Stock up: San Francisco 49ers former All-Pro inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman
Bowman may never be an All-Pro again—he tore his ACL and MCL almost two years ago and struggles planting and changing directions in pass coverage. But, he does other things well.
Bowman may be the league's best run defender among inside linebackers. When the Niners defensive line plays reasonably well and keeps blockers away from Bowman, he can run straight to the ball-carrier and tackle him at the line of scrimmage.
On pass plays, the Niners often work around Bowman’s coverage limitations by asking him to rush the quarterback.