If the 49ers’ pass-rush had a difficult time containing Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston, just imagine how difficult it will be for that unit going against elusive Russell Wilson.
But cornerback Richard Sherman on Thursday brushed aside the challenge the 49ers’ defense will face Sunday against his former Seattle Seahawks teammate.
“I’ve also seen him throw five picks in a game, so you see what he’s capable of on both sides,” Sherman said.
Wilson’s career-worst five interceptions came in December 2016 against the Green Bay Packers. Sherman and then-Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett nearly got into a fight when Bennett disagreed with Sherman, who wanted to call out Wilson in a private meeting, Sports Illustrated reported.