Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Kyle and Chris break down Ricky Pearsall's return to practice, what his role might be and when he might start contributing, and they preview Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, why it's shaping up to be a defensive struggle, they offer their predictions, and they give out their Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk rejoins the show to talk about the 49ers' slow start, the origin story of his handshake with Deebo Samuel, comparing this year to others, a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs and a lot more. Then they discuss the state of the NFC West playoff race and explain why the 49ers are right in the thick of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Chris breaks down his initial takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' uneasy win Thursday in Seattle, battling through injuries, Brock Purdy's performance compared to Geno Smith's, the youngsters on defense coming through, how it could help transform the season and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris talk about the possibility the 49ers will be okay despite Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals and why a season-long turnaround could come Thursday against the Seattle Seahawks. Why things aren't as bad as they seem, how things could turn quickly, and what they're looking for in Thursday's game. Plus, they offer their Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Kyle and Chris break down what's wrong with the San Francisco 49ers following their upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium Sunday. They discuss the 49ers' identity crisis on offense, Kyle Shanahan's play calling, the lack of answers on defense, Brandon Aiyuk's breakout, Brock Purdy's odd evolution, and they offer some initial thoughts on Tom Brady's start to his broadcasting career....

Chris is finally back to join Kyle to discuss the San Francisco 49ers’ upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals, big picture Brock Purdy thoughts as he continues to improve, whether or not the team should trade Brandon Aiyuk for Davante Adams and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle discusses some of the 49ers injury issues that cropped up on the first Week 5 practice report, and gives a take about how the team can resolve a couple of lingering offensive "issues." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle discusses the 49ers' beatdown of the New England Patriots, why the performance matters for the defense, and Brock Purdy's strong day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle is back to preview the San Francisco 49ers game against the New England Patriots, what's on tap for Sunday, trying to figure out how Kyle Shanahan can fix the 49ers' problems from early in the season, match ups to watch for and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barrows, long time beat reporter covering the 49ers for The Athletic, rejoins the show to talk about the team's biggest concerns during their two losses, the defensive line, injuries, Christian McCaffrey going to Germany for secret treatment, Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk rounding into form and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down what went wrong with the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Los Angeles Rams, special teams mistakes, the issues defensively – and the talent issues they're facing – Brock Purdy's performance, Jauan Jennings big day, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle previews the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Los Angeles Rams, the injuries facing George Kittle and Charvarius Ward during the week of practice, Brock Purdy needing to step up, what's on tap, Prize Picks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris are back to discuss how the 49ers will try to overcome their injuries to Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, why Brock Purdy needs to elevate his game to a different level, the defense's role and thoughts on coordinator Nick Sorensen, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is back to break down the San Francisco 49ers' loss in all three phases to the Minnesota Vikings including what went wrong on offense (why Kyle Shanahan got out coached by Brian Flores), the defense's inability to get off the field and what it could mean for first-time defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, and why the special teams continued to be an issue. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Kyle and Chris break down their initial thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers trip to play the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, what thing could look like against a blitz-happy defense, playing without Christian McCaffrey and more – then friend of the pod Matt Maiocco makes hi triumphant return to the show to talk big picture things about the 49ers, the vibes, Ricky Pearsall, and a lot more! Learn more...

Kyle and Chris reunited after Monday night's 49ers win to talk about the developments from the game and how they can be spun forward, including Brock Purdy's play, what stood out about the defense, why the 49ers' long-term success is sustainable, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is riding solo and reacts to the San Francisco 49ers' 32-19 win against the New York Jets, why it felt like an old school win different from Kyle Shanahan's typical style, the defense stepping up and looking a little different, what wasn't great (Brandon Aiyuk's end zone drop) and all the offseason discussion feeling like a moot point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Kyle and Chris offer their big takes and predictions heading into the new season, including some on Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, the rookie class, the offensive line, the defense and more. Then they offer their thoughts about Monday's opener against the New York Jets and how they think the 49ers will play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ricky Pearsall incident, Trent Williams coming back, Brandon Aiyuk speaks, Christian McCaffrey's back at practice and Deebo Samuel restructures in quite the busy news week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris discuss the big breaking news of the day, and perhaps the month of August, that Brandon Aiyuk finally signed a contract extension worth $120 million over four seasons. How we got here, the reporting along the way, why the 49ers need to open their wallets to win a Super Bowl this season, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49ers legend and Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis rejoins Candlestick Chronicles to talk about his experience at the enshrinement, his most memorable conversation, what he does with the gold jacket, his new collectable trading card drop and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down the first version of the San Francisco 49ers' 53-man roster after Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch made their final cuts including thoughts on Elijah Mitchell's injury, surprises at cornerback, linebacker, tight end and defensive line, and what it all means with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams' contract statuses still up in the air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Kyle and Chris break down their 53-man roster projection and the difficult decisions facing Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch ahead of cut-down day on Tuesday following the preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders -- how the injury situations could impact things, the tough decisions at receiver, tight end, offensive line, cornerback and linebacker, and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices...

Kyle and Chris break down the interesting things happening to the back end of the San Francisco 49ers' roster ahead of the preseason finale Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders, the battles that could be determined with strong performances, a possible trade candidate, and why the rookie is trending in the right direction early on in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Kyle is back to break down the San Francisco 49ers' preseason win over the New Orleans Saints. Who stood out, thoughts on roster battles, Brock Purdy, the other quarterbacks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices