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Originally Posted by A8bil
True, which is why he's a league MVP. But SF was tops in the league in pass defense...that rating went down significantly against mobile QBs who could extend plays. PMII may be able to exploit SF's defense under all circumstances, but SF has no chance if it allows PMII to extend plays.
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Which puts the 49ers D in a really tough spot.
Are they going to rely on the zone/assign a spy and let the pass rush blast up field, not worrying about him breaking contain? Takes a man out of coverage and let’s him extend plays.
Are they going to have the front four do a mush rush, just slowly pushing the pocket, and containing that way? Gives him more time to survey and throw.
Are they going to play Dee Ford on early downs or save him for pass only situations? If he doesn’t play on early downs, the pass rush is hurt and the Chiefs throw the ball 2/3 of the time on 1st and 2nd, anyway. If he does play on early downs, the Chiefs can attack him in the run game.