49ers Era Defensive Scheme & Matchup Explorer

SF Defense (Saleh) Offense / CMC Warner Coverage Radius

Live Play Telemetry ACTIVE ENGINE

Matchup Leverage & Geometry

Target Separation1.4 yds
Contested (1.4 yds)

Time To Pressure

2.35s

Wide-9 Edge Rush

Defensive EPA Impact

+0.32 EPA/play

Saleh Defensive Value

QB Read Clarity

High Risk Throw

Window Constrained

Schematic Film Verdict

Fred Warner lateral range forces checkdown or throwaway before edge rush closes.

Film Room Historical Context

Saleh 49ers Era (2017-2020) Fred Warner All-Pro Mike CMC Route Versatility

Robert Saleh constructed San Francisco's dominant defensive identity by pairing the Wide-9 pass rush (setting wide edge contain to generate natural interior push) with Fred Warner’s unmatched coverage range in the middle third.

Saleh 49ers Milestone	Pass DVOA	Warner Coverage Grade
2018 (Warner Rookie Draft)	+12.4% (23rd)	64.2 PFF
2019 (NFC Championship)	-29.0% (2nd)	88.9 PFF (1st NFL)
2020 (Top-5 Total Defense)	-8.6% (6th)	91.1 PFF (All-Pro)