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New-look 49ers' defense aims to cause confusion

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SANTA CLARA – Status quo is out the window for new 49ers defensive coordinator Eric Mangini.

In his first season taking over for Vic Fangio, Mangini will have a lot of new players on the field. And during the offseason program, he is putting his own stamp on the team’s 3-4 scheme.

“All D-coordinators have their style,” 49ers safety Antoine Bethea said. “Coach Mangini, his thing is we’re going to cause confusion. The opposing offense isn’t going to know what we’re going to be able to do each down. It could be bringing the pressure.