Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Kyle and Chris are back to break down the straightforward question: did the 49ers get better or worse this offseason? And they talk about the idea the offseason was a disaster. 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.

Kyle and Chris talk about the injury news surrounding Jimmy Garoppolo and the Vegas Raiders, and they break down which 49ers players outside their stars need to step up in 2023. 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.

Kyle and Chris talk about Brock Purdy's eventual return from elbow surgery and why there might be reason for concern over regression coming out of OTAs. 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.

Kyle and Chris talk about some big-picture NFL thoughts and then dive into the apparent rest disadvantages associated with the 49ers schedule and whether or not it matters. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down which positions on the 49ers' roster might feature new starters from last year come Week 1, including right tackle, defensive end, linebacker, safety and quarterback. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down their initial thoughts from the 49ers schedule, what stands out, all the prime time games, playing on the holidays, and they go through it week by 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' upcoming opponents a day ahead of the 2023 NFL schedule release, and then draft the most desirable primetime games. 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.

Kyle and Chris talk about the messaging the 49ers seem to be putting out there about Sam Darnold (and not Trey Lance), what it means for the QB situation this offseason (are they punting on Lance?) and then they break down how each draft pick fits in the short and long term. 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.

Kyle and Chris are back to talk about their big picture takeaways from the 49ers' draft class, the logic and risk with Jake Moody, Kyle Shanahan's odd messaging, and a lot more. 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.

Kyle runs down the 49ers' picks from Day 2 of the NFL draft and how each selection fits San Francisco's roster. 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 talk about the first round of the NFL draft and try to predict what will happen on Day 2 Friday night and whether or not they'll package their third-round compensatory picks to move up -- or possibly trade for a veteran. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the key takeaways from 49ers general manager John Lynch addressing the media on Trey Lance, Brandon Aiyuk, and more, and they take a look at six (or more) defensive players in the NFL Draft later this week that could make sense 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the latest report that the 49ers are fielding trade offers for quarterback Trey Lance and what it means, and then they each dive into three NFL draft prospects they like to help San Francisco's offense. 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.

Bay Area media legend and NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers pre-game host Rod Brooks hops in with Kyle to chat about the 49ers' draft needs, the QB situation, and talking ball with Steve Young and Donte Whitner. 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 hop in with Sam and Andy from the Light Years podcast to preview the Warriors-Kings series in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and how the 49ers have survived and may continue to survive without a franchise quarterback. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the importance (or lack thereof) of Trey Lance's throwing video, early thoughts on the NFL draft and what San Francisco might be looking for, and they even dive into the NBA playoffs with the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors set to square off in Round 1. 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.

Kyle is joined by 49ers beat writer Tracy Sandler to discuss the wild rumors revolving around the 49ers, Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, and how real such a move might be 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.

Kyle and Chris break down what Kyle Shanahan said about the 49ers' quarterback situation from the owners' meetings, and then they speak with free agent signing Myles Hartsfield about Steve Wilks, playing against Kyle Shanahan, his role, moving to California and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down what general manager John Lynch said about Brock Purdy and Trey Lance from the NFL owners' meetings, Brandon Aiyuk's future and the 49ers hearing trade ofers, and a lot more. 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.

Legendary Bay Area sports writer and radio host Ray Ratto joins the show to talk 49ers history, Kyle Shanahan, the quarterback situation, his best stories on the beat in the 80s and 90s, a little baseball, and how we define success in today's sports culture. 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.

With the big moves in free agency mostly done, Kyle and Chris do a draft of the 49ers needs for the 2023 NFL draft. Which positions to prioritize? Premium positions vs. the others, evaluating starters at certain spots, and a lot more. 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.

Kyle is joined by Joe Shasky from the Morning Roast on 95.7 the Game. They discuss the 49ers' free agency additions and losses from a big-picture perspective. Then they get into the QB situation and why the debate around San Francisco's QBs has gotten out of hand. 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 moves the 49ers made on Day 2 of free agency, and the importance of the players leaving San Francisco for other teams. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' additions at the start of NFL free agency, Javon Hargrave, Sam Darnold, what it means for Trey Lance, Brock Purdy's positive outlook, and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the 49ers signing pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue, and then they break down their grades for San Francisco's 2020 draft class with three years to evaluate. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down how the current quarterback situations throughout the NFL and free agency impact where the 49ers stand, why Lamar Jackson likely isn't happening, Trey Lance, Brock Purdy, and QBs not on the team that would give Kyle Shanahan the best shot at winning a Super Bowl. 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 by ESPN's NFL Nation 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to break down the importance of the NFL combine, why Kyle Shanahan elects not to go, the big questions at the quarterback position regarding Brock Purdy and Trey Lance, Jimmy Garoppolo, if any unsuspecting players could get the ax, free agency, the salary cap and a lot more. 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.

Kyle is joined by 49ers long snapper Taybor Pepper fresh off the announcement of his 3-year contract with the 49ers. They discuss his new deal, life as a dad, being locker mates with Talanoa Hufanga, and what the NFC championship game loss to Philadelphia was like from his perspective. 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.

Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers' storylines ahead of the upcoming NFL scouting combine, what's important and what isn't, what John Lynch will be talking about (Brock Purdy, Javon Kinlaw, Jimmie Ward, right tackle) and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down why the 49ers are not going to trade Deebo Samuel, how Brandon Aiyuk's eventual contract could impact San Francisco's long-term future at receiver, Javon Kinlaw's fifth-year option and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris welcome Danny Heifetz from The Ringer, who spits fire about the Brock Purdy/Kyle Shanahan discussion, where the 49ers' stand in the NFC heading into next season, Trey Lance, movie references and a whole lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the Chiefs' win over the Eagles in the Super Bowl, the 49ers' predictions heading in, why the officiating was not the Eagles' problem, San Francisco's context, Pat Mahomes and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris welcome back their favorite castmember Nick Wagoner to talk about the 49ers' winning the NFL awards, Kyle Shanahan's coach of the year candidacy, where things are likely headed with key free agents such as Jimmy Garoppolo, Jimmie Ward, Mike McGlinchey and a lot more, random Patrick Willis takes and more. 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.

Kyle and Chris talk about Kyle Shanahan's handling of the Jimmy Garoppolo topic at the end of season press conference, Brandon Aiyuk's bold words about the Eagles, and then former NFL player Solomon Wilcots joins the show to break down the 49ers, tells a story about playing San Francisco in the Super Bowl, previewing Eagles-Chiefs and a lot more! 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.

Kyle and Chris break down what Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch had to say about the 49ers quarterback situation now that Brock Purdy is expected to have surgery on his throwing elbow, what the offseason looks like for Trey Lance, and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris are back to break down Brock Purdy's status now that's it's known he suffered a torn UCL in his throwing elbow, what the 49ers' offseason could look like at quarterback (and how wild it could potentially get), DeMeco Ryans landing in Houston, and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris talk about the 49ers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, why the team doesn't have to fire anyone, or find anyone to blame, what Brock Purdy's injury could mean in the long haul, possible defensive coordinator candidates should DeMeco Ryans leave, and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris preview Sunday's NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles by talking about where Kyle Shanahan's team stands relative to the rest of the league, what it all means for Brock Purdy, and they do their weekly Cooperage Six Pack to pick players that will help define the 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.

Kyle runs down the handful of 49ers injury notes from Wednesday, including Deebo Samuel's new/old ankle injury. And the NFL dropped the finalists for the NFL Honors, and Kyle discusses which 49ers have a chance to win a post-season award. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the report that Brock Purdy will be the 49ers' starter heading into next season despite the resources invested in Trey Lance, and they talk about where San Francisco needs to improve ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, tough sledding against Dallas' defense, Brock Purdy's performance, where the defense played its most important snaps, Robbie Gould's big day (seriously), thoughts on the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles and a lot more! 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.

Kyle and Chris break down Sunday's upcoming Divisional Round playoff game between the 49ers and Cowboys, why the discourse around the game is weird, the Brock Purdy lens, why Dallas is scary (but not to be trusted), their weekly Cooperage Six Pack and a lot more! 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 by ESPN's NFL Nation 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk all things 49ers and Cowboys, what stands out about Brock Purdy, DeMeco Ryans' hectic week, Kyle Shanahan's offense, the match up with Dallas and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' win over the Seahawks in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, Brock Purdy making history, Kyle Shanahan in his big with all those weapons, Deebo's leg getting twisted, the defense (mostly) pitching a shutout in the second half and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris talk about how the weather could impact Saturday's 49ers playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, what to expect from Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan's approach, who the rain helps, and they do their Cooperage Six Pack. Then they're joined by the great Danny Kelly of The Ringer to talk Seahawks, Geno Smith, Pete Carroll, Purdy and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris are joined by Steven Ruiz of the Ringer to talk all things 49ers, Brock Purdy, why they can reach the Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan's value and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' earning the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, what Brock Purdy's teammates are saying about him, how the team should be trusted relative to other playoff teams, themes throughout the regular season, why things are about to get more difficult, the Seahawks and a lot more! 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.

Kyle and Chris explain why the 49ers game against the Arizona Cardinals could be awfully strange, why it's not crazy to point out San Francisco hasn't played anyone good in a long time, and they do their weekly Cooperage Six 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.

Kyle and Chris revisit the end-of-regular season Candies (their awards for the 49ers), and break down the biggest surprises, disappointments, game of the year, offensive and defensive players of the year, and a lot more. 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' overtime win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Are the defensive lapses concerning? What to make of Brock Purdy's day, why Christian McCaffrey has become so valuable, what it all means for Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals and a lot more. 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.