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The Shanaplan: Stuck with Jimmy G. until August...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan react to the news from Ian Rapoport that Jimmy G. won't be fully cleared until the middle of August. Plus, which offensive players have a chance to sneak on the 53 man roster when it's all said and done?
Reading between the lines on Rapoport's report on Jimmy G. (1:48)
Could Jimmy being on the roster impact the extensions for Bosa and Deebo? (6:59)
Who would benefit if Deebo and Bosa "hold in"? (9:34)
The Giants as a potential suitor for Garoppolo (12:07)
Who can sneak onto the final 53 man roster?
In the backfield (16:06)
Pass catchers (19:50)
Offensive lineman (26:03)
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32 min
1527
Oh Hey There! Four things we're watching going ...
Jason Aponte and Leo Luna give you four things to watch now that we're a week away from training camp.
Jason's rant on why Madden ratings don't matter at all (:54)
Percentage chance the 49ers excuse Jimmy G. from training camp (4:27)
Who will be the starting center for this team? (10:22)
How does Mike McGlinchey look coming back from a career threatening injury? (13:43)
Who rises up to take the nickel corner spot? (19:11)
Are we really sold on Talanoa Hufanga at safety? (26:10)
Jason's honorable mention thing to watch at camp (33:55)
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40 min
1528
Gold Diggers: Areas to improve on D + Fantasy T...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera dive into areas where the defense can be better in 2022 and finish our fantasy preview with tight ends.
Where the secondary needs to be a lot better this year (3:44)
One area the pass rush was absolutely incredible (9:48)
Three-and-outs were a problem for the offense last year (16:15)
Fantasy TE Preview: How to handle things when a position is thin (23:33)
When should you take the top TEs? (25:17)
Who is the better pick - Kittle or Kyle Pitts? (28:21)
Dalton Schultz was a better TE than you think last year and could be again (34:05)
One sleeper TE to take way late in your drafts (37:46)
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49 min
1529
Gold Standard: Do we believe in fatigue + 5 49e...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about Trey Lance's arm fatigue, and his relationship with Steve Young. Plus, Rob has five 49ers facts that will blow your mind.
Do we believe Trey Lance has arm fatigue? (3:55)
Did Matt Maiocco bury this story in May? (7:03)
Where Steve Young wants to help Trey Lance (13:46)
Five 49ers facts to blow your mind
The amazing effectiveness of the front seven (17:31)
The issues Shanahan has against the NFC West (18:52)
The biggest worry Rob has about Trey Lance this year (21:42)
How regression has ignored the 49ers (23:44)
How the depth of the team on offense has been tested (26:15)
Honorable mention facts to blow your mind since Levin is a jerk (28:20)
If you're interested in Warren Sharp's football preview, get it here!
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36 min
1530
The Shanaplan: Arm fatigue is a thing + Jimmy G...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan discuss the "story" about Trey Lance's supposed arm issues, plus we could see a Garoppolo trade soon now that he's throwing again.
Is there validity to the arm fatigue claims? (1:38)
How are 49ers players reacting to these rumors? (6:01)
Brandon Aiyuk is clearly Lance's biggest supporter (7:58)
The 49ers have let Jimmy talk contract with other teams (8:59)
Where will he ultimately end up? (12:24)
What will the negotiations between Jimmy, the new team, and the 49ers be like? (16:26)
Why Akash thinks the 49ers shouldn't pay to trade Jimmy (17:50)
Will we see a holdout from Deebo or Bosa if the Jimmy deal doesn't get done before camp? (22:07)
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27 min
1531
Oh Hey There! Does Seattle really make sense fo...
Leo Luna and Jason Aponte react to the report about the Seahawks discussion Jimmy Garoppolo and more!
What Jeremy Fowler said about the Seahawks discussion Jimmy G. (2:55)
Should we worry about Jimmy taking the 49ers' secrets to a division rival? (9:12)
Leo goes full Brian Windhorst with his trade destination for Jimmy (10:06)
Why Jason disagrees with Leo's idea (12:41)
Did the 49ers box themselves into a corner (16:00)
Why is Trey Lance disrespected like Lamar Jackson (17:57)
People want to be right about Trey without getting it correct (25:29)
Who is the returning starter that needs to step up this year? (30:30)
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39 min
1532
Gold Diggers: Top 10 Fantasy WRs of 2022
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera continue their fantasy football preview with the top 10 (or 12) wide receivers for 2022.
Beware of relying too much on last year's WR totals (2:28)
Top WRs of 2022
#12: Michael Pittman (4:25)
#11: Mike Wiliams (5:41)
#10: Mike Evans (7:35)
#9: Marquise Brown (9:30)
#8: Deebo Samuel (12:10)
#7: Cortland Sutton (16:21)
#6: CeeDee Lamb (20:30)
#5: Ja'Marr Chase (24:18)
#4: Davante Adams (27:36)
#3: Stefon Diggs (29:34)
#2: Cooper Kupp (32:31)
#1: Justin Jefferson (35:42)
How could Tyreek Hill not be in the top ten? (39:22)
Where does Brandon Aiyuk fall in terms of wide receivers (40:43)
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47 min
1533
Gold Standard: What does the Baker trade mean f...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers.
Baker Mayfield is going to Carolina - what happens with Jimmy G. now? (2:23)
Should Garoppolo want a one year deal or a long term deal with a new team? (6:35)
Did the 49ers botch the Jimmy G. exit? (9:57)
Calling out Kyle Brandt for his 49ers take (16:23)
One Jimmy G. stat that bodes well for Trey Lance (21:40)
CBS Sports puts out dumb roster rankings (25:29)
Nick Bosa ranked as 3rd best edge rusher in the NFL (31:11)
Rob's bone to pick with Levin over the Deebo Samuel autograph "controversy" (39:23)
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55 min
1534
The Shanaplan: Deebo autograph-gate + Over/Unde...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan respond to criticism of Deebo Samuel for refusing to sign an autograph at his football camp, and make over/under predictions for Trey Lance.
Deebo Samuel didn't sign an autograph...or did he? (:32)
Trey Lance over/unders
Starts (9:03)
TD Passes (12:27)
Rushing TDs (16:47)
INTs (20:47)
Rushing Yards (24:53)
Completion Percentage (28:04)
Passing Yards (32:23)
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40 min
1535
Oh Hey There! Why does PFF hate the 49ers + Eno...
Leo Luna and Jason Aponte dissect PFF's latest slight to the 49ers and wonder how many teams on the schedule have a better roster than San Francisco? Plus, Jason is tired of comments about Trey Lance, even if they come from the goat himself.
Why is PFF doing the 49ers wrong again? (3:58)
Does this team have a better roster than the 49ers?
Bears (5:40)
Seahawks (5:46)
Broncos (8:42)
Rams (11:27)
Panthers (15:51)
Falcons (16:12)
Chiefs (16:22)
Chargers (19:25)
How Leo tried to bait Keenan Allen into playing football against him (20:35)
Saints (23:59)
Dolphins (28:57)
Buccaneers (31:55)
Commanders (34:41)
Raiders (34:46)
Cardinals (38:21)
Why Jason doesn't care about Jerry Rice's Trey Lance thoughts (38:54)
Whose first five years would you rather have: Steve Mariucci or Kyle Shanahan? (44:42)
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55 min
1536
Gold Diggers: Top 10 Fantasy RBs + Michelle eat...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera dive into the 49ers' struggles on 4th down last year, the top 10 fantasy RBs for 2022, and Michelle pays off her offseason bet by eating three giants scoops of mayonnaise.
The 49ers were awful on fourth down last year and short yardage in general (5:28)
How that might improve with Trey Lance under center (8:55)
Michelle's first scoop of mayo (10:41)
Top Ten Fantasy RBs of 2022
#10 - Nick Chubb (12:56)
#9 - Travis Etienne (14:56)
#8 - Aaron Jones (18:14)
#7 - Dalvin Cook (20:30)
#6 - Joe Mixon, with mayo scoop #2 beforehand (23:49)
#5 - Najee Harris (26:38)
#4 - Christian McCaffrey (29:38)
#3 - Austin Ekeler (34:04)
#2 - Derrick Henry (37:20)
#1 - Jonathan Taylor (41:17)
Where do you rate the 49ers' running backs? (45:02)
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54 min
1537
The Shanaplan: Did the 49ers wait too long to p...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan speculate on the timing of a Jimmy Garoppolo resolution, the future of Deebo Samuel, and more disrespect from PFF.
WTF PFF how do the 49ers have the 13th best roster in the NFL? (1:44)
Adam Schefter is still doing Don Yee's dirty work (8:29)
What are the likeliest trade destinations for Jimmy Garoppolo? (11:37)
Did the 49ers wait too long to pay Deebo Samuel? George Kittle thinks so (13:47)
What will Deebo's deal ultimately look like? (18:00)
Do the 49ers cut or trade Jimmy Garoppolo? (20:44)
If Garoppolo starts somewhere next year, does that team make the playoffs? (22:50)
What is your favorite regular season 49ers game of all time? (25:32)
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29 min
1538
Gold Standard: Non-Trey Lance training camp sto...
A day early, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers.
Levin's thoughts on Julian Edelman blasting Jimmy Garoppolo (3:28)
Top Non-Trey Lance training camp storylines (6:28)
Will Brandon Aiyuk become the #1 WR? (8:15)
Can Talanoa Hufanga actually be a viable starter, and how will the defense change if he does? (10:20)
How does Charvarius Ward look, and will facing Deebo and Aiyuk help? (15:40)
Have we already seen peak Ambry Thomas? (16:21)
Other than Trent Williams, who can you trust on the 49ers offensive line? (20:12)
Will there be a drop off in the running game without Mike McDaniel? (28:19)
Who is the #2 linebacker? (34:32)
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45 min
1539
Oh Hey There! Julian Edelman calls out Jimmy G....
Jason Aponte and Rob "Stats" Guerrera discuss Julian Edelman calling out Jimmy G., and Deebo Samuel technically not rescinding his trade request. Plus, did PFF do the 49ers' secondary dirty?
Julian Edelman agrees with the idea that Garoppolo is a b*tch (3:29)
Did Garoppolo bail on the 49ers in 2020? (11:10)
Jimmy never lost the 49ers' locker room (16:27)
ESPN report that Jimmy's recovery is on track (18:14)
Deebo Samuel hasn't rescinded his trade request...does that matter? (21:00)
PFF says the 49ers secondary is 16th in the NFL (26:02)
Why the defense will be better this year (30:13)
What will the final trade compensation for Garoppolo be? (43:48)
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49 min
1540
Gold Diggers: Jimmy G.'s horrid deep passing + ...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera react to a tweet about Jimmy Garoppolo's terrible deep passing and Michelle ranks the top ten fantasy QBs for 2022.
Michelle is one show away from eating mayo (1:30)
Jimmy G. was very bad in one key area last year that will improve with Lance (5:28)
The meanest thing Michelle has ever said to Stats (13:08)
Top Ten Fantasy QBs of 2022
#10 - Dak Prescott (16:05)
#9 - Tom Brady (19:04)
#8 - Joe Burrow (21:34)
#7 - Lamar Jackson (24:42)
#6 - Trey Lance (27:34)
#5 - Patrick Mahomes (31:33)
#4 - Kyler Murray (33:53)
#3 - Justin Herbert (36:57)
#2 - Jalen Hurts (40:35)
#1 - Josh Allen (43:11)
Where does Matt Stafford fall on the list? (44:58)
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52 min
1541
Gold Standard: Take It or Leave It performance ...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera is back from vacation and he and Levin Black lay out their take-it-or-leave-it numbers for Trey Lance, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, and more!
What the hell is the idea for today's show? (4:48)
Trey Lance touchdowns in 2022: 31 (5:34)
Would you take 3,500 passing yards this year for Lance? (10:16)
How much will a healthy finger improve Trey's passing? (13:30)
How confident are you that Trey can start at least 16 games? (18:23)
Would you sign for 12 interceptions thrown by Lance? (20:13)
What are reasonable expectations for Deebo this year? (24:18)
How much will Jennings' role increase in 2022? (28:05)
Does Deebo reach 10 total TDs this year? (30:29)
Is this the season Brandon Aiyuk breaks out? (33:06)
How much does Kittle's receiving total change with Trey under center? (34:44)
Yards by the 49ers' leading rusher this year: 900 (41:42)
Why Stats wouldn't sign for 17 Nick Bosa sacks right now (47:23)
Can the defense repeat their top ten performance in points allowed this year? (50:01)
Can Charvarius Ward do something no 49ers CB has done in a decade? (57:52)
Would you sign for 10 wins right now? (1:04:53)
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74 min
1542
Why doesn't Zach Wilson get that Trey Lance sha...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Evan Roberts of WFAN in New York to discuss why people don't question Zach Wilson the way they question Trey Lance?
How long does it take to decide if a QB can play? (1:05)
What is the biggest takeaway from Wilson's rookie year? (4:36)
Are Jets fan optimistic or pessimistic about Wilson's future? (6:24)
Evan's issues with Robert Saleh (8:54)
Is Robert Saleh on the hot seat this year? (10:52)
What's his reaction to Trey Lance from outside the 49ers bubble (12:06)
Would you trade Wilson for Trey Lance straight up? (13:38)
Did you think Deebo Samuel was going to be a Jet (17:20)
Would you rather have Mac Jones than Lance or Wilson? (22:48)
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26 min
1543
Is Kyle Shanahan a top 10 coach with PFF's Kevi...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Pro Football Focus's Kevin Cole to discuss why Cole doesn't have Kyle Shanahan in his top ten NFL head coaches.
- Why isn't Shanahan a top 10 coach? (1:00)
- Kyle Shanahan the coach is better than Kyle Shanahan the GM (2:55)
- Why Kevin says Jimmy G. isn't as bad as we think (6:21)
- Jimmy's strength isn't affected by Kyle Shanahan (8:28)
- Why do almost all players like Kyle? (11:21)
- Will Shanahan get more aggressive on 4th down with Trey Lance? (13:20)
- Are we sure the 49ers actually want to be a run-first team? (17:20)
- What would Shanahan have to do to change Kevin's mind (21:08)
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25 min
1544
Oscar Aparicio of the Better Rivals Podcast joi...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Oscar Aparicio of the Better Rivals podcast to discuss the 2022 49ers.
Our paths were destined to cross at some point (1:00)
How to learn Xs and Os (4:31)
Did he ever hesitate to criticize a player? (6:38)
Why can't we tell if Jaquiski Tartt is any good? (10:41)
Can Talanoa Hufanga be a starting safety? (12:33)
What is DeMeco Ryans' plan of attack in year two? (15:29)
The biggest difference between Robert Saleh and DeMeco Ryans (18:04)
Does Trey Lance have any problems that can't get better with reps? (19:29)
What does Lance have to do to be a successful QB this year? (22:42)
Is Brandon Aiyuk going to break out this year? (24:08)
How will the offense be different under Trey Lance? (26:42)
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31 min
1545
The Shanaplan: Jimmy G. to the Seahawks? + 2022...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan discuss the possibility that Seattle might be the only Jimmy landing spot left, and the weird report about Trey Lance's spirals looking so much better. Plus, the guys hand out their 2022 superlatives.
Baker Mayfield could be going to the Panthers (1:24)
Which team will Garoppolo be on in August? (3:35)
Are we buying the report about Trey Lance's throws being "tighter"? (6:04)
George Kittle tells Kevin Hart he wants two bye weeks (9:00)
2022 Superlatives
Most underrated 49er? (12:11)
Best player on the team (18:54)
Key new addition (23:20)
Surprise (26:53)
Who will take a leap this year? (30:50)
Who is in a prove-it year? (35:55)
US Open predictions (41:02)
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44 min
1546
49ers in Five: NFL execs say Lance will struggl...
ESPN.com polled NFL execs to rank the 2nd year quarterbacks - and they put Trey Lance in second to last! What the hell is going on? Plus, Richard Sherman gets a new job.
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7 min
1547
Oh Hey There! Introducing Jason Aponte + Is Dee...
Leo Luna and new co-host Jason Aponte give you their big takeaways from mandatory minicamp.
Who is Jason Aponte? (:41)
Thanks to Javi Vega for everything (3:01)
What does Trey Lance sticking around this week mean? (5:37)
Isn't it refreshing to see a QB put in extra work? (12:24)
Why Deebo may have shown up for minicamp - beyond avoiding fines (14:13)
No Love: Who is not getting talked about enough? (26:18)
Parallels between the Golden State Warriors and the 49ers (34:30)
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39 min
1548
49ers in Five: Will Trey Lance make another lea...
NBC Bay Area's report about Trey Lance staying for more practice has us wondering: Will he make another giant leap forward like last year?
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7 min
1549
49ers in Five: Three teams wanted Frank Gore la...
Frank Gore's career is officially over, but he could have made a return to the NFL last season.
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6 min
1550
Gold Diggers: Why Trey Lance is a top 10 fantas...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera discuss Kyle Shanahan's standing among head coaches and where Trey Lance will be as a fantasy QB in 2022.
Michelle backs out of mayo bet this week (:36)
PFF's ridiculous list of the top ten coaches (7:24)
Michelle's top 10 head coaches (12:54)
What if Trey Lance is as good as all the 49ers are saying? (23:56)
Why Michelle is convinced Trey Lance will be a top ten fantasy QB (25:38)
Michelle's predictions for players that will have a career year in 2022 (27:39)
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