Build off your strength
In 2019, the San Francisco 49ers defense was at the core of their climb to the top of the NFC. Behind a lethal front seven, the 49ers ranked in the top five in sacks, points allowed per game and defensive touchdowns.
A key factor in San Francisco’s league-leading attack was defensive captain DeForest Buckner. Over the offseason, the All-Pro defensive tackle was traded to the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers didn’t wait long to replace him.
With their first pick in the 2020 draft, the 49ers reloaded their best unit when they drafted defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw out of South Carolina. Instead of selecting a position of need, the 49ers doubled down on their most productive group.
For the Warriors, shooting and backcourt play is their version of the 49ers’ defensive line. Adding firepower behind Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson could be a rewarding option for Golden State if the best player on the board is a guard like Lamelo Ball, Tyrese Maxey or Anthony Edwards.
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