The 49ers were mired in a losing streak to open the season, and five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Staley was not feeling great or playing well.
And for the first time in his 11-year NFL career, Staley could envision the end of his career rapidly approaching.
Staley described on The 49ers Insider Podcast how a long sit-down conversation with coach Kyle Shanahan got him refocused to not only finish the season but energized for future seasons with the organization.
“I was just kind of in the doldrums, and my mood was not good,” Staley said.