The Philadelphia Eagles' recipe for success on Super Bowl Sunday might have looked familiar to the 49ers'.Not once did the Eagles blitz against Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes in their 40-22 blowout victory in Super Bowl LIX.Likewise, under new/old defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, the 49ers figure to rely on a steady diet of four-man rushes next season.Now, they need the players to pull it off.The Eagles suited up nine defensive linemen on Sunday, and six played at least 40 percent of the snaps. Three others saw action from 12 to 25 percent of the time.Philadelphia selected five defensive linemen within the first three rounds of the past four drafts, and each played a major role in helping to deliver the Lombardi Trophy.The 49ers have some nice pieces along their defensive line, but they need more.It's a long shot they can add a marquee player, such as Myles Garrett, in a trade or during free agency. But the 49ers have experienced some success in identifying players during the second wave of free agency.And the 49ers will have opportunities in the draft to add talent, beginning with the No. 11 overall pick. The 49ers currently are expected to have 10 draft picks, with...
What 49ers can learn from Eagles’ D-line dominance in Super Bowl
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