The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

In today's episode, Deebo Samuel leaves a cryptic message on his Instagram account that could mean he’s good to go for Week 1, Colin Kaepernick is back in the Madden game for the first time since 2016, and Hall of Famer Michael Irvin explains why things could be tough for Brandon Aiyuk to start the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niner Nate goes game by game through the 49ers schedule and picks out the contests he thinks you should be most worried about as a 49ers fan. Nate also pays special attention to this week's game with the Cardinals, who could give the 49ers trouble in one particular area. 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 get a hint of the heath of Nick Bosa, Dee Ford, Brandon Aiyuk, and Deebo Samnuel. Plus, Raheem Mostert takes us inside a conversation he had with Kyle Shanahan about how the team is dealing with the loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl last year. Plus, Shanahan got a taste of what games will sound like this year without fans, and let’s just say he didn’t like it very much. 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 the best parts of General Manager John Lynch’s conference call with the media on Sunday. Lynch updates the status of Deebo Samuel, explains why Dante Pettis made the team, and whether he was looking to trade defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (Ed Valentine, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - Football Cheat Sheet (Jeanna Thomas Kelly, Ameer Tyree) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Dee Ford, Dre Greenlaw, and Richie James return to practice, another wide receiver goes on IR, and George Kittle may have let the cat out of the bag on a potential new wrinkle for the team’s offense this year that they’ve never used before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black dive into some 49ers prop bets from our friends at DraftKings. We'll cover season win total, Jimmy Garoppolo's passing yards, Nick Bosa's sacks, and much more! Plus, Levin makes a bold prediction that could cost him at the end of the year. 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 team gets some good news about injuries to Nick Bosa, Dee Ford, George Kittle, and more. Plus, could WR Mohamed Sanu end up in San Francisco? 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 explain why the 49ers won't be trading for Alvin Kamara, and predict which players will survive the final roster cuts. Plus, we play Buy or Sell with 49ers training camp storylines, and react to Fred Warner going on the reserve/COVID list. 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 lowers expectations for his quarterback, 49ers Twitter explodes when the Saints reportedly make Alvin Kamara available, and one reason the Week 10 game in New Orleans just got tougher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate gets the view of the 49ers from behind enemy lines when he's joined Jason Puckett from 950 KJR radio in Seattle. Jason gives the view of the Niners from the perspective of Seahawks fans, and they aren't kind to Jimmy Garoppolo. Plus, Jason offers one big reason the Seahawks don't fear the red and gold at all 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, Fred Warner is placed on the COVID-19/reserve list, Kyle Shanahan get philosophical about how hard the season will be, and Jerrick McKinnon survives training camp for the first time as a 49er. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we dive into how Jimmy Garoppolo is different from last year, as told through the eyes of Robert Saleh and Jaquiski Tartt. Plus, Jordan Reed explains why he came close to never joining the team this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bleacher Report's Draft Scout & Insider Matt Miller gives us his expectations for rookies Brandon Aiyuk and Javon Kinlaw going into 2020. Are we being unfair to Kinlaw? Plus, do Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have a fatal flaw when it comes to drafting players in the early rounds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Kyle Shanahan explains why the 49ers chose to take the field instead of protesting following the death of Jacob Blake, and updates the health of multiple prominent players. Plus, the team adds two more veteran wide receivers. 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 discuss the ramifications of the NBA players refusing to play playoff games on Wednesday night. How will NFL players respond? Could we see the start of the season pushed back? Do the 49ers have a responsibility to act? 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 update the latest injury news around Brandon Aiyuk, Nick Bosa, and Dee Ford. They also take a deep dive into the best and worst from training camp this year, and Akash explains why Kittle's deal is great for the 49ers. Before we go, we dip into the Niners Nation mailbag to answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we update the health of three key players: DE Nick Bosa, pass rusher Dee Ford, and and WR Brandon Aiyuk. Plus, why weren't the 49ers interested in Earl Thomas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Sports Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan joins Niner Nate for a rundown of everything happening at training camp so far. How bad did Brandon Aiyuk's injury look? Is the interior O-line in bad shape? Is Solomon Thomas actually rounding into form? Plus, why Jennifer hates predicting the record for the 49ers this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's edition, the team tries to get through the dog days of summer while also reliving their loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. Plus, George Kittle explains what it's like blocking next to Trent Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Brandon Aiyuk injures his leg, Dee Ford also gets nicked, and Solomon Thomas looks good for a change! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera is joined by PFF's Jeff Deeney to explore what we can expect from Jimmy G. this year, confidence in any WR not named Deebo Samuel, and whether the defense can avoid regression after a dominant 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, why Kyle Shanahan liked the fights that broke out in practice, Nick Bosa on facing Trent Williams, and the Dante Pettis redemption tour continues. Everything you need to know about practice yesterday in less than five minutes. 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 wonder if Kyle Shanahan is trying to lower the expectations for Jimmy Garoppolo this coming season, plus, Levin thinks Brandon Aiyuk could be better than Deebo Samuel already. Finally, what unit worries you more: wide receivers or the offensive line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's update includes four new additions to the team, George Kittle comparing contract talks to orthodontia, and Javon Kinlaw criticizing his own play early in training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of the podcast, Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's improved deep ball, and the need for Dante Pettis to step up after injuries to the receivers. Plus, with so many guys coming back from injury, Kyle and Akash debate which players the team can count on over the long haul this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything you need to know about the 49ers in about five minutes. This episode features a comeback by Dante Pettis, Jimmy Garoppolo's comfort level going into his second full season as a starter, and Robert Saleh on the open competition opposite Richard Sherman at corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niner Nate Nelson reacts to the torn ACL of wide receiver Jalen Hurd. How will the team respond with three receivers out for a big chunk of time? Is it fair to expect more out of George Kittle with other weapons going down, and can the team sustain these losses with a softer schedule early in the year? How big is the loss of Jalen Hurd? Can the team ask more out of George Kittle since receivers have gone down? Possible additions to the wide receiver corps How the team's first three opponents allow for a slow start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your daily update on everything going on with the 49ers in about five minutes. Today's episode features Kyle Shanahan's reaction to Jalen Hurd being lost for the year, Dee Ford returning to from, and Nick Bosa getting a taste of humble pie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KNBR's John Lund gives you his five players to watch as the team holds their first padded practice on Monday. John also offers his training camp philosophies honed by years covering football teams, and lets you hear from Kyle Shanahan, Jerrick McKinnon, Trent Taylor, and more! Five players to watch in training camp Why George Kittle's deal works for both sides The players the 49ers will look to extend now that Kittle's deal is signed Jalen Hurd and other injury updates from training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your daily update featuring everything going on with the 49ers in about five minutes. Who is standing out in training camp so far? Important injury updates you need to know, and one training camp matchup that could make Nick Bosa even better than last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera reacts to the news that 49ers fans have waited all offseason to hear. How did each side make out in the deal, and what does the contract say about the 49ers organization as whole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Niners Nation hosts Rob "Stats” Guerrera and Levin Black react to the latest report about the glacial contract talks between George Kittle and the team, debate whether the 49ers can survive being "the hunted" team this year, and Levin crushes Rob's dreams of Javon Kinlaw dominating from day one. 2:57 - Are the 49ers to blame for not getting a deal done with Kittle? 11:53 - Why the 49ers are built to handle COVID better than other teams 14:34 - Is this the year Jerrick McKinnon finally fulfills all the potential the team thinks he has? 18:47 - Levin slows down the Javon Kinlaw hype train 26:56 - With college football's future uncertain, could the 49ers be more aggressive trading away draft picks during the year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and 49ers Webzone Podcast host Rob Guerrera discuss the status of the George Kittle contract talks, John Lynch's new deal, whether the Niners got outbid for Jamal Adams, and more! :41 - Reacting to Mike Silver's report of a "significant philosophical disconnect" between Kittle and the 49ers 8:47 - John Lynch's contract gets extended through 2024 12:40 - Which 49ers wide receivers will step up in 2020? 20:44 - Did the NFL Top 100 list do right by the 49ers? 36:55 - Why didn't the team trade for Jamal Adams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're not getting the newest episodes of Better Rivals and you want to, you may need to resubscribe as the show has moved. Listen to this short explainer from Oscar so you can make sure you get the best 49ers podcasts from both them and us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time for an offseason mailbag! Is trading for Jamal Adams a good idea? Does Raheem Mostert have any leverage? And is there any chance Mike McGlinchey could ultimately see the same fate as DeForest Buckner? All that, plus Trent Taylor’s place in a crowded WR room, our player picks for a fight to the death, and an important pod announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Rewatch Month rumbles along with a look back at the 1998 season opener against the New York Jets. How does this game hold up over 20 years later? How did Zack Bronson end up playing such a prominent role in the game’s outcome? And how did Garrison Hearst’s iconic 96-yard touchdown run in overtime come together? All that, plus star-studded lineups on both offenses, Steve Young’s performance, and random thoughts from the broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week;s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Ian Williams (former defensive tackle for the 49ers) takes a look back at a few plays from the 49ers 2014 week 6 win over the St. Louis Rams. What was the 2014 mood after the devastating end of 2013? What was it like playing for Fangio? How much did the veteran DL decide on a play by play basis? All that plus clipping a formation, a lightning round, and Nick Foles vs Austin Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our rewatch series continues with a look back at the 49ers’ epic comeback win over the Giants in the 2002 Wild Card game. How did the 49ers end up in such a big hole to begin with? Who was the player driving their offense throughout the game? And how did the wild final minutes of the game unfold? All that, plus the aftermath of this game for the 49ers as a franchise and other random thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we’re hopping in the wayback machine and rewatching the 2011 NFC Divisional Round game against the Saints. Why was this such an emotional game for both sides? What about the Saints approach was slowing down San Francisco’s offense for most of this game? What stood out most from the 49ers performance in this game that we didn’t remember? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we open up the mailbag and answer all your quarantine questions. What do we hope the 49ers learn from 2019? Which young players need to break out for the 49ers to be Super Bowl contenders again in 2020? And which player from the 2012 team would make the biggest impact on the 2019 team (and vice versa)? All that, plus mocking the Rams new uniforms, schedule thoughts, and how rich is too rich for George Kittle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the NFL Draft is officially in the books and it’s the end of an era in San Francisco. Will we see Joe Staley enshrined in Canton one day? How important was the Trent Williams trade for their ability to contend in 2020? And were there any day three picks that caught our eye? All that, plus Patreon scouting reports, notes from Shanahan’s post-draft interview with Tim Kawakami, and one SPARQ’d up UDFA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All-Pro CB Eric Davis joins Kyle as the two recap the 49ers draft. Why the 49ers drafted Kinlaw, and what his impact will be How Lynch "stuck to the script" by building through the trenches It's okay to trade up for a player if it's "your guy" Shanahan's comparison to Brandon Aiyuk What the rest of the receiver room looks like now Is Trent Williams an upgrade over Staley? Breida/Goodwin trades Was it wise to ignore drafting a secondary player? Much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s a first round recap! San Francisco entered the day with two selections and made two selections, but a pair of trades meant those picks came at different spots. What were the primary takeaways from the 49ers’ first round? What did we learn about Lynchahan’s approach to roster building? And, perhaps most importantly, did the 49ers draft good players with their picks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle is joined by The Athletic's Ted Nguyen to break down the San Francisco 49ers' biggest team needs leading up to the draft. After narrowing down what direction the Niners should head in, the two also discuss: -If the 49ers should be locked in at receiver with the 13th pick -Does it make sense to trade back and add picks in 2021? -Which teams can trade ahead of San Francisco -Which receivers best fit the 49ers? -Peter King's mock draft -The top-five receivers in the draft - Kwon Alexander, Dee Ford, and Jaquiski Tartt reportedly on the trading block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, The Ringer’s Danny Kelly joins us to talk NFL Draft. What is the best-case scenario for the 49ers at No. 13? Who are the best fits if they look to find a DeForest Buckner replacement? And which players fit the profile San Francisco prefers at cornerback either late in the first round or on day two? All that, plus Danny’s favorite scouting terms, the players he most wants to see coached by Shanahan, and his draft crush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our draft preview series continues with a look at the top offensive tackles in the 2020 draft class. Where should OT rank on the list of priorities for the 49ers in this draft? Which players are worth selecting with the 13th pick? And which players are we not buying the hype on as an early first-round prospect? All that, plus uniform shade, thoughts on the NFL’s All-Decade Team, and WE LAUNCHED A PATREON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off our 2020 draft preview by diving in to a historically good WR class. What do the 49ers look for at the wide receiver position? Who are the best options for the 49ers if they take a WR with the 13th overall pick? And if they choose to wait, who are the best fits later in the first round? All that, plus what we would do if we were the 49ers, ketchup on coffee, and some April Fools fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we break open the mailbag to answer your most pressing offseason questions. Are the 49ers setup for long-term success or have they gone all-in on a short-term run? How would we approach San Francisco’s two first round picks? And do we see a shake-up coming in the NFC West next season? All that, plus late free agency moves, quarantine updates, and a special (return) guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the new league year has arrived and the 49ers have been busy! What has been the team’s strategy for this offseason? Which move stands out as a clear exception to that strategy? And what do we expect to see from the 49ers over the rest of the offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices