The 49ers' defense was good statistically last year, but Sorensen hopes to return it to great in his first year as coordinator.
A shared connection over early trauma brought San Francisco linebackers Dre Greenlaw and Azeez Al-Shaair closer as teammates. Led by mentor Fred Warner, they've become a formidable family unit.
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Neither Niners linebacker Fred Warner nor quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo appeared on Thursday's injury report, and defensive end Nick Bosa is close to being back, drawing a questionable tag as he continues to go through the concussion protocol.
Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a "slightly" sprained right shoulder in Sunday's win over the Cowboys, but coach Kyle Shanahan expects him to be ready to go Saturday against the Packers.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, following the 49ers' victory over the Cowboys, said injured defenders Nick Bosa (concussion) and Fred Warner (right ankle) could return in time for the divisional round, but that it was too early to say so for certain.
