Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Chris is joined by 49ers ESPN NFL Nation reporter Nick Wagoner to break down the team’s 5-0 start, their chances at playing in the Super Bowl, what to expect as the schedule gets tougher, thoughts on Sunday’s game in Washington, and they take questions from listeners on Twitter about the team. Special Thanks to our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle discuss the 49ers' win over the Rams, how they overcame injuries, the dominant defense, and winners and losers from the contest. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle look ahead to an interesting divisional opener for the 49ers on Sunday vs. the Rams in Los Angeles. The guys sift through some numbers to see if and how the 49ers offense might find success with so many injuries scattered around the roster at key positions. They also give their predictions for Sunday's NFC West showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle are back to discuss the 49ers' 31-3 blowout win over the Browns on Monday Night Football. The guys break down some of the game's action, but they also dissect some of the big-picture takeaways from the victory. Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris is joined this week by Blue Wire CEO and Striking Gold host Kevin Jones to talk about the 49ers and their place as the only undefeated team in the NFC, where they stand in relation to the top teams in the NFL, the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns and their chances at winning the NFC West. For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle discuss the 49ers' win over Steelers and some of their takeaways from San Francisco's 3-0 start. They discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's progress, a possible Jalen Ramsey trade after Ahkello Witherspoon's injury, the 49ers' place in the NFC hierarchy, and what their playoff chances look like going into the bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle assess the 49ers' matchup with the Steelers and why the game won't be an easy one for San Francisco. They look at Dee Ford's injury, Justin Skule's role, and why Jimmy Garoppolo's numbers are a misleading early on. The guys also predict how the game will go, and what the 49ers need to do to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle chat about the 49ers' dominant showing on the road in Cincinnati, including looks at the running game, Jimmy Garoppolo and the defense. They also look at some NFL trade rumors and where the 49ers fit into those after the injury to Joe Staley, and the Steelers trading for Dolphins DB Minkah Fitzpatrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle dive into the 49ers' Week 2 game against the Bengals. They look back at the Bengals' impressive showing against the Seahawks, and discuss which players are most important for a 49ers win. The guys also discuss Nick Bosa's ankle injury, what Jimmy Garoppolo needs to improve, and why Ahkello Witherspoon is a key to the 49ers' defensive success this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle look back at the 49ers' season-opening win over the Buccaneers, and give their thoughts on the good and bad from the game. They also go over their takeaways from the opener as they head into Week 2 in Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle dive into the 49ers' regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They discuss some of the key players to watch in the game, which matchups wiill decide the winner, and they give predictions for the game, and for San Francisco's season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle discuss some of the news from final roster cuts, including Nick Bosa's return to practice. They also dive into the initial 53-man roster with a position-by-position look at the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle chat about Jimmy Garoppolo's bounce-back performance vs. the Chiefs, and drop some smoking hot Dante Pettis takes. The guys also dive into the 49ers' roster bubble and which players need to shine in the final preseason game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle take a dive into the 49ers' final dress rehearsal of the preseason against the Chiefs. They break down the important things they'll be watching for, and the position battles that're still playing out going into the third exhibition contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle analyze the 49ers' second preseason game in Denver. They look at the good and bad from San Francisco's 24-15 win, and take a deep dive on Jimmy Garoppolo's shoddy performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle discuss the 49ers' preseason-opening win over the Cowboys, including the good performers, bad performers, and the long-term takeaways from the contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle go over the rash of 49ers injuries, then dive into a Week 1 preseason preview. They analyze some of the top players to watch on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle run down their 53-man roster projections for the 49ers, and discuss some of their decisions on players and overall numbers at certain positions. Chris also drops his bonus 10-man practice squad prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle run down some of the 49ers biggest training camp battles, and discuss who is ahead and behind in those competitions. They also take some questions from Twitter that dive deeper into possible cuts, injuries and training camp performances.For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle take a dive into the first three days of training camp. They look at Jimmy Garappolo's progress, Nick Bosa shining early, the state of the receiving corps and Richard Sherman's improved health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle run down some of the strengths and weaknesses of the 49ers' defense going into the year, and give reasons why they believe San Francisco is due to rebound on that side of the ball. They also assess which starting jobs are up for grabs, and possible pitfalls in the lack of additions in the secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle take a deep dive into the 49ers offense ahead of training camp, with statistical projections for Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle and Dante Pettis. They also assess the running back situation, and how rookies Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd fit in their first years. Chris also discusses his training camp fanny pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle take a dive into the 49ers' 2019 season with a zoomed out lens. They look at the team's future and why this season has such a high degree of variance for San Francisco. The guys discuss Jimmy Garoppolo, the secondary, and the future of the Kyle Shanahan-John Lynch regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a week off, Chris and Kyle begin their lead up to training camp with a look at the 49ers' roster by ranking their top five position groups. They also go over some recent Jimmy Garoppolo news, and assess why Kyle Juszczyk's sizable contract is a non-issue for San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Chris and Kyle for a discussion about his newest book, "Letters to 87" and the process he went through to write it. He also gives his thoughts on the 49ers' offseason, the shortening leash for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, and he takes a trip down memory lane to reflect on his time as a beat writer for the 49ers for the last 25 years.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle take a look at the 49ers' roster, and analyze some of the players who're on the roster bubble heading into training camp. Chris also drops a fire take about the San Francisco secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle take a look back at the 49ers' offseason program to give a brief look ahead to training camp, and go over key injuries and why players missing time in the offseason isn't a huge deal if they're ready by training camp. bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle go over some 49ers news, including the Joe Staley contract extension and what it means for his future. They also look ahead to mandatory mini-camp and assess which questions they have going into the two day session. For more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle discuss NaVorro Bowman’s retirement and the significance of his departure from the NFL. They also go over which 49ers players need to have breakout years in order for the team to get back to the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle discuss Tarvarius Moore's move to free safety, and how the 49ers' entire defensive scheme is changing this season. They also go over some of the potentially wild things San Francisco may be able to do with their new weapons on the offensive side.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle go inside the second day of 49ers OTAs, and answer some of the questions they had going into early offseason practices. They discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's progress, the rash of injuries the team has already faced, the secondary depth chart and how the rookies looked in limited action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle chat about the five biggest story lines they're keeping an eye on as the 49ers head into OTAs, including health, rookie playing time and the state of the secondary. The guys also debut a new segment called, 'Thronedlestick Chronicles' where they break down the series finale of Game of Thrones. For more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle take a look at the 49ers' offseason and rank the ten best moves they made in free agency, the draft, and on the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this live in-person of episode of Candlestick Chronicles, Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson link up to discuss the Niners' five most intriguing positional battles following the NFL Draft. The guys take inventory of the roster and breakdown what kind of decisions the 49ers are going to have to make before the start of the season. This and much more on this edition of Candlestick Chronicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle chat about Chris' interview with Richard Sherman where the veteran cornerback gave his thoughts on Nick Bosa's social media history. The guys also take readers' questions about the wide receiver depth chart, surprise starters and the new coaching staff. For more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson run down some of the things they learned during rookie introductions at the team facility, and they go over the entire draft class and give their estimate on each player's chances to start.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson break down the reported divide between John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. It sounds like there's not a lot to the rumor, but they get to the core of why it may have surfaced and the possible fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle evaluate the 49ers' eight picks from the 2019 NFL draft. They analyze the players, and then have a broader discussion about what the draft picks say about the 49ers' plans for their roster.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson chat about Day 1 of the NFL draft. They go over the pros and cons of picking Nick Bosa No. 2 overall, and why the rest of Round 1 was such a success for San Francisco. The guys also take a quick look ahead to Rounds 2 and 3 with a ton of good players available.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson take a quick look at the latest 49ers news with Robbie Gould's trade request, then they dive into dueling four-round mock drafts where they go with eight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson take a look at the 49ers' 2019 schedule and give their thoughts on some of the toughest games, the most important games, and they drop some predictions about next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson explore why it's not a foregone conclusion the 49ers will draft Nick Bosa, and they discuss a possible trade of one of San Francisco's biggest stars.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson are joined by Niners Nation's Rob Lowder to discuss what positions the 49ers should address in the second and third rounds of the NFL draft. They go over a slew of wide receiver and secondary prospects in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson are joined by their first ever guest - Ringer.com NFL Draft guru Danny Kelly. The guys chat about 49ers' draft strategy, how Nick Bosa helps the 49ers, the depth of the wide receiver and secondary classes, and Danny gives his hottest draft take.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson answer questions submitted on Twitter about the 49ers draft. They argue against Nick Bosa skeptics, break down wide receiver and safety prospects, and explore trade possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson take a dive into some of the wild rumors floating around the NFL draft. They discuss the impact those rumors might have on the 49ers, and they try to suss out which ones are realistic and which ones aren't. They also try to figure out what the heck the Giants and Broncos are doing, while also positing that 2019 is a crucial season for the 49ers' front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson break down the latest news from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch at the NFL owners meetings. They also discuss the roster battle at quarterback and another pre-draft visit for the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson issue grades for each of the 49ers' free agency signings, spend too much time analyzing punter Justin Vogel, and Kyle tries hard to get over his NCAA tournament bracket losses. For more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson take a look at what the Giants wanted from San Francisco in exchange for Odell Beckham Jr. and why it made sense for the 49ers to not pull the trigger on a trade. Then they look at the 49ers' possible draft plans following their free agency spending spree. bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Kyle run through all the 49ers' free agency moves and discuss how each new player fits on the roster. They also analyze what San Francisco's choices in free agency say about the team's roster outlook moving forward.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.