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This is a fun, throwback, Niner team. I just think (sadly) the Chiefs are a You make a good point about time of possession. He doesn’t even have a call sheet, really. His oldest brother, David, was beginning his second day of intensive training as a financial adviser with his new employer, Morgan Stanley, in New York City. (“I think Kyle feels like we haven’t done s--- yet,” one veteran player says, “and that’s fair.”) But those within the locker room see something undeniably special happening for a storied franchise emerging from a half-decade of struggle. He referenced a play on which Giants receiver Sterling Shepard takes a reverse 27 yards downfield, sidestepping a lackadaisical shove from Niners cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on his way out-of-bounds. And there are the things no one outside the building realizes are going on, the old-school sensibilities, the updated approach to management and scouting, and Shanahan’s willingness to confront issues—some his own making—that festered throughout two losing seasons. So I think that’s the way guys are approaching it. In 2018 the 49ers ranked 28th in the NFL in points allowed. The Vault is an archive of maintained and curated content by the editors of Sports Illustrated. At 31, and two years removed from what was—because of his age—perceived to be a career-threatening ruptured Achilles, Sherman is again playing at an All-Pro level. But the biggest acquisition came in last year’s draft, with the selection of Bosa second overall. Through eight games they ranked first in the NFL in Football Outsiders’ “adjusted sack rate” metric, a more complete measure of pass rush that takes into account not only sacks but also intentional grounding penalties per pass attempt, adjusted for down, distance and opponent. That was the second week of November 2018, 10 games into what would end up a four-win campaign. 3 Pick Jeff Okudah Signs with Detroit Lions They'll have a challenge in getting to the postseason, but Sherman told reporters in July he thinks it's possible if everything comes together. But at the midpoint of the season, the passing offense ranks in the bottom half of the league.What’s fueling the 49ers on the offensive side of the ball is a system built around the running game. https:/ “It’s just old fashion that comes back in vogue. Shanahan and McDaniel, the run-game coordinator, especially, took the reins in the draft war room, with McDaniel and Saleh standing on the table for certain prospects, and Shanahan and Lynch making the final call without—some scouts felt—much input from the scouting department. “Next year we’re not going to be in a position where we have any of this bulls---.” As Witherspoon reflects on his coach’s reaction, he understands it as well now as he did then: “I couldn’t really argue,” he says. The zone-running, play-action-heavy offense it portends is a response to the changing nature of the NFL, players say.The emphasis on speedy edge rushers across the league—more athletic but much leaner than opposing offensive linemen—is being punished by the 49ers. You don’t forget how to hit. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Guys are hungry and they’re excited to get out there and prove this is a great team and can consistently win ball games." It’s consistency, dependability, accountability. “He keeps the game simple, he doesn’t dwell on one thing. "Time will tell if Sherman is right and enough pieces are in place, but at the very least, the team is well on their way towards putting their recent losing seasons behind them. The Niners were the last unbeaten team in the NFL, but they won’t talk about it—at Shanahan’s direction, his entire coaching staff declined to speak with Sports Illustrated for this story. And because teams face 21 personnel far less than three- and four-receiver sets during the rest of the season, opponents have fewer defensive looks they can show them. It was a measure taken by Lynch and Shanahan to keep messaging consistent, add accountability to the film session and educate personnel people on what players are being asked to do every day. “It’s like, if you don’t want the whole staff to see it, don’t even put it on film,” Witherspoon says.

“Some coaches coach as if they’re not flawed in any way. Seven defensive linemen have earned more than a 25% share of defensive-line snaps, a group, which includes four first-round picks, including Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. A Seahawk troll/fan on a 49ers article worried about the 49ers Salary Cap and future as if this doesn’t effect other teams is as laughable as Earl Thomas flipping off Pete Carroll lol. But Shanahan saw the cracks beginning to form. And Shanahan is more apt to place a portion of blame for a loss on a missed cut block on an anonymous first-half drive than a blown coverage on the game-winning touchdown.In more intentional ways, Shanahan and his staff have fostered a fun, family-friendly atmosphere while keeping accountability at the forefront. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And the linemen the 49ers have drafted, traded for or signed in free agency all have one thing in common: “We don’t have any big, fat-body guys,” says center Weston Richburg, a 2018 free agency pickup.One of those two drafted offensive linemen, rookie sixth-rounder Justin Skule, has stepped in for Staley since Week 2, when Staley suffered a broken left leg. I agree with you, they have to own that.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.Sports Illustrated had a great article on the 49ers a few weeks back - here it isre: Sports Illustrated had a great article on the 49ers a few weeks back - here it isre: Sports Illustrated had a great article on the 49ers a few weeks back - here it isre: Sports Illustrated had a great article on the 49ers a few weeks back - here it is

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