Originally posted by ninerfaninnorcal:
Unless the 49ers truly are considering playing Fred, he seems to be sort of a distraction with all of this drama.
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Jan 13, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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Jan 13, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Originally posted by RDB4216:
Originally posted by ninerfaninnorcal:
Unless the 49ers truly are considering playing Fred, he seems to be sort of a distraction with all of this drama.
I wouldn't call him a distraction but I question how much he can help after being out this long. It usually takes a game or two after an injury before you can feel confident enough to play your normal game.
Jan 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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Originally posted by lamontb:
Love fred.but let's make sure he's ready...we need him in the long run
Agreed. If he's ready then let's go, but if he's not ready then do not force things.
Jan 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I wouldn't call him a distraction but I question how much he can help after being out this long. It usually takes a game or two after an injury before you can feel confident enough to play your normal game.
What are you talking about? We had 2 LBs in that last game that weren't even on the roster a month ago, and they balled out. If Fred played, he wouldn't be playing at his All Pro level, but he'd DEFINITELY help and make an impact. That being said, we won't see him again this season unless, by some miracle, they make the Super Bowl.
Jan 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Originally posted by Cosmo:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I wouldn't call him a distraction but I question how much he can help after being out this long. It usually takes a game or two after an injury before you can feel confident enough to play your normal game.
What are you talking about? We had 2 LBs in that last game that weren't even on the roster a month ago, and they balled out. If Fred played, he wouldn't be playing at his All Pro level, but he'd DEFINITELY help and make an impact. That being said, we won't see him again this season unless, by some miracle, they make the Super Bowl.
Fine but is it worth risking him hurting that ankle again. I assume that if he's cleared to play ther anklke is healthy but those replacemnet played great last week. No guarantee that Fred can step right in and play better after that injury. It won't be an issue anyway unless they can beat Seattle.
Jan 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Originally posted by Cosmo:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I wouldn't call him a distraction but I question how much he can help after being out this long. It usually takes a game or two after an injury before you can feel confident enough to play your normal game.
What are you talking about? We had 2 LBs in that last game that weren't even on the roster a month ago, and they balled out. If Fred played, he wouldn't be playing at his All Pro level, but he'd DEFINITELY help and make an impact. That being said, we won't see him again this season unless, by some miracle, they make the Super Bowl.
Fine but is it worth risking him hurting that ankle again. I assume that if he's cleared to play ther anklke is healthy but those replacemnet played great last week. No guarantee that Fred can step right in and play better after that injury. It won't be an issue anyway unless they can beat Seattle.
They're not going to have him play 100% of snaps. Even just having someone of Fred's caliber come on the field for 50% of snaps in the NFCCG would completely throw off the other team on the plays that he is in. Fred changes the game.
Jan 13, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Originally posted by niner4life21:
They're not going to have him play 100% of snaps. Even just having someone of Fred's caliber come on the field for 50% of snaps in the NFCCG would completely throw off the other team on the plays that he is in. Fred changes the game.
If Fred is made active that complicates the game planning for the other teams head coach and OC. It's a factor. Nonetheless I trust that our trainers won't let Fred go until he can prove he's ready and can hit those markers
Jan 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Originally posted by Cosmo:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I wouldn't call him a distraction but I question how much he can help after being out this long. It usually takes a game or two after an injury before you can feel confident enough to play your normal game.
What are you talking about? We had 2 LBs in that last game that weren't even on the roster a month ago, and they balled out. If Fred played, he wouldn't be playing at his All Pro level, but he'd DEFINITELY help and make an impact. That being said, we won't see him again this season unless, by some miracle, they make the Super Bowl.
Fine but is it worth risking him hurting that ankle again. I assume that if he's cleared to play ther anklke is healthy but those replacemnet played great last week. No guarantee that Fred can step right in and play better after that injury. It won't be an issue anyway unless they can beat Seattle.
Wasn't the original injury a dislocation and break? So, if he were to worsen that, isn't another break and dislocation the worst case scenario? Even if that happened, he'd be ready to go at the start of next season. End of the day it's up to the team to listen to what the docs say and make the best decision. Everyone would love to see it, but unless they made the Super Bowl, it just isn't realistic.
Jan 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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IF HE SAYS HES READY AND DOCS APPROVE, LET HIM PLAY
Jan 13, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by ForeverYoung8:
IF HE SAYS HES READY AND DOCS APPROVE, LET HIM PLAY
^WHAT HE SAID
Jan 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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Originally posted by jj22l:
Originally posted by ForeverYoung8:
IF HE SAYS HES READY AND DOCS APPROVE, LET HIM PLAY
^WHAT HE SAID
I'll be surprised if they don't open his practice window this week. Unlikely he's ready this week, but can be ready for the SB if 9ers reach that point.
Jan 13, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by father49er:Omarion Hampton coming back from an ankle had his practice window open for two weeks before he finally was converted to the active roster. Tuesday of Super Bowl week is the end of Fred's 21-day practice window from today. Only hurts to open his practice window this week, if he still would need those extra days on the backend.
Originally posted by jj22l:
Originally posted by ForeverYoung8:
IF HE SAYS HES READY AND DOCS APPROVE, LET HIM PLAY
^WHAT HE SAID
I'll be surprised if they don't open his practice window this week. Unlikely he's ready this week, but can be ready for the SB if 9ers reach that point.
Jan 13, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Originally posted by Cosmo:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Originally posted by Cosmo:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I wouldn't call him a distraction but I question how much he can help after being out this long. It usually takes a game or two after an injury before you can feel confident enough to play your normal game.
What are you talking about? We had 2 LBs in that last game that weren't even on the roster a month ago, and they balled out. If Fred played, he wouldn't be playing at his All Pro level, but he'd DEFINITELY help and make an impact. That being said, we won't see him again this season unless, by some miracle, they make the Super Bowl.
Fine but is it worth risking him hurting that ankle again. I assume that if he's cleared to play ther anklke is healthy but those replacemnet played great last week. No guarantee that Fred can step right in and play better after that injury. It won't be an issue anyway unless they can beat Seattle.
Wasn't the original injury a dislocation and break? So, if he were to worsen that, isn't another break and dislocation the worst case scenario? Even if that happened, he'd be ready to go at the start of next season. End of the day it's up to the team to listen to what the docs say and make the best decision. Everyone would love to see it, but unless they made the Super Bowl, it just isn't realistic.
Whether he comes back this season or not I think fans just are expecting too much from a guy having been out that long and having to get used to contacxt again. They go through this every year in camp. He may be able to play without further injury but expecting a big impact is a little too optimistic. I could see him playing a few downs and then resting the next series.
Jan 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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WINDOW OPENED!!!
Jan 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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WINDOW OPENING! Kyle hoping he can play next week. 
The 49ers are opening Fred Warner's practice window today
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) January 13, 2026
[ Edited by BYisGod on Jan 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM ]