Breaking Down San Francisco 49ers’ Pass-Protection Problems

October 21, 2014   ·   Peter Panacy   ·   Jump to comments


"It all starts up front."
Such is the statement that describes the importance and reliance of an offensive line in the NFL.
Prior to the season, the San Francisco 49ers could boast of one of the best O-lines in the league. Led by stalwarts like Joe Staley, Mike Iupati, Alex Boone and Anthony Davis, it would be an easy assumption that this unit would rank as one of the best in pro football.
Yet 2014 has revealed a much different look.
True, the 49ers O-line has been depleted by a plethora of injuries and setbacks. But the overall inconsistency of this unit has been a widespread problem for San Francisco over the first seven weeks.
At no point was this clearer than during the 49ers' embarrassing 42-17 Sunday Night Football loss to the Denver Broncos.
Pass protection suffered the most against Denver. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was sacked a total of six times—the most of any game this season.
So what is the issue? Is this something the ...

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