It is no secret that the San Francisco 49ers are struggling on defense.
Specifically, they are struggling to get any pressure at all on opposing quarterbacks, which is why they should utilize rookie linebacker Nick Martin in a different way.
Martin was a healthy scratch for the start of the season until a bevy of linebacker injuries opened the door to him getting to make his debut.
Even after he was with the team, he struggled to see very much playing time and has questioned whether he is doing something wrong.
49ers need to take advantage of underutilized Nick Martin skill
Now, after injuries to Fred Warner and Tatum Bethune, Martin has been thrust into a slightly larger role as he has seen some time on defense.