Cheesehead
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On familiarity with the 49ers’ offense:
I think the offseason helped us as far as the one thing about this system is a lot of condensed formations, a lot of bunch formations with receivers inside the numbers. This is a different play-caller. They game plan differently. Kyle does a great job of playing to particular player’s strengths. It helps a little bit but that’s it – just a little bit.
On what defense has done well:
The resiliency part is important and the takeaway piece is big, much better than a year ago. We’re ranked pretty high in the league as far as turnover differential. It comes down to points and takeaways and that’s two areas where we have improved. If we get things cleaned up, we can be pretty good.
On benefits of the bye week:
You just have to look at our injury report. Getting our guys back. Not only physically healthy … but more stepping away from it. We wanted them to be able to get away. I thought it came at a perfect time for us with the stretch of games still in front of us and what that opportunity is. Not that many guys have been 8-2. I think Tramon Williams is probably the only one, even from a coaching standpoint. Making sure what’s happened so far, here’s where we are and it’s all about moving forward.
On self-scouting during the bye week:
The biggest project was studying the explosives and taking the notes of why did this happen? Was it something schematic? Was it something scheme-wise or a personnel issue? Sometimes it’s a good play by them. It was good to be able to sit back and look at it from a different perspective and see it all together. I thought there were some good things to come out of it at all positions. The big thing for us is raising our level of consistency. That’s something we’re really driving home, especially with our young players. It’s not good to have two or three moments when you lose focus. That’s been the message. Everybody take their inventory – what have I done well and not so well and raising the sense of urgency.
Special-teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga
On Mason Crosby’s season:
He just has the one miss but I think he’s been great for our room. He’s been a leader among the special teams guys. He’s well-respected and been a great resource for me. He’s been in all these stadiums and kicked before, so that’s been a great resource for me.
On selecting special-team units with a relatively healthy roster:
There’s always a give and take based on who’s up and down. I think it’s starting to solidify itself a little more. Anytime there’s injury, there’s a revolving door. I feel good about where we’re going.