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49ers in Five: Vic Fangio spurn the Niners, hea...
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
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Gold Standard: Do the 49ers view Trey Lance as ...
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
47 min
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49ers in Five: Shanahan and Lynch open QB compe...
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
7 min
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49ers in Five: DeMeco leaves, Trey Lance and Br...
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
6 min
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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
41 min
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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
20 min
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49ers in Five: Brock Purdy tears UCL, out at le...
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
6 min
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49ers in Five: Season now over, Brock Purdy may...
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
7 min
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Instant Reaction: Brock Purdy goes down, so do ...
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
69 min
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49ers in Five: Dallas radio host wishes CMC wou...
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
7 min
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Crossover: Cowboys fans are scared of the 49ers...
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
27 min
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Gold Standard: Brock's 2 elite skills + how sca...
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
53 min
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49ers in Five: Nick Bosa's advice for the defen...
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
7 min
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Shanaplan: Why the 49ers are scoring so much + ...
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
40 min
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49ers in Five: Ran Carthon leaves 49ers to beco...
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
6 min
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Bully Ball: Bring on the damn Cowboys cause we'...
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
46 min
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49ers in Five: Shanahan expects Mooney Ward to ...
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
7 min
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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: It was a movie wha...
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Under Review: The 49ers are winning games with ...
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
70 min
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49ers in Five: Niners will face either Dallas o...
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
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Instant Reaction: Niners dismantle Seahawks in ...
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
63 min
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Crossover: Former Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu joins...
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
33 min
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Gold Diggers: Don't worry about Brock, All Pros...
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
45 min
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49ers in Five: This team is as healthy as it's ...
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
5 min
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Joe Staley returns to the show, talks Purdy, Se...
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
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