49ers draft strategy: John Lynch addresses urgency to fix pass rush

The San Francisco 49ers have long prioritized pressuring opposing quarterbacks, but that identity slipped last season. The defense managed just 20 sacks—the fewest in the NFL by a wide margin—highlighting a clear need entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

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