The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

49ers in Five: Fred Warner says big changes aren't needed to fix 49ers San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner says drastic changes aren't needed in order to correct the errors the team has been making. Plus, we listen to Kyle Shanahan and Nick Bosa explain why they aren't panicking just yet. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5867943/2024/10/23/robert-saleh-matt-lafleur-packers-jets/...

Examining the narratives around Kyle Shanahan & Brock Purdy San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is taking a LOT of criticism after another loss to the Chiefs. Is the narrative about him correct, or does Brock shoulder more of the blame than he's getting? 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 f...

Jerry Rice RIPS the 49ers heart  San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice blasted the team for their effort against the Kansas City Chiefs and provided a warning before their game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The question before Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy is simple: Does this team have anything left after another Super Bowl run, or will they go quietly into the night? One T...

The next two games will decide the rest of the year The San Francisco 49ers are at a crossroads right now. If they lose the next two games they may start selling players like Mooney Ward at the trade deadline. What is going on with Deebo Samuel and the receivers now, and how much does Kyle Shanahan have to get in his bag this week? CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE...

Deebo Samuel in the hospital with fluid in his lungs San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel was hospitalized with fluid in his lungs after the game on Sunday. His status for the Dallas Cowboys game is in doubt. Kyle also updated the other injuries for the Niners, which are mounting. Expect a lot more Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing in the future. Shanahan also addressed whether John Lynch will make a...

49ers injuries continue at WR + Chiefs post-mortem The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with injuries to Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, George Kittle, and more halfway through the season. Plus, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran go drive-by-drive through the Chiefs game and dissect what went wrong for the Niners that caused them to lose. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and depo...

Kyle Shanahan BLASTS 49ers after loss to Chiefs San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan did NOT mince words after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs 28-18 on Sunday. Brock Purdy denied he needed to put on a Superman cape without his top 3 targets, and Nick Bosa explained why he still believe in the team despite the 3-4 start. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5858015/2024/10/20/bra...

Brock Purdy lays an egg against the Chiefs in loss The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs - again. We break down a hideous performance from Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan's offense. What went wrong who gets the biggest slice of blame pie, and where the 49ers season goes from here after starting 3-4. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Go to UnderdogFantasy.com, sign up with promo code GOLDS...

The Chiefs aren't the same team you remember from the Super Bowl Rob Guerrera is joined by Stephen Serda from Foolish Club Media to dive into the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. Stephen says Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs aren't the same team they were last year - except in one key area. Take a trip across enemy lines to the nitty-gritty of the matchup. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Go to UnderdogFantas...

Gold Diggers: Why 49ers Chiefs will be different this time + Best Bets San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy says he's learned from the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Michelle Magdziuk is way more positive than Rob Guerrera is going into the game. We also make our picks for the best bets you can make during the game. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Go to UnderdogFantasy.com, sign up with prom...

Brock Purdy is ready for the Chiefs to play man coverage San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy says he is ready for the Kansas City Chiefs to play tight man coverage against him this week, just like they did in the Super Bowl. Plus, Chris Foerster describes Chris Jones as only he can, and Nick Sorensen explains how De'Vondre Campbell keeps getting snaps over Dee Winters. One Thing to Read: https://ww...

Gold Standard: Top 3 matchups to watch in 49ers Chiefs  The San Francisco 49ers have some advantages over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Here are the top three matchups to pay attention to on Sunday - starting with Brandon Aiyuk. Plus, Rob makes a very special personal announcement at the end of the show. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Go to UnderdogFantasy.com, sign up with promo code GOLDSTANDAR...

Kyle Shanahan has Chiefs PTSD San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan admitted watching the old Super Bowl film against the Chiefs gives him PTSD, but says you also have to push through that while preparing for this week. Plus, Nick Bosa wants to see another "must-win" type effort from the team, and we check in on Patrick Mahomes' thoughts about the game. One Thing to Read: https://www.nbcsportsba...

Stats & Cohn: 49ers understand the assignment vs. Chiefs The San Francisco 49ers haven't been shy about telling opponents how good they are, etc. Yet this week against the Chiefs, they haven't been acting like the uncrowned champions - for a change. We break down the keys to victory in the game. We also discuss why a Maxx Crosby trade isn't happening, and why a Kyle Shanahan stat making the rounds...

49ers in Five: Fred Warner shares good news about his ankle injury San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner said on KNBR that his injured ankle is going a lot better after getting additional time to rest during this mini bye period. Plus, Warner explained why it's important to beat Kansas City, and what it's like covering Travis Kelce. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5843764/...

Does John Lynch need to pull off another trade? Multiple trades have been pulled off around the NFL today, so we wonder: Does John Lynch need to get on the phone and make something happen? Plus, Nick Sorensen is better than people were giving him credit for early in the season. We also preview the Chiefs game on Sunday. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Go to UnderdogFantasy.com, sign up with promo code...

Preparing to face the big bad Chiefs The San Francisco 49ers are going to have to slay a dragon this week if they're going to get above .500 on the season. Trent Williams called the Chiefs game just another game, but Nick Bosa acknowledged the team has a monkey to get off their backs. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5836146/2024/10/11/49ers-seahawks-renardo-green-interception/...

What did the Cardinals game teach us about the 49ers? The San Francisco 49ers are a flawed team that is going to have to win on the margins if they're going to get where they want to go this season. The good news is that Brock Purdy may be perfect Kyle Shanahan QB because he can compensate for Shanahan's issues in the drop back passing game. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give onlin...

Ricky Pearsall returns to practice today! The San Francisco 49ers will welcome back first round pick Ricky Pearsall to practice just six weeks after he was shot through the chest during an attempted robbery. Plus, we get the latest injury report heading into a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5837802/2024/10/11/49ers-seahawks-snap-...

Gold Diggers: Brock Purdy redeems himself vs. Mike Macdonald in victory on TNF San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy struggled against Mike Macdonald's scheme last year, but dominated in the second half last night against the Seahawks. We break down everything that happened in the game - including a hideous missed call by the refs. Plus, we highlight the tremendous play of Fred Warner and update the...

The season is saved after win over Seahawks! The San Francisco 49ers were all smiles after their win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Well, all except for Deommodore Lenoir, who was trash talking DK Metcalf. Also hear from Fred Warner and Brock Purdy after the win. One Thing To Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5835795/2024/10/10/nfl-misses-potential-muffed-punt-call-in-4...

Instant Reaction: 49ers save their season with gritty win over Seahawks! The San Francisco 49ers got a massive victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Brock Purdy found a way to throw 3 touchdown passes and didn't turn the ball over once. The defense made JUST enough stops to hold Geno Smith at bay. And the rookies shined in a whole new way for this team. This episode is brou...

Gold Standard: Full Seahawks 49ers gameday preview! The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks play tonight on Thursday Night Football. Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black break down the game from every angle. Brock Purdy has to limit turnovers and the offense in the red zone needs to execute better. Defensively, stopping Kenneth Walker will go a long way towards another victory. This episode i...

Final injury update before showdown with Seahawks The San Francisco 49ers got good injury news yesterday before their showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, Steve Young went on KNBR and explained why tonight's game is a referendum on the 49ers organization as a whole -and even a win might not give us the answer that we want to hear the most. One Thing to Read: https://www.ninersnation.com/2024/...

What would be the WORST way to attack the Seahawks? We welcome in Seahawks Forever's Dan Viens to break down the San Francisco 49ers' opponent this week. Where is Seattle weakest, how can the Niners capitalize on the fact that Seattle will be playing their third game in 11 days? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/goldstandard and get on your w...