Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

Rob and Eric and back in their latest episode of Striking Gold. They break down the 49ers’ trade for Emmanuel Sanders, their Week 7 win and preview Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Axios Sports and Indochino. Try Axious Sports free at sports.axios.com and go to indochino.com to get fitted for a custom tux using promo code BLUEWIRE. 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.

Kevin Jones gives you his immediate reaction to the 49ers acquisition of wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders from the Denver Broncos. 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.

Kevin Jones recaps the sixth win for the 49ers, who downed Washington behind three field goals on a nearly unplayable surface at FedEx Field. 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.

Rob and Eric are back with a special mailbag episode of Striking Gold, answering ALL of your 49ers comments, questions and concerns. 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.

KJ breaks down how the 49ers have improved drastically on defense, Jimmy Garoppolo's performance, recapping the game vs. the Rams, looking at the rest of the NFC, and praising Kyle Shanahan for sticking with Robert Saleh. 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.

Rob and Eric are back to recap the 49ers’ dominant win over the Browns and preview their divisional matchup against the Rams. 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.

KJ recaps a dominating performance by the 49ers over the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. He dives into the all world performance by Nick Bosa and the defense, as well as how effective Matt Breida has been in the first four games.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.

Today, Kevin is joined by the host of The Browns Film Breakdown Podcast, Jake Burns, to break down the Browns and give you all you need to know before Monday Night's prime time showdown. For more podcasts check out bluewirepods.com. 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.

Rob and Eric recap the 49ers’ success so far and preview their Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football.Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up for Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor.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.

Host of Blue Wire's Candlestick Chronicles, Chris Biderman joins 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. 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.

Rob and Eric break down the 49ers’ 3-0 start after surviving the Steelers in the home opener. The Striking Gold duo also talks injuries, trading for Jalen Ramsey, as well as their takeaways from a vastly improved 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.

Kevin Jones recaps the 49ers latest 24-20 victory over the Steelers, Jimmy Garoppolo, the improved defense, other factors that are turning the football team around and the Ahkello Witherspoon injury. 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.

Rob and Eric break down the 49ers’ beatdown of the Bengals to start the year 2-0. They also preview San Francisco’s Week 3 home-opener against the Steelers and what’ll it’ll take remain undefeated. 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.

Kevin Jones recaps the 49ers most impressive performance in the Kyle Shanahan era and debates how San Francisco should solve the Joe Staley leg injury dilemma. 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.

Rob and Eric offer their thoughts on the 49ers first win of the season over the Buccaneers. They also break down San Francisco’s Week 2 matchup against the Bengals and what’ll it’ll take for the 49ers to start the year 2-0 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.

Kevin Jones relives the 49ers 31-17 win over the Buccaneers, where he gives the game ball to the defense and ponders questions facing Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo. 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.

Rob Lowder and Kevin Jones discuss the upcoming 49ers season beginning with Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by Jamis Winston and new Head Coach Bruce Arians. They discuss the season schedule, winning record predictions, and the final roster. They also answer some important questions Niner Empire wants to know about the upcoming season and what the future holds for the franchise if expectations are not met. 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.

This week, Kevin Jones gives you his thoughts on the final 53 men on the roster, a look back at the preseason and prepares you for the 49ers first game of 2019. He also locks in his bold record and playoff prediction for the 49ers. 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.

Rob flies solo to recap the 49ers third preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He dives into an improved performance from Jimmy G & how the roster looks to shape up with roster cuts around the corner. 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.

Rob is joined by the founder of Blue Wire, Kevin Jones, to breakdown the shaky start from Jimmy Garappolo and much more from the 49ers 24-15 Victory over the Broncos in week 2 of the preseason. 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.

Rob and Eric discuss the high number of inactive players in week 1 of the preseason for the 49ers. They also get into the lack of discipline the niners continue to show and give their highs and lows for week 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.

Kevin Jones brings you his take on the injury history of Nick Bosa and whether or not it is a sign of the future for him. He also discusses what he expects to see out of guys making their second and third year leaps plus who he is looking forward to seeing on the field. 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.

This week Rob Lowder & Eric Crocker talk about some of the biggest stories coming out of 49ers training camp. Plus, they answer a plethora of your Twitter questions. 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.

Rob Lowder and Eric Crocker describe the vibe surrounding the early days of Niners camp. Then, they take a deep dive on each position group and who has stood out to them, in the early days of camp 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.

KJ is back after a 3 month break growing Blue Wire at 500 Startups. He gives us takes and predictions on Jimmy G, Tevin Coleman, the WRs, Nick Bosa, Kwon Alexander, the secondary and Kyle Shanahan. 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.

KJ is off this week but in his place is Jordan Reid's "The Draft Board" podcast with 49ers team reporter Joe Fann. 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.

KJ addresses Matt Miller's rumor/report that Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch are clashing over how much Kyle is involved in the personnel process. KJ thinks the report is more hearsay than reality, but there are seeds to truth and an inflection point that Kyle does have the upperhand in this relationship.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.

KJ recaps the rest of the 49ers daft where he praises the Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd picks, scratches his head about taking a punter in Round 4, and understands SF's strategy of not taking a cornerback - but worries about the secondary this season.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.

KJ gives his thoughts on the Nick Bosa pick: he loves it. SF turned their biggest weakness into a strength in one offseason. KJ goes over his ceiling, his strengths, weaknesses, political views and SF's learning lesson of getting too cute. KJ also requests someone stand up to Kyle and demand the 49ers take a WR in Round 2 on Friday.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.

KJ will be back after the draft, but subbing in this week are Chris Biderman & Kyle Madson with Candlestick Chronicles. In this episode they do a 4 round mock draft 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.

KJ overviews the 49ers schedule, chats about Jimmy G's knee brace and the competition at cornerback.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.

Nope - this is not 49ers analysis. But KJ is producing a new podcast on the podcast network called Blue Wire Buckets. He appears in this episode alongside Light Years host Sam Esfandiari and new team member Mo Dakhil. Enjoy this clip of the pod and make sure to subscribe to Blue Wire Buckets. 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.

KJ is joined by his buddy Eric Crocker where the two discuss the team's strategy with their second round pick, the concern about the secondary, Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Bosa's fit and a whole lot more.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.

KJ explores the 49ers mistakes at WR, the current situation at the position and then evaluates a handful of prospects: D.K. Metcalf, AJ Brown, Deebo Samuel, Paris Campbell, Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler, N'Keal Harry and Riley Ridley. KJ thinks SF should draft a WR in round No. 2 because the position group can't withstand injuries this year.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.

KJ praises Jimmy Garoppolo for leading the team in Santa Clara this offseason, points out that Jed York has stepped up from laughingstock to middle of the pack owner, chooses Nick Mullens over C.J. Beathard, wonders what back room deal SF will make with the NFL for having to play in China and decides he's in favor of pass interference instant replay rule change.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.

KJ dishes out his second wave of free agency reactions: Loves the move for Tevin Coleman, thinks Jordan Matthews will start Week 1 over Kendrick Bourne, questions the decision of only adding Jason Verrett at cornerback and it flat out disagrees with bringing back Jimmie Ward to start at free safety. KJ also talks more Kwon Alexander, Dee Ford and some musical chairs SF would have to play if/when they land Nick Bosa at No. 2.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.

KJ assesses the 49ers trade for Dee Ford as a home run. Second round picks and big contracts are the price it costs to find a pass rusher. KJ discusses where Ford will line up, the trickle-down effect of his pass rushing skills, why Kansas City decided to move on from him and a couple of angles skeptics of the deal will lean on.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.

KJ breaks down the 49ers free agent splash for Kwon Alexander. KJ has mixed feelings on the move and pushes that SF also splashes for Earl Thomas and a veteran edge rusher. If the 49ers don't add a top-notch safety, questions will remain about how they evaluate defensive talent. Alexander should become one of the better 49ers players right away but will ultimately not end up mattering if the team can't solve pass rush or blown coverages on the back end. KJ also breaks down other notable NFL signings. 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.

KJ's biggest takeaway from the NFL Combine: Kyler Murray could go No. 1 overall which means Nick Bosa No. 2 to the 49ers. The NY Giants would be idiots to trade Odell Beckham Jr., but if SF doesn't like Josh Allen and Bosa goes No. 1 overall a trade down could present itself on draft day. Evaluating why C.J. Mosley isn't worth a ton of money and other free agency storylines.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.

KJ chats about the importance of the NFL Combine, why he's feeling kind of meh about giving Arik Armstead $9 million next season, he argues Earl Thomas would instantly become the second-most important player on the roster, he chats about new head of the medical team Ben Peterson and why it's important Kyle implement New England schemes into the offense next season.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.

KJ returns from his Hawaii trip with thoughts on why trading for Antonio Brown is worth the risk, sets his top three prospects on his pre-NFL combine draft board, calls out Earl Thomas and a trio of edge rushers the 49ers will choose from in free agency, answers a few random mailbag questions and gives some final thoughts on Colin Kaepernick.bluewirepods.comHarrys.com/bluwire 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.

Kevin is off this week so in place we have the latest edition of the Light Years podcast. 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.

KJ breaks down the Raiders-49ers stadium issue, the hiring of Wes Welker to the coaching staff, why the Rams are primed for a Super Bowl hangover and KJ ends with clips of The Draft Board, Blue Wire's newest NFL podcast.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.

KJ analyzes new QBs coach Shane Day, Martin Mayhew's promotion, the top 12 pieces on the 49ers roster, how Quinnen Williams would fit with DeForest Buckner and a plea for every SF fan to root for the Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday.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.

KJ discusses Earl Mitchell's departure, the overall plan at d-line, Quinnen Williams being more in play than people realize, Jimmy Garoppolo's return to throwing footballs, whether his playing style should change, why 49ers fans should be rooting for the Patriots and how to fix what happened in the New Orleans no-call debacle.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.

KJ discusses the ramifications of Rich Scangarello's departure from SF's QB coach to Denver's offensive coordinator, the hiring of Joe Woods + Kris Kocurek, Nick Bosa vs. Josh Allen, what the Cardinals will do with pick No. 1, Antonio Brown rumors and how the best teams in the NFC make the most risky offseason moves.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.

KJ gives his takes on all the new coaching hires around the league, which internal free agents SF will re-sign, why it's probably not worth it to sign Randall Cobb or Golden Tate and other 49ers tidbits.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.

KJ joins Taylor Price's podcast as a guest to discuss Antonio Brown, Greg Papa, 49ers 2018 takeaway's, Kyle Shanahan's personality and much more.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.

KJ gives his thoughts on a potential Antonio Brown trade with the Steelers. It's highly unlikely, but NFL teams have paid players to go away before and Brown is skating on very thin ice in that organization. KJ wonders if Kyle Shanahan actually even wants AB and also explains why Odell Beckham Jr. is not getting traded from the Giants. He also takes a deeper dive into Josh Allen as a prospect and can't find many weaknesses. 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.

KJ recaps the 49ers 4-12 season and hands out letter grades for Kyle Shanahan (B), Robert Saleh (C-) and John Lynch (D+). Overall themes of the season are turnovers, George Kittle becoming a superstar, a defense who allowed 35 touchdown passes and an offense that overachieved with backups. KJ ponders the future of Rich Scangarello and whether the Cardinals will take Nick Bosa with the No. 1 overall pick.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.