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Shanahan states Warner playing at ‘high level’ despite missed tackles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Kyle Shanahan believes in Fred Warner – even if he’s struggling.
The All-Pro linebacker had a performance to forget in the 49ers’ 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, missing a game-high and personal season-high four tackles.
Following the game, Warner admitted feeling “embarrassed” for his and San Francisco’s defensive output against Green Bay, allowing a monstrous 169 rushing yards by Josh Jacobs.
Even then, Shanahan, while speaking with reporters on Monday, praised Warner’s inarguable elite skill and play amid a personal slump.
“I still think Fred is the man,” Shanahan told reporters. “I think Fred is playing at a high level. I know he had more missed tackles than he’s had, I think he had, I want to say four, which is too much for anyone, way too much for him.
“So, obviously he can do better in that way. But Fred is still playing like one of the best linebackers in the league. I know he’s got a real high standard, so when he has something like that, it’s going to stick out. But Fred’s still playing like one of the best players in this league.”
Warner’s four missed tackles were a fraction of the 19 posted by the 49ers’ defensive unit on Sunday. 10 of the 19 came in the first quarter alone.
With plenty of mistakes to point to, is it safe to say that there’s a disconnect between San Francisco’s defense, defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, Shanahan and the rest of his defensive coaching staff?
“I wouldn’t say there’s disconnect,” Shanahan added. “I would say, especially in that first half, they got some guys in space and we sat in a chair a little too much versus that running back [Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs].
“And when you come to a jump stop on that running back, he is going to break your ankles, and he did it to a number of guys. It always helps if you can get two people there, but when we had one…
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Publish date : 2024-11-26 02:33:00
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