A backup’s among their best? 49ers hold tight end Ross Dwelley in high esteem
Oct 2, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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The defending NFC champion 49ers have a loaded roster. But some prominent members of the organization have espoused a seemingly bizarre view. They think an undrafted backup tight end with 22 career receptions in two-plus seasons who played his college ball in the Pioneer League … is one of their best players.
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