The San Francisco 49ers currently sit at 0-4, but over the course of four games, the defense has emerged as a serious threat. There is still inconsistency in the pass rush and among the cornerbacks, but we are seeing progress on that side of the ball.
Second year defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is showing as much growth as anybody on the defensive side of the ball. He showed some solid signs last year, but we saw inconsistency due to technique issues and lack of experience. In 2017, he is starting to put it all together.