Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, January 2nd, 2024
“He also revealed the 49ers’ plan at backup quarterback. With Brock Purdy out, Josh Dobbs will start over Brandon Allen. That decision is predicated largely on the injuries on the offensive line, and the fact that Dobbs is a far better athlete and scrambler than Allen.
Shanhan said he doesn’t view this week as just an opportunity to get young guys playing time. Roster limitations and injuries limit what NFL teams can do.”
“Charvarius Jr. was born on December 28, in good health.”
“It has been beneficial for the scout team with two quarterbacks of different skill sets, but it has also made it more difficult to choose who steps in when Purdy isn’t available.”
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk’s locker room presence signals good recovery progress
““Brandon Aiyuk looking real good in recovery from right knee surgery,” Bay Area News Group’s Cam Inman noted on social media. “Was getting off ground shooting 18-foot jumpers in basketball competition with Ronnie Bell in locker room.”
The Athletic’s Matt Barrows commented, “Brandon Aiyuk engaged in a competitive three-point jump shooting battle with Ronnie Bell. Aiyuk’s right knee — repaired by Neal ElAttrache— looked like it was in good shape.”
“San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters ahead of Wednesday’s practice as the team prepares for its Week 18 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s everything he said.”
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“After games, he’ll text me and just talk about routes and stuff,” Purdy said of Pearsall. “He’s hungry, which I love.
“He’ll text me and just be like, ‘I want the best for you and for us moving forward.’ So Ricky’s on the same page as us, and as a quarterback that’s all you could ask for.”