Why Dee Ford fits mold of the 49ers' prototypical 'leo' edge rusher

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During his five seasons in Kansas City, Ford was an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defensive scheme. All indications are Ford will be the leo in the 49ers 4-3 defensive alignment.

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Why Dee Ford fits mold of the 49ers’ prototypical ‘leo’ edge rusher

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