Linebackers coach Johnny Holland commented on facing the Broncos and praised former player Dre Greenlaw while noting his injury concerns. The 49ers are focusing on younger options to complement All-Pro Fred Warner. Dee Winters is excelling in training camp, showing the required physicality and speed. Holland believes it takes time to develop players, mentioning that past players also required a year to adjust. Rookie Nick Martin is also being prepared as a backup despite earlier injuries. The team is prioritizing development over direct comparisons to Greenlaw.
I hope Dre takes the day off and doesn't practice against us, but it's always exciting to see him. I know he'll be fired to come back here to practice and play.
We want them to become better and better every day and see how far they can go. That's a big measurement.
I knew from the start Dee Winters had a chance to be a really good player and it just takes time to develop guys.
Dee Winters has the traits to become a really good linebacker and has stuff that's hard to teach - physical violence and speed.
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