Pro Football Focus recently ranked pass rush units across the league, and they dropped the 49ers in at No. 19. They like the potential of the group, but recognize the many questions facing them.
It was fitting timing on the rankings, because of a mention a couple days earlier in this piece on the team and player leaders in pass rush productivity. Sacks are important, but they are not the only measurement of a quality pass rusher. PRP looks at sacks, hits, and hurries compared to total pass rush snaps to figure out who the most productive pass rushers really are.