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San Francisco 49ers: Biggest winners and losers from first week of training camp 2018

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 11: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball running away from Michael Wilhoite #57 during Rookie Minincamp at the San Francisco 49ers practice facility on May 11, 2012 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 11: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball running away from Michael Wilhoite #57 during Rookie Minincamp at the San Francisco 49ers practice facility on May 11, 2012 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner #99 and defensive end Arik Armstead #91 of the San Francisco 49ers react after a defensive stop during the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner #99 and defensive end Arik Armstead #91 of the San Francisco 49ers react after a defensive stop during the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Winner: 49ers Defensive Line

San Francisco’s defensive line, particularly in the pass-rush department, is going to be a major focus for the team’s efforts this season.

One of the names expected to stand out, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, is doing just that.

Per Joe Fann of 49ers.com, Buckner was a force up front. And Aaron Tan’s report suggested the same.

Equally important, though, is Fann pointing out how edge rushers Cassius Marsh and Jeremiah Attaochu were regularly in the backfield generating the pass rush.

The 49ers largely avoided targeting an elite pass-rusher in free agency or the NFL Draft this offseason. And after finishing 26th in sacks generated last year (30), it’s good to see the Niners showing some positive results here.

Let’s hope that continues into the regular season.