as the San Francisco 49ers gear up for the 2024 NFL season Joshua dos finds himself in a surprising position despite his impressive preseason performances dogs will start the year as the team's third string quarterback with Brandon Allen securing the backup role behind starter Brock PD this turn of events comes after dogs had shown considerable potential during the season known for his recent starting experience with the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings dos entered the 49ers camp as a strong Contender for the backup quarterback spot his 2023 season though marked by a 39 record included some standout moments including a respectable 79.5 quarterback rating and 13 touchdown passes dogs also showcased his Mobility by rushing for 421 yards and six touchdowns the 49ers initially signed dos to provide competition for alen who had spent the previous season as the team's third string quarterback behind pie and Sam Donal daral who had signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings left a void that the 49ers hoped dos could fill however Alan's familiarity with the team system and his performance in practice earned him the nod as P's backup head coach Kyle Shanahan explained expained that while dos had closed the Gap with his game performances Allan's prior knowledge of the 49ers system played a significant role in the decision Shanahan noted Brandon had the Head Start just being here I thought he did some better things in practice Jos really closed the Gap in the games but Brandon has a little more similarities to Brock which I think made us lean that way it was a tough decision as the season unfolds dogs will serve as an experienced insurance policy in case of injuries to pie or alen his role as the third string quarterback means he'll be ready to step in if needed but will not see regular playing time unless the situation demands it for now he remains a valuable asset to the 49ers quarterback room bringing a wealth of experience and a track record of solid performances to the team the decision underscores the competitive nature of NFL roster Sports and the balancing act that coaches must perform when evaluating talent while dos may not have secured the backup role his presence adds depths to the 49ers lineup reflecting the team's commitment to having a strong and versatile quarterback cops stay subscribed for more videos