The San Francisco 49ers defensive line will single-handedly win them a game or two this season. Is that a hot take? It shouldn’t be. You could make an argument this already happened in 2019. The Niners enter 2020 with better depth than they did a season ago. While there is no replacing DeForest Buckner, I’m going to reserve judgment on Javon Kinlaw until after a few games.
Generally speaking, being a lineman on either side of the ball is one of the biggest adjustments going from college to the pros. Kinlaw’s transition should be easier than most having played in the SEC.