I think its stuff like this that leads people to believe the DL/pass rush is better than it actually is.
When you just glance at the graphic, you think wow that's a crazy high pressure rate and the highest in the NFL. However, when you actually read it you see that its only in regards to a specialized situation, 3rd down blitzes. To provide further context, the fine print mentions the SF doesn't even blitz that much, 19th in the NFL. While its great that SF seems to be successful in these situations, in reality we are probably only talking like 2-3 plays a game.
49ers defense isn't even good on 3rd downs. They allow the 9th highest conversion rate in the NFL, and are just flat terrible in 3rd and long situations which is a glaring indicator that the pass rush isn't productive. The defense also allows the 9th longest average time of possession. While there is a lot that goes into that stat, not being able to get off the field on 3rd down is a sizable factor.
Then you have David Lombardi, who I do like and value his content, just abstractly say "generate some effective pressure." Again, a lot of people are gonna read Lombardi's quip and glance at the graphic and think, wow the 49ers' have a very good pass rush the DL must be doing fine work out there, without digesting the particulars of the stat.
I don't know man, I'm probably overthinking it. I'm just tired about hearing about how the 49ers DL is supposedly daunting, yet they constantly get outplayed by opposing team's O-lines.
All that said, I have a craving for crow. If the DL goes out tomorrow and shuts me the hell up with a game wrecking, super bowl winning performance, I will excitedly eat a massive serving of crow. C'mon DL, serve it up to me... I'm starving