For starters, his defense will disguise its coverages. That means the safeties will move after the snap, so quarterbacks won't immediately know what coverage the 49ers are running.

The 49ers spent each of their first five picks on defense, including four in the front seven. First-round EDGE Mykel Williams is a major athlete who graded out well against the run at Georgia.

And if he's not ready right away, the 49ers signed veteran Tre Brown to a one-year deal and he can fill in. But here's what Saleh might not fully understand: Lenoir is the best nickelback in the NFL.

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