Branch: Still feeling pain, 49ers begin journey that almost always ends poorly (paywall)
“On July 26, 166 days after the 49ers’ 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, Foerster’s emotions remained at the surface. He explained that he blamed himself for Burford’s error, which was followed by Kansas City’s title-winning touchdown drive.
“It weighs on you,” he said. “I’m going to get choked up.”
Three days later, Banks was asked about what advice or comfort he has been able to offer Burford.
“Um,” he began, pausing for four seconds. “Sore subject … I’m going to pass on that one.