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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Gore's career is officially over, but he could have made a return to the NFL last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Cole of Pro Football Focus says Kyle Shanahan isn't one of the ten best coaches in the NFL. I disagree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Cooper Kupp gets the bag... does that affect Deebo's deal? (4:04) Is Jimmy Garoppolo still being on the team holding up Deebo's deal? (9:36) Nick Bosa's hilarious response when asked about his contract (13:09) An encouraging comment about Drake Jackson (19:06) Why Stats is totally on board with young 49ers getting mentored (22:40) The Trey Lance narrative has completely flipped (24:48) Where Rob worries about Trey's throwing motion (27:11) Trent Williams thinks Aaron Banks is ready for a big jump (35:05) One Trey Lance take that must be retired by people (40:41) A bold prediction about Sean McVay's Rams tenure (42:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Bosa hit the podium and gave us updates on contract talks with the team and his early evaluation of top draft pick Drake Jackson. Plus, add DeMeco Ryans to the list of people praising Trey Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan react to what was said on Tuesday and try and rate the depth of the 49ers by looking at 14 key questions. Kyle Shanahan attends Warriors game... does he ever change clothes? (2:010 How much do OTAs/minicamp practices matter? (4:16) The Dee Ford era will be over soon (5:45) Danny Gray is already hurt - should we be worried about a speedster with a hamstring injury? (7:58) Shanahan praises Jennings - was he sending a message to the other WRs? (14:31) 14 questions to figure out how deep your team is (19:31) Is Nate Sudfeld a capable backup? (20:21) Who is the 49ers' swing tackle? (22:45) Is there a RB2 capable of having a 100 yard game? (25:53) Is Ross Dwelley good enough as a TE2? (28:07) Is there a backup WR that can be effective as a starter if someone goes down? (29:29) Do the 49ers have a situational pass rushing specialist? (31:03) Is there a rotational defensive tackle capable of filling in a starter? (32:02) Who is the 49ers' nickel defensive back? (33:18) Which DB will be the dime corner? (35:26) Is there a backup safety that can start in a pinch? (36:59) Do we have confidence in Ray-Ray McCloud as a returner that can contribute? (38:28) Who is the special teams LB that can start on the inside in a pinch? (39:48) Would you continue to root for the 49ers if you knew they'd never win another Super Bowl? (40:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan, Trey Lance, and Trent Williams all spoke yesterday at mandatory minicamp. Hear the most interesting quotes about Trey's relationship with Steve Young, why he isn't overhauling his throwing motion, and why Trent thinks Aaron Banks is ready to make a big jump in year two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Javier Vega and Leo Luna discuss the latest news from mandatory minicamp, including the status of extensions with Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa. Deebo Samuel is attending minicamp, what does that mean for his long term status (3:43) How does Aaron Donald's contract extension impact Nick Bosa? (10:13) When should the 49ers pay Bosa, now or later? (16:49) Will Jimmy Garoppolo set foot in the 49ers' facility again? (19:23) Did the 49ers treat Jimmy well? (25:03) Why the offensive line might not be an issue for SF (32:26) How Frank Gore did something for Leo he'll never forget (43:03) Gore's retirement marks the end of an great 49ers era (46:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers moved minicamp up a week (for some reason). Jimmy Garoppolo was excused, and that's good for everyone involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When did 49ers GM John Lynch know he wasn't going to return to TV? He told the story over the weekend. Plus, there's one long-term futures bet you can make on a 49er right now that could win you a nice chunk of change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera react to the retirements of Frank Gore and Alex Mack, and wonder if John Lynch gave us a clue about Deebo's long term future with the 49ers this week. Frank Gore retires with the Niners and will be beloved forever (6:56) Why Gore will walk into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (9:50) Alex Mack says goodbye, do the Niners now have a problem at center? (11:50) The top free agent option to replace Alex Mack (18:25) Why John Lynch gave Stats agita about Deebo (20:19) How Daniel Brunskill may just have Aaron Donald's number (30:12) Proof Stats is the most unathletic person of all-time (32:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legend Frank Gore finally hangs it up, and Alex Mack walks away, too, but not before helping the team one final time. 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. Levin is already salty back from vacation (:20) How Levin's vacation was almost ruined by bikers (4:16) If you could guarantee 3 wins this year, which games would you pick? (9:18) The one easy game that could turn into a must-win (12:34) Does beating Russell Wilson matter anymore? (16:45) How much does beating the Raiders matter to 49ers fans? (17:20) How embarrassing would it be to lose to Justin Fields Week 1? (19:57) Do the 49ers need to win 4 of their first 6 games? (22:36) One way the schedule works in Trey Lance's favor (23:18) Are the 49ers built to withstand injuries this year? (26:06) Do the 49ers need an upgrade at backup QB? (27:45) One weird fact about 49ers history and the backup QB (28:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coaches and teammates all have good things to say about the 49ers quarterback of the future in the second week of OTAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Rob "Stats" Guerrera look at two big topics: First, which year was more flukey: 2019 or 2020? Then, can the 49ers have a period of sustained success like the Warriors are on right now? Which season was the fluke: 2019 or 2020? (:52) Why last year's season changes our view of 2019 and 2020 (7:49) Can the 49ers go on a run like the Warriors? (11:48) How often do teams make 6 of 8 conference title games? (15:30) What would Shanahan's legacy be if the 49ers could pull that off? (16:52) How good would Trey Lance have to be to get to 6 of 8 title games? (19:00) Chris Simms ranks Jimmy Garoppolo as the 20th best QB (23:31) The 49ers have two things you need to dominate a conference for a half-decade (24:53) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Simms put Jimmy Garoppolo 11 spots ahead of Trey Lance on his Top 40 Quarterback Countdown, but he also explained why he would absolutely start Trey from day one this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Javier Vega and Leo Luna react to the latest rumblings about Jimmy Garoppolo, PFF putting the 49ers ninth in their power rankings, and more! Does the Bay Area own Texas sports? (1:53) Will the 49ers eat some of Jimmy's salary to facilitate a trade? (5:46) What is Garoppolo's value as a starting quarterback? (7:45) PFF ranks the 49ers as the ninth best team in the league (12:16) The NFC is there for the taking (20:24) PFF's top five front sevens in the NFL (21:39) Buy, Lease, or Walk (26:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Garoppolo is the 16th highest paid quarterback of all-time. What does that mean for Trey Lance? Find out in today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One more person piles on Trey Lance after just 10 total quarters of work in the NFL. Did people forget how other great QBs' careers started? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera discuss Trey Lance's ranking on Chris Simms' QB countdown, the Javon Kinlaw drama, why the 49ers' WRs are getting disrespected, and more! Did Michelle lie about her vacation in Hawaii? (:52) How much of a difference will a healthy finger make for Trey Lance? (7:00) Where Lance struggled and where he excelled last year (9:06) Trey Lance must improve his throws in tight windows (13:50) Lance has to get rid of the ball quicker (19:32) Kinlaw vs Cohn drama (28:00) Stats' conversation with Jaquiski Tartt about Grant Cohn (32:26) PFF's WR list disrespects Deebo and Aiyuk (and more) (36:12) Why Rob doesn't buy what the 49ers are selling on Aaron Banks (39:12) How Michelle once punched a wall playing video games (45:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices