49ers head for playoffs with inexperienced defensive starters

SANTA CLARA – Two games until the playoffs. The 49ers know what’s coming. Or so they’ve heard.

Their young, patchwork defense so glaringly lacks playoff experience that defensive coordinator Robert Saleh recently summoned a couple of veterans to explain the playoff mindset that’s required going forth.

Safety Ji’Ayir Brown spoke up, having intercepted Patrick Mahomes as a rookie in the Super Bowl two seasons ago (spoiler alert: the 49ers lost).

Veteran Clelin Ferrell also talked...