis to learn and compete for starting job. The best thing for Davis was to get cut and not get picked up by another club maybe now he will have more urgency picking up the offense knowing that his job is not set in stone. “YOU GOTTA GET KNOCKED DOWN TO GET BACK UP” !!!!!
By B_493R FAN on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
I’m glad they got Davis back. Smith has shown that he has gotten better during the off season. Carr is really garbage, look at his other games before he became a niner. Nate Davis did a good job during the game against the Vikings. The only reason why Nate struggled against the chargers is because he was playing with most of the players that were going to be cut (second/ third string players). They should at least try to let Nate try one game with all the pros and veterans on the niners. He is way better than Carr playerwise. He has a lot of time to progress and will one day lead the team to greatness. Good choice.
By Christian Anthony on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
¡¡Soy morir con fuerza NinerFan!! Tenemos que dar a Davis un tiro como el Juez de salida. Más TARDE para las discapacidades dichas de. Tenemos todos los instrumentos para ayudarle durante el proceso de crecimiento. Él sólo puede mejorarse en el campo. Y la verdad está en el budín. Cuando Nate está en el Campo hay mucha energía que viene de los demás. Este niño es un Gamer y merece un tiro como el Juez de salida. Ahora que hacemos que Troy complazca se deshacen de Carr. Troy tiene la experiencia animosa. Resumir todo esto.. ¡¡Deshágase de Alex y David!! Regla de Niners
By eilroy on Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
nate davis is a good QB and its good that he is on the practice squad but i think he should be higher on the list
By chucky_49rs on Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
In no way j brown is close to be like nate, when i herd they waived him for troy i actually cursed at who did this desition. Even my ravens friends think is a mistake geting troy for nate. Im glad nate is back. NATE IM GLAD I GOT TO C PLAY LIVE AGAINST THE STINKING VIKINGS. THIS DOWN GRADE USE IT FOR UR ADVANTAGE TO CLIMB BACK NOT ONLY TO UR “X” POSITION AS THIRD STRINGER BUT TO LEADING MAIN QB, When i saw nate play i saw in him the next Joe Montana and Steve Young. GO NATE…….9ners for life!
By Louie V on Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
JB is good! but NATE DAVIS IS BETTER! get rid or David Car!!! im glad nate hasnt gone gone with another team.. good job 9ers!
By Phillip M. on Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
Wow i luv mike Singletary but what the hell is he doing. I am
glad he is on the practice squad go nate davis he is the future of the 49 ers.
By Apachemark on Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
Nate has a strong arm but not the intangables..I am glad we signed Troy Smith he is our future at QB…
By palco on Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
I hope some of you are right thinking Smith has put it together, It would be great for the team, but even in this preseaon I still saw a “Deer in the headlghts” QB at tmes, I hope I’ am wrong..
By Matt Houtchens on Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
Great job (Phew) re-signing Nate Davis to the Practice Squad, I thought the 49ers front office was stupid for letting him go & having him sign on & develop nicely (I would think) in another system. Let’s see if Troy Smith will last long, then if not, the third stringer’s job belongs to Nate Davis once again. Wish they could’ve kept both Tony Paymah & the middle linebacker #57 Greg Wilhem (I think his name is) because they both finished with good preseason numbers in tackles.
By sleazy mcgee on Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
nate davis, to me, will be the next great QB for the 49ers. However, Singletary is a hardass, and is not going to let the youngster just come in hand him the team. He is probably building him up and making sure he matures to the great player he has the potential to be. Alex Smith is good for now, but unless he straight up shows up big time, he isn’t the future of the team.
Your thoughts?
By brwnguyintundra on Sep 11, 2010 | Reply
did anyone else see a MILLION dropped balls this preseason? They should blame the WRs for dropping catchable balls, not Nate. Glad to see nate back, he has great potential. I would like to see his name on the roster for the rest of his career. Stay faithful NATE, use this time to truly learn the game and the offense.
I didn’t see enough of JB, but he looked okay from what i saw.
Troy has a lot of potential but needs coaching too.
David looked pretty solid, kinda like another hill.
And as for Mr Alex Smith. I had your back from day 1. but my patience is wearing thin. if you can’t take this team to at least the nfc championships, i think it’s time to find someone who can.
By Dann Burke on Sep 13, 2010 | Reply
At least Davis can throw a football. Get him back on the 1st team so he can develop faster. He has more potential than Smith.
Now – about this “blinded long-term love affair with Smith”. Stop making bad choices. Did you see the QB for the Packers play this weekend? You picked Smith. Did you see Hill play this weekend? You dumped him for Smith. Now Smith is #1 QB and you place Nate Davis on the practice squad.
When it comes to Smith – you are pushing a wet noodle. Get over this blinded love affair. Your goal should be to win games.
Place Davis back on the Team, develop his potential. Trade Smith to our competitor and use the Smith space to bring in a better seasoned and provened QB.
You say you want winners. Why do you want Smith! Actions speak louder than words.
By Sam on Sep 13, 2010 | Reply
CAN I GET AN AMEN!!!! Why are we trying so hard to push this guy into a job he is so ill-equipped to handle? We already gave him more years and money than any other team would have.
Make the trade already!
By mike greene12 on Sep 14, 2010 | Reply
Nate is the best quarterback we have i watched him in ball state and watched him the past two years in pre-season, he has football i.q. he is a smart quarterback where you have alex smith who makes poor decisions. We will never win a game n matter who we play if 1 alex smith throws interceptions on our side of the field and put our defense in bad cituations and 2 if alex smith has to drop back and throw the ball 45 times are you kidn me.
By THOMAS ESPADA on Sep 14, 2010 | Reply
THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT.ITS SEEMS THAT SOMEBODYS LISTENING NATE DAVIS DID GOOD WE SAW THAT AND HIS PERFORMANCE WAS GREAT SO IM GLAD THERE GIVING HIM A CHANCE TO SHOW WHAT HES GOT .ALSO DONT FORGET DIXON TO 300YRDS 4TDS COME ON THAT WAS GREAT FOR A ROOKIE. GOOOO NINERS!!!!!!!!!