Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Kyle and Chris go through the San Francisco 49ers roster and discuss which players should make the first version of the 53, the tough decisions, how injuries impact things, the numbers at each spot, which undrafted rookies should get a look, Chase Lucas, and a lot more.

Jake Moody hit a field goal from 59 yards as time expired and the 49ers beat the Raiders in Week 2 of the preseason, 22-19. Chris Biderman rides solo and breaks it all down. He discusses the young players he was watching closely, including Rick Pearsall, Nick Martin, Alfred Collins, Marques Sigle and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris discuss which 49ers players need to stand out in Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders (spoiler: a lot of them are rookies). Can Alfred Collins play well against starters while the defensive line is decimated by injuries? Can Nick Martin not miss so many tackles after struggling in Week 1? Will Ricky Pearsall show out in a game situation after playing well in train...

Is the Jauan Jennings situation about to get weird? The San Francisco 49ers' receiver isn't practicing while he wants a new deal, and friend of the show Tim Kawakami is reporting the team isn't eager to give Jennings a lucrative new contract? Could Jennings request a trade? Kyle and Chris break the situation down – and discuss why they're optimistic about what they're seeing from the rookie class...

Woof, the San Francisco 49ers had an ugly performance in their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. The rookies struggled, Kyle Shanahan seemed uninterested in playing many (any?) key contributors, the quarterback play was uninspiring, and it all proved why the preseason is tough to watch.

Kyle and Chris react to the 49ers' joint training camp practice against the Denver Broncos. What stood out? What's important to take away? What injuries came out of the session? They talk about the rookie class, how the 49ers can be successful building out their team and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris start off the episode with a couple exciting announcements before diving into the latest developments in the San Francisco 49ers' kicker battle -- and what it means for their shadow assistant general manager. Then, Danny Kelly from The Ringer joins the show to talk all things fantasy football and where the 49ers' offensive stars rank going into the season. Danny offers his take on C...

Kyle goes solo to talk about the latest from San Francisco 49ers training camp, including receiver Jauan Jennnings' calf injury, news and notes, and the kicker battle.

Kyle and Chris discuss takeaways from Chris' visit to watch the 49ers practice in training camp. He has thoughts on the young defensive linemen, Ricky Pearsall's return, Jauan Jennings' injury, the secondary, Christian McCaffrey, the offensive line and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris talk about the initial takeaways from the early days of 49ers training camp. They discuss why Jauan Jennings could be in line to get his contract situation handled sooner rather than later, the early returns from the linebacker competition, whether or not the team has a shadow GM making special teams decisions, Trent Williams owning a private jet, and a lot more.

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch addressed the media ahead of the San Francisco 49ers beginning training camp this. What stood out about Shanahan discussing the contract stalemate with Jauan Jennings, the team not having a timeline with Brandon Aiyuk, a conversation about where things stand in the trenches and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris take a look at the San Francisco 49ers situation at linebacker ahead of the start of training camp. The key question: will rookie third-round draft pick Nick Martin develop into the player they need him to be? Is the starting linebacker job the biggest camp battle on the entire roster? They dive into all that and more, like linebacker names and uniform questions.

Jauan Jennings has said he either wants a new contract or to be traded away from the 49ers! Kyle and Chris break it all down -- why Jennings has leverage, what type of contract he likely deserves, and what the rest of the receiving corps could be with or without him -- and they preview the receiver position ahead of the start of training camp.

Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman preview the San Francisco 49ers running backs ahead of the start of training camp with one important question: how much Christian McCaffrey do they need to make the playoffs? And are there ways to limit his use in the regular season to make sure he's available come January? That talk about Isaac Guerendo in Year 2, Jordan James prognosis as a rookie, and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' secondary heading into the start of training camp. Can Renardo Green take a leap in Year 2? Will Deommodore Lenoir play inside or stick outside? Can Upton Stout take over nickel as a rookie? And will an injury to Malik Mustapha at safety be problematic for their depth? All those thoughts and more in the latest Candlestick Chronicles Podcast.

In their first installment of training camp previews, Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' offensive line, which has largely been neglected with key resources in recent seasons. But is there a chance it could be better than perception? What about Trent Williams' health? And is Colton McKivitz due for a big pay day? They break it all down!

Kyle and Chris discuss if Kyle Shanahan is going to do different things with the 49ers offense based on an under-the-radar addition to the roster this offseason. Then they break down whether Ricky Pearsall is ready for a breakout in his second NFL season after showing signs as a rookie.

Chris is joined by ESPN 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk all things 49ers, including takeaways from OTAs, if the team is benefitting from a more normal offseason, the state of the roster and resetting it, which young players have a chance to step up, and if the San Francisco can bounce back after going 6-11 in 2024.

Kyle and Chris are back to talk about the 49ers adding former Jets and Eagles pass rusher Bryce Huff, Ricky Pearsall's hamstring injury and what his absence from OTAs means in the big picture, and wonder if Trent Williams is unhappy with his contract -- and if that explains his absence from the voluntary portion of the offseason program.

Kyle and Chris take a look at some of the early reported details about Brock Purdy's contract extension. Why it's not exactly a deal worth $53 million annually, why the deal could change down the road, and then they offer their thoughts on breaking news regarding the kicker situation and Fred Warner's new contract extension, which broke during the middle of the podcast.

Kyle reacts to the news that the 49ers have agreed to a five-year, $265 million contract paying him an average of $53 million per season – why it's a good thing it happened in May and didn't drag into the summer, what it means for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch going forward, the importance of hitting on draft picks and much more.

Kyle and Chris take a look at their big takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 schedule, including it being the easiest in the league, the lack of premier games (at least on paper), which upcoming opponents could rise from sub-.500 to contention, and a lot more. And they also talk about the best schedule release content throughout the league and new 49ers uniforms that will be announced soon...

Kyle and Chris break down the crazy idea of the NFL adopting a lottery system for the NFL draft. Why it could work, what's standing in its way, preserving parity, how it could change the offseason and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris each rank the 49ers' biggest weaknesses on the roster following free agency and the NFL draft. Why the offensive line remains a concern, Malik Mustapha's injury impacting safety, replacing Dre Greenlaw at linebacker and a lot more.

The 49ers made George Kittle the highest paid tight in the NFL with a new four-year, $76 million contract extension through 2025. What it means for Kittle, the team and it's priorities, why it signals the 49ers could be having a better offseason than previous years, and how it could impact the ongoing contract negotiations with Brock Purdy. Then they break down the team's latest addition to the of...