On the first day of two joint practices in Costa Mesa, the 49ers' defense stole the show. The unit dominated the Chargers' offense, led by a stellar performance from the defensive line.
Four different players recorded multiple sacks during 11-on-11’s, as the defensive line wreaked havoc in the backfield all morning. The defensive line has clearly staked its claim as the backbone of this defense (and likely the team as a whole), so I’m going to highlight the five strongest performances from the group on Thursday.
Dee Ford
Ford was particularly impressive, as he put on a dazzling display of pass-rushing moves, ending practice with four sacks and an additional handful of pressures.