NFL Football Season 2008- 09
Favorite Players by Team
NFC - San Francisco 49ers
Michael Lewis
A huge part of both the run and pass defense. Much closer to ’04 Pro Bowl form than people realize.
Lewis is once again playing at the level that sent him to the Pro Bowl as an Eagle in 2004.
His physicality in run defense has been a blessing to this team. Last season, Lewis finished second to Patrick Willis in tackles with 105.
He is a noticeable presence in the box and a demon when left unblocked.
In coverage is where Lewis’s struggles began in Philly.
Now, confidence no longer shaken, he has gained a commendable understanding of his assignments in Greg Manusky’s defense, making consistent reads and plays on the ball.
Lewis does not have flashy speed, which is why he’ll never be a game-breaker. But at 226 pounds, he makes up for it by packing a punch.
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