GLENDALE, Ariz. — After the 49ers surrendered the second-highest point total in the Kyle Shanahan era during their 47-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, the blame easily have fallen on defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen's shoulders. After the game, linebacker Fred Warner shared his belief that the players also are to blame for San Francisco's disappointing 2024 NFL season. "The easy thing right now is everyone is going to put the blame on him for how the defense has played," Warner said. "And when you're the guy at the helm, that's what happens - you're going to take the brunt of that. But it's everybody." 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 that's not my decision." Bosa recorded nine quarterback sacks through 14 games, his lowest total since his rookie season - not counting 2020, when he only appeared in two games. Multiple injuries across the board affected the the 49ers' defensive performance this season, but the two captains will not use that as an excuse. Warner notched 115 tackles...
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