SANTA CLARA — The 49ers want more production out of their defensive line, and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks believes Randy Gregory is the perfect addition to achieve the goal. "After a short period of time just conversing with him, good person," Wilks said on Thursday. "I think he's going to fit right in with the culture that we have here. He understands the tempo and how we practice. I love the way he moves around and just his willingness to get in here at all times of the day, just trying to absorb and learn this defense, says a lot about him." While the 49ers consistently are at the top of PFF's pass rushing grades this season, their quarterback sack numbers are not up to the level that the group has recorded in previous years. By Week 5 of the 2022 season, the 49ers had recorded 21 quarterback sacks. Through the same span this year, San Francisco has just 13 sacks. Nick Bosa is pleased reinforcement were added on the opposite side of the defensive line, and he is confident Gregory will benefit from playing lower, starting in a three-point stance as opposed to standing upright at the line of scrimmage. Wilks agrees with the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year,...
How Randy Gregory already is impressing 49ers’ Steve Wilks
Oct 13, 2023 at 2:20 PM
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