“It is that communication with Brown that will be critical to the 49ers’ safeties being a strength of the team in 2024. The 49ers have typically rotated their safeties’ responsibilities regularly, with Hufanga playing a varied role because of his ability to make plays at all three levels.
The onus on strong communication will only increase if assistant head coach Brandon Staley, who will have a big influence on the defense, and Sorensen agree on tweaks that see a greater use of disguise and more creatively designed blitzes.