49ers sign TE Luke Farrell | Page 3

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Jcool
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Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Who?

How do you not know him?

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM

pd24
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Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Leathaface:
I don't know much about the player and don't hate the signing but it seems like there are 5 versions of him in the draft that would've been way cheaper and younger.

You're not guaranteed guys in the draft. People have talked for years how the NFL does things backwards. Should have the draft first then teams can fill in holes AFTER.

Of course the players union will not go for that.

You defend anything? Nobody even heard of this guy including you and now you are selling it. Lol

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM

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Fanaticofnfl
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Originally posted by ads_2006:
20 Mill for a blocking TE, but no actual OLine improvement. Gonna end up having kittle block more while this guy runs routes

Shanny/Lynch tenure special

You mean $6.7M a year? Not the same as "$20 mill" lol

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Who?

How do you not know him?

He's the guy who can block an edge rusher long enough so Purdy can get the throw off and not snap his elbow. That's who

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by genus49:
PFF had him as the #3 pass blocking TE in the league last year(Kittle was actually 41st so take it for what it's worth) and 27th in run blocking.

Clearly signed for his blocking but nobody gives $11 mil guaranteed to a guy who...well isn't guaranteed a roster spot.

That is good news. In his 2021 draft profile, run blocking was noted the area of improvement:

Overview
In-line tight end prospect with good size and adequate strength but lacking consistency in centering and sustaining blocks. Farrell isn't going to dazzle anyone with play speed or athleticism and does most of his pass catching as a safe option in the flat or in the underbelly of zone coverage. Farrell needs to work on run-blocking technique, including his footwork, as a role as a dirty-work blocker is his most likely path to a roster spot.

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM

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Look if they want to sign him whatever. But not at that price.
Plus I don't think there was an urgency to pay him.
What a weird choice seriously.
If they want to spend money on the TE position, might as well sign another contract to the Niners All Pro TE who actually is one of the only players on the team that is always good on the field.

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by pd24:

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Leathaface:
I don't know much about the player and don't hate the signing but it seems like there are 5 versions of him in the draft that would've been way cheaper and younger.

You're not guaranteed guys in the draft. People have talked for years how the NFL does things backwards. Should have the draft first then teams can fill in holes AFTER.

Of course the players union will not go for that.

You defend anything? Nobody even heard of this guy including you and now you are selling it. Lol

If you follow the draft or college ball you know who he is.

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM

#38

Bay2Bay9erAllday
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Seems like a lot of money for what he'll provide but i guess we have to wait for the contract details

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM

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Niners418
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Given that some of the most critical failed plays for us over the last few years came in failed pass protection….sign me up

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM

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pd24
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Originally posted by miked1978:

Originally posted by pd24:

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Leathaface:
I don't know much about the player and don't hate the signing but it seems like there are 5 versions of him in the draft that would've been way cheaper and younger.
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You're not guaranteed guys in the draft. People have talked for years how the NFL does things backwards. Should have the draft first then teams can fill in holes AFTER.

Of course the players union will not go for that.

You defend anything? Nobody even heard of this guy including you and now you are selling it. Lol

If you follow the draft or college ball you know who he is.

Ohh. My bad

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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ninerjok
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Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by ads_2006:
20 Mill for a blocking TE, but no actual OLine improvement. Gonna end up having kittle block more while this guy runs routes

Shanny/Lynch tenure special

You mean $6.7M a year? Not the same as "$20 mill" lol

If people think this is expensive go look at Tennessee signing some OT named Dan Moore for 20 million per year who's worse than Colton McKivitz. There's your "what in the actual f**k."

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM

#42

Fanaticofnfl
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$6.7M for a pass blocking TE is… fine. Not great, not terrible. Just fine.

This feels more like a Day 5 FA signing than a Day 1 signing, though.

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM

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He's a dead ringer for the TE they tried to sign from Detroit last offseason. Excellent blocker with reliable hands that can slot in as the #2 TE. Deal is probably incentive laden as hell.

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM

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91til
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this is the last straw!!!

Mar 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM

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Predator85
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Originally posted by Niners418:
Given that some of the most critical failed plays for us over the last few years came in failed pass protection….sign me up

You fix that with a legit RT, not a bandaid to line up next to your sorry RT.