Why Renardo Green is poised to bounce back for the 49ers in 2026

Renardo Green is positioned to bounce back for the San Francisco 49ers in 2026 after a mixed first two seasons marked by both lapses and improvement. The article reviews 2024 versus 2025 coverage production, citing 70 targets and 44 receptions allowed in 2024 (62.9%), versus 71 targets and 37 receptions allowed in 2025 (52.1%). It also notes yards allowed fell from 493 to 445 and the coverage grade increased from 74.3 to 54.2, while yards per catch rose slightly from 11.2 to 12.0. On tackling, missed tackles dropped from eight to four, with a missed tackle rate of 5.7%, and the tackling grade rising from 59.7 to 75.8. The piece flags zero interceptions and six penalties as concerns, while pointing to a year-three opportunity under Raheem Morris’s defensive approach.