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49ers’ character equivalents on HBO’s Game of Thrones

By Peter Panacy

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 10: The Iron Throne room can be seen on display at the Game Of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition press launch at Titanic Exhibition Centre on April 10, 2019 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Today sees the debut of the Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition which combines costumes, authentic props and majestic settings from all seven seasons of the television series including two never before seen sets, The Winterfell Crypt and Dragon Skull Pit ahead of season eight. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 10: The Iron Throne room can be seen on display at the Game Of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition press launch at Titanic Exhibition Centre on April 10, 2019 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Today sees the debut of the Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition which combines costumes, authentic props and majestic settings from all seven seasons of the television series including two never before seen sets, The Winterfell Crypt and Dragon Skull Pit ahead of season eight. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) /
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – APRIL 12: Jacob Anderson attends the “Game of Thrones” Season 8 screening at the Waterfront Hall on April 12, 2019 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – APRIL 12: Jacob Anderson attends the “Game of Thrones” Season 8 screening at the Waterfront Hall on April 12, 2019 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) /

Fred Warner as Grey Worm

Oh, to be captain.

Well, that’s essentially the role the 49ers are envisioning for second-year linebacker Fred Warner, who took over defensive play-calling duties right out of the gate after being selected in Round 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft.

And despite some early tackling issues, Warner has emerged as one of the key leaders and playmakers in San Francisco’s young, budding defense.

When he’s on, it’s fun to watch Warner make plays, too.

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 09: Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos is hit by Fred Warner #48 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

Likewise, it’s pretty fun watching the captain of the Unsullied, Grey Worm, who ascended to the rank after his army joined forces with Daenerys Targaryen back in Season 3. Grey Worm is completely dedicated to his craft, perfecting his battlefield techniques and unafraid of getting into the thick of combat.

That sounds a lot like Warner, who ended up leading the 49ers defense with 124 tackles last year.

Chances are, if Grey Worm suited up in the NFL, he’d lead his team in tackles, too.