Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
“The Niners don’t need a serious makeover but do need immediate help on the offensive and defensive lines and in the secondary, with longer-term needs at receiver and linebacker.”
Why Duke’s Barton could be perfect fit for 49ers’ O-line needs
“Run blocking is fun,” Barton said. “You get to go at defenders instead of retreat. Run blocking is about violence; it’s about intensity. Run blocking is also an art form. You’ve got to have sound technique. You’ve got to have your hat in the right place.
“To be able to do that with violence and create some space for your backs to get through, it’s fun. It’s a lot of the reason I play the game, to be able to go at guys and run my feet and try to finish defenders. It’s all over my tape — I play the game with passion. It’s how I feel about football. I enjoy it a lot.”
Run blocking is the strongest part of Barton’s game. The lineman also is a solid pass protector, but the 21-year old understands his need to be more consistent honing in on his techniques and building habits in order to keep his quarterback upright.
Why Florio believes 49ers will keep roster together one more season
“Well, this is the last year of Brock Purdy on a bargain basement contract,” Florio said. “When you look at some of the cap numbers that are out there for the guys they’ve already signed, and we know that teams can create cap space whenever they want to or however they want to, restructure a contract.
“Most of the contracts now have an automatic provision in there that allows the team to restructure if it sees fit.”
How Purdy’s NFL career is inspiring ‘overlooked’ QB draft prospects
“I feel like a lot of guys who are overlooked have that drive when it comes to the NFL and they’re the ones who work harder and stay on rosters and when they get their chance,” Reed said. “They make the most of it. I’m not surprised by it, knowing what kind of guy Brock is. I think he’s got a long NFL career ahead of him.”
Coaching with the enemy: 49ers hire former Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright (paywall)
“This isn’t some vendetta move,” Wright said of joining the 49ers after interviewing with Seattle. “This is a really cool opportunity for me.”
Build your own 2024 49ers: Can you assemble a sustainable 53-man roster? (paywall)
“The Athletic’s build-your-roster tool is back for another spin. It’s time to piece together a team that fits within the 53-man limit and under the 2024 salary cap.”
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