Yes, the San Francisco 49ers had all kinds of issues with their secondary in 2018. And it appears as if Pro Football Focus took notice.
PFF dished out defensive backfield rankings after the conclusion of the regular season. To little surprise, the Niners secondary came in ranked No. 32 out of all 32 teams.
Here’s what PFF had to say about the placement:
Richard Sherman’s presence could only do so much to prop up the league’s worst unit. The free agent corner only allowed 25 catches in 14 games this season, but injuries and a ton of busted coverages are why they still sit at the bottom.