How Can the 49ers Defense Attempt to Slow Down Aaron Rodgers, Packers?

One of the greatest advantages that the San Francisco 49ers defense has over many NFL teams is that it can apply pressure with a simple four-man rush. By rushing with four, it provides flexibility to become more aggressive and complex with its coverages because it has an additional defender. This luxury, along with the ability to play physical press-man coverage, is the recipe to slowing down modern day, spread quarterbacks like the Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers.

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