Thats what this guy does best, and thats what the 49ers need.” I see him as that guy, that guy that’s going up against the opposition’s left tackle and basically harassing the opposing quarterback all game. “Thats what the 49ers needed, I think he’ll play that LEO spot. “He is a pass rusher, that’s what he does better than anyone else,” Barrows said. 49ers beat writer Matt Barrows of The Athletic joined Murph & Mac Wednesday morning to discuss the move and what impact Ford will bring to the 49ers defense.
Just minutes after the Browns shocked the football world with a blockbuster trade for New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the Niners followed up with a huge move of their own.īy trading for premiere pass-rusher Dee Ford, the 49ers finally address a position that has been a glaring hole for years. Tuesday was one of the craziest offseason days in NFL history.
