What Dobbs seeks in free agency after historic 49ers start

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Quarterback Joshua Dobbs made a historic starting debut with the 49ers on Sunday. Dobbs' career-high 326 yards passing in the 49ers' 47-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals is the most for a quarterback making his first start for the organization. It could turn out to be Dobbs' first and only start with the 49ers. He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent when the NFL's open-negotiating window opens on March 10. "I want to go to a spot where I get a chance to compete, whether it's for the starting job or the (No. 2) role, whatever it is," Dobbs said. "To be able to push the room, contribute week in and week out, and be a guy that a team is relying on to win on Sundays." It's uncertain whether Dobbs felt as if the 49ers gave him that opportunity this season. He signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract in the offseason with the 49ers. Veteran Brandon Allen was the other quarterback in camp behind starter Brock Purdy. Coach Kyle Shanahan opted to go with Allen, who was the backup to Purdy for the first 10 games of the season before getting a chance to start when Purdy was unavailable to face the Green Bay Packers. Allen threw for 199 yards and one touchdown...