Breaking Down Corey Lemonier’s Renewed Importance to 49ers’ Linebacker Corps

With one gone and another tenuously contracted, outside linebacker Corey Lemonier must realize the renewed importance he now holds to the San Francisco 49ers.

A defense that no longer has the underrated services of Dan Skuta—and one that simply cannot know what the embattled Ahmad Brooks will bring to the table—will need critical reserve contributions from its third-year man.

The issue, however, is whether that asset can even offer said contributions.

Once hailed as an Aldon Smith-like athlete, Lemonier saw his stock plummet last season. And for th...

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