Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Why is matters that Trey Lance isn't a captain (3:16) Kyle Shanahan could have made him captain and chose not to (7:11) Bears preview: How will DeMeco Ryans attack Justin Fields? (19:48) Will Shanahan take off the training wheels on offense? (22:02) How much will weather be a factor? (23:11) Will we finally see the Trey Lance offense unveiled? (25:13) Season-long preview (31:09) Why Jimmie Ward's injury could have a massive impact on the year (32:00) Where are the 49ers' losses this year? (34:14) Places on the schedule where the Trey Lance narrative will flip during the year (37:18) Who wins the NFC West? (40:45) A weird quirk about the schedule that works in the Niners' favor (45:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Kittle is may not be able to play on Sunday, and the 49ers chose not to make Trey Lance a captain this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan make their season-long predictions for the 49ers and dive into Week 1 against the Bears. Where the national media gets the Trey Lance discussion wrong (1:47) Kyle's hot takes for 2022 (5:24) Akash's hot takes (8:15) Player you're most excited to watch (11:20) Who leads the team in rushing? (15:24) Who is the team leader in total touchdowns? (17:40) Who leads the team in INTs? (18:15) Final season predictions (23:29) Bears preview - Who is the mark? (26:22) Final score prediction (29:32) Super Bowl predictions (31:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 49ers off yesterday, we listen to what others are saying about the team. Joe Staley checked in on KNBR with thoughts on the interior of the offensive line, and Greg Cosell told us what to watch for when it comes to Lance against the Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Aponte and Leo Luna react to Albert Breer's report about Trey Lance being annoyed at Jimmy Garoppolo's return, and break down the big Week 1 matchup against the Bears. Why Breer's report about Trey Lance isn't anything to worry about (2:12) Justin Fields revenge game? (7:25) Bears defenders are already talking crap about Trey Lance (13:27) Matt Eberflus admits he doesn't know how to gameplan for Trey Lance (15:19) Leo's key to the game for the 49ers (20:14) This is the perfect Week 1 matchup for the 49ers (22:41) Interesting props/lines for Week 1 (29:02) Official game prediction (31:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two huge names returned to the practice field yesterday, and Albert Breer had a report about Trey Lance that kind of blew up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we begin the first game week of the year, take a listen to NBC's Chris Simms explain why the 49ers will go back to the Super Bowl this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera take an early peek at the Bears game in Week 1, and Michelle calls out Rob for being a Debbie Downer. The storyline people are sleeping on in Week 1 (2:30) Why the 49ers should hammer the Bears (4:16) How the defense can suffocate the Bears' offense (4:48) One potential vulnerability against Chicago (7:20) The 49ers need to let Trey Lance throw on first downs (8:51) Why the Trey Sermon miss hurts even if Jordan Mason is good (13:16) Blake Hance isn't a good player (16:58) Michelle totally ignores what Stats is saying (20:17) Is Rob overreacting to Jimmy Garoppolo? (23:21) Jimmy isn't the insurance policy people think he is (26:49) Michelle threatens to quit the podcast (29:03) Lance wasn't that bad against the Texans (36:12) Questions Jimmy Garoppolo should have been asked (38:08) Michelle will not allow anything negative next week (41:04) Why Stats may have to literally jump in a lake soon (42:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Garoppolo returned to practice yesterday, and also met the media for the first time since signing his new deal to remain with the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. How Jimmy Garoppolo has outsmarted the 49ers the entire offseason (3:19) Why did part of Matt Barrow's Jimmy G. report get deleted? (4:36) The team isn't being fair to Trey Lance (13:15) Potential scenarios where Jimmy G. could enter a game (16:16) How the Niners could troll everyone about their QB situation (17:03) Narratives about the team that aren't true (19:46) Why YAC might not be as important with Trey Lance (27:03) Trey Sermon's release teaches us something about the front office (28:44) How do the 49ers hit so often on lower round picks but miss on higher ones? (33:37) Why Brock Purdy beat out Nate Sudfeld (38:21) Lynch and Adam Peters have a press conference today (40:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After just 9 career games with the 49ers, Trey Sermon is gone. Plus, who made the practice squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down the 49ers' 53 man roster for the 2022 season. Why Akash doesn't believe Jimmy G. delayed shoulder surgery this offseason (:47) What does the construction of the roster tell us about how the Niners will look this year? (3:17) Which of the 5 RBs won't dress on game day? (6:21) 49ers waive addition Blake Hance spells doom for someone that made the 53 (8:27) What is your biggest positional worry? (11:42) What would you have done differently if you ran the 49ers? (15:40) Dan Graziano says don't be surprised if the 49ers miss the playoffs?? (21:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch met the media yesterday to explain how and why Jimmy Garoppolo is still a member of the 49ers. Do you believe what they're selling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Aponte and Leo Luna react to the 49ers' conference call about keeping Jimmy Garoppolo and some early roster cuts. Why Leo is cool with Jimmy Garoppolo being on the roster this year (2:11) The 49ers really just extended their trade window for Jimmy (3:45) Garoppolo is the best backup in the league (6:10) Kyle Shanahan has invited QB questions all year now (8:53) Brock Purdy makes the roster over Sudfeld (14:46) Why Jimmy G. has an incentive not to rock the boat (17:34) Who were the biggest surprise cuts of the day? (20:19) One thing to keep an eye on in the days to come (24:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Garoppolo is staying with he 49ers after all. We have all the details you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera, Kyle Posey, and Michelle Magdziuk react to the news that the 49ers have restructured Jimmy Garoppolo's contract and will keep him for at least part of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Kittle reassured the media that the offense wasn't as bad as they looked on Thursday night, while Deebo Samuel won't practice this week because of a knee contusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera react to the final game of the preseason and the loss of Jimmie Ward for the first four games of the season. We have seen enough- Samuel Womack is a legit star in the making (2:55) Trey Lance's issues were on full display last night (6:12) One specific area where Lance needs to improve (8:14) Does Trey actually need to look to pass less than he does? (10:33) The offensive line was ass last night (16:11) One possible solution to the struggles at guard (21:22) How much will the loss of Jimmie Ward hurt? (22:40) Could an old 49er favorite return to the team after all? (24:39) Aaron Donald should be suspended (27:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers got whooped in Houston by the Texans and Jimmie Ward will start the year on short term IR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera reacts to the 49ers' 17-0 loss to the Houston Texans, and takes your questions/comments on the live stream. Trey Lance looked like he usually looks (1:36) The offensive line was comically bad (6:46) This game proved they should have used Jimmy's money to bolster the OL depth (5:51) Could we see an other Laken Tomlinson-type deal? (6:45) The 49ers were uncharacteristically dumb with penalties (8:55) Samuel Womack was amazing (11:51) Jimmie Ward going on short term IR and will miss 4 games (15:22) One play where Lance's long delivery caused an incompletion (20:15) Drake Jackson's terribly dumb QB hit (24:51) Kyle Shanahan's dumb comment about the offensive line (27:34) The offensive line issues made it hard to evaluate anyone (37:14) Will the turnovers carry over into the regular season? (43:08) Overall preseason takeaways (44:27) Thoughts on the Amazon broadcast (50:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera give you the hot takes and cold truth about what's happening with the 49ers. How long should the starters play tonight? (3:41) Why the first team should play longer than usual (6:15) Kyle Shanahan calls the preseason "the driving range" (7:09) Could Danny Gray be the future WR3? (9:27) Shanahan recognizes the offense has to evolve (12:50) One position group to pay close attention to tonight (15:43) Fun potential plays with Jason Poe (20:15) George Kittle talks about his future with the team (26:06) The one 49ers beat writer that actually does their job (32:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much will the starters play this preseason, and who starts at RB with Elijah Mitchell injured? Find out now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan take a deep dive into the offensive line as it stands right now, and react to some interesting quotes from George Kittle about his future with the 49ers. What is the panic meter at in terms of Mike McGlinchey? (2:12) Is Aaron Banks really the no-doubt starter at left guard? (8:49) Will the 49ers try and restructure George Kittle's deal after the year? (11:38) Who has more sacks in 2022: Drake Jackson or Javon Kinlaw? (17:58) What is one thing you're watching for on Thursday (23:21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan revealed how much we'll see the starters in the final preseason game, and how he goes about making final roster decisions before the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Aponte and Leo Luna make their picks for the performances this preseason you can believe in, and preview the final preseason game against the Texans. Danny Gray is more than just a deep threat (1:27) Spencer Burford has proven he can be a starter (3:36) Jordan Mason has taken advantage of every opportunity he's had (4:16) Jason Poe has earned a spot on the roster (5:04) Drake Jackson looks like a first round pick (7:04) Iced or Hot: Is Trey Sermon on the roster bubble? (11:35) Has Brock Purdy done enough to be QB2? (16:50) Ross Dwelley's time may have come (20:48) Don't panic about the injuries just yet (22:10) What to watch for against the Texans (27:53) Jason's advice to 49ers fans about Trey Lance reports (30:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices