The 49ers are as physical as anyone during the regular season, but can they carry it through the postseason in 2023?
The 49ers almost survived the Rams game, losing a 10-point lead in the second half. AThe way the losses went down, the 49ers have more work to do this offseason than simply hoping for better luck regarding quarterback injuries.
If the 49ers hope to take that extra step in 2023 and exert their will when the stakes are the highest, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa are going to need some help. There may not be a team with a stable of playmakers to match Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw and Charvarius Ward, but without the requisite physicality at the point of attack, it’s all window-dressing with an unsatisfying conclusion.
While Philadelphia averaged only 3.4 yards per carry, they had four rushing touchdowns and their offensive line got the better of the 49ers’ defensive front. Arik Armstead and Nick Bosa had their moments, but Javon Kinlaw got pushed backward as if on roller skates on more than one play and an Eagles’ offensive line featuring Jason Kelce, Landon Dickerson and Lane Johnson seized the day.
How well the 49ers supplement those two spots will have a lot to say about whether they can deliver the goods physically if they return to the NFC title game as they did for the most part during a regular season in which they went 13-4 and a 12-game win streak . Next man up is Colton McKivitz, an erstwhile fill-in and technician more so than a force to be reckoned with. There’s also Jaylon Moore, a two-year veteran who played sparingly. The 49ers seemed pleased with the work of center Jake Brendel, a free agent who chances are will be back, while rookie Spencer Burford and veteran Daniel Brunskill split time at right guard.
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