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The Ryen Russillo Show

Fred Warner on the Niners Staying in the Hunt, Conference Contenders, and the Evolution of the Linebacker. Plus Life Advice

The Ryen Russillo Show

Barstool Sports

Sports, Football

4.83K Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

Ryen is joined by 49ers linebacker Fred Warner to discuss his Week 6 injury, how San Francisco has remained competitive despite losing key players, his favorite linebackers this season, contenders in both the NFC and AFC, dueling with Matthew Stafford, what makes Kyle Shanahan an exceptional coach, and more. Finally, Kyle jumps in for some listener-submitted Life Advice covering some heavy topics. FRED WARNER (2:42) Recovering from his Week 6 injury (9:58) How the 49ers stay competitive through injuries (20:02) Dueling with QBs (26:55) His favorite linebackers this season (29:45) The evolution of the linebacker position (35:02) NFC contenders (41:25) AFC contenders (43:13) Texans defense (46:32) Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen in the open field (48:44) The Kyle Shanahan experience LIFE ADVICE (53:24) _ _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to https://12DaysOfGametime.com today for a chance to experience one of these moments!  _ _ _ _ _ _

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0:00.0

Hey, Barstool listeners, you can find every episode of the Ryan Rissillo show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

0:05.7

Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music.

0:23.3

The Ryan Rissillo Show is presented by Draft Kings.

0:29.2

Excited about this, almost an hour with Fred Warner, the best linebacker in the NFL, rehabbing from injury.

0:32.9

We're going to ask about that horrific injury that we saw halfway through the season.

0:36.5

He's also a podcast host, The Real Ones, The League.

0:58.3

Make sure you check out that stuff and on YouTube as well. So we'll get into the NFC race, the AFC race, stuff that he's talked with Shanahan about, the evolution of the linebacker, and we've got a life advice that probably didn't go that well. Stars are going off. Rookies are making noise and the action doesn't stop. Draft King Sportsbook, an official sports betting partner of the NBA is where you can get in on all of it.

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1:46.3

What I think is fun is that we've probably had four different rookies at some point this year all feel like they're everybody's favorite rookie, whether it's VJ earlier, the conipal push, or you're like, do you realize what Cooper Flag is actually doing with this team and the Derrick Queen fears tandem, Dylan Harper, on and on and on. We have not seen a lot of Noah Sanguet,ue. Esanje. Missouri fans, listen up. Draft King Sportsbook is now live in the show me state with more live markets and nonstop action. It's no wonder Draft Kings is the number one sports book for live betting. And don't forget, the Emirates NBA Cup is heating up big games, big moments and plenty on the line. New bet five bucks, and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.

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2:41.2

Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers, I think the best linebacker in the league.

2:45.1

He's going to join the show regularly now throughout the rest of the football season.

2:47.2

So we have a bunch of dates on the schedule.

2:50.4

And we're talking to the four-time all-pro first team.

2:52.3

And rarely do I get to have a co-host like Cannell was a really nice guy but he was never my favorite quarterback and I can I can

2:58.2

confidently say my favorite linebackers now hanging out with us talking to a ball so good to see you man

3:02.9

yeah great to you too man and thanks for having me it's a it's a joy to talk the game, especially with you. And, yeah, obviously, I have a newfound perspective being on the outside looking in, not being a part of it week to week. But, you know, I still love the game. I still keep up with it. I'm just like the average fan who sits there and yells at their TV and, like, is in it. So plenty to talk about around the league right now. Let's start though,

3:26.3

and maybe we won't have to do this every single week, but how are you doing after the injury?

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