Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

-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.

-Jimmy G's leadership skills are equally important to his arm talent -49ers have a shot at winning, but will likely get tripped up -Losing but competing wouldn't be the worst thing, to keep the No. 4 overall pick -Breaking down the secondary with guest Eric Crocker 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.

-Being a 49ers fan is no longer a dreadful experience -Jimmy G wasn't supposed to be this good, this early -Recapping a thrilling 25-23 win -Kyle will develop a more "Jimmy Centric" playbook for next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-49ers check in at 13th on the list ahead of many teams with franchise quarterbacks -Looking at different contract numbers for quarterbacks -Teams like the Browns and Giants are in a better position than the Dolphins and Cardinals 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 don't bring their A game and win by 10 on the road -Jimmy G is able to mask deficiencies -He is only going to get better once he masters the playbook -Adrian Colbert is your starting FS for 2018 -1st round pick has to be either skill player, o-line, or cornerback 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.

-95.7 The Game's Bonta Hill joins the pod -Jimmy G's contract situation -Overall evaluation of the defense -The plan for the NFL Draft -One area John Lynch needs to prove himself -More Jimmy G gushing 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.

-Opening scene to this movie was brilliant -Accuracy, long drives, third down conversions etc. Jimmy G showed a ton -If he keeps playing like this, the franchise tag is a bad idea -Adding skill players more important than offensive line -Defense has quietly been solid most of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-Jimmy G makes this most interesting 49ers game since early 2014 -Storylines: Draft day trade with Chicago, Mitchell Trubisky, Jimmy G nervous? -A few ways Kyle Shanahan should modify the game plan -The risks franchise tagging Jimmy G 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.

-A 24-13 loss to the Seahawks wasn't the biggest development -Jimmy Garoppolo tosses a touchdown and shows franchise QB traits in just three snaps -Don't overreact, but the time has come to take the bubble wrap off Jimmy Garoppolo -The o-line and the playbook are no longer excuses to keep Jimmy G on the bench -Thoughts on Eric Reid's comments, the defense, Marquise Goodwin and much 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.

-They won a game! -Locker Room reaction paints bright picture about Kyle -Wins will help momentum in the offseason -Adrian Colbert has breakout game -9 rookies being developed on the field = more important than wins and losses 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 season ends at 0-9: impossible to judge them with this amount of injuries -Lynch and Shanahan winning off the field, losing on it -Trading Jimmy G would make zero sense -Dissecting the performances of C.J. Beathard, Reuben Foster and the team overall 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 presents the pros and cons of sitting Jimmy G for the rest of 2017 -Kyle's one flaw as a coach: places too high of a value on practice -Playing Jimmy G benefits the player, the roster, the team's hope. Too many positives to sit him 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.

-Brilliant move timing wise from the 49ers -I'm told Kyle didn't love the college QBs -DO NOT franchise tag Jimmy. Make him feel the love -The 49ers could win a few games down the stretch and completely flip the momentum heading into the offseason 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.

-Beathard nearly orchestrates 17 point comeback in debut -If he plays more like he did vs. Washington, there's chance he's your 2018 starter -Kyle pulled the plug on Hoyer at the right time -Solomon Thomas played well, but missed the biggest play of the game -Thoughts on NaVorro Bowman and the 49ers' youth movement 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.

-Again, going 2-14 is better for this team than going 6-10 -Why isn't this team running the ball more? -How Shanahan handles Hyde and Bowman will be a big deal -DeForest Buckner is becoming a slam dunk Pro Bowler -Kyle desperately wants to beat the Redskins 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 lose 18-15 to Arizona -Long term: Team playing encouraging football despite 0-4 record -Short term: Hoyer, Robinson and other decisions from the new regime have plagued this team -Why Hoyer will keep starting at least the next two weeks 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.

-Brief thoughts on Trump-NFL feud -49ers can pull off an upset with their D-Line -Big decision to make on Rashard Robinson's matchup vs. Larry Fitzgerald -Kyle Shanahan is handling the losing well -- will that last? 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 team is closer to 3-13 than 6-10 ... and that's totally okay -Hoyer needs to be the starter most of the season to build momentum in this system -Four words to describe this team: wildly inconsistent but resilient -The Rams' roster is years ahead of the 49ers. Goff looks like the real deal, and Kyle Shanahan should take notice 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.

-Defense very encouraging -Offense not -Kyle Shanahan chose Brian Hoyer and Marquise Goodwin -More pressure on Thursday Night Football than some realize -49ers need to ride Carlos Hyde against LA Rams 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 laments on living in Chinatown -49ers' defensive line has to show up -How will Kyle alter his game plan -Saleh and Lynch able to provide knowledge of Seattle this week? -Prediction: Seahawks 24, Niners 13 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 and thanks KNBR -Interior offensive line could change plans drastically -Where is the pass rush? -Thoughts on Hoyer -Potential lineup changes looming 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.