"That's Tough" — Greg Cosell on the 49ers' Defensive Line

The 49ers are heading into their season-opening rematch with the Rams missing two key pieces up front, and NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell joins the show to break down exactly what that means. With Sam Okuayinonu and now Alfred Collins both out, San Francisco's interior defensive line is suddenly a big question mark heading into a game where the Rams' evolving 13-personnel offense could make life even harder. Cosell digs into the tape to explain how the Rams' shift toward three-tight-end sets changes the math for defenses, why Puka Nacua is so difficult to defend regardless of scheme, and what it actually takes to disrupt Matthew Stafford's rhythm. The conversation also turns to the 49ers' own personnel questions — from whether Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw can recapture their old pass-rush chemistry, to how the Niners plan to split snaps between teammates Deebo Samuel and De'Zhaun Stribling at receiver, to how rookie Kaelon Black stacks up against Brian Robinson in the backfield. Cosell also weighs in on the Myles Garrett-Trent Williams matchup and what it could mean for how the Niners attack through the air. Topics discussed include: Alfred Collins' season-ending injury and who steps up on the interior D-line How the Rams' 13-personnel offense stresses opposing defenses What makes Puka Nacua so hard to cover Ways to make Matthew Stafford uncomfortable in the pocket Whether Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw can rediscover old pressure packages How the Niners plan to divide reps between Deebo Samuel and De'Zhaun Stribling Kaelon Black vs. Brian Robinson as the backup running back The Myles Garrett-Trent Williams matchup and its ripple effects Do you think the Niners can overcome the loss of Alfred Collins? Let us know in the comments. 0:00 – Niners' D-Line Injuries & Rams' 13 Personnel Threat 3:40 – Puka Nacua's Unique Route Skills & Stopping Stafford 6:37 – Can Warner & Greenlaw Recapture Their Old Magic? 9:01 – Deebo vs. Stribling & Niners' Offensive Personnel 11:56 – McCaffrey's Backup Battle & Myles Garrett's Impact Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-9... Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch:   / 957thegame   Follow us on Twitter:   / 957thegame   Like us on Facebook:   / 957thegame   Follow us on Instagram:   / 957thegame   Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/joi...