Fred Warner, Bethune and San Francisco 49ers
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For a year and a half, San Francisco 49ers seventh-round pick Tatum Bethune was allowed to quietly learn the "Mike" position from All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. Now he's on the spot.
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What 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune has learned from ‘brother' Fred Warner
Tatum Bethune detailed what he has learned from "brother" Fred Warner as he steps into a prominent role on San Francisco's defense.
When the 49ers hired Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator this offseason, they knew they probably wouldn't have him
The 49ers don't expect Bethune to be Fred Warner. But there's a quiet confidence that the 2024 seventh-round pick can anchor the defense.
With Fred Warner sidelined, Tatum Bethune takes on defensive signal-calling duties and prepares to lead the 49ers in primetime vs. Atlanta Falcons.
With Warner expected to miss substantial time, Bethune is likely to step in as the 49ers' starting middle linebacker for the remainder of the season.
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