We’ve talked about the Wide-9 and how the San Francisco 49ers will be using that front on defense in 2019. Defensive line coach Kris Kocurek spoke about the benefits of the wide-9, and his expectations for the Niners front four this season. One thing the high-energy coach wants to see from his guys is effort:
“Aggressive (and) physical. A group where you see four defensive linemen on the field pursuing the ball wherever it’s at on the field. (We’re) trying to be the hardest playing position group in the National Football League.