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In tandem with their approach to the quarterback position, the 49ers must also focus on the defense to maintain competitive stature within the league. The Eagles' successful strategy of building through youthful talent while paying key offensive players offers a blueprint for the 49ers to adopt. This requires scouting and selecting energetic players through the draft to develop a chaotic, formidable defense without massively tying up finances in veteran contracts.