Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

KJ is joined by USA Today Group's Rob Lowder to discuss a variety of 49ers topics: Kyle Shanahan, George Kittle, cornerback situation, C.J. Beathard's future, SF's defensive scheme and much more.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more sports podcasts like thiswww.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 out a harsh critique of the 49ers latest loss to the Arizona. KJ analyzes Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, the flawed approach of focusing the roster on o-line, the injuries and whether or not the 49ers can turn it around this season.Follow KJ on Twitter: @mr_kevinjonesFind more local 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 assesses every single unit on the 49ers and gives them a letter grade based off of expectations. KJ also compares and contrasts the 49ers and Cardinals organizations, and while both teams are rebuilding, SF is in a much better place structurally than AZ. Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more local sports podcastsbluewirepods.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 SF's 29-27 loss to the LA Chargers including C.J. Beathard's performance, the encouraging parts of the game, the issues with the defense and some wrong personnel decisions coming to the forefront.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to other local sports podcasts like thiswww.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 what's next for the 49ers without Jimmy Garoppolo. The fan base is split: 3-13 for a better draft pick or 7-9 to overachieve and develop the roster some? KJ also points out flaws in SF's defensive scheme and why this is Kyle Shanahan's toughest coaching job yet.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to other local sports podcasts like thiswww.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 delivers a somber podcast analyzing what comes next after the Jimmy Garoppolo injury for the rebuild, for Kyle + John Lynch, for C.J. Beathard and for the rest of this football team.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more local 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 previews 49ers-Chiefs. KC is a buzz-saw right now and this is one of the harder matchups on the schedule. Everything will have to go right for SF to have a chance. Watch for adjustments with Adrian Colbert and Kyle's play-calling.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more local 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 breaks down Jimmy Garoppolo, second cornerback, Kyle's play calling and why this little scare from the Lions might actually be a good thing for the 49ers locker room.Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more local sports 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.

Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more local 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.

Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more local 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.

Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJonesListen to more local 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.

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KJ breaks down Kyle Shanahan's August philosophy, upwards trends in August (Alfred Morris, Solomon Thomas, O-Line, WRs) and downwards trends (SAM linebacker, QBs who can extend plays, busted coverages, drops, and the red zone). Stay tuned for a big podcasting announcement next week. Rate, subscribe and share the KJ podcast with a friend. Follow him on Twitter @Mr_KevinJones 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 former 49ers defensive lineman and newest NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Ian Williams. The two talk about San Francisco's defensive line, Arik Armstead's up and down career, Richard Sherman, Reuben Foster, Jimmy Garoppolo and trading for Khalil Mack. Make sure to rate, subscribe and share the KJ Podcast to fellow 49ers fans. Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJones 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 highlights Jimmy Garoppolo, running game concerns, themes emerging on defense and then projects his 53-man roster with a couple of tough cuts on defense. Follow KJ on Twitter: @Mr_KevinJones and please rate, subscibe and share this podcast with your friends 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' 24-21 win over Dallas. The injury bug bites Malcolm Smith, George Kittle, Solomon Thomas and Matt Breida. The good things: D-Line, and Richie James. The not-so good: C.J. Beathard and Jimmie Ward. 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 previews players to watch for the 49ers: Julian Taylor, Malcolm Smith, Dante Pettis, Richie James vs. Aaron Burbridge, Joe Williams vs. Raheem Mostert and also why the 49ers were put in a weird spot with Richard Sherman's injury. Please rate and subscribe to the KJ Podcast for all the latest San Francisco 49er analysis 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 first four days of 49ers training camp. Dante Pettis' emergence could shift some roles on offense, Matt Breida needs more carries not less, the defense is collecting a bunch of mini stars and how a Week 1 win at Minnesota will keep the momentum rolling. Follow KJ on Twitter @Mr_KevinJones and share this podcast with a friend 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 hosts solo and spins forward the news of the day: Richard Sherman is officially cleared, collects his $2 million check and will now bring a heightened sense and competitive vibe to training camp. Kyle Shanahan was smart to call out the "expectations" elephant in the room and Jimmy G really could struggle some in training camp -- just as he did with the Patriots. Please subscribe to the KJ Podcast for two weekly episodes of San Francisco 49ers analysis Twitter: @Mr_KevinJones 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.

Niners Wire writer Chris Biderman joins the KJ Pod for in-depth analysis on Joe Williams, inside linebackers, Dante Pettis, pass rush, running game, Ahkello Witherspoon and some sleepers to watch during training 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 joined by Ted Nguyen of The Athletic -Weaknesses for Jimmy G and Derek Carr to correct -What to expect from Jon Gruden Year 1 -Deck stacked against Robert Saleh? -What type of player can Dante Pettis be in the future -Matt Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Cam Newton or Jimmy Garoppolo? 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.

-One of KJ's sports media uncles Andre Knott joins the pod -How hated is the Bay Area in Cleveland? -LeBron to LA is a business decisions -- what will that business look like 10 years from now? -Cleveland seems to be handling LeBron leaving pretty well -Will LeBron ever win a title again? -Quick thoughts on Baker Mayfield, Hue Jackson and the Browns 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.

-John Middlekauf, former Eagles scout, 95.7 The Game host and podcaster for the Colin Cowherd Network, joins KJ -49ers storylines: Jimmy G, Year 2 leaps, pass rush, Richard Sherman -Future of sports media -Twitter strategies -What will sports gambling look like five years from now 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.

-Jimmy Garoppolo struggles in June can help this football team -O-Line the red zone weapon? -Roster is better, doesn't make things easier -Kittle top Year 2 breakout player? -Taylor's injury a little concerning -Witherspoon has a strong spring -KJ's working on a new content project 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.

-Jimmy Garoppolo shreds the secondary -SF is easing in Reuben Foster -Body transformations typically don't matter -More Jimmy G talk -NFL players will likely strike in 2021 -Shifting our prespective on Solomon Thomas 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 podcast live from NYC -Reuben Foster cleared of domestic violence charges -NFL's national anthem policy a disaster -Jed York -New throwback jerseys -OTAs observations 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.

-Longtime NFL Insider Adam Caplan joins the KJ Podcast -Whipping around the NFC: 49ers, Rams, Eagles, Packers, Seahawks, Vikings, and then KJ's former teams the Redskins and Browns -Caplan thinks Jerick McKinnon could have 70 receptions for the 49ers -Caplan wonders if there are underlying issues why the Chiefs traded Marcus Peters to LA -KJ picks the Packers as his NFC Super Bowl 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.

-Big takeaway: Only one impact player on D? Fred Warner might be the best pick -Getting a little cute with the late round picks -Dante Pettis has star potential -A player-by-player breakdown 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 doesn't love the pick, but doesn't hate it either -49ers left some potential defensive studs on the board -Trust Kyle Shanahan's evaluation of OL -KJ has always said Trent Brown is not an ideal fit for Shanahan's O -SF has to focus on defense in 2nd and 3rd round 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.

-Roquan Smith the 49ers - safe and smart pick -Browns take Darnold and Chubb -Patriots trade up for Josh Allen -Seahawks sadly land Harold Landry -Combing through some 49ers news and nuggets 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 Podcast Live Meetup: 4/26 at Pete's Sports Bar in North Beach. 4-7 PM, Round 1 of the NFL Draft -49ers go 10-6 -First part of the schedule much tougher -November and December, every single game is winnable. 49ers could be favored a ton -Seattle still will be a competitive 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.

-KJ Podcast meetup 4/26 Pete's sports bar in North Beach 4-7 pm for Round 1 of the NFL Draft -Creating 1st and 2nd round 49ers pairings -Roquan Smith / Josh Sweat -Minkah Fitpatrick / Austin Corbett -Harold Landry / WR Kyle likes -Tremaine Edmunds / Bryan O'Neill -Marcus Davenport / Quenton Meeks 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.

-Welcome Evan Silva to the pod -KJ thinks the 49ers might keep Reuben Foster because they have built up so much positive equity with the fan base -Roquan Smith makes the most sense now? -Scenarios where the 49ers disappoint or exceed expectations in 2018 -Discussing Kyle Shanahan's offensive philosophy of not using big money/high draft picks on skill players -Jimmy G's ceiling higher than Matt Ryan's? -Surprise draft picks 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.

-Prospect dive-in: Harold Landry, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Roquan Smith, Denzel Ward -Does Kyle Shanahan's draft history give us any clues? -49ers in the second round: More defense, o-line or skill player? -KJ announces live podcast at Pete's Sports Bar in North Beach 4/26 for Round 1 of the NFL Draft 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.

-Live podcast meetup for Round 1 of the NFL Draft Thursday 4/26 -KJ is a fan of the rule change to make football safer. The sport had no choice. Smarter defenders are now more valuable than violent defenders. -Rams offseason has made the 49ers an underdog in the NFC West -- a good thing for SF -Odell Beckham Jr. is not worth multiple picks if you want to build through the draft -Jimmie Ward, Josh Garnett, Johnny Manziel, Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid 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.

-Strengths of the football team: QB play, underneath passing, secondary, coaching -Weaknesses: Pass rush, pass rush, pass rush... and inside linebacker -Going through the list No. 1 Jimmy Garoppolo through No. 20 K'Waun Williams -Tweet your feedback @Mr_KevinJones 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.

-10-year veteran QB Sage Rosenfels calls in -Analysis on Jerick McKinnon and Weston Richburg, two 49ers signings. -Kyle Shanahan's biggest strengths -Where do the 49ers stack up against the rest of the NFC? -Which free agents could be next on San Francisco the radar? 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.

-Sponsored by FameProject.org -A fair, incentive-based contract -Kyle Shanahan is the best recruiter on the team -This couldn't have happened without Jimmy Garoppolo on the roster -Ahkello Witherspoon No. 2 starter, think about trading Jimmie Ward -Many more thoughts 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.

-Sponsored by FameProject.org -49ers and Rams pressured the Seahawks into making major organizational changes -Pros of Richard Sherman: Best CB available, scheme-changer, leadership -Cons of Richard Sherman: Age, injuries, cost 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.

-Sponsored by FameProject.org -Allen Robinson is an unnecessary luxury item that could put the 49ers in a salary cap bind later on. -Kyle Fuller is KJ's No. 1 CB on the market. He's starting to reach his potential. -Four QBs could go Top 6. Baker Mayfield could go Top 3. -KJ releases first mock draft 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.

-Pass rusher could make or break the 49ers' record in 2018 -Kyle Shanahan's combine strategy -New information revealed about Adam Peters -Trent Brown's future -DeMeco Ryans, Coin Flip, Ranking the QB Class 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.

-Podcast brought to you by FameProject.org -Signing an expensive free agent WR doesn't make sense for SF -Isaiah Crowell is the lead dog to become the next 49ers RB -Reuben Foster fallout -The concern about drafting Tremaine Edmunds -Quick reaction to Daniel Kilgore and Marcus Peters rumors 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.

-49ers gets the deal done quickly -The money won't seem like a ton five years from now -SF front office did the right thing by letting Jimmy G name his price -Jimmy G signing before Kirk Cousins shows how bought-in he is with Kyle Shanahan -Paying Kirk Cousins $137.5 million would not have felt like a win. With Jimmy G, it does 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.

-Pierre Garcon recruiting Malcolm Butler on Twitter -What would the 49ers have done if Josh McDaniels left them at the altar? -Nick Foles' Super Bowl win shows how valuable C.J. Beathard could become -If Jimmy G signs before Kirk Cousins, his contract won't be the highest of all-time. He's showing he wants to compete for a Super Bowl soon. -When and where will the 49ers address their third QB spot? 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.

-Redskins hit the panic button -Chiefs a solid organization with a plan -Kirk Cousins' contract now sets the market price for Jimmy Garoppolo -With $119 million in cap room, 49ers have zero leverage -Jimmy G might actually want to play on a franchise tag to bet on himself 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.

-Special edition of 49ers Law & Order -Le'Veon Bell pros: Have the cap space, the offensive genius and the need at playmaker -Le'Veon Bell cons: It's bad business to spend big money on a RB, he brings some baggage, the 49ers don't want Super Bowl expectations/pressure in Year 2 -Ultimately, this will be Kyle Shanahan's call 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.

-The NFL's hypocrisy on drugs is dangerous for players -Surveys show players prefer marijuana over Toradol -Like it or not, Foster has a pattern of poor decision making -Foster will likely be forced to take random drug tests throughout 2018 - and will also have to use pain killers -49ers most concoct a plan for him off the 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.

-Ziggy Ansah is not a superstar LEO but he's the best pass rusher available for the 49ers -Kyle Fuller should be Plan A at cornerback, Jonathan Joseph or Nickell Robey-Coleman should be Plan B -Still draft a pass rusher or cornerback with the first pick -Inside linebacker is not a glaring need. -Eric Reid will not be back, Chacellor James likely steps into the backup role behind Tartt -Recapping my ATV accident and trip to Mexico 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.

-Carlos Hyde is likely gone -49ers have very little leverage in Jimmy G negotiations -One-year deals with playmakers could be the 49ers' strategy -Jordan Reed makes a lot of sense in a trade with the Redskins -Offensive line not as tremendous a need as many fans think 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.

-Something special is brewing in Santa Clara -The 49ers are top five NFL team in December -Trajectory of how to build the rest of the team has changed -More Baalke holdovers likely will be let go: Hyde, Reid, Lynch, Johnson, Kilgore -A New England-San Francisco Super Bowl in 2021? 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.