Our Seahawks just put up 30 points on the Chargers, walking away with a solid 30-23 win. That’s the kind of momentum we love to see from the Emerald City! And while that was going down, our rivals to the south, the San Francisco 49ers, were busy staying undefeated after taking down the Denver Broncos 24-14. They’re sitting pretty at 4-0, but if you listen to their star linebacker, Fred Warner, it sounds like he’s still carrying some serious baggage.
Fred Warner’s ‘Doubters’ Cry Rings a Little Hollow in the Emerald City
So, the Niners are undefeated right now, and Warner spilled the beans to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated about why he thinks they’re playing with such a massive chip on their shoulder. Apparently, “people didn’t,I don’t know,I guess they didn’t really take us very seriously before the season started.” His reason? A lot of their guys were “quote-unquote older, and guys who were coming off of injuries.” Seriously, Fred? That’s your reason for a chip?
He went on about how they have talent, but they’re all “hungry to continue to get better. And continue to prove it every single week.” Look, it’s great they’re playing well, but this “nobody believes in us” narrative feels a little thin when you’re 4-0. Especially when we know exactly who put that chip there.
Yeah, We Remember Those ‘Heavy Losses,’ Fred. Like 41-6.
Maybe Warner’s “chip on the shoulder” isn’t about some vague “doubters” before the season. Maybe it’s about what happened *last season*. The 49ers fought through a “slew of injuries” to finish 12-5 and earn a playoff spot. Good for them. But guess who ended their season? The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks! We absolutely steamrolled them 41-6 in the Divisional Round. That’s not just a loss, that’s a straight-up smackdown, and it feels like Warner is still feeling the burn.
He even admitted it, saying, “You definitely are aware of that,” when talking about past disappointments fueling their “scorching start.” He talked about being “grateful and blessed” to be part of the organization and having “opportunities to win the whole thing,” but also grappling with “heavy losses,” including being in the Super Bowl twice and not hoisting the trophy. He gets it, “you don’t have forever with the same group of guys,” and you “want to make the most of the opportunity.” Sounds like that 41-6 defeat to our Hawks is living rent-free in his head.
Week 5: Time for Another Seattle Reality Check
The 49ers are coming to Lumen Field next week, looking to go 5-0. But here’s the thing: they’re facing our Seahawks, who are sitting at a strong 3-1 after that Chargers win. The source even calls it a “revenge game” for them. Revenge for what, you ask? Oh, I don’t know, maybe for the Super Bowl champions handing them their worst playoff loss in years!
The 49ers are bringing their undefeated record, but we’re bringing the 12s, the noise, and the memory of that glorious 41-6. This isn’t just another game for them, it’s a chance for us to remind Fred Warner and the whole league why you never, ever doubt the Seattle Seahawks. Get ready, folks, Week 5 is going to be electric!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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