The San Francisco 49ers mailbag column addresses fan questions about whether the team should add more defensive line help and the status of the return and kicking game. The column, written by Patrick Holloway for SB Nation, was published on November 7, 2026. A photo from a December 23, 2018 game against the Chicago Bears shows former 49ers defensive lineman DeForest Buckner in action at Levi's Stadium, where the Bears won 14-9.
49ers Mailbag Addresses Defensive Line and Special Teams Questions



