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Among the candidates — someone who not only is very familiar with the 49ers but who helped create the archetype for 49ers' recent defenses.
Matt Barrows253
Linebacker Fred Warner: "I know it's not a thing of 'if,' it's just 'when.' It sucks that it wasn't this time, because it should have been."
David Lombardi100
Greenlaw's Achilles injury drew tears from Fred Warner at halftime — and more would come later after the 49ers lost the Super Bowl.
David Lombardi226
Similar to four years ago, the 49ers couldn't stop Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes late in a crushing Super Bowl loss.
Matt Barrows360
Kyle Shanahan vs. Andy Reid is a first-rate coaching matchup. Will Shanahan capture his first Super Bowl or will Reid get his third ring?
The Athletic NFL Staff64
Kansas City's offense has worked out its kinks but Nick Bosa can be pivotal for San Francisco's defense.
Ted Nguyen70
Nick Bosa said the 49ers need to play like they're the only defender on the field — a mindset missing in the first two playoff games.
Matt Barrows122
The arguments are silly. The truth is clear: The 49ers can't do better than Brock Purdy for now or the future and they won't bother to try.
Tim Kawakami368
The 49ers became the first team in NFL history to rally from 17 points down in the second half to win a conference championship game.
David Lombardi119
This year’s 49ers know how to survive grimy games. And they know what they need to improve upon to avenge their 2020 loss to the Chiefs.
Matt Barrows49
The battle of two loaded and well-coached offenses has the potential to be a high-scoring shootout.
Ted Nguyen92
The Lions could take advantage of the 49ers' vulnerable run defense, while San Francisco could try to exploit Detroit's secondary.
David Lombardi187
For five years, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw have been the heart of the 49ers' defense. If they pull this off, legendary status awaits.
Marcus Thompson II60
Questions this week include, who will be the return man Sunday and will we see Arik Armstead or Drake Jackson during the regular season.
Matt Barrows108
Questions this week include the 49ers' level of interest in Zach Ertz and Ndamukong Suh and how the defense can freshen up in late December.
The 49ers defense had its worst tackling game of the season Sunday, although the team's cornerbacks once again impressed.
Matt Barrows97
Ward doubled his interception total, boosted his Pro Bowl case and put a halt on a Cardinals offense that was rolling early on.
Matt Barrows63
Wilks concluded during the bye that his defense had been too static and came up with a plan to shake things up for the Jaguars. It worked.
Matt Barrows79
Which 49ers are in the Fred Warner/Trent Williams category — locks for the annual all-star game — and which are more like definite maybes?
Matt Barrows64
Among the standouts from Sunday's win were Fred Warner and Ji'Ayir Brown, who led a parade of pass breakups against the Buccaneers.
Matt Barrows53
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