Why Pass Rush Is Pivotal to Success of San Francisco 49ers’ Defense in 2015

Pressure. Offenses hate it, and all defenses want to create it. In 2015, it is crucial to the success of the San Francisco 49ers that they are able to generate a pass rush as they aim for a bounce-back year under new head coach Jim Tomsula.

The 49ers have long been one of the best defensive teams in the league and still finished the 2014 season in the top five in total defense despite a number of injuries to key players and posting only 36 sacks. However, this unit has lost too many pieces to continue to succeed with a struggling pass rush.

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