While there were ups and downs, the San Francisco 49ers struggled on defense for much of the season. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh was under pressure right from the start, with the defense missing an astronomical amount of tackles, blown coverage and missed assignments.
Although the Niners’ linebackers improved as the season progressed, it still remains a position the 49ers will likely look to improve prior to the start of the new playing year. If one positive can be had, it seems they have probably found their long-term MIKE linebacker in Fred Warner, who had a fantastic rookie year.