“That gives the 49ers seven defensive linemen on a team that had 16 during last year’s offseason practices. Defensive line coach Kris Kocurek likes to have 10 on the 53-man roster during the season with another two on the practice squad. Which means Kocurek, incoming defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and general manager John Lynch will be busy in free agency and the draft.”
“Their defense is good enough to set the stage for an offensive run to the Super Bowl. It’s been good enough for several years now. Now the 49ers know that it’s about doing everything possible to make sure they’re the offensive squad that can’t be stopped in the second half of the biggest games.