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49ers Mailbag Addresses Defensive Line Depth and Special Teams Concerns

49ers Mailbag Addresses Defensive Line Depth and Special Teams Concerns
World Sports · 20:23:18 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

San Francisco 49ers beat writer Patrick Holloway fielded reader questions in his latest mailbag column for SB Nation, focusing on two key areas of concern for the team: defensive line reinforcement and the return/kicking game.

The mailbag, published November 7, 2026, reflects ongoing fan interest in whether the 49ers should pursue additional help along the defensive front and how the special teams units are performing in the return and kicking phases.

Holloway's analysis comes as the 49ers navigate the 2026 NFL season, with questions about roster depth and special teams consistency remaining prominent among the fanbase.

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