Striking Gold is dedicated to covering the San Francisco 49ers. Rob Lowder of Blue Wire gives down-to-earth analysis of the five-time Super Bowl Champions.
-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
27 min
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49ers Week 5 Recap
-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
18 min
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Week 4 recap
-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
-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?
24 min
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49ers Week 3 Recap
-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
25 min
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49ers Week 2 Recap
-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
22 min
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49ers-Seahawks Preview
-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
22 min
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49ers Week 1 recap
-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