Replacing Bowman could be complicated, or not
The 49ers know they won't be able to replace what NaVorro Bowman brings to the defense as he continues to recover from his knee injury. But thanks to a deep and multifaceted group of inside linebackers, coordinator Vic Fangio could do some mixing and matching.
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