The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

Niner Nate Nelson and Leo Luna react to the Matt Stafford trade and wonder if the best path the 49ers upgrading at quarterback is to help someone else get Deshaun Watson. Pus, Leo offers his observations from being at the Senior Bowl. Why do the 49ers keep failing at upgrading the QB position? Something Leo heard at the Senior Bowl that contradicts the reports about SF and Stafford Why the Niners could get better at QB by helping someone else get Deshaun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The SB Nation NFL Show brings together the greatest fan-alysts from across SB Nation's NFL team communities in one place for the first time ever. Expect deep analysis, irreverent jokes, and plenty of bickering between rivals. It's a show for NFL fans, by NFL fans. Monday - Monday Football Monday (RJ Ochoa, Pete Sweeney, Michael Kist) Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Wednesday - Palpably Unfair Podcast (Kyle Posey, Michael Kist) Thursday - The Look Ahead (RJ Ochoa, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - Football Cheat Sheet (Michael Kist, Jeanna Thomas Kelly, Kate Magdziuk) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, the Rams upgrade at quarterback and put the pressure on the 49ers to respond. Who is out there, and how realistic is a QB upgrade this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera, Levin Black, and Niner Nate Nelson join together to react to the news that Matthew Stafford is going to be traded to the Rams. Did the 49ers make a mistake by not offering more? Is it now Deshaun Watson or bust? Who are other options besides Stafford or Watson? Potential backup QB plans if they do keep Jimmy Garoppolo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera chats with Mike Sando of The Athletic about his annual QB Tiers column, how Matt Stafford fits in the 49ers' system, and whether Deshaun Watson is too rich for the 49ers' blood. How the QB Tiers column came to be Is Stafford a better option than Jimmy going forward? Is Deshaun Watson worth the cost for the 49ers to acquire him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the latest news relating to 49ers QB rumors, as well as answer your non-quarterback questions from the Niners Nation Mailbag. Why do the 49ers beat writers seem to be downplaying their QB options? How do you separate real QB reports from fake ones How the new Texans coach affects the Deshaun Watson situation What is the plan for the OL, secondary, and pass rush opposite Nick Bosa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan react to Jeff Wilson's new contract, Javon Kinlaw's instragram photo that's freaking people out, and break down Kyle's second offsesason plan for the team, which involves trading for Matthew Stafford. Why the Jeff Wilson deal is good for both sides + Akash's bold Wilson prediction for 2021 Nick Mullens has successful surgery - what's his future with the team? Javon Kinlaw had surgery - don't freak out. What does the team's offseason look like if they trade for Matthew Stafford? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niner Nate Nelson and Leo Luna (49GM) are joined by Angelina Martin (Turlock Journal) to discuss all the 49ers quarterback rumors, and the idea in general that the team has to go all out for a new signal-caller this year. How realistic are the rumors out there right now? Who would be the best QB to land given what it costs to get them? If they run it back with Jimmy, is the team good enough to win a Super Bowl? How much better would Matthew Stafford make this team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Jas Kang of Niners Nation discuss all the crazy quarterback possibilities that came up over the weekend. Matt Stafford is officially available, but how much of an upgrade would he be? How seriously do we take the Aaron Rodgers postgame quotes about his uncertain future? How do you rank the available quarterbacks considering price, age, etc.? Are the 49ers in a strong position to make a move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Aaron Rodgers sends a message to the NFL that he isn't committed to the Packers next year, Matthew Stafford is available, and George Kittle's theory about the 49ers' injuries is proven wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Kyle Posey discuss what Martin Mayhew's departure means for the 49ers, why fans are crazy for being mad at Jet McKinnon, and a crazy mock draft idea that would be awesome if it happened. Who replaces Martin Mayhew for the 49ers? Don't hate on Jet McKinnon for wanting to leave Darryl Tapp joining the staff could be a good thing Daniel Jeremiah's crazy mock draft idea for the 49ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Robert Saleh is introduced as the head coach of the Jets, Martin Mayhew leaves for Washington, and Rich Scangarello gets his old job back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Inauguration Day, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black debate which members of the 49ers organization will be part of the team in four years. Plus, now that Trent Baalke is a GM again, is he the biggest 49ers' heel turn of all time? Will anyone other than Kyle Shanahan & Fred Warner be on this team in four years? If not Trent Baalke, who is the biggest 49ers' heel turn of all-time? Why is Richard Sherman telling Deshaun Watson to go to the Jets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan take your through an offseason plan that involves keeping Jimmy Garoppolo AND drafting a quarterback in the first round of April's NFL Draft. Reaction to Trent Baalke becoming a GM again Why the 49ers may be able to sign an extra free agent this year Offseason Plan, Part I Mailbag questions on the secondary's future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, a division rival may have found their defensive coordinator, another crazy quarterback rumor surfaces, and Trent Baalke returns in a way that trolls former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niner Nate Nelson and 49GM's Leo Luna explain why the 49ers were right to go with McDaniel and Ryans as the coordinators, and get 49ers Rush host John Chapman's scouting reports on Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, and Justin Fields. Reaction to Robert Saleh going to the Jets How close were the 49ers to losing both Ryans and McDaniel to other teams? How the 49ers match up going forward against the NFC Why Trey Lance may be the best quarterback for Kyle Shanahan's system Why John can't get a clear picture of Fields because of OSU's offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode the 49ers fill the coaching vacancies left by Robert Saleh's departure, and a potential target at quarterback declares for the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera catches up with former New York and San Francisco radio host Brandon Tierney, who offers his unique perspective on Robert Saleh leaving San Francisco for the Jets, whether he'd want Jimmy Garoppolo, and three potential plans for Niners QB situation next year. (Recorded the day after the Saleh news broke last week) Did the Jets just hire the best coach they've ever had? Does he think the Jets would be interested in a trade for Jimmy G. Can you win with Sam Darnold if the 49ers got him? What would he give up for Deshaun Watson? What Kyle Shanahan needs from John Lynch next year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Kyle Posey react to the latest Deshaun Watson social media "news." Plus, Robert Saleh and Mike LaFleur are leaving the 49ers for the Jets. So, now what happens? Why Deshaun Watson's IG comment means it's a done deal he wants to be in SF (ha ha) Is DeMeco Ryans ready to be the DC if the reports about him getting promoted are true? What other coaches could leave with Saleh? Which players will Saleh want to take with him? Could the 49ers trade up with Saleh's Jets in the Draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Robert Saleh officially leaves the 49ers to become the head coach of the New York Jets. Saleh also takes Mike LaFleur to be his offensive coordinator. Fortunately, VP of Player Personnel Adam Peters may not be leaving after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black take you through a crazy day of 49ers rumors and wonder if Jimmy Garoppolo could be headed to the Jets. People need to stop throwing crazy rumors against the wall Robert Saleh could still be a huge factor in the 49ers' future How easy will it be for the 49ers to fill all these holes Why Kyle Shanahan's return philosophy makes the special teams worse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down the potential changes the 49ers could see this week if Robert Saleh, Adam Peters, and Martin Mayhew all leave for other jobs. Should Saleh take the Jets job if offered? How much do you trust John Lynch without Peters and Mayhew around? Do the potential front office changes make SF more likely to stick with Jimmy Garoppolo? Are the Colts a contender to sign Trent Williams? Does it matter that Javon Kinlaw had a squirrel in his mouth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we update the coaching carousel news relating not just to Robert Saleh, but also to VPs of Player Personnel Adam Peters and Martin Mayhew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niner Nate Nelson and Leo Luna react to what we saw from the quarterbacks in the National Championship game with 49GM's Hugh Tomasello, and speculate on what a deal for Deshaun Watson would look like. Which QBs in the National Championship game would fit with the 49ers and why? Is Deshaun Watson really worth three first round picks? Where should Robert Saleh want to coach next year? When was the last time people were afraid of the 49ers' quarterback? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Kyle Posey congratulate Fred Warner on earning his first All Pro selection, and dive into the Deshaun Watson rumors from every possible angle. Warner is going to get paid, did Trent Williams get an All-Pro snub? Why Deshaun Watson is unhappy with the Texans What would you be willing to trade for Watson? Does Kyle Shanahan think he needs an elite QB? How well would Watson fit in the Shanahan offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Robert Saleh completes the second of five head coaching interviews, and Deshaun Watson is ghosting the Houston Texans. Could the 49ers make a blockbuster trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to a tweet from Wade Phillips and wonder if he could be a possible replacement for Robert Saleh after he leaves to become a head coach. Other topics: Could Wade Phillips implement a system that works with the Niners' personnel? Will John Lynch make the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year? What is the future of Adam Peters? Have Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch heard our prayers about roster construction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan start to look at some of the change that is going to come to the 49ers this offseason, and how that could affect the team going forward. How Kyle started a 49ers Twitter civil war What Jimmy Garoppolo refusing to answer questions about his future tells us What happens with Jason Verrett? What does a new deal for Trent Williams look like? How do Shanahan and Lynch react if multiple coaches leave the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we look at two difficult roster decisions the 49ers will have to make this offseason, as well as how GM John Lynch is a few weeks away from possible football immortality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niner Nate Nelson and Leo Luna look back at the best and worst of the 2020 season, and react to what the 49ers said at team headquarters on Monday. Things that revved up the 2020 hype train What derailed the 2020 hype train Why Justin Fields may be Shanahan's preference at QB Bold predictions for the offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we listen to Jimmy Garoppolo and John Lynch tiptoe around the fact that the team hasn't committed to bringing Garoppolo back in 2021. Also, find out who paid for the 49ers' extended stay in Arizona to close out the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the 49ers' season comes to the end in familiar fashion. We listen to what happened as well as Kyle Shanahan's thoughts on losing Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh and moving on to the 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black break down the final game of the 49ers miserable 2020 season. Defense dominates the first half Ahkello Witherspoon great again - is his surge enough to keep him in SF? Another quarterback turnover costs the team a chance Kendrick Bourne wants to stay, McGlinchey defends Jimmy G. Reaction to where the 49ers sit in the draft order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rob "Stats" Guerrera previews the last week of the regular season against the Seahawks. How will the offense look without Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams? Could we see Disrespectful Kyle Shanahan this week with Beathard's QB runs? Why the defense is going to be hyped despite the low stakes Does Fred Warner lock up all-pro status with a good game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the most criticized non-quarterback on the team evaluates his play this season, and may have already put pressure on himself to step up next year. Plus, George Kittle has a bone to pick with the 49ers' beat writers, and Robert Saleh does a classy thing on his way out the door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the deal the Niners just gave Robbie Gould, and make their picks for the 2020 year-end awards. Will the 49ers regret signing Robbie Gould to a two year deal? 2020 Play of the Year 2020 Game of the Year Offensive/Defensive Player of the Year Best/Worst Decision of the Year Hardest Offseason Decision for 2021 Who outplayed their contract the most in 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, the 49ers extend their kicker and then immediately lose him to the reserve/COVID-19 list. Plus, are George Kittle and Fred Warner being unfair to Nick Bosa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan look at some of the big decisions coming up for the 49ers this offseason. -Should we keep Robbie Gould? (5:21) -Is Kyle Juszczyk worth keeping? (10:09) -Who should be RB 1 in 2021? (17:48) -Reaction to Kyle saying he expects Jimmy to be the starter next year (21:50) -Would you trade Deebo Samuel for a higher draft pick? (38:24) -George Kittle vs. Travis Kelce (44:13) -Which players will Robert Saleh take with him? (48:24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, George Kittle sticks up for Jimmy Garoppolo and says he wants to stick with him in 2021. What else do we expect a team captain to say? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niner Nate Nelson and Leo Luna are joined by Vish Kumaran to discuss the Week 16 win over the Cardinals, and Kyle Shanahan's recent comments about the future of Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco. How did CJ Beathard beat a team fighting for the playoffs? Does Kyle Shanahan even know if he wants to draft a QB in the first round yet? How many teams would SF have to jump to get Zach Wilson or Trey Lance in the draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Kyle Shanahan says he expects Jimmy Garoppolo to be the 49ers' quarterback in 2021, and Rob "Stats" Guerrera says he isn't buying it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera gets betting advice for Week 17 as well as MVP and Super Bowl futures with Sports Betting Dime's Matt McEwan. Why this week is one of the three hardest weeks of the year to make money Who has surpassed Patrick Mahomes for MVP favorite The Super Bowl bet you should make right now The best long shot team to win the Super Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, George Kittle offers his congratulations to Travis Kelce for breaking his record, and Rob Guerrera explains why you shouldn't be mad that the 49ers are winning games to close out the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers breaking their three game losing streak with a win over Arizona. The one thing CJ Beathard did that Nick Mullens never could Have the 49ers cracked the code on slowing down Kyler Murray? Juice keeps getting fed Stats: Stop crying about getting a worse draft pick Reaction to postgame quotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, George Kittle explains why he enjoys playing the role of spoiler and Kyle Shanahan explains why Kittle will be on a snap count this week. Plus, Christmas movie recommendations from Rob "Stats" Guerrera! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black predict the future for Josh Rosen in San Francisco, and have a beef with 49res fans. Can Rosen stick around next year? Kyle Shanahan is about to do something dumb Levin's Raheem Mostert hot take Our beef with 49ers fans who want Zach Wilson in the draft Tyreek Hill takes Moss over Jerry Rice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we listen to CJ Beathard explain why he's in a much better place as a starting quarterback this time around, and Robert Saleh sticks his head in the sand while addressing his coaching future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan react to the signing of Josh Rosen, Jimmy G.'s practice window opening up, and two interesting comments from Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday. Could we see Jimmy G. return before the end of the season? Realistic expectations for Josh Rosen Kyle Shanahan admitting what we already knew about his confidence in QBs Kyle and Akash disagree about playing George Kittle 49ers Pro Bowl snubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, the 49ers' quarterback situation continues to erode to the point of signing Josh Rosen, and Kyle Shanahan said something that made Rob "Stats" Guerrera go on a ridiculous rant that broke the Stats & Eggs five minute rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niner Nate Nelson and Sports Illustrated's Leo Luna react to Sunday's loss and check in on the draft order to see what options the team will have when they're on the clock (recorded before the Nick Mullens injury news). What do we want to see the team do these last two weeks? What does the Jets win do to the 49ers options in the draft? Who is ahead of the 49ers that could take a quarterback? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices