Niners Go On Without Bowman But Add Lynch
Just a few days ago, it would have appeared this would be a good week for the 49ers defense.Outside linebacker Aaron Lynch, who was suspended for the first four games of 2016, was due to come back this week. His presence as a pass rusher, in particular, was sorely missed over the first month of the regular season.But in the same week the 49ers have said hello to Lynch – who has returned to practice – they've had to say goodbye to inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman, a team captain, former All-Pro and the team's finest defensive player.Bowman suffered a torn Achilles' tendon Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys and has been lost for the season.So, as the Niners prepare to take on the Arizona Cardinals Thursday night, they'll be missing a big playmaker on the inside while adding Lynch to the outside."That's a horrible loss," Lynch told reporters Monday. "We hope he comes back healthy and takes as long as he needs to take. He was one of the leaders of our defense. Everybody knows who NaVorro Bowman is, so he's always one of the guys on the field they gameplan (against). Losing him on the defense is horrible."One of four inside linebackers will take Bowman's place in the lineup:...
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