When the 49ers elected to pass on drafting an edge rusher in the 2021 NFL Draft, that signaled a couple of things:
- Nick Bosa will be ready to roll come Week 1
- There’s an outside chance the team gets some production from Dee Ford this year
- The Niners have a plan for Samson Ebukam
Relying on a pass rusher who has never rushed the passer more than 251 times in a season is a risky proposition. Betting on a rookie to come in and give you similar production is just as big of a risk.