I recently asked former Raiders offensive coordinator Tom Walsh who the 49ers' best defensive player is. He said it's not Nick Bosa. Here's why.
I recently asked former Raiders offensive coordinator Tom Walsh who the 49ers' best defensive player is. Here's what he said. His answer surprised me.. You know why I can't Bosa? He's not Micah Parsons. He's not Myles Garrett. I hate to say it, but in my mind, Bosa is a one-trick pony. What is he other than a pass-rusher? Tell me."WALSH: "That's the the No. 1 rule when facing a great pass rusher -- run the ball at him.
ME: Right. Because as great as Warner is, he's not the most violent linebacker. Greenlaw is the violent hitter. WALSH: "Correct. So Warner might have to play a different game as a linebacker this year to compensate for the fact that Greenlaw is not in there."WALSH: "That. young man is an 8-in-the-box guy. Also I could see him playing in a big nickel scheme where I would make him a linebacker."Grant Cohn has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily since 2011.
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