The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

49ers starters look good in preseason finale The San Francisco 49ers starters looked good in their final tuneup of the preseason. Leonard Floyd and Yetor Gross-Matos went down with injuries and we'll wait to see their official diagnosis. Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black broke down the good, bad, and ugly from the game. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at...

The Ricky Pearsall mistake + 5 things to watch in 49ers Raiders Why would the San Francisco 49ers draft WR Ricky Pearsall if they knew he had shoulder issues? Plus, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk give you 5 things to watch in the 49ers final preseason game tonight against the Las Vegas Raiders. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/go...

Washington could swoop in for Brandon Aiyuk + Pearsall concern Mike Silver was on KNBR and said he wouldn't rule out a trade of San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to the Washington Commanders. Plus, Silver also said something VERY concerning about Ricky Pearsall that Kyle Shanahan must be asked about after tonight's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. One Thing To Read: https://www.nytimes.com/a...

What is the holdup with the Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams deals? San Francisco 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco says he expects both situations to be wrapped up soon - so why aren't they? Plus, who is competing for their job on Friday night against the Raiders? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/goldstandard and get on your way to being your best...

The most positive Aiyuk/Williams update yet The San Francisco 49ers may be getting Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams back soon. Plus, we update the final practice of training camp. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/goldstandard and get on your way to being your best self. JOIN OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com...

Trent Williams contract to be done soon? A former teammate of Trent Williams says he thinks a new deal for the San Francisco 49ers tackle is coming "shortly." Plus, one big name rookie returning to practice and another says he's wrapping his mind around being the starter come Week 1. One Thing to Read: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40920603/how-san-francisco-49ers-cb-deommodore-lenoir-became...

Rookies shine early + Shanahan updates injuries for this week The San Francisco 49ers look like they drafted an impressive rookie class at multiple positions. Plus, Kyle Shanahan updated the injury stats of Talanoa Hufanga and Ricky Pearsall for this week. Plus, Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez make their roster predictions ahead of cuts next week. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give...

The REAL reason Brandon Aiyuk came back to the negotiating table Why did the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk suddenly begin talking contract again? Albert Breer provided the details in his latest column. Plus, encouraging news on two offensive linemen and the schedule for the Niners on a short week. One Thing To Read: https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/renardo-green-new...

When can we believe in this rookie class? The San Francisco 49ers have some impressive rookies like Dominick Puni, Renardo Green, and Jacob Cowing. Can we believe in the good play we've seen so far? Plus, we break down the good and bad from the game against the Saints. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/goldstandard and get on your way to bein...

Brock takes hits, Dobbs delivers preseason win The San Francisco 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints in the second preseason game. Brock Purdy's debut was full of hits. We highlight the best performances and listen to he and Kyle Shanahan give their explanation for why he played after the game. One Thing To Read: http://www. GoldStandardNiners.com One Thing To Watch: https://youtu.be/pdE7YuwIOtM One...

Brock Purdy struggles, Josh Dobbs shines in preseason win San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy took some big hits in his first action of the year while backup QB Josh Dobbs looked very good in the Niners 16-10 win. Dobbs appears to have solidified the backup QB spot behind Purdy. We also discuss Jacob Cowing and other players that flashed during the game. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp...

John Lynch updates the holdouts + Best 49ers bets San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch went on KNBR and updated the situations with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams. We react to that and take a look at the best season long bets on individual 49ers players. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/goldstandard and get on your way to being your best self...

How much will we see the starters on Sunday vs. Saints? San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was a guest on KNBR and updated the Brandon Aiyuk/Trent Williams situation, the playing time in the second preseason game, and named one rookie he was very impressed with thus far this preseason. One Thing To Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547145/2024/08/15/brock-purdy-iowa-state-football-...

49ers playing a dangerous game with Trent Williams A new report says the San Francisco 49ers have not made significant progress on a new contract for Trent Williams. How can that possibly be true at this point, and when will John Lynch show some urgency to get these deals done? Plus, we debut a new feature on the show: Fill in the Blank. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online th...

Brandon Aiyuk returns...to watching practice San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk returned to the practice field, as a spectator, for the first time since the end of July. Is that a good sign of things to come, and what did he say to George Kittle out there on the grass? Plus, Kittle dove into how much he spends on his body to keep himself in NFL shape every offseason. One Thing To Read: https://w...

Where do things stand with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams? Rob "Stats" Guerrera offers up what he knows about the Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams contract situations, and wonders if there's ever been a weirder negotiation than Aiyuk and the Niners. Plus, we look at Matt Barrows' roster projections for the team after the first preseason game. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give on...

49ers increase offer to Brandon Aiyuk...and have a deal with the Steelers?! The latest Brandon Aiyuk update takes a bizarre turn. The 49ers have reached a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but have also increased their long-term offer to Brandon Aiyuk. MAKE IT MAKE SENSE! One Thing to Read: https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/nfl-preseason-game-dee-winters/1770284/ One Thing...

Brandon Aiyuk deciding between Steelers and 49ers deal right now The latest report says the 49ers have agreed on a trade with the Steelers and now Brandon Aiyuk is deciding between playing for them or the 49ers. Why isn't Trent Williams' holdout getting more attention/criticism? Plus, we react to the excessive amount of injuries going into and coming out of preseason game one. This episode is brou...

Another big injury hits the 49ers San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained how he is altering practice to account for all the injuries the team has right now. Plus, he explained why things aren't quite as bad as they were in 2020, and when Talanoa Hufanga might be back at practice. Plus, will Brandon Aiyuk be hurt by his hold-in if he eventually signs a deal? One Thing To Read: https...

49ers 2024 season is already off to a rocky start Could we be overlooking the biggest reason why the 49ers have so many injuries in 2024? Plus, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran react to comments from Kyle Shanahan in his weekly press conference about the new kickoff rules, the health of players, and more. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.co...

Healthy bodies needed - joint practices with Saints get scrapped The San Francisco 49ers opened their preseason schedule with a loss and have now cancelled joint practices with the Saints because of a lack of healthy players. One Thing To Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5693751/2024/08/11/49ers-titans-jordan-mason-ronnie-bell/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therap...

Instant Reaction: Young defenders flash in first preseason game The San Francisco 49ers played their first preseason game of the year. Rob "Stats" Guerrera recaps the positive and negative from what we saw. Dee Winters, Malik Mustapha, and Kalia Davis all looked like they belonged in the NFL. Offensively, JP Mason may be ready to take Elijah Mitchell's job. JOIN OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO GET ACCESS T...

More Brandon Aiyuk drama + What to watch for vs. Titans Brandon Aiyuk's personal receiver coach went on the radio last night to explain the issues with his client and the 49ers. How big is the divide between them? Plus, now that the 49ers are playing tomorrow night, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk pick out the biggest things they're looking forward to watching the matchup. JOIN OUR YOUT...

The sticking point in the Brandon Aiyuk situation Brandon Aiyuk's personal receiver coach TJ Houshmandzadeh went on 95.7 the Game yesterday and laid out all of the sticking points in the negotiations with the 49ers. It doesn't sound like they are really that far apart after all, and it really sounds like Aiyuk would still rather be a 49er than play for anyone else. Hear all the best parts for your...

Who blinks first in the Aiyuk standoff? The San Francisco 49ers are in a game of chicken with Brandon Aiyuk, and now it comes down to which side is going to blink first. The longer this goes, the longer it looks like Aiyuk will be back in the fold for the 49ers in 2024. Plus, are we sleeping on how good the 49ers defense can be this year? Why is Dee Winters such a critical piece to their success?...