Don’t Mistake Lack of Talent for Genius: Are Defensive Struggles Due to Scheme or Execution?

Bret Rumbeck
Oct 27, 2018 at 10:16 PM

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    Bret Rumbeck has been writing about the 49ers since 2017 for 49ers Webzone and 49ers Hub. He is a Turlock, CA native, and has worked for two members of the US House of Representatives and one US Senator. When not breaking down game film, Bret spends his time seeking out various forms of heavy metal. Feel free to follow him or direct inquiries to @brumbeck.
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