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"Fred Warner, NFL's top Linebacker, on what he means by being so good they can’t ignore you, Super Bowl heartbreak to battling Injury, 49ers facing the Rams, traveling to Australia, chasing the Lombardi, season preview and his growing family." is an episode of Pivot Podcast. Runtime 51 min. Published September 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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'Be so good they cant ignore it." Fred Warner
The San Francisco 49ers star joins The Pivot to talk about the journey, adversity, and mindset behind becoming the leader of one of the league’s toughest defenses.
Going from having Super Bowl MVP locked up to losing the game, Warner opens up about chasing the Lombardi, the lessons that came from falling short, battling back from injury, and what it takes mentally and physically to return to the field at the highest level. He gets real about his family, the people who keep him grounded, and the responsibility that comes with being a leader in the 49ers locker room.
He also breaks down the transition to a new defensive coordinator in Raheem Morris, what changes on the field, and how he plans to set the tone for the next chapter of San Francisco football.
This is Fred Warner beyond the helmet — his journey, his setbacks, his family, his leadership, and his relentless pursuit of a championship.
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