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Bosa credited Dee Ford for helping him improve as a finisher when he was struggling early in the season
San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa has been named the Pepsi Rookie of the Year. Bosa told reporters on Wednesday that winning the official award, which will be announced on Saturday night, partly because his older brother won the award as well. Bosa was selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie after racking up nine sacks this season. It won’t be long before he’s an All-Pro.
I was interested in who was the catalyst and the leader of the defensive line. Asking around, each defensive linemen made it clear that was Dee Ford. Bosa said Ford had helped him out a lot this season, but early on when Bosa was struggling to finish is where Ford had the most significant impact:
49ers DE Nick Bosa on how Dee Ford has helped him this season pic.twitter.com/Ell2vYX97s
— Niners Nation (@NinersNation) January 30, 2020
We then went to DeForest Buckner to ask what he’s learned from Bosa this season, and what Buckner’s go-to pass rush moves are.
Buckner on what he’s learned from Bosa.
He also said, “He’s a good player, person, even teacher. It’s pretty cool to see such a young guy doing things at such a high level.” pic.twitter.com/ugGOYLl5qb
— Niners Nation (@NinersNation) January 30, 2020
I asked Arik Armstead about Ford and what was one area
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