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1901
49ers in Five: How big a part of the offense wa...
Peter King reassures 49ers fans that Jimmy Garoppolo won't be as bad as we saw on Sunday night. Plus, Mike McDaniel wasn't quite as important to the offense as some people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 min
1902
The Shanaplan: This is the biggest test of Kyle...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down the major failures of Week 3 and preview Monday Night Football against the Rams. Injury updates...and they're not good (1:02) Jimmy G. usually starts slow, but he also bounces back (2:57) What went wrong on the biggest plays on Week 2 (9:38) Is the heat on Kyle Shanahan justified? (17:56) Can the defense continue playing at this historic level? (24:17) This is the biggest challenge of Kyle Shanahan's career (28:11) Will the 49ers turn things around against the Rams? (33:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 min
1903
49ers in Five: One easy way to improve the offense
If the 49ers want better offense, there's one quick change they can make. 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
7 min
1904
Oh Hey There! The sky isn't falling + How much ...
Jason Aponte and Leo Luna react to the Week 3 loss to the Broncos and wondered what happens this week against the Rams. Jimmy Garoppolo has no excuses for how he played (2:40) Why did the 49ers pick on Patrick Surtain so much? (7:46) This defense is as good as we thought it could be (9:37) Jimmy G. doesn't win as much as people think (11:28) Could the Rams game be the start of the 49ers turnaround? (13:48) Why the defense may start to resent the offense (21:56) Where do we go from here? (27:31) 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
37 min
1905
49ers in Five: Trent Williams & Azeez hurt + Sh...
The 49ers have suffered two more big injuries that will leave them depleted for a little while. Plus, Kyle Shanahan finally took some blame for the terrible offense we've seen thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1906
49ers in Five: Amazing defense wasted in losing...
The 49ers wasted a great defensive effort and Jimmy Garoppolo may have played his worst game as a 49er. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1907
Instant Reaction: 49ers offense pees down its l...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to a pathetic 11-10 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Garoppolo embarrasses himself and the team (1:16) Is this Jimmy Garoppolo's worst game? (5:45) Is this team really better with Garoppolo than they would be with Trey? (10:07) Kyle kicked a bad field goal in this game (11:00) Kyle continues to protect Jimmy Garoppolo with the media and Rob loses it (16:41) Kyle Shanahan is bad at a lot of things a head coach has to do (19:07) Slow starts are nothing new to this regime (22:33) When does Jimmy Garoppolo's equity in the locker room run out? (29:08) The 49ers wasted good field position all night (33:45) Jimmy Garoppolo makes excuses (34:44) What were the positives in the game? (40:52) We need to hold Kyle Shanahan accountable (51:23) 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
56 min
1908
Crossover: Broncos preview with Brandon Kriszta...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Brandon Krisztal from KOA Radio in Denver to get the inside scoop on Russell Wilson's Broncos. Why are they having so much trouble in the red zone? Which key Broncos are going to be out, who is one player on defense to worry about, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 min
1909
Gold Diggers: Best bets and fantasy advice for ...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera preview Week 3's game against the Broncos from a betting a fantasy perspective. How we dealt with Trey Lance's injury (2:54) Michelle has had a similar injury to Trey Lance (4:48) Does Jimmy G. want to throw deeper down the field? (7:47) Why Garoppolo rubbed Michelle the wrong way last week (10:42) The Broncos have players that know the 49ers' defense (14:22) Will Kyle Shanahan have extra motivation this week? (21:01) Michelle's best bet #1: Longest receptions (21:17) Michelle's best bet #2: Deebo's rushing yards (32:16) Michelle's best bet #3: Russell Wilson TD passes (35:25) We have our first sponsor - Homage! (47:15) 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
51 min
1910
49ers in Five: Is Jimmy G. sending a message to...
Jimmy Garoppolo mentioning having "freedom" in the offense multiple times yesterday. Is he trying to tell Kyle Shanahan to let him throw it deeper down the field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1911
Gold Standard: A little Trey Lance good news + ...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Don't blame Kyle Shanahan for Trey Lance's injury (1:27) One piece of good news about Lance's injury (6:08) This is a good time to be playing the Broncos (16:40) Give Kyle Shanahan credit for fixing some issues from Week 1 (18:40) Russell Wilson's weakness this year (22:28) The Niners rush defense isn't getting enough credit (24:15) There is no Jimmy G. 2.0 waiting to be unlocked (27:47) This is a chance for the team to make a statement (29:31) What would feel better: Beating Seattle or beating Russ? (36:13) Are we changing the clocks this year? (36:13) Score prediction (41:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min
1912
49ers in Five: George Kittle returns to practice!
The 49ers got good injury news for a change yesterday with George Kittle hitting the practice field. Plus, what does Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett think of our defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1913
The Shanaplan: Why Russell Wilson won't be a pr...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan look at the 49ers' QB situation moving forward, and why the team could make a statement this week against the Broncos. Why there was zero empathy for Trey Lance after he got hurt (:37) Could Trey Lance return at some point this year? (4:25) Why we'll probably see Brock Purdy at some point this year (6:39) The defense has been overshadowed by all the QB stuff (7:42) Akash says the 49ers will still win the NFC West (9:12) Kyle Shanahan's odd fourth down decisions continue (14:17) What Akash didn't like from Week 2 (18:05) Will anything change with Garoppolo at quarterback? (20:13) Why this is the perfect time to play the Broncos (24:19) What's different about Russell Wilson that will help the 49ers (25:35) Why the 49ers will win this game (27:27) Don't expect a ton of points out there in Denver (29:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 min
1914
49ers in Five: Would it feel better to beat Sea...
With the 49ers off yesterday, we pose a question to you: Would you rather beat Seattle or beat Russell Wilson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1915
Oh Hey There! How will things change with Jimmy...
Jason Aponte and Leo Luna react to some of the BS things the media is saying in the wake of the Trey Lance injury. Plus, how will the offense change under Jimmy G.? Is Kyle Shanahan responsible for Trey Lance's injury? (1:29) Who is doing the most: Colin Cowherd or Mike Silver? (7:58) What are the big changes coming to the team under Garoppolo? (15:50) We know what we're going to get offensively (17:47) Will Garoppolo play better than normal? (20:07) The expectations for this team are now Super Bowl or bust (23:11) The 49ers defense isn't getting their due for the win over the Seahawks (25:07) Score prediction for Week 3 against Denver (26:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 min
1916
49ers in Five: Lance has surgery + Another RB g...
Trey Lance provided and update after his surgery and another running back is going to miss some time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1917
49ers in Five: Trey Lance lost for the year in ...
The worst has happened. Trey Lance was injured in the first quarter and will be lost for the entire season. Oh yeah, the 49ers crushed the Seahawks 27-7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1918
Instant Reaction: 49ers crush Seahawks but lose...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera, Javier Vega, and Levin Black react to the Week 2 win and the loss of Trey Lance for all of 2022. First reaction to Trey Lance injury (:36) The trajectory of the franchise is different now (6:31) Do the 49ers run Lance as much if Jimmy G. wasn't the backup? (8:04) Kyle Shanahan is too afraid to let his QBs develop (11:02) Dre Greenlaw signs an extension (16:11) The long term consequences of Lance's injury (16:44) Did Kyle ever trust Trey to throw? (19:44) Shanahan ISN'T to blame for the injury (23:11) Kyle Shanahan getting testy with reporters (23:41) How much did the game plan change with Trey out? (27:10) The defense was amazing (35:14) The 49ers got the ball to their best players today (44:23) Talanoa Hufanga continues to make plays (48:12) The red zone offense must improve (53:56) Is Trey Lance's career as 49er in doubt? (59:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
1919
Crossover: Seahawks preview with Dan Viens of F...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Dan Viens of Field Gulls take a deep dive into the Week 2 matchup with the Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
1920
Gold Diggers: Best bets and fantasy advice for ...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera try and figure out what matters from Week 1 and make our best bets for Week 2 against Seattle. This is not going to be a blowout (3:00) What matters from last week? (4:50) Will Danny Gray and/or Ty Davis-Price be active? (10:32) Shanahan/Lance need to get the ball to the playmakers instead of Jennings and Ray-Ray (12:14) How much does Kittle absence hurt? (14:52) Who is RB2 with Mitchell out? (15:35) Will Shanahan call easier plays for Trey Lance? (19:44) Michelle's best bet #1: Trey Lance passing yards (24:12) Michelle's best bet #2: Deebo rushing yards (29:08) Michelle's best best #3: Tyler Lockett catches (33:24) Stats best bet: Trey Lance's longest rush (36:31) Does Trey Lance need a galvanizing locker room moment (39:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 min
1921
49ers in Five: Pete Carroll's scouting report o...
What do the Seahawks think of Trey Lance? We listen to Pete Carroll's scouting report as well as DeMeco's thoughts on Seahawks QB Geno Smith. Plus, was Trey Lance at a strip club last week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1922
Gold Standard: Which criticisms of Lance are va...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Why it makes sense that some players favor Jimmy G. (3:52) The coverage of Lance is illogical and weird (9:31) Does Trey Lance look at the rush too quickly? (13:40) Why the offensive line wasn't as good as their grades last week (15:37) Kyle Shanahan needs to learn Trey's gimmie plays (19:52) The 49ers need to give Lance's brain a chance to learn (25:04) We're too worried about how many hits Trey takes (27:30) How much would Kittle being out make a difference? (34:54) Will we see a change in red zone play-calling? (39:43) Does Deebo being a RB make it easier to double team someone else? (41:34) The Seahawks might suffer an emotional letdown (50:05) The rain won't be an excuse two straight weeks (52:03) Final score predictions (1:00:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
1923
49ers in Five: Kittle closer to return + Lance ...
Kyle Shanahan gives us an injury update, and his plan to cut down on penalties. Plus, Trey Lance explains why he won't be sliding in key spots any time soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
1924
The Shanaplan: Why the 49ers will get right thi...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan diagnose what went wrong last week, and explain why it won't happen in Week 2 against the Seahawks. What works on offense in the first half last week (2:10) Too many mistakes happened on 3rd downs (4:57) The offensive line issues were worse than the grades on paper (6:43) Breaking down the defensive coverage busts (8:51) How concerned should we be about the line? (11:41) Should the Niners return Deebo to full wide back duty? (12:48) The 49ers used 3 receiver sets way more than normal last week (18:18) What worries you the most about the Seahawks? (21:24) Score prediction for Week 2 (28:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 min
1925
49ers in Five: George Kittle could miss this we...
According to Matt Barrows, it's far from a given that George Kittle is back this week. Plus, Mike Martz really hates Trey Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min