Predicting which 49ers win team awards for 2021

Numerous 49ers went down last season due to injury. But one can win Comeback Player of the Year and it’ll be Nick Bosa.

The 49ers had 16 players miss a minimum of eight games or more in 2020. But the player they truly missed the most was Nick Bosa. He was the heart of the defensive line in 2019, is a beast off the ball, and knows how to please the Faithful.

With the team operating at .500 or just under it, having Bosa in the lineup could’ve gotten them to a Wild Card spot. Unfortunately, the 2019 Rookie of the Year suffered a torn ACL and cartilage damage in his left knee in Week 2 and we never found out what could’ve been in 2020.

But with a healthy Bosa in the lineup, the 49ers should see their defense become the best in the league once again.

The NFL saw too many season-ending injuries last season. The list includes Bosa, fellow lineman Soloman Thomas, running backs Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns) and Saquon Barkley (New York Giants), and quarterbacks Dak Prescot (Dallas Cowboys) and Joe Burrow (Cinncinatti Bengals), just to name a few.

However, only one is truly set up for success. Bosa can easily come back into his role to make DeMeco Ryans’ life a bit easier. We already know when Bosa plays at an elite level, he changes any offensive playbook. Sometimes the only way to stop him is to hold on for dear life.

San Francisco’s coaching staff and fans will be watching Bosa closely when he’s back to playing up to speed. His first few snaps, tackles, and rushes will determine how successful the defense will be.

Look for Bosa to be accepting his second award in three years during the NFL awards.