We just had a conference call with Vernon Davis and Mike Singletary about Davis’ contract extension — interesting this got accomplished the day before the season opener. There’s symbolism in that.

I won’t go into all that Davis said. Read Eric Branch for that. But I want to focus on one thing.

Davis told us, “It’s not about the money.”

Really? It’s not about the money. You mean to say Davis signed for a potential $37 million and it’s not about the money? Are we supposed to take that seriously?

Look, I like Davis and I believe him when he says football is his passion and he’s been playing it his whole life and he still burns to compete and improve. I buy all that.

But I also think it’s about the money. I know it’s about the money. He’s a professional athlete and by definition that means it’s about the money. I have no problem with Davis making all that dough. I’m glad for him.

But, come on, if it’s not about the money how about if he and I switch salaries? For me it definitely would be about the money.