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49ers 2017 Season: The new passing game

By Jonah Burros

Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (17) makes a catch in front of Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (17) makes a catch in front of Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) points out to the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the first quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) points out to the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the first quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

The quarterbacks

I’m going to keep this short and to the point. The new 49ers quarterbacks are not superstars, they are not prolific long-ball passers, they are not flashy, they are not the next Joe Montana or Steve Young, what they are is a group of guys that fit a certain mold that can run Kyle Shanahan’s offense and get it done.

Brian Hoyer, as pointed out on page one has already had success in this system. He is a very experienced QB that has seen it all and played in every condition.

Matt Barkley has made his rounds in the backup arena and serves in many of the same capacities that Hoyer does.

C.J. Beathard shows the exact same qualities as the other two and I will give you a quick explanation as to what those are and why Shanahan covets them.

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Throughout each one of their careers, the strengths that they have shown are as follows:

  1. Tough and fearless
  2. True students of the pro-system
  3. Blue collar character that has the respect of their teammates
  4. The ability to sell the play-action
  5. Accurate short to mid-range
  6. Unselfish love of football
  7. Dedication to team and system

To sum up what all these traits equate to and why Shanahan loves them is this.

They can take advantage of all the high-percentage throws that the system affords them by convincingly selling the play-action on every play while delivering the ball in the face of a pass-rush and take a hit while doing it.

The entire group shows poise in the pocket, can read defenses and make adjustments. They understand what is happening on the field and can move the chains by taking what the defense gives them.

Above all, they all play like blue-collar guys that are resilient and battle through and back from injury. They are a scrappy bunch that plays smart and lead from behind center, rain, sleet or snow.

Shanahan’s offense can be successful with this type of QB and has before, time and time again.

Next: 49ers 2017 season: The new running game

The new passing game should be very fun to watch this year and prove to be better than it has been for quite some time.

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