The 49ers captain, Nick Bosa, announced his retirement due to a setback.
Nick posed a thoughtful query that will spark an interesting conversation on Monday morning. With the retirement of Joe Staley and the trade of DeForest Buckner, who will take over the captaincy of the San Francisco 49ers from the previous season? He thinks Mike McGlinchey and Fred Warner hold the key to the solution.
For a few players on the team, you can mount a compelling case. After his recent season, Warner feels certain. Fred became more outspoken and gained leadership qualities, which translated into confidence and playmaking on the field. That being said, who is the other choice? Let’s review some possibilities.
McGlinchey is a tackle and Staley’s friend, so he seems like a no-brainer. Does Mike possess the same leadership abilities and regard in the 49ers locker room? This year, we’ll see how McGlinchey develops as a player.
Kwon Last season, Alexander Alexander was the 49ers’ mainstay. True, his injury kept him out of action for a while, but without Kwon, Warner isn’t Warner. Fred was at his best around Alexander, and we witnessed Alexander making speeches and tearing the team apart during the team meeting. What is Alexander’s main complaint about being chosen as captain? Warner.
Trent Williams
Trent Williams is one of the rookies who has the potential to enter the Niners locker room and take the captaincy. He’s a seasoned veteran with a commanding presence. Above all, Williams is going to be among the top players on a roster that is already very strong. Williams claims to be well.
