Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday made it pretty clear which positions are the most important when it comes to constructing a football team.
“I’d say a quarterback on offense and an edge rusher on defense,” the 49ers coach said.
Shanahan was answering a question about whether an elite pass rusher off the edge could transform a defense more than any other player. His statement indirectly highlights San Francisco’s most glaring deficiencies throughout 2018 and roster needs heading into a pivotal offseason.
“A quarterback can hide a lot of problems, and so can a pass rush,” he said.