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1501
**New Show** Steph Sanchez joins Jason Aponte t...
Jason Aponte is joined by new co-host Steph Sanchez to help explains what happened against the Chiefs and preview the matchup against the Rams. Important announcement about Leo Luna's future (:12) The one positive from Sunday: Aaron Banks (2:32) The Chiefs outcoached the 49ers (4:38) The way the 49ers play is contagious, and that's good and bad (6:29) What the hell happened before halftime? (9:42) The 49ers aren't a Super Bowl team right now, but they can be (14:20) This offense is middle-of-the-road right now (21:04) Why haven't the special teams improved? (23:41) One incredible Jimmy Garoppolo stat that will blow your mind (30:58) Can the 49ers get right against the Rams? (35:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
1502
49ers in Five: Deebo Samuel and Dre Greenlaw ar...
Another day another injury update for the 49ers, and it's not good. If Deebo Samuel can't play against the Rams, the Niners will be missing a key component of their recent success against LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1503
Under Review with Vish: Why do the 49ers make t...
Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera take a second look at the 49ers Chiefs game yesterday and try to diagnose what went wrong. Your questions and comments about the game (2:00) Vish joins after a work meeting and asks: Who are the leaders on this team? (6:10) Did George Kittle call out Shanahan after the game? (7:06) How do the 49ers make 4th down decisions? (11:24) The Niners are only built to win games one way (14:52) Everything opposing fans are saying about the Niners this year is true (22:51) When the 49ers fall behind, do they believe they can win? (24:40) Are you worried about the defense? (28:33) Who is doing less with more than Kyle Shanahan? (33:07) Vish defends Kyle Shanahan (42:33) Breakdown of Jimmy Garoppolo's INT (48:49) Would this offense look different with Trey Lance? (58:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
75 min
1504
49ers in Five: Is Kyle Shanahan starting to los...
After another embarrassing loss, there are signs that Kyle Shanahan's support in the locker room may be waning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1505
Instant Reaction: Chiefs embarrass 49ers, 44-23
The 49ers got their asses totally kicked by the Kansas City Chiefs. Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black broke it all down. Apologies for the technical difficulties at the start. Third and long killed the 49ers once again (1:09) Mike McGlinchey stinks (4:00) What's the excuse for the defense this week? (7:02) Kyle Shanahan continues to be HORRIBLE at game management (8:21) The 49ers can only win a game one way (11:35) The Chiefs dominated on 3rd downs (16:06) Where the game slipped away from the 49ers (19:20) Stats is tired of hearing about context with Kyle Shanahan and his supporters (22:32) The Chiefs adjusted to Christian McCaffrey (27:29) NFC playoff picture update (31:05) Maybe the 49ers just aren't that good? (32:32) Brandon Aiyuk calls out the 49ers after the loss (35:20) The media will start to turn on the team this week (42:40) Why would Nick Bosa want to sign here long term? (45:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
1506
Crossover: How to attack the Chiefs with Stephe...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Stephen Serda of Arrowhead Pride to discuss just how the 49ers can slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and where Kansas City can attack the 49ers' offense. How has the Chiefs offense changed without Tyreek Hill? (2:20) Why don't the 49ers use Kittle like the Chiefs use Kelce? (4:49) Can Fred Warner slow Travis Kelce down? (7:01) How the 49ers should defend against Patrick Mahomes (7:01) One weakness of the Chiefs offense the 49ers can exploit (9:47) How is DeMeco Ryans having success with backups? (12:00) Why did the Chiefs let Mooney Ward go? (13:57) Why do the 49ers need adversity before the get into gear? (19:13) How to attack the 49ers offense (21:17) This game could come down to pure game management (24:36) We're brought to you, in part, by Homage. They have awesome stuff that you should buy: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 min
1507
49ers in Five: What does the Christian McCaffre...
The 49ers traded for Christian bleeping McCaffrey! Also they got positive injury news yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 min
1508
Instant Reaction: The 49ers trade for Christian...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera, Jordan Elliott, Marc Delucchi, Rich Madrid, Kyle Posey, and Jason Aponte comprise the round table we assembled immediately after the Christian McCaffrey news broke Thursday night. Initial reaction to the blockbuster trade (:53) Compensation gets revealed - did they give up too much? (2:02) What does this trade say about the team? (3:40) Why the 49ers had more draft capital than you think (9:09) A big clue early in the year that Kyle Shanahan did not believe in his running backs (11:16) Kyle Posey joins - Will McCaffrey play this week? (14:34) How will the 49ers use their new toy? (17:59) Don't freak out about trading so many draft picks (23:00) McCaffrey will play this week, and this isn't just a one year deal (24:47) Could more playmakers around him help McCaffrey stay healthier? (30:10) How does this change the landscape in the NFC? (37:20) Rich Madrid joins - The 49ers weren't going to lose another bidding war (40:08) Who now loses snaps to McCaffrey? (46:36) Does this move make the 49ers more attractive to others like Odell Beckham Jr.? (51:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
1509
Gold Standard: Steph Sanchez on how to beat the...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Steph Sanchez of the 49 Karats podcast discuss whether the issues we saw in Atlanta will carry over into this week's game against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. This team provides content, even when they don't mean to (1:53) Will Jim Harbaugh give a pregame speech? (4:51) Why people have beef with Kyle Shanahan right now (6:32) Does Jimmy Garoppolo deserve more trust from his head coach? (10:29) Shanahan is under more pressure now than ever (15:09) Let's be clear: We don't want to fire Kyle Shanahan (17:57) Get ready for a lot of Super Bowl LIV highlights (19:01) Is this offense the same as it was in 2019? (20:21) Jimmy G. has actually been better at Mahomes in one area this year (22:12) The Chiefs have their own issues in the fourth quarter (25:20) One thing the defense must do better this week, regardless of who plays (30:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
1510
49ers in Five: Are reinforcements coming in the...
The 49ers got both good and bad injury news yesterday, and Kyle Shanahan explained what makes Patrick Mahomes so hard to study on film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1511
The Shanaplan: Offensive Diagnosis + Why we cou...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan diagnose the issues with the offense, and present a way to fix it. Plus, could the Niners actually get right this week against the Chiefs? Mistakes have become the norm (2:35) Why do the 49ers always make things hard on themselves? (6:03) What is the offense so deliberate? (8:19) Is Kyle Shanahan's philosophy to blame? (9:54) How to fix the offensive issues (11:36) What the defense did wrong against Atlanta (14:58) The linebackers were to blame for last week (18:08) Who returns this week against the Chiefs? (19:29) Will the Niners try and steal possessions from Kansas City? (24:45) Quick NFC playoff picture update (26:57) Why the 49ers should have offensive success this week (27:45) Predictions for the game (29:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37 min
1512
49ers in Five: Jim Harbaugh returns to Levi's t...
Yesterday we got a possible warning signal about the health of Mooney Ward. Plus, Jim Harbaugh returns to Levi's on Sunday, just in time for Kyle Shanahan's biggest test this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1513
Oh Hey There! The 49ers running out of time to ...
Jason Aponte and Leo Luna diagnose the issues with the offense and Kyle Shanahan's game management. Mercedes Benz Stadium is awesome (1:22) The injuries are having a huge impact (3:03) Arthur Smith is using Shanahan's concepts against him (6:12) The 49ers have no plan when things don't go according to plan (8:42) Does Kyle Shanahan hold players accountable equally? (11:45) The offense just a tad off, the problem is that it's Week 7! (13:05) Why wasn't there any urgency from the offense? (18:25) There aren't any explosive plays (25:36) Other teams are having success running the same offense (32:34) Iced or Hot: The offense will hold the 49ers back from being a true contender in the NFC (33:21) How Charvarius Ward will help this week (41:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
1514
49ers in Five: Positive injury updates going in...
The injury news for the 49ers was about it good as it could have been after their loss to the Falcons. Mooney Ward, Mike McGlinchey, and others have a chance to play against the Chiefs this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1515
**New Show** Vish Kumaran joins Niners Nation t...
The newest Niners Nation podcast host Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera go live on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook to take your questions and break down yesterday's game! George Kittle calls out team (1:54) Are the two bedrock assumptions about the 49ers false? (9:44) Why is the offense struggling? (15:34) Shanahan doesn't realize what the biggest play of the game was (23:14) What happened AFTER the drops? (26:00) Why does this team turn the ball over so much? (32:26) Shanahan game management problems (37:44) The Rams game fooled everyone (45:52) The league won't stop and wait for us to get healthy (54:42) We're brought to you, in part, by Homage. They have awesome stuff that you should buy: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 NINERS NATION WEBSITE: https://www.ninersnation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
69 min
1516
49ers in Five: George Kittle calls out teammate...
After the 49ers stunk it up against Atlanta yesterday, George Kittle questioned the team's effort during his postgame press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1517
Instant Reaction: 49ers get 49ers'd, lose to Fa...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera breaks down a disappointing and costly loss for the 49ers. The defensive injuries are too much to overcome (1:05) Big plays were dropped by receivers (2:36) The running game stunk today (4:48) The 49ers offense is broken (7:54) The Falcons controlled the entire game (9:31) San Francisco never woke up (11:12) Kyle Shanahan was passive again before halftime (14:16) The 49ers are losing their cushion in the NFC Wild Card race (19:31) When is it okay to be upset after a loss? (22:53) The 49ers can't handle adversity (27:29) Shanahan's bogus explanation for his lack of urgency in this game (31:29) Could the 49ers end up 3-5 for the second straight year? (41:26) The game looked too easy for Atlanta (47:55) Special Niners Nation announcement (50:58) We're brought to you, in part, by Homage. They have awesome 49ers stuff that you should buy: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 min
1518
Crossover: Falcons preview with Kevin Knight of...
Can the Falcons run their way to victory against the 49ers on Sunday? Kevin Knight of The Falcoholic joins us to break that down! Plus, Atlanta why may be able to hurt San Francisco where they're weakest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 min
1519
Gold Diggers: 49ers Falcons Best Bets + When wi...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera break down the storylines going into Week 6 and make their best bets for the game on Sunday. Is Nick Bosa coming back? (4:01) The difference in the 49ers with and without Bosa (6:13) The offense needs to pick up the slack this week (8:24) Is Michelle buying into DGAF Jimmy? (11:19) Will the Falcons stay perfect against the spread this year? (16:41) Best bet #1: Jeff Wilson Jr. rushing yards (18:54) Best bet #2: George Kittle receiving yards (21:50) Bonus bet: Juice receiving yards (25:28) Best bet #3: Olamide Zaccheaus receiving yards (27:25) Bonus bet 2: Jeff Wilson longest rush (30:58) These are the Homage shirts we referenced in the episode: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
1520
49ers in Five: Jimmy Garoppolo's Falcons scouti...
Jimmy Garoppolo provided a scouting report for the Falcons defense, and gave us a clue about the offensive game plan this week. Plus, Kyle Shanahan explained how he coaches players when they end up doing something good even on a play they got wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 min
1521
Gold Standard: A win this week would go a long ...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot take and the cold truth on everything happening with the 49ers. There's actually no drama with the 49ers right now! (2:44) Have Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyle Shanahan had a come to Jesus moment? (9:41) How the 49ers have adjusted the running game for the better (12:10) Why the Falcons won't pack it in like Carolina did (15:50) Atlanta knows how to run the ball very well (16:36) Somehow the 49ers addressed all the complains against him (20:31) With the defense's injuries, how many points will the offense need to score? (23:35) The special teams unit needs to pick it up (25:21) This win would set the 49ers up incredibly well going forward (27:31) The mistake people make when trying to figure out why this team is injured so often (29:53) The offensive line has been better than we thought (33:47) Should the 49ers sign Odell Beckham Jr.? (36:11) Are we sure Brandon Aiyuk is as good as we think? (38:12) Picking a winner in the contest to name the 49ers defense (39:13) We're brought to you, in part, by Homage. They have awesome stuff that you should buy: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
1522
49ers in Five: The entire starting defensive li...
The injury update is not a good one, as the entire starting defensive line didn't suit up yesterday. Get all the latest news, plus, Steve Young went on KNBR and put the rest of the NFC on notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1523
Mike Silver: Why Jimmy Garoppolo DGAF this year...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with the San Francisco Chronicle's Mike SilverĀ to discuss the 49ers' quarterback situation, and more! - What it's like being hated by so many 49ers fans (1:21) - How he burst back onto the 49ers scene this year (4:29) - Why the Trey Lance situation is tricky (7:23) - The 49ers weren't as impressed by Lance as they thought they'd be (9:16) - Jimmy G. gives zero F's this year (10:54) -Is Garoppolo the perfect QB for Shanahan (13:21) -Isn't it messed up that 49ers said they were better with Jimmy G.? (17:13) - What it was like with Montana and Young back in the day (21:35) - The Jimmy G. merry-go-round of takes (24:52) - The 49ers botched their QB plan (30:11) - Advice for the 49ers when evaluating Trey Lance (34:45) - There will be another QB option besides Trey next year (35:36) - Jimmy G. won't be back unless they win the Super Bowl (36:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
1524
The Shanaplan: Can Jimmy G. continue to play at...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down a dominant defensive performance last week, and wonder how much of what we saw will continue going forward? Injuries continue to chip away at this team (1:22) When can we expect some reinforcements? (6:37) Why the schedule might help mitigate the injury losses (7:48) Standout defensive performances on Sunday (8:30) This defense is way better than people realize (13:26) Is this the best Jimmy Garoppolo we've ever seen? (17:24) Can the offense clean up their mistakes? (21:56) Why Brandon Aiyuk needs to step up his game (24:06) How big a deal is the rotation at right guard? (25:52) Predictions for the Falcons game this week (30:15) Need some fresh Niners gear? Check out Homage! They have awesome stuff that you should buy: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 min
1525
49ers in Five: Two big offensive adjustments th...
Joe Staley joined KNBR and said the noticed two adjustments the 49ers have made on offense that have jump started the team on that side of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 min