The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

CMC health update brings good news Former San Francisco 49ers WR Ed McCaffrey updated his son Christian's health from radio row in New Orleans yesterday, and the news is very good. Plus, one ESPN analyst says the Niners should try and trade for Cooper Kupp, and a former 49ers coach could get a VERY important knock on his door today. One Thing to Read: https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-franc...

How Brock Purdy's agent plays into his negotiations San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is represented by an agent that doesn't have a lot of experience doing big contracts for star quarterbacks. Is that something the San Francisco 49ers and John Lynch can take advantage of, or will it make Brock's agent more likely to stand tough until he resets the quarterback market? Get delicious meals...

Insider says Brock Purdy contract talks will begin "very soon" The Athletic's Dianna Russini says the San Francisco 49ers and Brock Purdy will begin contract talks soon in the hopes of hammering out a deal. Russini says the 49ers don't want to reset the market, and Brock may not want to do that either - the agent could be the sticking point. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6109...

The pros and cons of a Myles Garret trade + Senior Bowl standouts The San Francisco 49ers have a potentially blockbuster trade to consider this offseason, and we run through the good and bad parts about acquiring Myles Garrett. Plus, Steph and Jason empty their notebook on what stood out at the Senior Bowl. Get delicious meals sent right to your door with Factor: Head to FactorMeals.com/GoldStanda...

Robert Saleh is pushing hard to keep Dre Greenlaw Nick Bosa and Fred Warner say they've already talked with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh since he was rehired. Both say Saleh is pushing hard for the 49ers to bring back Dre Greenlaw next season. Plus, a 49ers rival is going to move on from a key player on offense. One Thing to Read: https://www.ninersnation.com/2025/2/3/243...

Should the 49ers trade for Myles Garrett? The San Francisco 49ers haven't been shy about making big moves when superstars become available. Should John Lynch trade for Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett? We weigh the pros and cons. Plus, we react to Tim Kawakami's comments on Brock Purdy's contract and the return of Robert Saleh. Get delicious meals sent right to your door with Factor: Hea...

Could John Lynch trade for Myles Garrett? The San Francisco 49ers have always taken big swings when it comes to player acquisition, and Myles Garrett is officially on the market after requesting a trade from the Cleveland Browns. How realistic is it for the 49ers to get involved, and what would it take? One NFL insider says less than you might think. One Thing to Read: https://ninersnation.com/202...

Do the 49ers love Brock Purdy as much as they say? The San Francisco 49ers could be preparing to make Brock Purdy a non-traditional quarterback contract this offseason, according to Tim Kawakami. What does that say about how they feel about him? Plus, how much power will Robert Saleh have this time around with the 49ers? CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo...

Kawakami drops some Brock, Saleh nuggets in latest column Tim Kawakami of the SF Standard says Brock Purdy's contract might not be structured in a traditional way - which might tick off his camp. Plus, Robert Saleh has a lot more power than he once did as San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator. One Thing to Read:  https://t.co/7KvXsCS4Xh One Thing to Watch: https://youtu.be/zxOxoDS6QSY CHECK OU...

Film Breakdown with Jonny Del: What Robert Saleh brings to San Francisco San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh should improve the defense immediately. JonnyDel joins the show to guide us through his Jets film to learn how much fun we're about to have next season. Subscribe to JonnyDel's YouTube Channel CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo co...

Could the Niners make a big free agent splash? San Francisco 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco suggested a big name that the 49ers could go after in free agency that would significantly help the team. Plus, two very obvious things the team could do that would give them a LOT more cap space in free agency. One Thing to Read: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2025-nfl-free-agency-potential-landing-spots-cor...

How quickly can Robert Saleh fix the defense? The San Francisco 49ers have a new defensive coordinator but lack a complete defense for Robert Saleh to work with. How quickly can he make changes to improve things, and what changes should he make? Plus, Steve Young says Kyle Shanahan needs to run more RPOs for Brock Purdy because quarterbacks need to threaten the line of scrimmage on every play. Do...

Steve Young's advice for Kyle Shanahan San Francisco 49ers great Steve Young says he wants to see Kyle Shanahan call more RPOs for Brock Purdy in 2025. Listen to Steve explain his reasoning in today's show. One Thing to Read: https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/2025-draft-will-cambell-kelvin-banks-armand-bembou/1823564/ CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Unde...

The 49ers offseason is cooking so far! The San Francisco 49ers have handled their business so far this offseason by hiring Robert Saleh and Brant Boyer. Jason Aponte and Rob Guerrera run through the 49ers free agents and decide who stays and who goes. 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: un...

Meet new special teams coordinator Brant Boyer! The San Francisco 49ers have hired a new special teams coordinator, and it looks like they may have found a good one. We break down Boyer's success over nine years with the Jets. Plus, you'll hear Pat McAfee explain why he LOVES the move. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6083815/2025/01/28/nfl-mock-draft-2025-abdul-carter-titans/ O...

Ross Tucker joins the show to talk Saleh, Purdy, and CMC NFL Analyst Ross Tucker joins us to break down the return of Robert Saleh to San Francisco, what he would do with Brock Purdy's contract, and whether Christian McCaffrey has been more impactful than Saquon Barkley. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash...

Robert Saleh officially hired + How he'll fix it The San Francisco 49ers officially hired Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator on Friday. We listen back to his final press conference as a 49er in 2020 to hear where the system left off, and more importantly, how he'll go about fixing things in 2025. Plus, get the latest rumors about what Saleh wants to improve most on defense this season....

Where Robert Saleh can help + Conf. championship best bets Now that Robert Saleh appears to be back for the San Francisco 49ers, Rob and Michelle discuss where he needs to help them improve the most in 2025. Plus, we celebrate our 100th episode together and make our picks for the conference title games. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD...

Robert Saleh tells Niners he'll only DC for them According to Matt Maiocco, Robert Saleh has told the San Francisco 49ers he will be their defensive coordinator if he doesn't get a head coaching job with the Las Vegas Raiders or Dallas Cowboys. Plus, the team is expected to name a new special teams coordinator next week. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6081951/2025/01/23/49ers-...

Instant Reaction: Mike Silver says Robert Saleh is coming back! The San Francisco 49ers are on the verge of reuniting with former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, according to Mike Silver and other beat writers. We react to the news, explain how this all happened, and run though what it means for the future of the team. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with prom...

Pete Carroll could end up as the next DC?! The San Francisco 49ers have talked about hiring old nemesis Pete Carroll as their defensive coordinator if Robert Saleh gets a head coaching job somewhere. Also, the wait to find out on Saleh may have gotten a bit longer because Mike Silver says the Jacksonville Jaguars are expanding their head coaching search. One Thing to Read: https://www.nbcsportsbay...

Is Robert Saleh slipping away from the 49ers? The San Francisco 49ers need a defensive coordinator, and the latest turn in the coaching carousel is leading Robert Saleh further away from a reunion with Kyle Shanahan. We update and react to the coaching news that happens while we're live, too. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up t...

One step closer to Robert Saleh's return? The San Francisco 49ers may have gotten good news yesterday when it was reported that that Jaguars are expected to offer their head coaching job to Liam Coen instead of Robert Saleh. While nothing is done yet, the report comes from a long-time Bucs' insider. One Thing to Read: https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/43493153/nfl-executive-predictions-2...

49ers DC musings + Why the NFL is now a 4 down league The San Francisco 49ers still need a defensive coordinator, and we still try and understand what their plan is, exactly. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be doing the 49ers a huge favor by offering Liam Cohen their head coaching position. Plus, what the playoffs have taught us about where the 49ers offense must evolve. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY:...

Robert Saleh to have 2nd interview in Jacksonville The San Francisco 49ers will have to wait to hire Robert Saleh because he is going to interview again for the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching job on Friday. The Jaguars are having multiple candidates in for second interviews, so the wait on Saleh could stretch out even longer. In the meantime, other viable candidates for defensive coordinator a...