49ers 2015 Defense

InsertNameHere1 · 2015-06-14T08:17:40-07:00

This has been a tough offseason for our defense, but is it really as bad as the media wants to say it is.... Players Lost- Willis J.Smith Borland Ray Mac Cully Cox (I'm probably forgetting someone) Players Gained(drafted,returning from injury or suspension) Armstead Eli Tarrt Reaser Acker Dorsey Ian Bow Aldon (I'm probably forgetting some of these guys too) When you look at what we've lost, compared to what we've gained, I think that we've definitely gained more. Having Aldon focused, and in a contract year, is going to be a nightmare for opposing offenses. He's been saying that he's in the best shape of his career. Also, the reports coming from OTAs is that Bow is looking really good, but I'll reserve my judgement until the pads go on. It is nice to hear though. Our two CBs(reaser,acker)are also looking exceptional, by all accounts. I think that the biggest unknown to me is how the players will respond to Mangini. I was never that big of a Vic fan so I'm pretty excited to see what Eric brings to the table. Is it realistic to expect the same amount of INTs as last year, I doubt it, but I think that we will definitely have way more sacks. I think that the defense will definitely be more aggressive than last year. They might give up a few bigger plays, but generally speaking, they will be better. So what are some of your guys expectations for our defense this year?

Jun 14, 2015 at 8:32 AM

ModestoNiner33
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Reports out of mini camp state that Tartt has impressive closing speed and will be a heat seeking missile when the pads go on.

Jun 14, 2015 at 8:35 AM

InsertNameHere1
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Originally posted by ModestoNiner33:
Reports out of mini camp state that Tartt has impressive closing speed and will be a heat seeking missile when the pads go on.

Going to add him to the additions. I knew I was forgetting someone.

I think that he might make the biggest impact from a defensive rookie.

Jun 14, 2015 at 9:48 AM

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Forgot Skuta. I think that's it. We have a hungry team with a lot of competition for jobs which will also make for a better special teams unit.

Jun 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM

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IMO, the BIG question is will the DLine be able to put enough pressure on opposing QB's.

What Justin did on almost every play was occupy 2 OLinemen and still put pressure on the QB.

He also enabled Aldon and others to get sacks.

Jun 14, 2015 at 11:51 AM

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My expectations aren't high, maybe a top 20 defense. It's gonna be a long season if the NT position takes a hit with injuries. They had a chance to nail down the position with Wilfork being a free agent and the draft, still holding out hope for Dorsey and Ian Williams I guess. smh

Jun 14, 2015 at 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by ModestoNiner33:
Reports out of mini camp state that Tartt has impressive closing speed and will be a heat seeking missile when the pads go on.

Tartt as a gunner with Pinion having a 5 second hangtime=

Jun 14, 2015 at 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by Kolohe:
My expectations aren't high, maybe a top 20 defense. It's gonna be a long season if the NT position takes a hit with injuries. They had a chance to nail down the position with Wilfork being a free agent and the draft, still holding out hope for Dorsey and Ian Williams I guess. smh

The good news so far is that per 49ers.com staff, they had Ian Williams as the #1 under-the-radar player thus far.

Jun 14, 2015 at 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
My expectations aren't high, maybe a top 20 defense. It's gonna be a long season if the NT position takes a hit with injuries. They had a chance to nail down the position with Wilfork being a free agent and the draft, still holding out hope for Dorsey and Ian Williams I guess. smh

The good news so far is that per 49ers.com staff, they had Ian Williams as the #1 under-the-radar player thus far.

I think we will blitz a lot more to cover up the loss of the run stuffing DE pair of Smith and Mac.

Jun 14, 2015 at 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by Kolohe:
My expectations aren't high, maybe a top 20 defense. It's gonna be a long season if the NT position takes a hit with injuries. They had a chance to nail down the position with Wilfork being a free agent and the draft, still holding out hope for Dorsey and Ian Williams I guess. smh

I was hoping we'd pick up Terence Knighton. He was damn near unstoppable against the Hawks in a very lopsided SB.

Jun 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM

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If Mangini can implement a good system...we wouldn't need the best of the best putting guys on islands..

I see the guys we have that can work from a whole team defense

Jun 14, 2015 at 1:13 PM

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Top 5 Defense

Jun 14, 2015 at 1:48 PM

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I'm not worried about our defense. I wasn't worried about our defense last year with all the injuries. It's the offense that was holding this team back. More specifically, the offensive coaching was holding this team back.

ANY improvement on offense gets us back to the playoffs. Hopefully this year, though, the defense can play a little easier and get bailed out by the offense for a change.

Jun 14, 2015 at 1:50 PM

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Kolohe
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Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
My expectations aren't high, maybe a top 20 defense. It's gonna be a long season if the NT position takes a hit with injuries. They had a chance to nail down the position with Wilfork being a free agent and the draft, still holding out hope for Dorsey and Ian Williams I guess. smh

The good news so far is that per 49ers.com staff, they had Ian Williams as the #1 under-the-radar player thus far.

Don't get me wrong I like Ian Williams and I think he has the potential to be a solid NT, but he just cannot stay healthy.

Jun 14, 2015 at 1:55 PM

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Kolohe
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Originally posted by ModestoNiner33:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
My expectations aren't high, maybe a top 20 defense. It's gonna be a long season if the NT position takes a hit with injuries. They had a chance to nail down the position with Wilfork being a free agent and the draft, still holding out hope for Dorsey and Ian Williams I guess. smh

I was hoping we'd pick up Terence Knighton. He was damn near unstoppable against the Hawks in a very lopsided SB.

I was hoping for Knighton too, I can't believe how cheap the Redskins signed him for 1 year 4 million, where the heck is the risk for that!!!

Dan Williams, Terrance Knighton and Vince Wilfork all on the market that came cheap. Not to mention Malcom Brown, Carl Davis and Eddie Goldman were right there for the taking. Wow!!!!