49ers: Predicting 5 returning veterans who don't make the 2018 roster

Predicting 5 returning veterans who don’t make 49ers’ 2018 roster

By Aaron Tan | Feb 22, 2018

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 24: Logan Paulsen #82 of the San Francisco 49ers signals touchdown after quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 scored on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Jacksonville Jaguars during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 24: Logan Paulsen #82 of the San Francisco 49ers signals touchdown after quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 scored on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Jacksonville Jaguars during their NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Tight End Logan Paulsen

Logan Paulsen was brought in last year’s free agency period purely for depth. He was a great blocker, who had appeared before in the Kyle Shanahan system, and the front office mainly wanted to find guys who had experience in the new coach’s scheme.

And then the front office drafted George Kittle, a young and well-rounded tight end who could block, run great routes and catch the ball.

And then Garrett Celek, the No. 2 tight end broke out near the end of the season, creating a new phenomenon based off his name called “Celek Time.”

Where was Paulsen during that time? Earning a 50.3 Pro Football Focus grade (which ranks as poor in their system) and dropping passes.

Yeah, I think it’s pretty safe to say that Paulsen won’t be on the team anymore.