Earlier this offseason, Dobbs had signed up with the San Francisco 49ers, set to play backup to Brock Purdy.
This move was speculated to be an unusual one, to which Dobbs opened up about during an appearance on The Adam Schefter Podcast.
Talking to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Dobbs emphasized the importance of a consistent front office and coaching staff.
According to him, a team that prioritizes QB development was a deciding factor. The 49ers, in Dobbs’ view, met all these requirements.
“So when free agency came, the opportunities that were presented — the biggest thing that I wanted, as I said, was to get to a place that has a consistent front office, consistent coaching staff, and does a really good job of QB development, and have an opportunity to go through a full offseason in one scheme,” he said. “Get in there in April, and even though I’m still learning, and it will be learning a new offense, but it’s an offense that’s obviously very prominent throughout the league.
“And so to be able to get there in April and be around some tremendous coaches and learn the offense from the bare bones of it, and throw routes on air, and build those interpersonal opportunities with teammates. And then be able to go into the season and whatever the role looks like in the room — obviously, Brock is balling, and what they did, coming up two times short in the Super Bowl the last four years is amazing. But to be a part of that.
Aside from the consistency, Dobbs found another reason to look forward to his time with the 49ers Brock Purdy.
He expressed immense respect for his counterpart, excited about the opportunity to work with him. “At the end of the day, he wins football games and he plays efficient football”, Dobbs said. “That’s all you can ask for. So that’s what I’m most excited about, just being able to obviously provide my perspective on what I’ve learned throughout the league and be able to assume whatever role that looks like this upcoming year. But to be around that and that coaching and that type of player and that type of room and that consistency, I think it’d be really good for me, and I’m excited to see what I’ll be able to add and help the team with for this upcoming year.”
Josh Dobbs: Will be really good for me to be around Brock Purdy, 49ers coaches. https://t.co/2hsZLiyHm9
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 2, 2024
If things go as per the 49ers’ plan, Dobbs won’t be thrust into the starting role anytime soon.
However, the offseason will provide him ample time to gel with the team, making him a reliable backup if the situation demands.
Before signing with the 49ers, Josh Dobbs played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
His skills caught the attention of the Pittsburgh Steelers, resulting in his selection in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft.
His career statistics until 2023, are impressive and promising with 502 passing attempts and a 62.2% completion percentage.
His record also registers 15 touchdowns, 13 intercepts, and 2,920 passing yards, besides boasting of 496 rushing yards and securing 6 rushing touchdowns.
