The San Francisco 49ers took multiple steps to improve their defense this offseason, adding key players both via free agency and the draft.
San Francisco signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw back to pair with Fred Warner. They traded for Osa Odighizuwa to add a veteran at defensive tackle alongside second-year pros C.J. West and Alfred Collins. They drafted Romello Height to provide more juice for the pass rush from a speed perspective.
But are the moves enough to improve a pass rush that ranked 32nd in the NFL last year in sacks? Or do the 49ers need to add more to their defense to return to a top unit this season?
Speaking to reporters last week, general manager John Lynch acknowledged the defense wasn't good enough last year. But he feels confident that they've made considerable progress this offseason.
"I think when we've been successful here, our defensive line has wreaked havoc," Lynch said. "And I think that's pretty consistent around the league. We weren't good enough last year. And there's a lot of reasons for that. But ultimately, all those reasons are just excuses. So you have to address it. I feel confident with the way that we addressed it.

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