Why Dre Greenlaw is the 49ers Unsung Hero: Film Breakdown
In this film breakdown, we take a look at San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw.
Greenlaw is San Francisco's LB2, solely because he's next to a future Hall of Famer in Fred Warner. Greenlaw is good enough to be LB1 on the vast majority of NFL teams. He is an exceptionally athletic LB, whose cover, pursuit, and tackling skills are right there with the best in the league. Here, we breakdown what makes him so effective, why he works in the 49ers' scheme so well, and why he is such was such a steal in 2019.
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw Film Breakdown
There's no doubt that the 49ers defense is highlighted by stars like Nick Bosa or Fred Warner, but it's high time Dre Greenlaw gets the recognition he deserves. Greenlaw ranks 2nd amongst all linebackers with a PFF grade of 86.1. Greenlaw also ranks 2nd in coverage for the linebacker position. Greenlaw's pursuit is unlike any other linebacker in the NFL. Offenses are scare to run routes in the flat when playing the 49ers because of Dre Greenlaw. Dre Greenlaw also excels at shedding blocks and pursuing to the running back no matter where he is on the field. The 49ers future is bright with the elite linebacker duo they have in Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw.
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