This week, Kyle welcomes newcomer Jas to recap the first day of free agency for the 49ers. What was supposed to be a quiet day turned out to be the opposite. Why the 49ers signed Armstead It wasn't a decision between Armstead and Buckner The business/personal side of trading Buckner Replacements for DeFo at defensive tackle Grading both deals Versatility the 49ers now have both financially and in the NFL Draft Austin Hooper, Phillip Dorsett DeAndre Hopkins in the NFC West What's next for the 49ers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it's time to preview free agency period that should be much different than years past. How will the 49ers need to adjust their approach? Which positions need to be at the top of San Francisco's wish list? And which positions should they keep an eye on only if a bargain should fall into their lap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we break out our roster model to take a look at the current state of the 49ers roster as we approach the new league year. How do we go about grouping players into tiers and what do those tiers represent? Which players do we feel like are the core pieces that the 49ers roster is built around? And which positions could use a bit of love this offseason? All that, plus which tier to put Jimmy in (and other players we disagreed on), why McGlinchey fell, and which pending free agents we’d bring back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scarlet Jimmies is back! Kyle Posey and Cam Mellor talk about the wide receivers in the draft. From the big names to sleepers. They break down the best wideouts who are deep threats, to the players that are best with the ball in their hands. They finish off with their top-five. If you're a fan of the NFL Draft, this podcast is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Kevin Cole (Data Scientist for Pro Football Focus) joins to discuss what predictive statistics tell us about Jimmy Garoppolo’s future. What does a Garoppolo’s performance in 2019 tell us about his future career arc? Are there better options available? Is Jimmy’s age a concern? All that plus Ninja Turtles, cheeseburgers, and a Bayesian outlook on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we get cathartic and try to talk through it after the 49ers’ heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. How did things go so well for the first three quarters? Where did it all start to fall apart? And what does this loss mean for the team going forward?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas) sit down with GM of Sports at StubHub Akshay Khanna! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) are joined by Dan Kitts, the flyover pilot for the Super Bowl! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) sit down with NFL draft prospect and lifelong 49ers fan Keith Ismael (center, San Diego State)! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Pollard from Zebra technologies, the company behind NextGen Stats, joins to detail a a few numbers to watch ahead of Super Bowl LIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys), John Gennaro (SBNation) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) sit down with NFL data science expert Cynthia Frelund to talk Super Bowl, analytics, college football, the draft and more! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) sit down with gambling expert Todd Fuhrman of the Bet the Board Pod to give advice on how to approach placing your bets on the Super Bowl and more! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) and Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) are joined by the legendary Joe Theismann to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl, his relationship with the big game, and more! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys), Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic), Kyle Posey (Niners Nation), and Pete Sweeney (Arrowhead Pride) break down the Super Bowl in day 2 of their roundtable discussion! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) sit down with Dr. Jen Welter, the first female NFL coach, to talk about everything from shoes to Madden to her time in the league and what she's up to now! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it's a Super Bowl preview! Who are the Chefs? Will the 49ers offense be able to keep up and put points on the board? And what can the 49ers do defensively to have any hope of slowing down Mahomes & Co.? All that, plus some key stats, ideal game scripts, and a lightning round.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys), Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic), Kyle Posey (Niners Nation), and Pete Sweeney (Arrowhead Pride) as they tackle the main storylines during Day 1 of the Super Bowl Radio Row! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in as SBNation chats it up with the San Francisco 49ers during Super LIV media night! Players interviewed: Nick Mullens, Levine Toilolo, Ray Smith, Miles Austin, Ben Garland, & Dante Pettis Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kyle and Justis preview the NFC Championship between the Niners and Packers. They start out by discussing the played out storylines between the two teams, like Aaron Rodgers growing up a 49ers fan. The discussion then turns to Kyle Shanahan vs. Mike Pettine, and all the matchups between San Francisco's offense and Green Bay's defense. The convo turns to how the 49ers will stop Aaron Rodgers, and any advantages the Packers have, with a whole lot sandwiched in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap a suffocating playoff win over the Vikings and get you ready for the conference championship matchup with the Packers. How did the 49ers take away what the Vikings wanted to do on offense? Why was the type of success the 49ers had in the run game unusual for them this season? And will Jimmy be able to keep up with the Packers if Rodgers doesn't have the worst game of his career again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we preview everything you need to know about the 49ers divisional round matchup against the Vikings. How can the 49ers offense win a strength on strength matchup with the Vikings pass defense? Will the 49ers be willing to attack the clear weak spot of the Minnesota defense? And what do the 49ers need to do to throw Kirk Cousins off his game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Rich are back to preview the 49er's upcoming playoff game against the Vikings. The guys discuss the impact of Kwon Alexander's return, where and how much he'll play. From there, they turn to the Vikings and talk about how much of a threat Minnesota poses. They dive into the matchups and how each team will attack each other and end off with a score prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap yet another nail-biting victory for the 49ers as they clinched the NFC West crown and top seed in the playoffs. Who fueled the offensive performance the 49ers need to come away with the win? What changed defensively from the first matchup with Seattle? And what were the key moments in that fateful final drive that allowed San Francisco to pull it out? All that, plus George Kittle’s historic season, a quick glimpse at a season-long change on defense, and early thoughts on playoff scenarios.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the 12th Win Wednesday (or Monday) of the season after another thrilling 49ers victory. What was the Rams plan on offense and why was it effective? How did the 49ers adjust defensively? And how did San Francisco’s passing game come up big late to get them the win? All that, plus Matt Breida goes snapless, we find the limits of Daniel Brunskill, and previewing the biggest game of the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices