Real Ones: The League

Send us a text A shattered leg, a flesh-eating infection, and a choice between amputation and the long road back—Alex Smith takes us inside the most honest definition of resilience you’ll hear this year. We trace the arc from No. 1 pick expectations and imposter syndrome in San Francisco, to Jim Harbaugh’s liberating “don’t worry” message, to Andy Reid’s aggressive philosophy in Kansas City that reignited confidence. Alex opens up about mentoring Patrick Mahomes while staying present as the s...

Send us a text In Real Ones: The League presented by Experian with Fred Warner and Derwin James You Will See: LA Chargers All-Pro Safety Derwin James joins San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Linebacker Fred Warner for a raw, unfiltered conversation. From the "Jim Harbaugh Effect" that turned the Chargers around to Justin Herbert's toughness and leadership playing through a broken hand after surgery, Derwin opens up about the culture. In this episode, we dig into the daily habits that turn close ga...

Send us a text Step inside the mind of future Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Von Miller as he joins the 49ers' All-Pro Fred Warner on Real Ones: The League. Von, a 2-time Super Bowl Champion and Super Bowl MVP, gets incredibly candid about the relentless pursuit of greatness, the challenges of devastating career-defining injuries, and the all-consuming love for the game of football. This is a masterclass in elite NFL mindset, as two of the game's best talk shop about dominating the pass...

Send us a text In the series premiere of Real Ones: The League, San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Fred Warner sits down with his fellow BYU alum and Los Angeles Rams superstar Puka Nacua. Puka opens up about the mindset behind his physical play style, his "no drops" rule, and what it’s really like catching passes from Matthew Stafford. The two rivals discuss the intense NFC West competition, Puka’s relationship with Cooper Kupp and new teammate Davante Adams, and the details that go into the...