49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said last week that he wants their defense to be an attacking unit that plays with “extreme violence.”
“That’s attacking the ball, all gas, no brakes and playing with extreme violence,” Saleh said, via ESPN.com. “It goes back to our style. I want them to see our style on tape, and if they’re thinking about our violence on Wednesday, we feel like we’re already ahead of the game.”
Saleh explained that he believes this kind of system is actually good for any player because it allows them to utilize their ability and athleticism as opposed to being limited to their understanding of the scheme itself.