Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

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.

KJ recaps the 49ers 14-9 loss to the Bears where SF played competitively but had two boneheaded mistakes that did them end. Ultimately, this loss was good and keeps SF is position to pick No. 3 overall in the draft. KJ discusses Marquise Goodwin's role with the team for 2019, grades the season overall as a C+ and envisions what Earl Thomas and Josh Allen would look like on this defense.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 DeForest Buckner's Pro Bowl snub, the pros and cons of trading Nick Mullens, Solomon Thomas' best game of his career, lightly previewing the Week 16 matchup vs. Chicago and then sampling 10 minutes of Blue Wire's new 49ers podcast Candlestick Chronicles.Listen to more podcasts like this: 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 explains why he's not thrilled about beating Seattle, but also remains sympathetic to the 49ers fan base who has been starved for wins. Losing draft position puts a ton of pressure on John Lynch to deliver the goods this offseason. KJ recaps a pretty entertaining game that saw strong performances from Nick Mullens, Dante Pettis, DeForest Buckner and the defense in general.Listen to more podcasts like this: 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 good friend and former 49ers team reporter Taylor Price to discuss some of the funnier off the field storylines about the team this year including Arik Armstead's Twitter tirade against local reporter Ryan Sakamoto, Grant Cohn's coverage of the team, Kyle Shanahan's use of f-bombs, Jimmy G's partnership with Bose and then some football talk about Solomon Thomas and the offseason.Listen to more podcasts like this: 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 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos. SF keeps it's pace for the No. 1 overall pick thanks to the Raiders win, George Kittle is officially a superstar tight end, Dante Pettis scores another touchdown, the defense stepped up. Great Sunday all around for the 49ers.Listen to more podcasts like this: 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 Sacramento Bee writer Chris Biderman for a wide-ranging 49ers discussions about whether the team has faced enough scrutiny for their record, Robert Saleh's job status, alterations to the front office, KJ's offseason predictions of Josh Allen (edge rusher) and Earl Thomas and some contract decisions looming about Arik Armstead, DeForest Buckner and Jerick McKinnon. Listen to more sports content like this: 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 43-16 loss to Seattle. Robert Saleh is officially on the hot seat, but if the 49ers fire him, who is the replacement? If Saleh is kept, signing Earl Thomas signs like priority number one. KJ argues Kyle Shanahan should be spend the rest of December coaching defense to see how Saleh is performing. Dante Pettis, Nick Mullens and DeForest Buckner were bright spots.Listen to more podcasts like this: 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 thoughts on the Redskins signing Reuben Foster including how Dan Snyder was probably more involved than you think and that the risk really isn't worth the rewards for Washington. KJ presents other 49ers topics including the matchup with Seattle, Nick Mullens and Solomon Thomas. Redskins reporter Craig Hoffman joins the pod.Listen to more podcasts like this: 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 49ers cutting Reuben Foster: SF made a big mistake drafting him and there will be repercussions felt across the defense and entire franchise for the mistake. KJ also recaps the game, whether or not to go back to C.J. Beathard and why losing out really is SF's best outcome for the 2018 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.

KJ is joined by 49ers blogger Dylan DeSimone where the two discuss San Francisco's 2-8 record, John Lynch's trade attempt for Khalil Mack, Robert Saleh's uncertain future, George Kittle, Ahkello Witherspoon, Nick Mullens/C.J. Beathard, Solomon Thomas, Fred Warner, Reuben Foster, Mike McGlinchey the wide receivers and Jimmy GaroppoloListen to more podcasts like this: 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 makes three main points: Kyle + John Lynch's toughest conversation is about the future of the defense, a potential name the 49ers could add to the front office to shake things up and the key stat of the season -36 point differential in 10 games. Roto World's Evan Silva joins KJ for a big picture discussion of the future in SF.Listen to more podcasts like this: 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' 27-23 fourth quarter MNF loss to the Giants. KJ makes his points: What's the difference between 2-8 and 3-7? Nick Mullens experiment is going well, Breida and Kittle are mini stars, Richard Sherman has been a beast. The not-so bright spots: Ahkello Witherspoon, pass rush, end of game mangement.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more podcasts like this: 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 what QB Nick Mullens did on film, why the wave he's brought to the team is important, why he's most likely getting at least three starts even if he bombs, Mike McGlinchey's success, how to get Dante Pettis snaps, Dekoda Watson and some stats that may surprise you about SF's O and D.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more podcasts like this 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 34-3 blowout win over the Raiders, Nick Mullen's special night, why he should be the starter for the foreseeable future, whether Kyle Shanahan paired down the playbook and if that should continue, plus lots of other anecdotes and clowning on the Raiders. Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more podcasts like this 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 joined Ted Nguyen's Raiders Blue Wire Podcast, Coffee House Stunt. The two discuss the current turmoil in San Francisco and Oakland, whether it's better to win or tank, some matchups to watch on the field and what 2019 will bring for both of these franchisesFollow KJ and Ted on Twitter: @Mr_Kevin Jones @FB_FilmAnalysisbluewirepods.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 reviews the 49ers latest loss to the Cardinals, dropping the team's record to 1-7. KJ's theories: SF shouldn't be this bad without Jimmy G, Kyle's teams have a reputation for not being finishers, C.J. Beathard looks like a Kyle draft mistake. KJ also organizes the roster into 7 drawers: First-Wave Failures, Misjudged Baalke Holdovers, Players We're Unsure Of, Core Pieces, Solid Baalke Holdovers, Solid Role Players.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more sports podcasts like thisbluewirepods.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 Adam Caplan where the conversation ranges from San Francisco's flaws on defense, to Kyle and John Lynch's control over personnel, what happens the rest of 2018, and what will 2019 look like?Follow KJ on Twitter: @mr_kevinjonesListen to more sports podcasts like thisbluewirepods.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 delves into the latest 49ers loss, a 39-10 drubbing from the LA Rams. All the weak spots are analyzed: Turnovers, wide receivers, CJ Beathard, Jaquiski Tartt, the d-line, Reuben Foster's struggles. KJ now believes winning isn't worth it: SF should be going for the No. 1 overall pick 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 dives into The Shanaplan: Building a high-powered offense predicated off the running game. Part of that plan is coming to fruition this season. KJ wonders why the 49ers aren't playing Solomon Thomas/Ahkello Witherspoon in a lost season and who is more to blame on defense: Robert Saleh or the personnel?Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more sports podcasts like thisbluewirepods.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.

Moments after the 33-30 loss to the Packers, KJ dives right into the game detailing Kyle's brilliant play-calling, not-so brilliant game management, highs & lows on defense, standout players, CJ Beathard trade bait, glimpse into 2019 and was this the 49ers best overall performance all season?Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesFor more local sports podcasting like this www.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.