Why DB coach views rookie Green as ‘upgrade’ to 49ers’ secondary

SANTA CLARA — Defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks believes 49ers rookie cornerback Renardo Green has the potential to be as versatile as Deommodore Lenoir. The second-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft already has been challenged by Bullocks and the coaching staff, who have given the young corner opportunities to play on the outside as well as on the inside at the nickel position. "For [Green], it's going to be more of a mental thing, because physically, he can do it," Bullocks said. "He has the skill set to do it and just looking at him compared to Demo, Demo Lenoir is a physical player, violent, he can run, he has ball skills and he can cover. He has a very similar skill set to Demo. He's a guy we are excited about." Green understands the task at hand and has been arriving to the facility before his position coach - anywhere from 5:30 a.m. PT to 6 a.m. PT - on regular basis, understanding how much work it will take on and off the field to be able to play both positions. "[Green] is playing outside right now and nickel for us," Bullocks said. "Nickel is one of the harder positions on our defense to play because when you're playing inside, you have to understand the run fits....