On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers signed a tight end to replace a player they lost this offseason. The 49ers experienced some upheaval at the position this offseason. The 49ers lost tight end Charlie Warner, who signed with the Atlanta Falcons during free agency this month. The 49ers are attempting to sign restricted free agent Brock Wright to replace Woolner for next season.
San Francisco 49ers lost to Brock Wright
But last Wednesday, about an hour before the 49ers finalized their deal with Wright, the Detroit Lions agreed to match the 49ers’ offer. As a result, the 49ers missed their biggest opportunity to replace Woolner in free agency. The 49ers are expected to consider taking a tight end in this year’s draft. The additions they made Monday should add depth to the position.
Eric Saubert signs with 49ers
The 49ers have added Eric Saubert to the roster, according to a team statement.
Saubert is asked to execute a block
Saubert is not expected to play a significant role in the 49ers’ passing attack. He will be supporting Kyle Shanahan’s running plan next season. Saubert, along with Wright, isn’t the player the 49ers were hoping for, but he would be getting a key weapon that could open the door for Christian McCaffrey next season. According to Pro Football Focus, Saubert posted a run blocking grade of 63.6.
Dobbs explains why he wanted to join 49ers in free agency
Quarterback Joshua Dobbs was a member of three franchises last season. After spending most of training camp with the Cleveland Browns, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals just before the start of the regular season. He was then traded to the Minnesota Vikings at the NFL trade deadline. The Cardinals and Vikings failed to make the playoffs, and the Browns were eliminated in the AFC Wild Card Game. Dobbs, who signed with the 49ers as an unrestricted free agent this offseason, said on the Torchbears podcast that he wanted to experience the culture the 49ers have built under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. He said he felt that during a recent visit to the 49ers’ headquarters in Santa Clara. “This is exactly what I want to be around,” Dobbs, 29, said. “At this stage in my career, I just want the opportunity to try my hand at dance, in any capacity, in any role.” So I’m willing to do whatever it takes to join a team that has done that. about it. All I can do is go back there and go from there. ”
Dobbs started 12 games last season, but he is well aware that he is competing with Brandon Allen to be Brock Purdy’s backup on the 49ers. “I understand Brock is the guy,” Dobbs said. “Brock fought. It was cool to see what he was doing. But it’s my mindset and my mindset that I can contribute to this space. So I’m excited.”
Purdy led the NFL with a passer rating of 113.0 and finished fourth in NFL Most Valuable Player voting after setting a 49ers single-season record with 4,280 passing yards. The 49ers first became acquainted with Dobbs last season, when he threw for 265 yards and rushed for 48 in Week 4 against the Cardinals. “I liked his consistency,” Shanahan said recently at the NFL’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. “Whatever the game plan was, he executed it very well. “I liked his competitive running and physicality to break through tackles. He gave the team a chance to win. ”
