congratulations, good thing you get to do that for another sunday, in the nfc championship game -- rookie, john francois, back to you. >> reporter: got a nice ring to it, you know -- nfc championship game. and vernon davis, man, he became a -- a national name today, you're a tight end from way back. what does it take to come to the top like he has. >> you know to be able to make big plays and big games when it matters, and this is it. you know in the playoffs, he finally made that big catch, puts you at another level. >> speaking of that, he is on the podium. >>> you were on the field -- >> he had a great week of practice, showed the pro that he is, and -- man, i just i don't remember -- i remember telling him on the side lines, how proud i was, how much i loved him. for -- making it you know, just pulling out what he did, and not only for this team, but for me as individuals, you know i don't know how it would have taken this game if it had been the other way around, you know, and i'm just thankful that -- to have a chance. >> last one guys -- >> you guys did a great job, covering for a short yard -- w