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49ers define their defensive identity with addition of Nick Bosa – San Francisco 49ers Blog

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — As one could expect, the San Francisco 49ers using the second pick in the NFL draft on defensive end Nick Bosa came with all the usual platitudes. Yes, he was viewed as one of the best players in the draft. Indeed, they viewed him as a good fit in their locker room. Of course, they expect him to be a foundational piece for the short- and long-term future.

But selecting Bosa…

Dee Ford traded. Justin Houston cut. What is K.C.’s plan to fix the D? – Kansas City Chiefs Blog

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs settled on an interesting strategy to improve their hapless defense. They took two of their most productive players from last season and dispatched them for nothing that will help them win games in 2019.

The Chiefs agreed to trade one-half of their edge pass-rushing combination, Dee Ford, to the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday night. The return is a…

Dee Ford fills big need for 49ers, who might not be done boosting pass rush – San Francisco 49ers Blog

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It was never a secret the San Francisco 49ers were ready and willing to throw resources — be it cash, draft picks or a combination of the two — at fixing what they view as the team’s biggest weakness: an outside pass rush capable of closing out tight games.

In coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch two years in charge, the 49ers have lost a whopping 11…