There are few places as quiet as a locker room following defeat. Such was the case in the wake of the 49ers 19-10 season opening loss to Chicago on Sunday.
As members of the media entered the locker room for the first time following a regular season game since 2019, the frustration was palpable. The players who just fought through rain, wind, and mud for three hours only to come up short gathered themselves. Some packing up their belongings for the long flight back to San Francisco while others spoke to various members of the media.
One player stood alone next to his locker gathering his thoughts as he prepared for his next task.