SANTA CLARA — The 49ers' offseason addition that has been the least talked about, might make a decisive impact on San Francisco's 2025 season.Luke Farrell was the 49ers' most expensive free agent signing, agreeing to a three-year $20.25 million contract. Offensive line coach and run game coordinator Chris Forester and tight ends coach Brian Fleury are excited to see how the former Jacksonville Jaguar fits into San Francisco's offensive scheme."I love him," Foerster said this week. "He's one of the best run-blocking tight ends I've seen in a long time. Obviously [George] Kittle is outstanding. Luke, his tape was very, very impressive. He literally has an impact on defensive ends. When he blocks or hits a defensive end, there's movement, you see things with him that you don't see with a lot of tight ends, he's really cool that way."The 49ers have had several tight ends that have been solid backups for George Kittle as blockers and pass protectors, but they often have had short stints with San Francisco. Garrett Celek,, Levine Toilolo, Charlie Woerner and Eric Saubert have all been solid contributors, but Fleury believes Farrell is an anomaly."It's just a different skill set,"...
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