49ers signed FB Owen Marecic, formerly of the Browns.

[Jville]

49ers constantly look at that fullback position.

They signed Owen today.
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[Marvin49]

Harbaugh favorite. Wanted him on draft day.

Probably no more than backup FB/LB and special teamer.

 

[kearly]

I'm surprised that he was cut, and I'm surprised Seattle didn't put in a claim for him. In college he was a terrific TE/FB hybrid who was basically Gronk-lite at breaking tackles. Seattle was trying random TEs at FB this preseason, and Zach Miller was our backup TE last season. To have that much ability and still get cut despite being a 4th rounder... and then get awarded to a super low waiver seed like SF... he must have sucked in the preseason, I guess. Had to of. I like the gamble by SF though.

 

[Marvin49]

I'm surprised that he was cut, and I'm surprised Seattle didn't put in a claim for him. In college he was a terrific TE/FB hybrid who was basically Gronk-lite at breaking tackles. Seattle was trying random TEs at FB this preseason, and Zach Miller was our backup TE last season. To have that much ability and still get cut despite being a 4th rounder... and then get awarded to a super low waiver seed like SF... he must have sucked in the preseason, I guess. Had to of. I like the gamble by SF though.

On Browns boards they HATE him with a passion. LOL. Not sure why...haven't seen him play since college.

Harbaugh really likes the kid and wanted to draft him. Said after that draft was that his one regret was not being able to get him. He even texted Owen to tell him they tried but couldn't get it done. He played LB too in college so he's got some versatility.

It just makes me wonder about Anthony Dixon. Owen hasn't signed yet (pretty sure he cleared waivers) so the Niners have one more cut if they bring him in.