The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

In honor of the new Spider-Man movie Across the Spider-verse, Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez dive into the 49ers-verse, and pick the alternate universe they would like to live in. We examine how the roster construction and drafts would have changed if certain key events turned out differently. How this whole idea came about (2:36) 49ers Alternate Universe 8: The Niners finish 2017 without trading...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran debate whether Kyle Shanahan gets too much criticism from 49ers fans. Why are 49ers fans so mad at Kyle Shanahan? (3:40) Was Kyle wrong to try and score before the half in the NFC Championship Game (6:07) Fans try to have it both ways with Kyle Shanahan (9:29) People think Shanahan's play-calling is to blame for injuries (15:32) Why do we struggle with multipl...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk preview the QB, RB, WR, and TE positions for the 49ers this year. What can you expect from Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, and the like this season? QB Preview: Good not great (4:!2) RB Preview: CMC to the freakin' moon (10:39) WR Preview: Don't count on anyone (27:49) TE Preview: Keep it up, Kittle (40:20) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 4...

ESPN's Mina Kimes was full of good things to say about the 49ers offense, including the man that made it all go: Christian McCaffrey. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www. GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black rank the top 3 players in rushing yards, receiving yards, and sacks for the 49ers in 2023. Plus, could Kyle Shanahan pull an old trick out of his hat this season? Has Kyle Shanahan taken this team as far as it can go? (:57) Who will the top 3 leaders in rush yards be this season? (5:48) Could we see a return of the 2 QB system this year? (14:49) Who will the to...

George Kittle recently gave an interview and explained how Kyle Shanahan calls his plays. You're going to love it. It also might make you pull your hair out. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www. GoldStandardNin...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Grant Cohn go live to react to George Kittle's comments on Kyle Shanahan from Slow News Day with Kevin Clark. Plus, is the team split on what to do at QB, and why the Nick Bosa negotiations might not get ugly. George Kittle says Kyle Shanahan calls plays he knows won't work (3:04) But that doesn't mean he wastes plays (7:06) Is the QB war over? (12:20) Do Kyle Shanahan and...

George Kittle was making the media rounds yesterday and laid out exactly where he thinks each quarterback is right now in terms of their play. Plus, can getting married change you as a player? TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WE...

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez make their bold predictions for training camp and the 2023 regular season as a whole. Jason is in love with the new Spider-Man movie (:46) George Kittle says the 49ers can win with any QB (2:50) Jason stamps out one dumb narrative about defending the 49ers (9:17) Brock Purdy is #1 on a weird list from the NFL Players (14:56) Bold predictions for training camp (18:26)...

The NFLPA put Brock Purdy on top of a very prestigious list, and considering all he has going in his favor, they may be right! TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www. GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUB...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran respond to a video from Alex Rollins that says Jimmy and Brock are the same guy - is it true? Plus, the 49ers were WAY more explosive than you think, and Vish's theory that no QB on the roster is in a good spot. Why Rob has been out lately (:56) Are Jimmy and Brock the same guy? (3:24) Will Brock Purdy revert to his self-destructive ways in college? (16:37) 49...

49ers Enterprises is set to complete their takeover of Leeds United, and that means one of the most infamous front office names could be moving on. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www. GoldStandardNiners.com SU...

Levin Black fills in for Rob with Michelle Magdziuk for a live edition of the show! We react to Deebo Samuel and George Kittle being critical of their performance last year and wonder what they'll produce this season. Plus, why is ESPN.com throwing shade at the Niners? Rob is out today, Levin is in (:10) Deebo Samuel says he was "awful" in 2022 (2:58) George Kittle says his early performance was,...

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez react to some weirdness from Matt Maiocco after his biggest story of the offseason. Plus, mandatory minicamp starts today. Is one former starter in danger of losing his spot on the team? Something weird is going on with Matt Maiocco (2:38) How does this new Brock Purdy timeline affect Trey Lance? (9:09) Maiocco says no QB can take Brock's job off practice alone (12:5...

All aboard the Brock Purdy train! The good news update keep coming for Brock and the 49ers, who should have number 13 back for the opener against the Steelers. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www. GoldStandardN...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Chris Simms to break down each of the 49ers' quarterbacks. What's to like about Brock Purdy, the crazy narrative around Sam Darnold, and the uncertainty around Trey Lance. What's to like about Brock Purdy (2:29) Why Brock's success wasn't just a result of Kyle Shanahan's system (3:52) Don't compare what we saw with Purdy to Jimmy G. in 2017 (5:07) What Kyle Shan...

The more updates we get about Brock Purdy, the more good news we hear. Matt Maiocco told KNBR on Friday that Brock has already hit a major milestone in his recovery. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www. GoldSta...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk react to the good news about Brock Purdy's rehab, and Michelle explains why people are forgetting just how good he was when he played. Brock is throwing and hasn't had a setback (3:39) Why Michelle thinks they 49ers NEED Purdy to return to the NFC Championship Game (5:29) Would you rather have a physically gifted QB or a guy who can run the system (12:50)...

Brock Purdy has begun the throwing portion of his rehab, and so far John Lynch likes what he sees. Plus, could the 49ers look to sign a big name free agent before the season begins? Matt Maiocco thinks it's possible. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CH...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the reports coming from the second OTA open to the media, and listen to the juiciest parts of the press conferences afterwards. QB update: Darnold looks better than Lance in front of the media (:59) The national media is clueless about the 49ers (3:14) Drake Jackson really honest about his work habits last year, and why he could be great in year 2 (5:1...

Find out what happened at the second OTA practice open to the media, and hear incredibly revealing quotes from Brandon Aiyuk, Drake Jackson, and OL Coach Chris Foerster. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www. Gol...

Ian Rapoport is right back to skipping over Trey Lance when talking about the 49ers starting quarterback job. Plus, we have a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! We started a website! GoldStandardNiners.com! It's your one-stop-shop for everything we do here at Gold Standard Productions. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: h...

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez discuss the first major rehab point for Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey's comments on Rich Eisen's show, and the possibility of DeAndre Hopkins coming to San Francisco. Brock Purdy is cleared to throw a football (2:24) Christian McCaffrey tired of the QB questions (7:53) Jimmy G. is having major issues with the Raiders and could be cut - is it time to bring him home...

Christian McCaffrey doesn't know about the 49ers quarterback situation, so stop asking! Plus, have we seen the full impact of McCaffrey with the 49ers just yet? TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@go...

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran explore how Jimmy Garoppolo's injury problems with the Raiders directly relate back to Brock Purdy and the 49ers. The Raiders can now cut Jimmy without owing him any money due to injury concerns (1:52) Brock cannot listen to the 49ers medical team (4:05) This week is huge for Brock and the 49ers (11:11) Sam Darnold continues to get a push from the 49ers team e...