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49ers have few offensive needs with all starters set to return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The 49ers’ entire starting offense from last year is under contract for the 2024 NFL season.
There are few if any spots that figure to even be challenged on an offense that returns so many Pro Bowl-caliber players. Aside from depth, the one spot on the 49ers’ offense that general manager John Lynch could look to improve is along the offensive line.
San Francisco had one of the best running games in the NFL, and Purdy was sacked just 24 times in his 16 regular-season starts. The 49ers’ offensive line graded out as No. 9 in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus.
Still, aside from a backup tight end, there aren’t too many other spots that need to be addressed along the 49ers’ offense.
Here is a look at the 49ers’ offensive depth chart after the first week of the free-agent signing period:
Quarterback
Starter: Brock Purdy
Depth: Josh Dobbs, Brandon Allen
Overview: Purdy will have the benefit of his first NFL offseason to work on his craft. A year ago, he spent these months in physical therapy to get his arm ready for the season following elbow surgery. He still managed to set team records, lead the NFL in passer rating and finish fourth in the NFL MVP voting.
Dobbs appears to be first in line for the backup job. He should have no problem picking up the 49ers’ playbook. After all, the dude is a rocket scientist. No, literally. He spent a month last offseason working in an internship at NASA as an aerospace engineer.
Allen signed a one-year contract and figures to get a chance to compete for the No. 2 job after serving as the No. 3 a year ago behind Purdy and Sam Darnold.
Running back
Starters: Christian McCaffrey, FB Kyle Juszczyk
Depth: Elijah Mitchell, Jordan Mason
Overview: The top four are looking strong with McCaffrey and Juszczyk back in their starting roles. Juszczyk accepted a pay cut to remain with the 49ers for his eighth season.
The backups are strong…
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Author : NBC Sports BayArea
Publish date : 2024-03-20 19:09:02
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