The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

Robert Saleh sets the record straight San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh met the media yesterday and explained why he chose to return to work for Kyle Shanahan one more time. Plus, Special Teams Coordinator Brant Boyer said exactly what 49ers fans should want to hear. 1:58 - Robert Saleh explains his return 8:14 - How is Saleh different? 12:05 - Did you evolve your system, Sale...

The coordinators meet the media Robert Saleh and Brant Boyer held media sessions yesterday, and both had some interesting things to say. We play the most interesting parts so you don't have to listen to the whole press conference yourself. One Thing to Read: https://t.co/dhYIWPqc2h One Thing to Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/mSujHAs7n00?si=yKWmis3tQcVyUAux CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up...

Alfred Collins is WAY better than you think with JonnyDel The San Francisco 49ers selected Alfred Collins and Marques Sigle in the 2025 NFL Draft. We look at their film to break down the good and the bad of what they do on the field. :38 - Jadeveon Clowney released: Should Lynch look into it? 2:33 - Alfred Collins breakdown starts 31:18 - Marques Sigle breakdown CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up...

Robert Saleh will meet the media today! The San Francisco 49ers will hold media sessions with all their coordinators and rookies today before rookie minicamp this weekend. What questions do we want Robert Saleh asked? One Thing to Read: http://nytimes.com/athletic/6340951/2025/05/08/49ers-rookie-marques-sigle-nfl-draft-2025/ CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with pr...

Is Brock Purdy clutch? With San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy about to get paid, a question emerged on social media: Can you trust him with the game on the line? Rob and Levin dove into the numbers and tried to add context that might be missing from raw statistics alone. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cas...

NFC West rookie trash talk San Francisco 49ers rookie CJ West and Seattle Seahawks rookie Nick Emmanwori engaged in a bit of trash talk during respective media interviews. Setting the stage for future division matchups to come. One Thing to Read: https://t.co/3unnKZLKcf CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash...

John Lynch says the 49ers are back this year! John Lynch: The San Francisco 49ers are SO back! San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch said his team is ready to become the hunters again rather than the hunted team in the NFL. Plus, Lynch revealed soem of the 49ers' draft process. 3:58 - When Kyle Shanahan makes John Lynch see red 9:49 - Why John Lynch doesn't go on the road every weekend scouting 13:52...

John Lynch dishes on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned Podcast San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch joined former teammate Chris Simms for an extended interview yesterday, and revealed some interesting facts about his relationship with Kyle Shanahan and the team's draft process. One Thing to Read: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/george-kittles-deal-has-strong-clues-as-to-the-st...

Do we give John Lynch enough credit? San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch spoke with NBC's Chris Simms on the Simms Unbuttoned Podcast and took a deep dive into what it's like to work with Kyle Shanahan and how the 49ers conduct their drafts. Rob wonders if John Lynch gets the credit he deserves for dealing with Kyle Shanahan's crazy. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE...

The gem of the UDFA class The San Francisco 49ers may have signed the most physically gifted player in the entire 2025 draft class as a UDFA. We take a deep dive on everyone the Niners brought in after the draft was over. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6329917/2025/05/05/nfl-draft-best-value-picks-shedeur-sanders-2025/ CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underd...

Why the 49ers were smart not to trade George Kittle The San Francisco 49ers were offered a second round pick for George Kittle and turned it down. Why explain why they were smart to do that. Plus, we get updates on Brock Purdy and Fred Warner's contract negotiations. Also, we look at some undrafted free agents and why the Niners are giving them a shot. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and depos...

Did the Niners almost trade George Kittle? The San Francisco 49ers turned down a second round pick for George Kittle right before the 2025 NFL Draft, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini. Plus, she offers updates on the contract situations for Brock Purdy and Fred Warner. One Thing to Read: https://www.ninersnation.com/2025/5/1/24421690/49ers-2025-nfl-draft-isaac-guerendo-jordan-james-jordan...

How three rookies will help the 49ers run defense with JonnyDel The San Francisco 49ers spent their first five picks on defense. How will they help the run defense? JonnyDel joins and brings the film to see where Mykel Williams, CJ West, and Nick Martin can help stop something the offenses did to the Niners all last year. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo...

What are the Niners getting in CJ West? The San Francisco 49ers drafted CJ West in the fourth round, and they may have gotten the steal of the draft. We listen to West's former defensive coordinator explain what he does best. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6325025/2025/05/01/49ers-2025-nfl-draft-class-scot-mccloughan/ CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdo...

Finally, some depth at tackle! The San Francisco 49ers added former Pro Bowler DJ Humphries on a one year contract. We run through the good and bad of that decision, and listen to Chris Simms explain why he loves the 49ers' draft class. One Thing to Read: https://t.co/EmKmVFCHqp CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bo...

George Kittle gets PAID + Draft class review The San Francisco 49ers signed George Kittle to a new four year contract, making him the highest paid tight end in the NFL. Steph and Jay react to that news, which they correctly predicted last week. Plus, we try and explain the 49ers thinking on some of their draft picks, and why people shouldn't have been surprised by what happened. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR Y...

George Kittle agrees to contract extension!! The San Francisco 49ers and TE George Kittle have agreed to a new four year contract extension, making him the highest paid tight end in the NFL! We break down what we know about the deal so far. Plus, why didn't the 49ers take an offensive lineman before round seven? John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan explained after the draft. One Thing to Read: https://www...

The 49ers draft class is better than many people think While many national media have ripped the San Francisco 49ers' draft class, Rob Guerrera and Vish Kumaran think the class might be better than they think. We explain our reasons why and look at which picks might be most successful. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,00...

Malik Mustapha could miss half the season San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha injured the graft in his surgically repaired knee in last season's finale and won't be ready for the start of the year. Plus, we recap the draft picks and update the UDFA signings. Also, Jennifer Lee Chan may have botched a report about a Dre Greenlaw injury. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Unde...

San Francisco 49ers Day 3 Draft Analysis With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Steph Sanchez broke down every single one of the 49ers' day three draft picks. John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan also spoke after it was over to explain why they didn't take more offensive linemen. Is that as big a deal as some fans think? CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog...

Instant Reaction: 49ers pick Alfred Collins, Nick Martin & Upton Stout The San Francisco 49ers took Alfred Williams in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and Nick Martin and Upton Stout in round three. Rob Guerrera, Levin Black, and Javier Vega reacted to the pick and were joined by our film expert to break down the skills that each one brings to Robert Saleh's defense. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FAN...

Full Gold Standard 2025 NFL Draft Day 2 Live Show! Please enjoy the entire second day of the 2025 NFL Draft! Rob Guerrera was joined by Levin Black, Javier Vega, and Jason Aponte to react to Alfred Collins, Nick Martin, and Upton Stout. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: underdogfantasy.c...

Gold Diggers: Grading the 49ers' first round pick The San Francisco 49ers selected Mykel Williams with the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. What have people been saying about it, and how valid are their concerns? We listen to Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch explain. Plus, who is left in the rest of the draft for the Niners? CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE wit...

49ers in Five: Why the Niners picked Mykel Williams Hear from John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan as to why the San Francisco 49ers made Mykel Williams the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Plus, where are the Niners going to spend some of their other ten picks? One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6273704/2025/04/24/mykel-williams-49ers-nfl-draft/ CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign...

Instant Reaction: Mykel Williams to the 49ers at #11! The San Francisco 49ers took Mykel Williams in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. We reacted to the pick and were joined by our film expert to break down the skills that Mykel Williams brings to Robert Saleh's defense. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus...