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Moseley proved that he has everything it takes to be a high-level starter in the NFL during his first season as a starter.
One of the more popular opinions is that the San Francisco 49ers should add a cornerback early in this year’s upcoming draft. I’m in the opinion that the way to upgrade from Emmanuel Moseley and Ahkello Witherspoon is by signing a veteran in free agency that has “seen it all.” No matter what happens, Moseley should be in the future plans for the 49ers. What he showed in 2019 was more than enough, considering the situation.
Strong stretch during the season
Moseley played the majority of his snaps from Week’s 5-12. During that time, he was PFF’s 12th-highest-graded cornerback for players that qualified during that stretch. Richard Sherman was No. 1, for those wondering. During that stretch, Moseley only allowed one touchdown. He also broke up four passes and had an interception. Coming in the middle of the season off the bench cold to play for an elite defense put immense pressure on Moseley. He did not disappoint. The 49ers pass defense DVOA from Week’s 5-12: -48% (negative numbers are better on defense.) The 49ers pass defense all other weeks: -12.8%. No, this isn’t all reflective of Moseley. Yes, he played a significant role in the 49ers’ pass defense.
Moseley made plays when called upon. He was always going to be “picked on” with Richard Sherman playing on the other
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