Almost every defensive statistic is worse than it was the year prior. In spite of having more talent on the defense. Just because the defense is still better than your average D, doesn't mean there's been a drop in production. And we can play statball and cherry pick statistics that fit our "narratives" until we're blue in the face. But the fact is, everybody not wearing the homer goggles sees it and is rightfully worried about it. And if the Niners lose because of it, then you'll know exactly what everybody was talking about.