SANTA CLARA — DeForest Buckner might have been gone, but he left an impact on the 49ers defensive line. San Francisco’s former first-round pick has often been brought up by defensive line coach Kris Kocurek during film sessions over the past six seasons, and the veteran is happy to be included in the discussions.
“To be talked about like that over the past six years, it was nice to hear,” Buckner said on Monday. “They know about me from afar and hearing [about me], but I’m here now and I just want to be in the room and doing all I can to help elevate the room.”
After spending his first four NFL seasons in the Bay Area, Buckner was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2020, where he played until being traded back to the Bay Area last week. Kocurek always had the Oregon product on his mind as a standard for his room to live up to.
Both Keion White and Gracen Halton were excited for Bucker’s arrival, which will instantly add firepower to the group.
“Kris talks about him all the time,” White said. “He’s been talking about him all season. High-energy...
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