Earlier today, I wrote about Matt Bowen’s comments regarding running back Jerick McKinnon finding a perfect landing spot with the San Francisco 49ers. Bowen wrote about ten free agents who found a perfect landing spot, and the list also included cornerback Richard Sherman.
Bowen talked about how he can slot right into Robert Saleh’s defense, saying, “Sherman can step in and play that pattern-match technique outside of the numbers in the three-deep shell.” The big question is how he recovers from his torn Achilles. However, beyond just the physical presence, Bowen points to the importance of Sherman’s leadership.