To execute Dre Greenlaw’s job at a high level, you have to have a couple of screws loose. Thankfully, for the 49ers defense, Greenlaw is a maniac. That is a compliment.
The Niners have been grooming Greenlaw since the moment he was drafted. Prior to the 2021 season, then defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans had high hopes for Greenlaw entering his second season. Ryans singled out Greenlaw for his performance in OTAs, saying he was “fired up to see his growth this year.”
Unfortunately, Greenlaw suffered a groin injury against the Detroit Lions in Week 1 that sidelined him for the remainder of the regular season.