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All DT formations on some defensive plays?
Jul 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
- 49erBigMac
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Problem with that is it takes Bosa off the field, and why would you want to do that?
Jul 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
- GEEK
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We'd save that for goal line situations.
If anything, we'll have a nascar package with DEs as DTs. I could see a pass rush lineup consisting of Huff - M. Williams - Gross-Matos - Bosa.
For DTs flexing to DEs, Al Collins would be the main one that did that in college. He'd be a quasi-Red Bryant in our scheme. Sam Okuayinou is a tweener DE/DT, so he could play that spot as well.
Otherwise, all of our DTs project best at the interior.
If anything, we'll have a nascar package with DEs as DTs. I could see a pass rush lineup consisting of Huff - M. Williams - Gross-Matos - Bosa.
For DTs flexing to DEs, Al Collins would be the main one that did that in college. He'd be a quasi-Red Bryant in our scheme. Sam Okuayinou is a tweener DE/DT, so he could play that spot as well.
Otherwise, all of our DTs project best at the interior.
Jul 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
- genus49
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Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
Problem with that is it takes Bosa off the field, and why would you want to do that?
I mean Bosa does come off the field from time to time...but yes we're a better defense with him on the field.
We've certainly seen a few looks with Nick playing inside and us having good success.
Jul 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
- LifelongNiner
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Originally posted by SlowDownBoy:
Just something I thought about considering the five man defensive line Wilkes used to use and some of the Exotic packages Greg has used in the past and with the Jets
Also not to mention the time Arik Armstead was on the team and he played defensive end and had his best career year practically being a bull rush specialist at Left End
There is a time, but I don't expect it often (as someone pointed out- no Bosa) or early (rookies gotta prove themselves).
If under some circumstance Bosa becomes the 5th best run defender, then I could see it.
Collins- Anderson- West-Elliot?
Jul 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
- the_dynasty
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One problem with five man front is teams can catch you with no-huddle and you wont be able to sub in
Niners already sub a lot and when teams start hurry up and no huddle Ive seen them get burned because they cant sub back in someone like Bosa.
Now, sure, you only put up five man front again certain personnel, but there are teams in the league can threaten with passing all over even in 21 and 22 personnel
Niners already sub a lot and when teams start hurry up and no huddle Ive seen them get burned because they cant sub back in someone like Bosa.
Now, sure, you only put up five man front again certain personnel, but there are teams in the league can threaten with passing all over even in 21 and 22 personnel