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49ers Webzone
4 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Steve Young expresses concern over 49ers' defensive front

The San Francisco 49ers defense had 22 pressures but failed to sack quarterback Jordan Love in their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
Former analyst Steve Young expressed concern about the lack of dynamic play from the defense and the focus on containment rather than getting to the quarterback.
Defensive end Nick Bosa defended the defense's performance, stating that affecting the quarterback in different ways can be just as valuable as sacking. [ more ]
NBC Sports Bay Area & California
4 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Why Bosa believes Young can be game-changer for 49ers vs. Lions

The 49ers' star-studded defensive line did not produce any sacks in the playoff game against the Packers, but they still had an impact on the game.
Nick Bosa emphasized the importance of affecting the quarterback in different ways, not just through sacks. [ more ]
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Steelers Depot
4 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Alex Highsmith Named Steelers X-Factor Heading Into Playoffs

T.J. Watt's absence puts pressure on the Pittsburgh Steelers to find alternative pass rushers against the Buffalo Bills.
Alex Highsmith is named as Pittsburgh's X-Factor and must step up in the absence of Watt to generate pressure on the quarterback. [ more ]
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