The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

Brock Purdy gets good news + How Ricky Pearsall broke out San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy's elbow didn't suffer any major damage against the Detroit Lions, though he will miss the Week 18 game against the Arizona Cardinals. We cover the rest of the injuries, and take a listen to how Ricky Pearsall was able to show his first round pedigree on Monday Night. Finally, Kyle Shanahan comments on the...

Brock Purdy gets good injury news on elbow San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy did not suffer a serious elbow injury at the end of the loss to the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Purdy sustained an elbow contusion and nerve inflammation in his throwing elbow, according to the MRI results. Where does that leave Brock's future with the team, and how worried should they be about...

Brock Purdy's scary description of his injury San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy described what he felt when he injured his elbow late in the loss to the Detroit Lions. We also hear Kyle Shanahan offer his assessment of the injury, which should be taken with a huge grain of salt. Plus, George Kittle offered a damning critique of his team after the game. One Thing to Read: https://www.sfchronicle.c...

Brock Purdy injures elbow in loss to Lions San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy injured his elbow late in the loss to the Detroit Lions. We hear from Purdy himself and Kyle Shanahan after the game about the injury. The 49ers lost this game the way they've lost many others - costly penalties, and critical turnovers. Plus, we discuss the future of Jake Moody (who was awful) and the changes the 49ers n...

Niners look to spoil Detroit's season on MNF Get the final injury update before the San Francisco 49ers play the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. Plus, Kyle Shanahan shares an update on the injury rehab of wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk as he comes back from a horrible knee injury earlier this season. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6014551/2024/12/30/dre-greenlaw-san-fran...

How bad will it get against the Lions on Monday Night? The San Francisco 49ers play the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football - how do the Niners prevent a blowout? Plus, how can you use the 49ers' issues to make money this week? Rob and Michelle give you their best bets for Monday Night Football. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to ge...

Offensive line shuffles + Good Trent Williams news The San Francisco 49ers have had to reshuffle their offensive line to account for a rash of injuries down the stretch. Trent Williams' injury, however, isn't career threatening. Plus, Kyle updates the status of Dre Greenlaw and the future of Jake Moody long term in San Francisco. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6018479/2024/12/...

Can the 49ers avoid embarrassment vs. the Lions? Will the San Francisco 49ers be embarrassed on their own field against the Detroit Lions. Something their head coach said made Rob and Levin think they're out for blood. Hear it for yourself in today's show. Plus, what is there to look forward to the rest of this year and into the offseason? More than you think! CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up a...

Instant Reaction: Same old mistakes doom 49ers in loss to Dolphins The San Francisco 49ers lost for the 5th time in 6 games on Sunday thanks to the usual suspects: Stalled drives, penalties, bad special teams play. Brock Purdy also threw a terrible interception as well. We break down come cowardly coaching from Kyle Shanahan, poor performance by Brock Purdy, and another fourth quarter defensive br...

Brock Purdy's big change + Best bets vs. Dolphins San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy says he needs to get back to playing with a chip on his shoulder. Does that mean he and the offense will look any different against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday? Plus, with another running back down, what does that do to bets on George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Ricky Pearsall? CHECK OUT AURA FRAMES! Save on the pe...

49ers in Five: Where Brock Purdy wants to improve in 2025 San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy said he wants to get back to playing with a chip on his shoulder in 2025 instead of trying to be too perfect all the time. Brock also revealed where he thinks his game has progressed this season. Plus, one key players was downgraded yesterday and will probably miss the game against the Miami Dolphins. One...

The Brock Purdy contract might go...smoothly? Tim Kawakami wrote a fascinating article about Brock Purdy's upcoming contract negotiations that caught Rob's attention. There's a chance the 49ers don't do the stupid things they've done with Nick Bosa's deal, and George Kittle's deal, and Brandon Aiyuk's deal, and Trent Williams' deal. Plus, what are reasonable expectations for the 2025 season? Are t...

Kyle Shanahan defends Deebo Samuel's down year San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan defended the play of WR Deebo Samuel yesterday, even going so far as to say that the receiver's dip in production is due to everyone around him having a worse year than last year. Shanahan also defended Ricky Pearsall's lack of production in his rookie season. Plus, Fred Warner shared Kyle's message with th...

Should the 49ers bring back Nick Sorensen and other big decisions The San Francisco 49ers face several big decisions once the regular season ends. Should Nick Sorensen be back next year? Should Dre Greenlaw be re-signed? What happens with Brock Purdy after the year? It all boils down to what the 49ers believe their ceiling is in 2025. CHECK OUT AURA FRAMES! Save on the perfect gift by visiting Aur...

Dre Greenlaw says he's good to go this week San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw says he is definitely going to play this week against the Miami Dolphins. Greenlaw also speculates about what went wrong for the 49ers this season, and whether he's thought about his impending free agency after the season. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5999824/2024/12/16/49ers-nick-bosa-devondre-c...

Brace yourself for plenty of Brock Purdy contract talk The Brock Purdy contract talk szn has started! Plus, what does the De'Vondre Campbell situation say about the 49ers' culture as a whole? Is it distracting us from bigger issues with the offense and Kyle Shanahan? Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez discuss that and more! CHECK OUT AURA FRAMES! Save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to...

What everyone is missing about Tom Pelissero's Brock comments NFL Insider Tom Pelissero's comments about Brock Purdy wanting a top of the market contract were the opening salvo in Purdy's negotiations with the team. The 49ers then used PxP announcer Greg Papa to respond. None of this is bad, but it does mean contract talks have begun. Where it goes from here is anyone's guess. CHECK OUT AURA FRAME...

NFL Insider says Brock Purdy wants a top of the market QB deal San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy isn't going to accept a below-market contract this offseason, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero. Brock is going to want a contract that puts him right up there with Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson among the highest paid guys. Plus, Fox's Jay Glazer provides more insight into what happened...

How did this season die against the Rams? The San Francisco 49ers saw their season end against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night without scoring a touchdown. We run through the biggest culprits in the game, including Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, Deebo Samuel, and De'Vondre Campbell. How should the 49ers handle the rest of this season, and how will they handle a tricky QB situation going forwar...

Disappointment abounds after Rams loss The San Francisco 49ers were all disappointed after losing to the Rams. Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, and Deebo Samuel took the blame for a poor offensive performance, while George Kittle crushed De'Vondre Campbell for refusing to play in the game. One Thing to Read: https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/13/a-quitter-a-dropped-pass-and-the-last-bitter-loss-of-the-49er...

49ers season dies in depressing fashion The San Francisco 49ers embarrassed themselves in a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. We react to the play of Brock Purdy, drops by Deebo Samuel, and a poor gameplan by Kyle Shanahan. Plus, De'Vondre Campbell walked off the field because he didn't want to play football anymore. CHECK OUT AURA FRAMES! Save on the perfect gift by vi...

Full TNF Preview: 49ers getting Dre Greenlaw back vs. Rams The San Francisco 49ers got good news on Thursday morning when it broke that Dre Greenlaw will make his season debut against the Los Angeles Rams. We break down just what those returns will mean for the team as a whole, how the defense should attack the Rams, and whether tonight will be a Deebo Game. CHECK OUT AURA FRAMES! Save on the perf...

49ers in Five: Isaac Guerendo WILL play tonight vs. the Rams San Francisco 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo will try and play on a foot sprain against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Adam Schefter. Plus, George Kittle predicts a breakout game for Deebo Samuel, and Brock Purdy scouts the Rams defense. One Thing to Read: https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/42910575/2025-offseason-moves-fix-49ers-b...

Diving into the Rams with Jake Ellenbogen The San Francisco 49ers face a must-win game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. Is the Rams offense as good as it look against the Bills, or was that more of an aberration? Plus, has the young Rams defense matured since their matchup with the 49ers earlier in the season? Rams content creator Jake Ellenbogen joins the show to break it...

49ers in Five: The Niners rally around Deebo Samuel  San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and coach Kyle Shanahan offered statements of support for Deebo Samuel, who complained about his role in the offense earlier this week on social media. Plus Brock says the team needs to maintain the urgency they played with against the Bears if they're going to get the win. One Thing to Read: https://x.com/SBNa...