“He [linebacker Fred Warner] played extremely well and was very consistent, and that’s all you can ask for in a young player,“ is what former 49ers’ linebacker Patrick Willis said in an interview earlier this week.
One of most beloved 49ers’ players offering high praise for a rookie has got to be exciting for a fan base that’s dealt with numerous exits at the linebacking position. Starting with the retirement of Willis and linebacker Chris Borland to the decline of linebacker NaVorro Bowman and the surprise release of Reuben Foster, the 49ers haven’t been particularly lucky at this position over the past few years.