Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

49ers NFL Draft love and hate with Jake Hutchinson

18 Apr 2025

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Jake Hutchinson of the Dieter and Hutch Show joins Rob to talk all things NFL Draft, including the prospects he loves and hates that are commonly pair...

Matt Barrows offers insight into 49ers' NFL Draft plans

14 Apr 2025

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The Athletic's Matt Barrows - esteemed 49ers beat writer - joins Rob to take a detailed dive into the team's' NFL Draft plans. The pair discuss Barrow...

49ers NFL Draft Battle! John Chapman vs. Rob Lowder

10 Apr 2025

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John Chapman of the 49ers Rush Podcast and YouTube show joins Rob for a special mock NFL Draft Battle, where both make all 11 picks for the 49ers to s...

49ers giving us NFL Draft clues?

08 Apr 2025

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The NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and the 49ers might be giving us clues as to their intensions. Rob breaks down the team's Top 30 visits so ...

Kyle Posey is the 49ers' GM in 7-round mock draft

03 Apr 2025

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Niners Nation's Kyle Posey joins Rob to play the role of 49ers GM John Lynch, making all 11 picks in a full 7-round mock NFL Draft that has the team l...

Rob's 49ers mock NFL Draft 1.0

01 Apr 2025

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It's April, which means it's NFL Draft month, which also makes it mock draft season. Rob offers his first mock draft of the month utilizing Pro Footba...

49ers Rush NFL Draft crossover

27 Mar 2025

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Rob is joined by John Chapman of the 49ers Rush podcast and YouTube Show for an NFL Draft crossover episode. The pair put their thoughts together on N...

49ers favorites at Pick 11 in the NFL Draft

25 Mar 2025

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We're one month out from the 2025 NFL Draft, which means it's about time we took a look at all of the players that are most commonly associated with t...

Have John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan earned our confidence? A 49ers NFL Draft review.

18 Mar 2025

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The 49ers' departing players were paid a record-breaking amount of money and the team has done little to replace them. Many have begun to turn their a...

What are the 49ers doing?! Let's talk about it.

14 Mar 2025

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The 49ers have parted ways with a slew of high profile players since the start of free agency, leaving many to question the plan of GM John Lynch and ...

49ers miss out on Bosa brother, add former Rams receiver and more

12 Mar 2025

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Day 2 of free agency has come and gone, for the most part, the 49ers missing out on the chance to add former Chargers DE Joey Bosa to pair with his br...

49ers suffer expected exodus on Day 1 of NFL free agency

11 Mar 2025

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NFL free agency "began" on Monday, giving way to a handful of 49ers players signing with new teams in an expected exodus that seems like a retooling o...

Tim Kawakami talks Bosa brothers, 49ers' new dynamic

09 Mar 2025

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Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard joins Rob on Striking Gold to talk about his insight into the team. Tim talks about the likelihood of forme...

Have the 49ers' priorities changed?

07 Mar 2025

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Several reports indicate the 49ers have shifted their priorities prior to NFL free agency, with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan focused on shedding big c...

Breaking: 49ers trade Deebo Samuel, is Brandon Aiyuk next?

02 Mar 2025

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Breaking news: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel has been traded to the Washington Commanders for a 5th-round pick. Rob breaks down the news, Deebo then vs. Deebo...

John Lynch speaks, 49ers free agency checklist

27 Feb 2025

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49ers general manager John Lynch spoke at the NFL Combine. Rob breaks down the main points, as well as details what he believes San Francisco needs to...

49ers free agency speed dating

24 Feb 2025

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NFL free agency is just a few weeks out, so Rob takes a look at every single player on Pro Football Focus' Top 100 free agents and how they might or m...

Ranking 49ers' most needy position groups

19 Feb 2025

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Free agency is approaching quicky and it won't be long before it's time to talk NFL Draft, so before we dive into both, Rob ranks all of the 49ers pos...

Deebo Samuel and 49ers to part ways, Super Bowl takeaways

10 Feb 2025

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Despite their season ending after Week 17, the 49ers were in the headlines again on Super Bowl Sunday, news breaking that Deebo Samuel had requested y...

The 49ers, Myles Garrett conversation

05 Feb 2025

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The Cleveland Browns' star pass rusher, Myles Garrett, has requested a trade and sent the NFL abuzz with possible landing spots. There will be no shor...

Fixing the 49ers with Kyle Posey

31 Jan 2025

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Kyle Posey of Niners Nation joins Rob to offer their offseason suggestions to give the 49ers their best chance at returning to the postseason, includi...

49ers land coordinators Robert Saleh and Brant Boyer, complete free agent breakdown

28 Jan 2025

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Kyle Shanahan finally found his coordinators, the 49ers announcing the return of Robert Saleh to run the defense and Brant Boyer for special teams. Bo...

Return of Robert Saleh? 49ers coordinator search heating up

24 Jan 2025

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The last 48 hours has been a whirlwind of reality shoe-esque drama for the NFL, with the 49ers watching from the wayside as the Jaguars and Buccaneers...

NFL playoff reactions, 49ers coordinator update

21 Jan 2025

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Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers remain dormant in their search for a new defensive and special teams coordinators while the rest of the NFL makes their hi...

Misguided Brock Purdy comparisons, 49ers coordinator updates

15 Jan 2025

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49ers discourse around social media has seen comparisons between QB Brock Purdy and virtually every other quarterback playing in the NFL postseason. R...

49ers have opportunity to improve quickly with new coordinators

09 Jan 2025

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Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch met with media on Wednesday, addressing and confirming reports that they fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider ...

Takeaways: 49ers end season humbled, critical offseason ahead

06 Jan 2025

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The 49ers finally end their disappointing season with a fitting 47-24 loss to the Cardinals, securing the 11th overall pick in this year's draft and s...

49ers vs Cardinals preview: To win or not to win?

03 Jan 2025

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The 49ers have reached the last game of a disappointing season that has a fanbase discussing the draft pick ramifications of a win or loss versus the ...

Takeaways: 49ers fight the good fight but fall to the Lions

31 Dec 2024

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No one expected the 49ers to beat the Lions, but they gave it one hell of a run anyways, eventually succumbing to their usual demons in the 40-34 loss...

49ers vs Lions Preview: Depleted, but still something to play for

27 Dec 2024

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Kyle Shanahan spoke with the media on Thursday, highlighting what the expectations were for a team that will miss the playoffs for the first time in f...

Takeaways: 49ers haven't seemed serious all season - now it's official

23 Dec 2024

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The 49ers were officially eliminated from the playoffs today before their embarrassing loss to the Dolphins, which was fitting considering how they pl...

49ers vs Dolphins Preview: Brock Purdy and players to watch

19 Dec 2024

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The 49ers may have torpedoed their playoff chances, but there's still three games to go, and there's players to watch that'll impact their future in S...

Takeaways: 49ers' abysmal offense extinguishes slim playoff hope

13 Dec 2024

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The 49ers only managed to score six points to the Rams' 12 in an embarrassing effort that saw star offensive players have forgettable performances. Ro...

Takeaways: 49ers throttle Bears

09 Dec 2024

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The 49ers got back in the win column against the Bears, throttling Chicago to the tune of 38-13 in a well-rounded performance for Kyle Shanahan's team...

Takeaways: 49ers dominated by Bills

02 Dec 2024

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The 49ers got another first-hand account to the dominance of Josh Allen, who led the Bills to a 35-10 win over Kyle Shanahan's squad in the snow of Bu...

49ers vs Bills preview: Thanksgiving edition

28 Nov 2024

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The 49ers are limping their way through the Thanksgiving holiday with an away game against the Bills looming. Rob breaks down what the team can still ...

Takeaways: Short-handed 49ers can't overcome themselves or the Packers

25 Nov 2024

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The 49ers were short-handed against the Packers on Sunday but that didn't stop them from making the usual mistakes that've defined Kyle Shanahan's tea...

49ers vs Packers Preview: Kyle Posey joins to work through the issues

22 Nov 2024

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Kyle Posey of Niners Nation joins Rob to break down the 49ers' issues on both sides of the ball, along with what the team needs to do moving forward i...

Takeaways: 49ers fall to Seahawks, season on the brink

18 Nov 2024

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A third divisional loss in which the 49ers were leading in the fourth quarter - a tale as old as the 2024 season. Kyle Shanahan's 49ers fell to the Se...

49ers vs Seahawks preview: a key divisional matchup

15 Nov 2024

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The 49ers have backed themselves into yet another corner, facing what's essentially a must-win divisional matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday. Rob ...

Takeaways: 49ers survive Bucs despite (and thanks to) special teams

11 Nov 2024

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Breaking down the 49ers special teams mishaps has become a weekly tradition, and while it wasn't San Francisco's only issue on Sunday, Brian Scheider'...

Matt Maiocco joins to talk 49ers roster reinforcements

06 Nov 2024

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NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco joins Rob to break down the 49ers' roster moves at the trade deadline and the way ahead for a Kyle Shanahan squad t...

Matt Barrows joins to talk 49ers at the halfway point

31 Oct 2024

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The Athletic's Matt Barrows joins Rob to give his thoughts on the 4-4 49ers as they enter into the bye week and the halfway point of the season. The S...

Takeaways: 49ers survive Cowboys, head into bye week 4-4

28 Oct 2024

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Again, the 49ers didn't make it easy on themselves or anyone watching, but Kyle Shanahan and crew survive the Cowboys 30-24 and head into a much-neede...

49ers vs Cowboys preview: Kyle Posey breaks it all down

25 Oct 2024

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Kyle Posey of Niners Nation joins Rob to break down what he saw against the Chiefs and what the 49ers can do moving forward to right the ship, startin...

Takeaways: 49ers find new ways to lose to Chiefs

21 Oct 2024

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The 49ers lost to the Chiefs again, with quarterback Brock Purdy at the forefront of a forgettable effort on all sides of the ball for Kyle Shanahan's...

Takeaways: 49ers back in the win column against Seahawks

11 Oct 2024

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There were moments, but the 49ers found a way to close this one out, beating the Seahawks 36-24 in Seattle to bring their record back to even at 3-3. ...

Takeaways: 49ers fall to new low in Cardinals loss

08 Oct 2024

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With shades of the Week 3 divisional meltdown against the Rams, Kyle Shanahan's squad again dropped a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter as the Cardi...

49ers vs Cardinals preview: Time to get serious

04 Oct 2024

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The 49ers, coming off of a necessary win against the Patriots, now face an up-and-down Cardinals team that could give Kyle Shanahan's club problems if...

Takeaways: 49ers handle Patriots at Levi's

30 Sep 2024

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The 49ers got back in the win column, topping the Patriots 30-13 in the team's return to Levi's Stadium. Rob breaks down San Francisco's win and all o...

49ers vs Pats preview: Injuries pile up

27 Sep 2024

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The 49ers are in familiar territory as injuries begin to take their tole on Kyle Shanahan's 1-2 team. Rob talks next man up and how San Francisco can ...

Takeaways: 49ers implode against Rams

23 Sep 2024

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The 49ers fall to 1-2 after an embarrassing divisional loss against the Rams. Due to overwhelming demand, Rob decided to let you all guide the convers...

49ers vs Rams preview: Next man up

20 Sep 2024

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The 49ers knew they'd be without star RB Christian McCaffrey and WR Deebo Samuel, but a few more starting players appeared on Thursday's injury report...

Takeaways: 49ers suffer ugly loss to Vikings

15 Sep 2024

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The 49ers are now 1-1 on the season after an ugly, mistake-filled loss to the Vikings in Minnesota, where they haven't won since 1992, if you hadn't h...

Christian McCaffrey concerns, 49ers vs Vikings preview

13 Sep 2024

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As the 49ers prepare for their Week 2 road game against the Vikings, some of the focus has turned towards star running back Christian McCaffrey, who's...

Takeaways: 49ers handle Jets, start season 1-0

10 Sep 2024

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The 49ers will begin this season in the win column, handling the Jets 32-19 at Levi's Stadium, garbage time points included. Rob breaks down San Franc...

Week 1 is here: 49ers vs Jets preview

06 Sep 2024

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Week 1 is finally upon us and Rob is here to preview the 49ers' primetime matchup against the Jets at Levi's Stadium. The Striking Gold podcast is bro...

Ricky Pearsall survives shooting, Brandon Aiyuk contract details

03 Sep 2024

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Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers' first-round draft pick in April, survived being shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco on Saturday. Rob talks th...

The saga ends: Brandon Aiyuk and 49ers agree to massive extension

30 Aug 2024

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The Brandon Aiyuk saga is over, the 49ers and their star receiver agreeing to a 4-year, $120-million extension that was the talk of the town for month...

49ers debut initial 53-man roster

28 Aug 2024

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The dreaded NFL cut day has come and gone, the 49ers unveiling the first iteration of their 53-man roster for the 2024 season. Rob breaks it down, pos...

Takeaways: 49ers conclude preseason with Raiders tie

24 Aug 2024

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We're on to the Jets. The 49ers wrapped up their three-game preseason stretch on Friday with a 24-24 tie against the Raiders in Las Vegas. Rob provide...

Rookies and roster bubbles with Eric Crocker

22 Aug 2024

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Eric Crocker of the Locked on 49ers podcast joins Rob to break down how the 49ers rookies have performed so far, as well as the positions with players...

Takeaways: 49ers top Saints at Levi's Stadium

19 Aug 2024

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The 49ers got in the win column on Sunday, topping the Saints 16-10 at Levi's Stadium. The quarterback competition heated up, a rookie receiver stood ...

Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams "update" along with Saints Preview

16 Aug 2024

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The Brandon Aiyuk saga has slowed to a trudge, with an extension or trade to the Steelers emerging as the likely options...but when? Rob sifts through...

49ers fall to the Titans in preseason opener

11 Aug 2024

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49ers (preseason) football is back, San Francisco losing 17-13 to the Titans in Tennessee. There's still plenty to take away from the exhibition and R...

Brandon Aiyuk saga nearing an end?

07 Aug 2024

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The 49ers and star receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been in a contract stalemate for months and now it seems a trade is more likely than ever. Rob breaks d...

49ers Camp Recap 6: Standouts with Kyle Posey

04 Aug 2024

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We're in the double digits, as training camp Day 10 has come and gone. Rob is joined by Kyle Posey of Niners Nation to break down the standouts from t...

49ers Camp Recap 5: You can't cheat the grind

03 Aug 2024

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It's Day 9 of training camp and the 49ers had their longest, toughest practice yet, one that saw both the offense and defense land punches. The Striki...

49ers Camp Recap 4: Cam Inman joins the show

02 Aug 2024

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Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group joins Rob to talk about the current state of the 49ers and break down the team's training camp so far. The Striki...

49ers Camp Recap 3: Ricky Pearsall makes plays

31 Jul 2024

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The 49ers wrapped up their third day in pads with the offense gaining some ground, including quarterback Brock Purdy's developing connection with rook...

49ers Camp Recap 2: Brock Purdy up and down

30 Jul 2024

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The second day of padded practice was another day dominated by the defense, forcing quarterback Brock Purdy into four interceptions in five throws. Ro...

49ers Camp Recap 1: The pads are on!

29 Jul 2024

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Rob is reporting live from Levi's Stadium breaking down the 49ers' first padded practice of training camp. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you...

49ers training camp: Standouts through first two practices

26 Jul 2024

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Training camp has officially begun for the 49ers. Rob breaks down the standouts through the first two days of practice. The Striking Gold podcast is b...

It's time: 49ers report for training camp

24 Jul 2024

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49ers veterans reported for training camp today, marking the beginning of the real "football season," as Rob likes to call it. He breaks down the late...

Breaking: WR Brandon Aiyuk requests trade from 49ers

17 Jul 2024

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The Brandon Aiyuk saga took a significant turn on Tuesday, the 49ers' star receiver requesting a trade as contract talks seemed to have stalled headin...

Top position battles heading into 49ers training camp

14 Jul 2024

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The 49ers roster has been among the best in the NFL in recent years, leaving little room for competition. That's not the case in 2024, as Rob breaks t...

Eric Crocker joins to break down the 49ers' secondary

08 Jul 2024

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Eric Crocker joins Rob to analyze the final position group of our 49ers roster breakdown series - the secondary. Led by All-Pro Charvarius Ward, the 4...

49ers roster breakdown: Linebackers

04 Jul 2024

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Led by Fred Warner, 49ers linebackers are under immense pressure this season to hold it down until Dre Greenlaw can make his return from a torn Achill...

Reacting to Brandon Aiyuk's latest interview

01 Jul 2024

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The contract saga continues between the 49ers and their star receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who recently appeared on The Pivot podcast to discuss his status ...

49ers roster breakdown: Defensive line

28 Jun 2024

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Since Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch entered the building, the 49ers' defensive line has always been one of the team's premier groups. Will 2024 be any ...

Brandon Aiyuk meets with 49ers brass amid contract negotiations

25 Jun 2024

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ESPN reported on Monday that "disgruntled" 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk requested to meet with team brass in-person on Monday. Rob breaks down the pos...

49ers Roster Breakdown: Tight End

24 Jun 2024

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The 49ers roster breakdown returns with tight ends as Rob works through a position group comprised of George Kittle and a bunch of question marks. The...

Brandon Aiyuk's latest gimmick isn't serious

19 Jun 2024

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49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk got the NFL world talking again with what seemed like a candid video, but Rob's here to remind you that it isn't to ...

Did Jags give 49ers a Brock Purdy contract preview?

14 Jun 2024

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was signed to a massive, 5-year extension on Thursday tying him with Bengals' Joe Burrow as the highest paid QB in...

Is Trent Williams the next 49ers contract situation?

11 Jun 2024

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Over the weekend we heard "whispers" that left tackle Trent Williams may want to be the next 49ers player to rework his contract. Rob breaks down why ...

49ers reward Christian McCaffrey while Brandon Aiyuk holds out

07 Jun 2024

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The 49ers did right by the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, signing running back Christian McCaffrey to a new extension, while star receiver Bra...

49ers offensive line breakdown with Brandon Thorn

04 Jun 2024

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Brandon Thorn, owner of Trench Warfare, joins Rob to share his expert analysis of the 49ers offensive line, how they'll fare in 2024 and where the roo...

Jauan Jennings and 49ers both win with new contract

31 May 2024

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The 49ers solved one of their two wide receiver mysteries on Wednesday, signing receiver Jauan Jennings through 2025. Rob breaks down the new deal and...

49ers' wide receiver conundrum

28 May 2024

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Two of the 49ers' top three receivers didn't show up for the start of the team's offseason program. Rob breaks down why and who's affected by the abse...

49ers at a historic disadvantage in 2024

22 May 2024

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The 49ers' 2024 schedule presents significant challenges for Kyle Shanahan's squad - disadvantages of historic proportions according to Sharp Football...

It's here: 49ers' 2024 schedule

16 May 2024

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The 49ers' 2024 schedule has officially been released. Rob breaks down all the matchups. the minutia and offers his record prediction for Kyle Shanaha...

Brock Purdy contract preview, 49ers vs Jets and other schedule storylines

15 May 2024

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With the official NFL schedule to be released Wednesday, the 49ers were given a preview of what's to come with the announcement of their season and ho...

49ers roster breakdown: Wide receivers with Kyle Posey

10 May 2024

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Rob is joined by Kyle Posey of Niners Nation to break down the 49ers' new and improved group of wide receivers. They talk rookies, the Brandon Aiyuk s...

49ers roster breakdown: Quarterbacks and running backs

07 May 2024

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Rob breaks down the new-look 49ers roster position-by-position now that dust has settled from both the NFL Draft and free agency, beginning with quart...

Eric Crocker joins to break down the 49ers' new rookies

02 May 2024

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Rob is joined by Eric Crocker of the Locked On 49ers podcast. The pair talk all things 49ers with a focus on their 2024 NFL Draft class and how they'l...

Breaking down the 49ers' 2024 draft class

28 Apr 2024

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That's a wrap on the 2024 NFL Draft. The 49ers came away with eight players, many of which could figure into the 49ers short and long-term plans. Rob ...

49ers go cornerback and offensive line on Day 2 of NFL Draft

27 Apr 2024

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The NFL Draft continued on Friday, the 49ers addressing two of their more glaring needs in cornerback and offensive line. Rob breaks down the pick, th...

49ers select receiver Ricky Pearsall with 31st pick

26 Apr 2024

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The 49ers made their first-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, selecting shifty Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall at 31. Rob breaks down the p...

49ers, Brandon Aiyuk rumors heat up before NFL Draft

24 Apr 2024

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The Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors haven't gone away for the 49ers, with San Francisco Chronicle's Mike Silver reporting that all of the options are on th...

49ers NFL Draft Crossover: Striking Gold and Candlestick Chronicles

23 Apr 2024

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Rob teams up with Chris and Kyle of Candlestick Chronicles to break down the options for the 49ers at Pick 31 of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Striking Gold...