49ers training camp takeaways: Dobbs could make QB2 battle interesting originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers quietly closed out their first week of training camp Saturday with several veterans returning after taking the previous day off.
The bleachers set up on the practice field sat empty due to a San Jose Earthquakes game being held later in the evening at Levi’s Stadium as Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Charvarius Ward, Maliek Collins and Jake Brendel all returned to team drills.
Absent from 11-on-11 work was Javon Hargrave, who took a veteran rest day, but there were others who missed practice due to injury. Offensive lineman Spencer Burford has a broken hand and could miss a few weeks, while rookie receiver Jacob Cowing suffered a hamstring strain and also was sidelined.
Coach Kyle Shanahan did, however have positive news that first-round pick Ricky Pearsall has a chance to make his training camp debut on Monday when the team has its first padded practice.
Shanahan also believes safety Talanoa Hufanga, who suffered an ACL injury in Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season, could return to practice in Los Angeles when the team has joint practices with the New Orleans Saints.
Here are five takeaways from Day 4 of 49ers training camp:
The competition to be Brock Purdy’s backup could become more heated if Josh Dobbs continues to make improvements as seen on Saturday. The Tennessee product was much more accurate, not only connecting on a deep pass to Danny Gray but also executing a very successful fake handoff where several defenders took the bait.
Dobbs completed 11 of his 12 attempts on Saturday while splitting reps with Brandon Allen, who was held to only six completions on his 10 attempts.
Danny Gray is showing up
The speedy receiver who missed the entire 2023 season due to a shoulder injury has come into training camp with a sense of urgency. Danny Gray has been mixing in when Allen and Dobbs have been on the field, but…
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Publish date : 2024-07-27 23:58:00
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