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SANTA CLARA — It’s easy to spot the problem with the 49ers defense. Richard Sherman covered it in two words.
“Bad tackling,” the injured cornerback said.
Then Sherman paused as if trying to find another explanation. There was no need.
“Bad tackling,” he said again.
It was a phrase worth repeating: Against the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday, the 49ers missed 17 tackles — 17! — according to Pro Football Focus. Heading into Week 4, the 49ers led the NFL in missed tackles with 43, according to PFF.
What in the name of Hacksaw Reynolds is going on here?