Kurtenbach: The 49ers' biggest need was exposed against Tennessee

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Agreed to a point. Our scheme with emphasis most teams have on quick timing based passes really makes the most dominant pass rushers disappear for portions of games. The Broncos have Von Miller, Shaq Barrett and Shane Raye with far better corners and their defense has looked pedestrian this year. While last year their defense was incredible. Our biggest need imo is a new D coordinator

Originally posted by VDpwndMjenkins:

Originally posted by pdizo916:
So....what is their biggest need?

Lol right

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by dj43:
Sorry to come to this party so late, but back to the article in the OP: That is a very sophomoric approach to the need issue - better pass defense.

So, yes, a single shut down corner will take care of the other team's #1 receiver, but what does that do for the rest of the secondary?

A stud ER that can consistently cut down the coverage time by .75 to 1 second will make the entire secondary look much better. Instead of having to cover for 4-5 seconds, as has been the case too often, if that time is reduced to 2.5-3 seconds a lot of good things can happen in the secondary.

Just like a good QB can make the rest of the offense look much better, the same can be said for an ER.

Now, go find some OL help and playmakers on offense.

Brick-by-brick.

The problem is, we don't fully know Saleh's philosophy here. Clearly, he's going with the bigger lineups on the front end. They are getting a lot of QB pressures but are one of the slowest teams at getting home and even worse at closing. If this is his preferred lineup, then getting a shut down CB would allow more coverage sacks and an extra second for the big boys to close the deal and not sacrifice anything on run defense.

If his philosophy is he'd rather have speed constantly coming off the edges and at the 3T and feels it wouldn't sacrifice much, if any in run defense, then an ER would be his priority.

Right now, I'm not sure what his preference is. I know what mine is...most fans...

Originally posted by SSF49ers:
Trade down to mid teens and pick up a DE pure speed arden key

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by dj43:

Sorry to come to this party so late, but back to the article in the OP: That is a very sophomoric approach to the need issue - better pass defense.

So, yes, a single shut down corner will take care of the other team's #1 receiver, but what does that do for the rest of the secondary?

A stud ER that can consistently cut down the coverage time by .75 to 1 second will make the entire secondary look much better. Instead of having to cover for 4-5 seconds, as has been the case too often, if that time is reduced to 2.5-3 seconds a lot of good things can happen in the secondary.

Just like a good QB can make the rest of the offense look much better, the same can be said for an ER.

Now, go find some OL help and playmakers on offense.

Brick-by-brick.

The problem is, we don't fully know Saleh's philosophy here. Clearly, he's going with the bigger lineups on the front end. They are getting a lot of QB pressures but are one of the slowest teams at getting home and even worse at closing. If this is his preferred lineup, then getting a shut down CB would allow more coverage sacks and an extra second for the big boys to close the deal and not sacrifice anything on run defense.

If his philosophy is he'd rather have speed constantly coming off the edges and at the 3T and feels it wouldn't sacrifice much, if any in run defense, then an ER would be his priority.

Right now, I'm not sure what his preference is. I know what mine is...most fans...

It's difficult for me to believe Saleh would not recognize the overall benefit of a much more effective pass rush.

When I sit and watch guys like Mariota having ample time to scan the field and connect on multiple passes in a row, I have to conclude there is a need that must be filled.

Originally posted by JTsBiggestFan:
That blitz from Bowman flying up the gut to take down Wilson in the 2013 NFCC was sick.

Originally posted by thl408:
Disagree with article. Their #1 need is an edge rusher. Jimmy makes everyone on offense look better. A true edge rusher would make everyone on defense look better including the CBs.

Originally posted by pdizo916:

Originally posted by mayo49:
Draft Chubb at #4.

the niners will probably be picking between 6-7 range. I agree that Chubb is a good defenisve lineman prospect. (unlike last year's colossal bust)

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by dj43:

Sorry to come to this party so late, but back to the article in the OP: That is a very sophomoric approach to the need issue - better pass defense.

So, yes, a single shut down corner will take care of the other team's #1 receiver, but what does that do for the rest of the secondary?

A stud ER that can consistently cut down the coverage time by .75 to 1 second will make the entire secondary look much better. Instead of having to cover for 4-5 seconds, as has been the case too often, if that time is reduced to 2.5-3 seconds a lot of good things can happen in the secondary.

Just like a good QB can make the rest of the offense look much better, the same can be said for an ER.

Now, go find some OL help and playmakers on offense.

Brick-by-brick.

The problem is, we don't fully know Saleh's philosophy here. Clearly, he's going with the bigger lineups on the front end. They are getting a lot of QB pressures but are one of the slowest teams at getting home and even worse at closing. If this is his preferred lineup, then getting a shut down CB would allow more coverage sacks and an extra second for the big boys to close the deal and not sacrifice anything on run defense.

If his philosophy is he'd rather have speed constantly coming off the edges and at the 3T and feels it wouldn't sacrifice much, if any in run defense, then an ER would be his priority.

Right now, I'm not sure what his preference is. I know what mine is...most fans...