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49ers offensive players who have something to prove part 3: Vance McDonald, Garrett Celek, and Blake Bell

By Rich Madrid

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 27: Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a first quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions during an NFL game at Ford Field on December 27, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 27: Vance McDonald #89 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a first quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions during an NFL game at Ford Field on December 27, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 18: Blake Bell #84 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch past Keanu Neal #22 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 18: Blake Bell #84 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch past Keanu Neal #22 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

The former University of Oklahoma quarterback made the switch to tight end when drafted by the 49ers in 2015 and played in just 10.6 percent of the total snaps on offense last season (106 of 996) and caught four passes for 85 yards.

The surprising thing about Bell is not that you likely forgot he’s on the roster, but that with as bad as Celek was, Bell could not beat him out. Bell only saw the field in limited situations or when injuries to McDonald and Celek kept them out of a game.

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There really isn’t a lot to say about Bell, the film on him is limited, and he’s unlikely to remain with the 49ers beyond training camp.