Bosa non-committal on Sorensen returning as 49ers DC next season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
GLENDALE, Ariz. — After the 49ers gave up the second-highest point total in the Kyle Shanahan era during their defeat 47-24 At the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, the blame easily fell on the shoulders of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen.
After the game, linebacker Fred Warner shared his belief that players were also responsible for San Francisco’s disappointing 2024 NFL season.
“The easy thing right now is everyone is going to blame him for the way the defense played,” Warner said. “And when you’re on the stand, that’s what happens: You’re going to suffer the consequences. But that’s everyone.
Nick Bosa was a little more succinct in his summary of the season, point blank calling it “embarrassing.” When asked about his team’s DC, the All-Pro Edge Rusher was decidedly neutral.
“He’s a good coach,” Bosa said. “But it’s not my decision.”
Bosa recorded nine quarterback sacks in 14 games, his lowest total since his rookie season – not counting 2020, where he only appeared in two games. Multiple injuries across the board have affected the 49ers’ defensive performance this season, but both captains won’t use that as an excuse.
Warner had 115 tackles for a seventh straight campaign, but it still wasn’t enough to propel his team to a winning season. The All-Pro will do a lot of self-assessment in his free time.
“Everyone needs to look in the mirror,” Warner said. “I have to look in the mirror. Everyone must look to see where they could have done better. Nick has done a great job all season. As players, when we’re on the floor, we have to execute and play the game. We didn’t do (Sorensen) any favors.
Shanahan will take the next few days to make decisions about whether or not he will — or not — do it. change the coaching team as the 2025 season approaches.
