49ers’ Nick Bosa takes jab at critics thinking ‘building’s burning down’

The San Francisco 49ers desperately needed a win against the New England Patriots in Week 4. San Francisco started 1-2 through three weeks and needed another notch in the win column to get their season moving in the right direction. Thankfully, the Patriots were happy to oblige, surrendering a ton of points in a 30-13 loss against the 49ers.

NFL players always say that they don’t pay much attention to media. However, it is usually clear when they actually are paying attention. This was true for 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, who took a shot at the team’s critics after beating the Patriots.

“It feels good to get a win,” Bosa said, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “It’s such a long year. If you looked from an outsider’s perspective or looked online, you’d think the building’s burning down. But I told the D-line guys in our meeting last night that we’ve lost some guys, but I haven’t lost confidence in this group one bit and that’s the truth. I think we’re going to be just fine.”

Bosa is right to have confidence in his team. However, it’s not like his critics were blasting the 49ers out of nowhere.

San Francisco has been battered with injuries early in the season. Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams were on the injury report last week but were able to suit up against the Patriots. Christian McCaffrey has also been banged up the whole season and nobody knows when he will return.

The 49ers will have another chance to silence their critics in Week 5 when they take on the Cardinals.

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