Nick Bosa does same thing 'every single day' and it's led to San Francisco 49ers success

San Francisco 49ers' defensive end Nick Bosa has made a significant impact on rookie guard Dominick Puni, who is inspired by the strict routine that simplifies gameday preparations.

During Kyle Shanahan's tenure as head coach, the 49ers have consistently made life difficult for opponents, and it was no different for Aaron Rodgers in Week 1. It came as no surprise when Bosa led the charge against Rodgers in his first appearance for the New York Jets since suffering an Achilles tear in last year's season opener.

The 49ers had challenging games against both Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings and Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, but they're aiming to bounce back against the New England Patriots in Week 4. Bosa is looking to replicate his 2022 performance, which saw him named Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 18.5 sacks.

In Week 1, Bosa demonstrated his explosive power off the snap, resulting in five quarterback pressures. This kind of disruptive performance is exactly what the 49ers need as they aim for another Super Bowl run after narrowly missing out last season.

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Some pundits ask if this influenced his sack numbers to dip to 10.5 last term. That aside, from what we've seen, his choice to show up early in May might just be a masterstroke, bringing not only personal gain but also gifting teammates an upfront, day-to-day look at his meticulous ritual.

Puni, the rookie right guard, stamped his mark working side by side with Bosa throughout training camp. "Bosa, he does the same thing every single day," Puni noted. "He shows up at the same time, does the same routine every day, and he just doesn't break it for anything."

Puni praised Bosa's focus and groundwork as he added: "Every time I see him, he's always dialed in, he's always locked in. I mean, it makes it easy for him on gameday. For the short time I've been here, that's what I've noticed."

Bosa made it look effortless against the Jets, even when up against a legend like left tackle Tyron Smith. Meanwhile, Puni shone in his first game, allowing just one quarterback pressure, with Bosa's guidance playing a role in his success.

"He has, yeah," Puni acknowledged when asked if Bosa had influenced his preparation. "Sometimes he'll sit down with me at lunch and just talk to me about his rookie year, what he expects from me, how good I've been doing, or something I need to work on.

"I'll ask him all the questions in the world and he's always open to answer. So I just kind of soak it in, with any of the superstars on the scene, I just try to soak it all in and just ask as many questions as possible."

Bosa's impact wasn't limited to his own performance or the advice he shared with Puni. His leadership was palpable as the 49ers stifled the Jets in Week 1, limiting them to a mere 14 first downs and 68 yards in a dominant defensive effort.

"I think, for someone to be a leader, you don't have to be the best player to be a leader, but he is one of the best players on the team, obviously," Puni said of Bosa. "So he just commands a certain level of respect. And then after that, he's just always on top of things with the guys.

"I hear from the defense, he's just always saying something to help them in the meetings. The stuff he doesn't have to do, he's doing. So it's awesome."

The 49ers are a team filled with superstars, but one player who is making his mark on the defensive side is safety Ji'Ayir Brown. He made a name for himself last season when he intercepted a pass from Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brown believes that what sets Bosa apart as one of the top pass rushers in the NFL is his mental approach to the game and his life outside of football. "I believe what separates Bosa is his mental approach to the game and his mental approach to his mind outside of the facility," Brown said exclusively.

"Bosa does a lot of reading. Spends a lot of time reading books and learning new things. So being able to get your mind in that kind of zone can be a big help on the field."

Bosa's love for reading is evident in his press conferences, where he always appears thoughtful and considered. He chooses his words carefully, which has led to him becoming the person who addresses the entire team the night before each game.

The speeches Bosa delivers have turned into legendary tales within the Niners' locker rooms, but for Brown, it's Bosa's on-field performances that matter most. He praised Bosa, saying: "His ability to get the job done. He's one of the best in the business in getting the job done."