“Better then purdyyy”: NFL community reacts after 49ers agree to terms with Josh Dobbs

Josh Dobbs has had the opportunity to play for four different teams since joining the NFL in 2017 as a fourth-round pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the previous season, he played for both the Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings, showcasing his versatility in the league.

Now, as he gets ready to start his fifth NFL adventure, the star quarterback is joining the San Francisco 49ers after they extended him a contract. This intriguing move has sparked a wide array of responses from NFL fans.

Details on Josh Dobbs’ 49ers contract

Joshua Dobbs’ agent announced on Monday that the 49ers had signed him to a one-year contract as a way to improve their quarterback depth. Dobbs is set to earn a generous $2.25 million for the 2024 season, with the opportunity to earn an extra $750,000 through performance-based incentives.

Dobbs’ addition is a great move for the 49ers, as they continue to strengthen their quarterback lineup this offseason. He joins Brandon Allen and Brock Purdy in the team’s quarterback room, adding even more depth to the position. The 49ers have plans for Dobbs to compete for the backup quarterback role, which will bring valuable depth and healthy competition to the position.

With 12 starts split between the Cardinals and the Vikings last season, Dobbs showcased his ability as a capable NFL starting quarterback. He was thrust into action for the Vikings following Kirk Cousins’ season-ending Achilles injury, where he demonstrated his leadership and skill by leading the team to two victories.

Nevertheless, the 29-year-old faced adversity during his tenure with the Vikings, notably in a challenging matchup against the Chicago Bears. In that game, he struggled, throwing four interceptions in a 12-10 loss to the Vikings. 

The former Vikings player at last ended the season with respectable numbers, tallying 2,464 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across 13 games between Arizona and Minnesota, per Bleacher Report.

Fans divided over Josh Dobbs signing

The recent addition of quarterback Josh Dobbs to the San Francisco 49ers has ignited a spirited debate among fans, with differing opinions on whether it’s a positive move for the team. Many fans are praising the signing, pointing to Dobbs’ impressive performance last season and considering the contract to be a mutually beneficial agreement for both Dobbs and the 49ers.

Others are praising Dobbs’ athleticism, comparing it favorably to that of the team’s current starter, Brock Purdy. “Better than Purdy,” one fan confidently declared.

Nevertheless, amid the excitement surrounding Dobbs’ signing, some fans couldn’t help but express concern over the financial implications, particularly in relation to Purdy’s contract. Despite leading the 49ers to Super Bowl LVIII, Purdy remains on a “cost-effective deal,” earning less than Dobbs’ new contract. It led some fans to view the backup starter’s higher salary as a slight to the team’s starting quarterback.

Only time will tell how Dobbs’ addition will impact the team and whether he can live up to the expectations set by both fans and the organization.