SANTA CLARA – The 49ers have made schematic adjustments at every level of their defense in hopes of generating more takeaways.
That’s not a high bar to clear, considering the 49ers forced just seven turnovers last season, including an NFL all-time worst two interceptions.
The 49ers enacted signficant alterations how they will deploy their defense this season.
The club has moved to a wide-9 approach under new defensive line coach Kris Kocurek. The team's defensive ends will play wider with an emphasis on getting up the field on passing downs and turning run plays inside quicker.