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The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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49ers in Five: Don't expect a big name to replace McGlinchey

Why you shouldn't expect a free agent signing to replace Mike McGlinchey at tackle if the Niners can't re-sign him. Plus, the Cardinals finally have a head coach that we all saw get torched in the Super Bowl. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 20238 min

49ers in Five: Did the team just re-sign the Azeez replacement?

The 49ers made an interesting move at linebacker, and the wise guys in Vegas just showed how much they still love the Niners in 2023. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 20239 min

Under Review: What the 49ers can learn from Super Bowl LVII

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran take a second look at the Super Bowl and wonder what the 49ers can take away from the Chiefs' victory over the Eagles. Were Deebo and Brandon Aiyuk right about Philly's defense? (3:48) The Chiefs also blocked Reddick with a TE - apologize to Kyle Shanahan (9:09) The one big thing Shanahan should take away from SB57 (12:39) Every great QB has at least one elite skill (21:28) Why talk of QB ceilings irritates Vish (25:03) The most important day of the season for the 49ers is nine days away (26:37) The Niners are convinced Brock Purdy is THE guy (32:45) Defenses will adjust to how the 49ers used CMC last year (38:15) What will the new wrinkle in the offense be in 2023? (43:13) Why Bobby Slowik leaving the team does matter more than people say (48:41) One potential reason for Shanahan's slow starts that people overlook (53:48) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 20231h 4m

49ers in Five: Were Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo right about the Eagles defense?

The Chiefs torched the Eagles in the second half to win Super Bowl LVII. Were Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk right to predict a 49ers victory if Brock had stayed healthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 20238 min

Gold Diggers: Are the 49ers sore losers + Super Bowl best bets

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk react to the 49ers crying about the NFCCG on radio row and give you some prop bets for Super Bowl LVII. Are the 49ers being sore losers about the NFC title game? (2:16) The Niners care too much about being the best team rather than winning the Super Bowl (6:16) Kyle Shanahan was robbed of Coach of the Year (9:32) CMC should have been Comeback Player of the Year (15:11) Michelle's argument for Brock Purdy as Offensive Rookie of the Year (18:36) Bet on the MVP runner-up winning the Super Bowl over the MVP (23:19) Best bet #1: Travis Kelce receiving yards (26:56) Best bet #2: AJ Brown receiving yards (28:14) Best bet #3: JuJu Smith-Schuster receiving yards (30:46) A third Brock Purdy surgery option emerges (36:27) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 202348 min

49ers in Five: Bosa, Ryans win awards at NFL honors ceremony

Two of the five 49ers up for awards at the NFL Honors ceremony took home the hardware. Plus, there is a third option for Brock Purdy's elbow surgery that Purdy himself explained yesterday. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 202310 min

Gold Standard: Patrick Willis joins the show + Purdy surgery date set

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to what the 49ers are saying on radio row, and future HoFer Patrick Willis joins the show! Trey Lance appears ready to make a real push to be QB1 (3:39) Why hasn't Brock set a surgery date yet? (10:26) The 49ers should be all-in on Trey Lance this offseason (14:01) 49ers players still think they would have beaten the Eagles (17:32) The Jimmy G. "unconfirmed rumor" was basically proven true (22:17) Don't always discount Twitter rumors (28:32) Patrick Willis joins the show (32:11) Does it matter if the locker room supports Brock over Trey? (33:31) How much does changing defensive coordinators matter? (37:01) Talahoa Hufanga's new role in Steve Wilks' defense (40:15) **BREAKING NEWS** Brock Purdy will have surgery on Feb. 22 (49:03) Levin's thoughts on the Steve Wilks hire (54:39) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 20231h 6m

49ers in Five: Trey Lance says he's ready to fight to be QB1

We finally have a date on Brock Purdy's surgery, and Trey Lance updated his health and says he isn't losing the starting QB job without a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 202310 min

49ers in Five: The first big domino of the offseason falls, Steve Wilks is the DC

The 49ers have their new defensive coordinator. Who is Steve Wilks, and where will he help the defense most? Plus, what other positions on the staff need to be filled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 20239 min

Bully Ball: The 49ers have a new defensive coordinator + Kawakami drops QB bombs

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Steph Sanchez react to the news of Steve Wilks' hire and some really juicy QB info in Tim Kawamai's latest mailbag column. The first major domino of the offseason has fallen - come on down Steve Wilks (:41) Kyle has to replenish his coaching staff once again (3:22) Will fans come for Wilks like they did DeMeco? (6:26) It's good to have another former head coach on the staff (8:30) Who will DeMeco Ryans take with him to Houston? (13:56) Tim Kawakami has juicy QB gossip in his mailbag column (16:49) Did Shanahan have his Kirk Cousins moment with Brock Purdy last year? (21:01) Kawakami implies Lance his disappointed the 49ers in some way (23:50) Does it matter that they players want Purdy to start? (32:27) Will Trey Lance demand a trade if he isn't the starter? (35:56) What about Matt Ryan as a possible 3rd string QB next year? (38:53) Steph's observations from being at the Senior Bowl (42:32) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 202353 min

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy is finalizing a plan for elbow surgery

Sources gave Matt Maiocco the skinny on Brock Purdy's surgery plans, and Steve Wilks made his case to be the next defensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 20237 min

49ers in Five: Trent Williams isn't retiring any time soon

Trent Williams might have talked about retirement after the year but he put all those thoughts to rest. Plus, Brandon Aiyuk talked a little bit of trash about the Eagles from his couch. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 20238 min

Gold Diggers: How will Brock Purdy's injury affect his arm?

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk debate whether the 49ers could have played the NFC title game differently, what happens at quarterback, and why the start of next season could be utterly epic. Why Michelle is mad at Kyle Shanahan (3:02) Clearly Josh Johnson wasn't expecting to play (7:08) Michelle thinks Kyle Shanahan is a brat (8:31) Will Brock's arm be weaker after the injury? (12:59) The 49ers should be all-in on Trey Lance right now (17:00) What does a step forward for Lance actually look like? (19:01) Do the 49ers actually have invest in a real 3rd QB next year? (24:48) Why the Eagles game next year will be lit (29:05) Who wins the Super Bowl this year? (30:16) Why Rob wants Trey over Brock in 2023 (33:41) Who cares what the locker room wants? (36:55) Is Jimmy Garoppolo remotely possible? (41:57) PFF hates the 49ers guards (47:06) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 202356 min

49ers in Five: Vic Fangio spurn the Niners, heads to Miami

We don't know who the defensive coordinator will be yet, but we know who it definitely won't be. Plus, Matt Maiocco hints at a possible riot in the locker room if anyone other than Brock Purdy isn't the starting quarterback next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 20239 min

Gold Standard: Do the 49ers view Trey Lance as a starter level quarterback?

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Thanks to everyone for all the support (1:00) The Jimmy Garoppolo era is over (3:36) Are the 49ers really not going to pursue a veteran starter at QB? (7:49) Do the 49ers view Trey Lance as a starting level QB? (10:32) Levin finally admits he was wrong about something (16:13) The 49ers are being unfair to Lance - again (19:09) One good piece of news regarding Brock Purdy (23:58) The 49ers offseason strategy is "hope" (25:28) What Kyle wants in the next defensive coordinator (26:16) Shanahan's under-appreciated skill as a head coach (28:08) What Kyle wants in the coaches on his staff (31:41) The 49ers revealed what happened to Drake Jackson down the stretch (35:13) Levin's idea for a pass rusher opposite Nick Bosa (38:46) Way too early draft needs (41:18) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 202350 min

49ers in Five: Shanahan and Lynch open QB competition

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch answered questions yesterday about the state of the 49ers quarterbacks, and it got a little testy by the end. Don't count Trey Lance out of a job just yet. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 202310 min

49ers in Five: DeMeco leaves, Trey Lance and Brock Purdy address their future

49ers players cleared out their lockers yesterday so there is a TON of audio in today's show. Plus, DeMeco Ryans officially leaves to coach the Texans - who does he want to go with him? TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 20239 min

Bully Ball: Who has the voodoo doll of our QBs!?

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez vent about the outcome of Sunday's game, and wonder how the team will change this offseason. You can't even be mad about the game on Sunday (2:35) We now have the exact same offseason questions as last year (7:20) The 49ers defense controlled Jalen Hurts all day (8:42) Jason thinks the 4th down non-replay wasn't a big deal (12:08) Did the refs have it in for the Niners? (16:50) Steph doesn't want to hear any Kyle Shanahan slander after this one (22:18) Which free agents stay and which free agents go this offseason? (26:47) What the hell is going to happen at quarterback? (29:07) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@statsonfire SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-a-49ers-podcast-network/id1667726191 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vydS2PF7atzFzIGGT13T?si=dce67a2f65bc41aa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202344 min

Mina Kimes of ESPN on Purdy's injury, 49ers future

Rob "Stats" Guerrera sat down with ESPN's Mina Kimes for a quick conversation about Brock Purdy's UCL injury, the future of the 49ers QB position, and how this offseason could go down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202323 min

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy tears UCL, out at least 6 months

The diagnosis came back on Brock Purdy, and it's not good. With at least six months of recovery ahead, the 49ers' QB situation is murkier than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 20239 min

49ers in Five: Season now over, Brock Purdy may have ruptured UCL

The 49ers' season ended with a thud, and now Brock Purdy's future is also up in the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 202310 min

Instant Reaction: Brock Purdy goes down, so do 49ers in NFC title game

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react after the 49ers' 31-7 loss to the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Housekeeping: Don't unsubscribe to the Niners Nation podcast feed just yet (:44) Our chance to go to the Super Bowl was stolen from us (1:08) The 49ers lost their composure big time (3:39) Quarterback injury issues struck yet again (5:01) The refs were terrible in this game (7:20) The Eagles don't have to apologize for the win (10:08) It's crazy to blame Kyle Shanahan for this loss (11:07) Should the 49ers have been conservative to end the 2nd quarter? (16:15) The defense did not have a bad game (17:51) The 49ers QB situation is now totally up in the air (20:21) This team will look a lot different next year (24:37) The football gods just didn't smile on the Niners today (30:04) The defense was just trying too hard and it resulted in penalties (32:25) Postgame quote reaction: We don't know the severity of Brock's injury (34:13) Who will the defensive coordinator be next year? (37:13) The defense did a great job containing Hurts runs (40:09) How big a deal was not challenging the Smith catch on 4th down? (41:09) This will always be the story of what could have been (46:16) What will the offseason be like for this team? (48:46) When did you emotionally disconnect from this game? (52:36) Brock says he couldn't throw a ball in the game (54:08) We aren't leaving you in the offseason! (1:04:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 20231h 12m

49ers in Five: Dallas radio host wishes CMC would get injured

A host on the Cowboys' flagship radio station openly wished for Christian McCaffrey to get injured earlier this week. Also Brock Purdy broke down the coaching points when he scrambles away from pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202310 min

Crossover: Cowboys fans are scared of the 49ers with RJ Ochoa

Rob "Stats" Guerrera was a guest on The Ocho with RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys to preview the Niners Cowboys Divisional Round game on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202330 min

Gold Standard: Brock's 2 elite skills + how scary is Dallas' defense?

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. People mad at Rob for not being all-in on Brock (3:21) Don't give Shanahan's scheme all the credit for Purdy's success (6:11) Brock has two elite skills already (13:32) Why the offense works better with Brock than Jimmy G. (16:45) One thing the Cowboys can do that can defeat the 49ers (20:01) Do the Cowboys have the defense to stop San Francisco? (22:58) How much does the extra rest really matter? (26:52) Why penalties won't be an issues as much as last year (29:42) Nick Bosa calls out his own defense (32:42) Stop expecting the 49ers defense to play like they did early in the year (37:00) Is Dak starting to crack under the pressure? (40:20) Final score predictions (42:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 202356 min

49ers in Five: Nick Bosa's advice for the defense this week

Nick Bosa offered one piece of advice to his fellow defenders this week, and Kyle Shanahan agreed with him. Plus, does this game ignite the old 49ers Cowboys rivalry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 202310 min

Shanaplan: Why the 49ers are scoring so much + The Cowboys are screwed

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down how the 49ers offense is scoring so many points, and why the Cowboys are in trouble this weekend. How the 49ers are winning with their personnel (1:03) Why you can't use man coverage against the 49ers formations (4:00) Ran Carthon leaves for Tennessee (7:09) Trey Lance's vague Ran Carthon post - does it mean anything? (8:34) How much of Brock Purdy's success is due to Kyle Shanahan? (11:25) Will the Cowboys' O-line hold up this week? (16:00) You can pressure Dak Prescott, and when you do he will turn it over (22:25) The 49ers defense struggled on first down last week (23:46) The key will be stopping Tony Pollard (27:37) Will Dan Quinn be able to slow down this offense? (30:33) Score predictions (33:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 202343 min

49ers in Five: Ran Carthon leaves 49ers to become Titans GM

The 49ers lost a piece of their front office yesterday as Ran Carthon left for a promotion with the Titans. Plus, Dak Prescott said some very interesting things about the Niners after his game on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 20239 min

Bully Ball: Bring on the damn Cowboys cause we're ready!

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez react to having to face the Cowboys in the Divisional Round, and debate what carries over from last week's game against Seattle. 49ers fans have a special hatred for the Cowboys (:18) The Niners are still pretty healthy, thankfully (3:08) Dallas and their fans are crying already (6:39) The 49ers could be on the ultimate revenge tour (7:52) This is the best defense Brock Purdy has faced to this point (9:32) The 49ers' offense could be even better than what we've seen (15:34) Why Steph isn't worried about Mooney Ward (21:15) Deommodore Lenoir stepped up (22:58) Jason's turning point in the game was the Deebo leg twist (26:25) Brock's mobility and the offensive line are working together (29:38) Don't worry about being overconfident as a fan (34:39) DeMeco Ryans has a busy week this week (37:30) Was Mike McDaniel vaping on the sideline?! (41:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202349 min

49ers in Five: Shanahan expects Mooney Ward to bounce back

Kyle Shanahan explained how he'd prepare for this week before knowing who his opponent would be, and why he thinks Mooney Ward will bounce back this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202310 min

FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: It was a movie what Brock Purdy did, hard to sleep on him at this point

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 20239 min

Under Review: The 49ers are winning games with their offense now

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran take a second look at the Niners' big win over the Seahawks on Super Wild Card Weekend. This offense is rolling and Stats is super happy (1:32) Brock Purdy adjusted in the second half (6:16) The Niners made the Seahawks pay for stacking the box (10:15) We haven't even seen the ceiling for this offense yet (20:27) How Kyle Shanahan created an unselfish culture in the locker room (23:08) Why this run isn't like the 49ers under Harbaugh in 2012 (28:38) Who do you want to play in the Divisional Round? (30:10) Lenoir bounced back but Ward had his issues (34:10) Eventually the defense will make a play when they need one (41:02) The 49ers are winning games differently now than earlier this year (45:00) DeMeco Ryans has a busy schedule this week (49:37) Kyle Shanahan elevates his game in the playoffs (53:47) Enjoy the ride with Brock Purdy right now, Vish! (54:54) Unsung heroes from the game Saturday (1:05:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 20231h 13m

49ers in Five: Niners will face either Dallas or Tampa Bay on Sunday

The 49ers dominated the Seahawks in the second half and Brock Purdy set franchise records left and right. Plus, we'll find out tonight who the 49er will play in the Divisional Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 202310 min

Instant Reaction: Niners dismantle Seahawks in the second half for 11th straight win

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers' 11th straight win, this time against the Seahawks in the Wild Card round. This offense is rolling (:35) The one play that totally changed the game (1:38) The first half had us worried (4:58) This victory was cathartic for 49ers fans (6:25) The Seahawks collapsed mentally in the 3rd quarter (7:13) The dirty play on Deebo Samuel that fired the Niners up (10:13) Purdy was on fire in the second half (11:57) Fred Warner told NFL Network Purdy makes the team a Super Bowl contender (20:14) Christian McCaffrey is the best mid-season acquisition ever (27:20) Why did Shanahan squib kick at the end of the first half? (31:01) This win sent a message to the rest of the NFC (35:11) Postgame comments on Deebo's leg and more (35:39) Who do you want to play next week? (37:52) Is this the most confident you've been going into the Divisional Round? (41:21) This defense always makes a big play when you need them to make one (42:50) Michelle Magdziuk joins the show! (47:00) Who gets the game balls? (54:59) Shout out to the Levi's Stadium ground crew! (57:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 20231h 6m

Crossover: Former Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu joins the show!

Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with 3x Pro Bowler Lofa Tatupu to dive into the Wild Card matchup with the Seahawks. The memorable playoff moment Lofa gets no credit for (:40) Was Bobby Wagner a bigger loss for Seattle than Russell Wilson? (2:03) How did Geno Smith throw 30 TDs this year? (3:50) Why the rain could actually HELP San Francisco (5:13) How playoffs games really are more intense than the regular season (7:05) Why does DK Metcalf struggle against Mooney Ward? (8:52) Why the 49ers' interchangeable parts put stress on a defense (10:21) The Seahawks believe they can win this game (11:14) Pete Carroll is planning a special teams surprise (14:07) Seattle's draft class will have a big impact on this game (15:26) Is Geno Smith's future tied to these playoffs? (17:45) The history of the 49ers Seahawks rivalry (19:55) How long will Pete Carroll continue coaching? (20:35) Why Lofa follows Talanoa Hufanga's career (22:51) Fred Warner's impact on the game (25:29) Dre Greenlaw doesn't get enough love (27:18) Warner and Greenlaw are like Willis and Bowman (27:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 202336 min

Gold Diggers: Don't worry about Brock, All Pros announced + Best bets vs. Seahawks

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk react to the All Pro announcements, preview the Wild Card game, and give your our best bets for the game. The 49ers have 4 first team all pros (4:10) Christian McCaffrey gets snubbed once again (8:05) The Niners are as healthy as they've been (11:33) How much do we worry about the rain? (15:11) Don't worry about Brock Purdy this week (17:51) First time starters in the playoffs (23:13) Best Bet #1: CMC yards from scrimmage (24:55) Best Bet #2: Elijah Mitchell rushing yards (27:13) Best Bet #3: George Kittle receiving yards and longest reception (28:59) Best Bet #4: Tyler Lockett receiving yards (30:56) Best Bet #5: Ken Walker rushing attempts (33:18) Michelle empties her statistical notebook (41:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202348 min

49ers in Five: This team is as healthy as it's been all year long

The 49ers got some excellent injury news before the biggest game of the year so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 20238 min

Joe Staley returns to the show, talks Purdy, Seahawks, and more!

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black are joined by 49ers legend Joe Staley to recap the season, preview the Seahawks, and solve the quarterback situation. - The offensive line is better than anyone thought (2:18 ) - What Mike McGlinchey fixed this year (3:56) - How Joe tied to help McGlinchey stay mentally healthy (6:59) - How contract negotiations with the 49ers work (10:41) - Why Christian McCaffrey is the perfect fit for the 49ers offense (13:23) - Joe's first reaction when Purdy had to play (18:02) - Brock Purdy sees the game the way Kyle Shanahan does (21:09) - One offensive player crucial to Purdy's success (24:04) - How Kyle Shanahan gets players to do the little things (25:58) - How Shanahan shifts into "playoff mode" (28:50) - Better team: 2019 or 2022? (31:10) - Any weird Nick Bosa stories for us? (34:34) - Joe's Nick Bosa impression (35:48) - Why Bosa is the Defensive Players of the Year (38:19) - Nick Bosa's celebration stinks (43:44) - The 49ers will be ready for Pete Carroll's tricks (44:11) - Can the Seahawks do what the Raiders did? (47:20) - Why Brock Purdy has done enough to be the QB of the this team (50:14) - Has Purdy earned the right to get the first shot at starting next year? (52:07) - Brock hasn't had to deal with expectations like Trey Lance or Jimmy G. (54:07) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/niners-nation-for-san-francisco-49ers-fans/id1524313515 https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWHKNWMdC6Pojka3tyBio?si=224cc19cf59c4cb0 GET SOME SWEET 49ERS GEAR FROM HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 20231h 2m

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy won't be overwhelmed by the playoffs

Brock Purdy says he can reflect on the craziness of the season after it's over, right now it's time to go to work. Plus, DeMeco Ryans won't be distracted by head coaching interviews, and Adam Peters refuses to interview for another job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202310 min

Shanaplan: 5 burning questions + Seahawks preview

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan answer 5 big questions about the season as a whole and break down the playoff game this weekend against the Seahawks. Who gets more credit this year: Offense or defense? (2:32) Which side of the ball do you have more confidence in right now? (9:33) Which unit has a fatal flaw, and what is it? (20:06) With one drive left in the game, which unit do you want on the field? (25:14) Seahawks preview: What happens this week? (30:21) Predictions for the rest of the NFC this weekend (38:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202345 min

49ers in Five: What's changed with the Seahawks since December?

Kyle Shanahan provided a scouting report on the Seahawks defense, and Pete Carroll does the same for the 49ers defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 20239 min

Bully Ball: Time to embrace Kyle Shanahan + One fatal flaw in this defense

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez hand out some flowers and get you ready for the first playoff game of the year coming up this weekend! Are you happy the Niners are facing the Seahawks instead of the Packers? (1:04) Did the NFL do the 49ers any favors with their playoff scheduling? (3:03) Kyle Shanahan destroyed all the narratives about him this year (7:45) The secondary could be a problem in the playoffs (11:20) One fatal flaw in this defense (13:58) The defense has given up more yards for the sake of more turnovers (15:29) Everyone wants DeMeco Ryans (18:10) They also want Adam Peters (25:18) John Lynch should be Executive of the Year (28:42) Is this season a disappointment without a Super Bowl? (32:47) Score prediction for the game this weekend (40:08) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 202348 min

49ers in Five: Shanahan not worried about beating the Seahawks 3 times

Kyle Shanahan updated the 49ers' injury situation, and explained why he doesn't care about having to beat Seattle three times in the same season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 20239 min

Under Review: The most incredible 49ers regular season ever

Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera look back at the incredible roller coaster this regular season has been, and look ahead to another game against the Seahawks. Miss us with the 49ers strength of schedule argument (1:03) Brock Purdy is who we wanted Jimmy Garoppolo to be (3:50) Lots of 49ers fans are scarred by the Seahawks (8:25) The 49ers prove it - the Niners are still the best team in the league (17:33) One scary defensive trend (25:44) How has George Kittle come to life under Brock Purdy? (36:25) Deebo and Aiyuk: A tale of two different WR seasons (46:39) The one stat that explains how the 49ers have won 13 games this year (1:00:48) The NFC West is in for a big shakeup; teams coming after 49ers staffers (1:09:08) Shanahan updates injuries during conference call (1:17:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 20231h 25m

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy says the team hasn't hit their peak yet

The 49ers got their 10th straight win on Sunday, and all went according to plan. Even the injuries, thankfully! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 20239 min

Instant Reaction: 10 straight wins going into the playoffs!

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers' 10th straight win and the conclusion of one of the wildest regular seasons in team history. This is the craziest 49ers regular season of Rob's 49ers fandom (1:44) The Niners turned it on in the second half of this game (4:21) 49ers fans shouldn't worry about who we play, they should be worried about us (6:32) Levin Black joins the show (7:07) George Kittle has been unlocked by Brock Purdy (7:52) Brock Purdy has been a revelation (9:49) The 49ers QB play this year has been great, credit Brian Griese (14:53) The Christian McCaffrey trade saved the season (20:02) Is Deommodore Lenoir a liability? (22:14) Brandon Aiyuk goes over 1,000 yards on the season (26:02) Kyle Shanahan has rewritten his narrative this season (28:42) When do you want the 49ers to play next week? (34:29) Why Kyle Shanahan believes in Brock Purdy (44:09) Special announcement for Thursday's show this week (46:08) CHECK OUT SOME BRAND NEW 49ERES GEAR FROM HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 202355 min

Crossover: The Cardinals are a broken franchise with Johnny Venerable

Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Johnny Venerable from the PHNX Podcast to discuss where things went wrong for the Cardinals this year, whether they could be in the Jim Harbaugh sweepstakes, and why he's rooting for the 49ers this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 202323 min

Gold Diggers: The defense will return to form this week + Kyle Shanahan is the CoY favorite

Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera predict that the defense will get back on track this week, debate the Coach of the Year winner, and rank the best playoff matchups for the 49ers. Michelle is drinking a mimosa and she doesn't know why (:36) DeMeco Ryans calls out his defense this week (3:48) Last week was the perfect week for Brock Purdy (6:16) Will you start to worry about the defense if they falter this week? (11:32) Kyle Shanahan is now the betting favorite for Coach of the Year (15:38) Why we don't want to see the Packers get the 7th seed (23:33) Why a Giants upset of the Vikings in the first round would be bad for the 49ers (27:44) One big difference in the Niners at home vs. on the road (29:58) Will Brock Purdy get to check another box on his QB resume this week? (30:53) The most likely first round playoff upset (32:36) Michelle jinxes the 49ers (36:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 202345 min

49ers in Five: DeMeco Ryans challenges the defense this week

DeMeco Ryans wasn't shy about placing the blame for the defense's struggles last week against Las Vegas, and where they need to improve against Arizona. Also, we hear Cardinals DC Vance Joseph's scouting report on Brock Purdy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 202310 min

Gold Standard: One thing to watch vs ARI + Who do we fear in the NFC?

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Don't take making the playoffs for granted (2:13) Will the defense return to form after last week? (3:35) The secret is out on Lenoir and Hufanga (4:50) Matt Maiocco says Brock Purdy has won the starting job for 2023 already (12:23) We disagree about Trey Lance's second surgery (17:43) Should Shanahan rest guys or play them this week? (23:46) Who are the best opponents for the 49ers in the first round of the playoffs? (27:26) How Levin evaluates good and bad matchups in the playoffs (31:09) The Eagles will be a major challenge at some point (37:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 202348 min