Why Lenoir contract extension signals 49ers secondary’s stability

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Deommodore Lenior's five-year contract extension with the 49ers and how he can help stabilize their secondary unit for years to come. They also assess how Christian McCaffrey is settling back into his starting role with NFC West rival Seattle looming on the horizon, Later, Matt and Greg Papa revisit the Lenoir contract, dissect his rapid development since joining the organization and explain why he might be the most important piece on the 49ers’ defense this season.

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(5:00) 49ers’ rest disadvantage very apparent this season

(12:30) 49ers being proactive instead of reactive with Lenoir deal

(23:40) CMC usage was higher than initially thought, but he came out of it healthy

(40:00) Lenior's rapid development, how he’s having an All-Pro worthy season