The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

Backup option at DC is now off the board The San Francisco 49ers wanted Jeff Ulbrich to be their fallback option at defensive coordinator, but he is officially off the board. Ulbrich took the Falcons DC job, and that leaves all the Niners' eggs in the Robert Saleh basket. Plus, Deommodore Lenoir tweeted something that got 49ers fans VERY happy. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6...

Gold Diggers: 49ers all in on Saleh + One BIG reason to pay Brock now The San Francisco 49ers really want Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator, and Matt Barrows proved it on the 49ers +/- podcast. Plus, how Rob got turned around on paying Brock Purdy, and best bets for the Divisional playoffs. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD...

The best reason yet to pay Brock Purdy The San Francisco 49ers need to settle the contract situation with Brock Purdy, and yesterday Rob heard the best reason yet not to worry about what that new contract will cost - and the answer comes from a division rival. Plus, mock drafts are in full effect, and Dane Brugler just put out a plan that a lot of 49ers fans will LOVE. One Thing to Read: https://w...

How badly do the Cowboys want Robert Saleh with RJ Ochoa Are the Dallas Cowboys really going to steal Robert Saleh away from the San Francisco 49ers? We talk with RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys to find out. Plus, RJ knows what life is like after a $60 million per year QB contract. Find out what he says the 49ers should absolutely do the same with Brock Purdy. JOIN OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO GET ACCESS...

The wait for Robert Saleh just got longer The San Francisco 49ers want Robert Saleh to run their defense, but another team has now jumped in the mix as a potential head coaching gig for the former 49ers DC. If the 49ers want Saleh, or Jeff Ulbrich, they're going to have to wait for teams to finish their head coaching searches before getting their chance to hire them. One Thing to Read: https://www...

Are the 49ers making a mistake at defensive coordinator? The San Francisco 49ers want Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator, but he wants to be a head coach. If he gets a job somewhere Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch could miss out on other candidates by the time that happens. Why aren't they handling things the same way they're handling their special teams coordinator position? CHECK OUT UNDER...

Another coach interview for ST Coordinator The San Francisco 49ers interviewed Chris Tabor for their special teams coordinator opening on Tuesday. Find out who Tabor is and why he might be a good fit for the Niners. Plus, we review the list of all the candidates interviewed so far for both open coordinator positions. One Thing to Read: ​https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6013548/2025/01/14/chiefs-dy...

49ers options for def. coordinator + Reviewing 2024 predictions The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly widening their defensive coordinator search to potentially include Dennis Allen, Gus Bradley, Patrick Graham, and others. Who would Jason and Steph like to see hired? Plus, why are 49ers fans trying to dunk on playoff QBs, and where our 2024 preseason predictions went wrong. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FA...

49ers coaching update: ESPN drops BIG name for 49ers The San Francisco 49ers need a defensive coordinator and Nick Wagoner of ESPN just dropped a big name to watch - Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints. Learn who Allen is and why he could be a good fit for the 49ers. Plus, learn about special teams coordinator Chris Banjo, who the Niners interviewed this week as well. One Thing to Read: https:/...

Jett Modkins interviews for special teams coordinator The San Francisco 49ers interviewed Lions assistant special teams coordinator Jett Modkins to run their special teams. Find out who Modkins is and why he would be a big improvement over Brian Schneider for the 49ers. Plus, there's a hiccup when it comes to offensive coordinator, and it could be a good thing for the team. One Thing to Read: http...

Saleh, Townsend interview to be defensive coordinator The San Francisco 49ers have conducted two interviews for defensive coordinator. Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend conducted virtual interviews. Find out a little info about Townsend and refresh your memory of Robert Saleh's tenure while you're here. One Thing to Read: https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/188030-49ers-player-makes-stats-all-pro...

Can we believe what the 49ers are saying? The San Francisco 49ers laid out their plan for the coming offseason this week. Do we believe what Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch are selling, and more than that - do we agree with it? 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.com or downlo...

Why Nick Sorensen lost his job + presser takeaways San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch held their end of the year press conference and we learned a lot about the future of Brock Purdy, why Nick Sorensen was fired, and changes to Shanahan's staff for 2025. Hear everything you need to know on today's show. One Thing to Read: https://sfstandard.com/2025/01/08/kawakami-the-4...

Kyle Shanahan John Lynch end of year press conference San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch held their end of season press conference on Wednesday and discussed a variety of topics. Rob Guerrera and Steph Sanchez reacted to them live, including the future of Brock Purdy, Nick Sorensen, Deebo Samuel, Javon Hargrave, Robert Saleh, Brandon Staley, and more! CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANT...

Nick Sorensen out as DC - now what? The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen. What happens now? Sources say they'd like to keep him on the staff, possibly as a special teams coordinator. We also look at some potential replacement candidates, including Robert Saleh, Gus Bradley, and more. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6045533/2025/01/07/49ers-broc...

BREAKING NEWS: 49ers fire Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator The San Francisco 49ers fired Nick Sorensen and will look to hire their fourth defensive coordinator in the last four seasons. What went wrong for the Niners and Sorensen this year, and who could they look at to replace him? Plus, Rob gives one piece of advice for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch as they begin the search that could help...

49ers offense of change begins with Brian Schneider firing The San Francisco 49ers have fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider. Will the unit improve with someone different in that job, or does Kyle Shanahan bear more responsibility for the play of that part of his team? Plus, what do we want the 49ers to do at defensive coordinator - and will Nick Sorensen get a year two at that job? Fin...

Brian Schneider fired as special teams coordinator The San Francisco 49ers fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider late Monday night after a disastrous season in 2024. Plus, we hear from Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, and Mooney Ward as the Niners clean out their lockers following a disappointing season. One Thing to Read: https://t.co/tSIyta2oRL CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit...

Brock Purdy addresses his contract negotiations San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy addressed his contract negotiations while cleaning out his locker at the team facility on Monday. We hear from Brock, as well as from Deebo Samuel on his future, and about the health of Christian McCaffrey's Achilles tendons. Plus, what about the future of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen? CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANT...

Kyle Shanahan mum on Sorensen's future...for now The San Francisco 49ers ended the season on a down note, losing to the Arizona Cardinals. After the game, Kyle Shanahan refused to comment on the future of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen or any looming free agents. Sorensen did not get a ton of support from Fred Warner or Nick Bosa following the loss. One Thing to Read: https://www.espn.com/nfl...

Same mistakes doom 49ers in season finale The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Arizona Cardinals in the season finale to end their 2024 season at 6-11. We recap what went wrong in the game, and dive into the changes that this team needs to make going into next season. Everything from firing Nick Sorensen and Brian Schneider to cutting Kyle Juszczyk and trading Deebo Samuel. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTA...

What Brock Purdy's INTs teach us about him + Week 18 best bets A pattern has emerged with San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and his interceptions in 2024. What can we learn from his tendencies in those situations? Plus, Rob & Michelle give you their best bets for 49ers Cardinals in Week 18. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to...

Josh Dobbs can't wait to actually play again San Francisco 49ers QB Josh Dobbs explains what he's thinking as he returns to the starting lineup for Week 18, and if he wants to stay with the team next season. Plus, get the latest injury report and hear from defensive coordinator Nick Soresnsen on the team's communication issues late in games. One Thing to Read: https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/0...

Kyle Shanahan can't win for losing with some people San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan finally took accountability for the team's poor play this season, and some fans still aren't happy. We listen to what he said in his press conference yesterday, and discuss your reaction. Plus, what do we want to see in the final regular season game, and what the Pro Bowl rosters tell us about this team. CH...

Kyle Shanahan gets upset when asked about his performance San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn't like questions about his individual job performance this season. Was he justified? Plus, the injury report for Week 18 is ridiculously long. Finally, Kyle Shanahan named the starter for the final game of the season, and the NFL named this year's Pro Bowlers. One Thing to Read: https://www....