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As good as 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has been in his three-year NFL career, he can still learn things from some of the game’s other notable players.
During his post-practice media session on Thursday, Bosa revealed two players he admires and would like to talk to someday. Both players have impressive resumes and can teach Bosa a thing or two if given the chance.
“I wouldn’t mind talking to [Rams DT] Aaron Donald, “Bosa said.” I never really had a conversation with him – just to hear what he said. I think [Bears LB] Robert Quinn, it would be interesting to hear from him. “
Bosa’s interest in Donald is not surprising, considering Donald has long been recognized as the best defensive player in the NFL. With 97.5 career sacks, three Defensive Player of the Year awards and six straight All-Pro First Team caps, Donald is a sure-fire future Hall of Fame member that any young defensive player would love to learn.
“I would really love to hear from Aaron Donald just to find out what his state of mind is because he’s part of the elite,” Bosa said.
Quinn is an intriguing choice, but Bosa (46 tackles, 15 sacks in 2021) has good reason for wanting to harness his brain. Quinn, 31, has racked up 99.5 career sacks and is having one of the best years of his career (41 tackles, 17 sacks), and Bosa would like to know more about how he did it given the consistency with which he played against top-level competition – in addition to questioning Quinn about his highly effective chop move.
“I would definitely ask him about the cross chop,” Bosa said of Quinn. “But I think he’s dominated more than that move over the years. And I think it’s interesting that he’s only playing right, because for the guys who’ve had the numbers he’s had, he has always been against the left tackle, who is usually the better player. So I think it’s even more impressive that he’s been able to do that. “
It would certainly be great news for the 49ers if Bosa could learn from each player and add to his already impressive repertoire. If he ever gets the chance to speak with Donald and Quinn, they’ll join another star defenseman he’s had contact with in the past – Cardinals rusher Chandler Jones.
“I spoke to Chandler through DM a bit,” Bosa said.
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