{
  "id": 9809989,
  "title": "6 takeaways from the 49ers coordinators: Jordan Watkins is ‘going to get some ops’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/6-takeaways-from-the-49ers-coordinators-jordan-watkins-is-going-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T18:39:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/6-takeaways-49ers-coordinators-jordan-183939231.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinators, Raheem Morris and Klay Kubiak, provided insights into the team's performance in a recent media session. Despite losing key defensive linemen Nick Bosa, CJ West, and James Thompson Jr., the 49ers' defense has shown resilience. Morris emphasized the importance of a \"next man up\" mentality, with Naquan Jones and one of the practice squad trio - Sebastian Valdez, Kevin Givens, or McKinnley Jackson - set to step up. The team has been utilizing 5-man fronts on 37% of their snaps, above the league average. Morris praised defensive players Osa Odighizuwa and Gracen Halton, highlighting their contributions and excitement for their future development. Quarterback Nick Bosa's absence has been felt, but the 49ers' offensive coordinator, Bryce Love, has adjusted by asking players like Keion White to take on additional responsibilities. The 49ers' run defense, led by Bosa, has been particularly impactful, with only Will Anderson Jr. and Greg Rousseau having more impact plays than Bosa per snap.",
  "summary": "6 takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' coordinators, including quotes about Jordan Watkins and Gracen Halton",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}