Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

49ers beat Steelers, now 3-0

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Jones recaps the 49ers latest 24-20 victory over the Steelers, Jimmy Garoppolo, the improved defense, other factors that are turning the footbal...

49ers vs. Bengals Takeaways, Previewing Steelers

19 Sep 2019

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Rob and Eric break down the 49ers’ beatdown of the Bengals to start the year 2-0. They also preview San Francisco’s Week 3 home-opener against the...

49ers blow out Bengals, start 2-0

16 Sep 2019

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Kevin Jones recaps the 49ers most impressive performance in the Kyle Shanahan era and debates how San Francisco should solve the Joe Staley leg injury...

Recapping the win over the Buccaneers and a 49ers-Bengals Preview

12 Sep 2019

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Rob and Eric offer their thoughts on the 49ers first win of the season over the Buccaneers. They also break down San Francisco’s Week 2 matchup agai...

Victory Monday: 49ers down the Bucs

09 Sep 2019

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Kevin Jones relives the 49ers 31-17 win over the Buccaneers, where he gives the game ball to the defense and ponders questions facing Kyle Shanahan an...

49ers-Bucs: Week 1 Preview

05 Sep 2019

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Rob Lowder and Kevin Jones discuss the upcoming 49ers season beginning with Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by Jamis Winston and new Head ...

Week One is Here

04 Sep 2019

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This week, Kevin Jones gives you his thoughts on the final 53 men on the roster, a look back at the preseason and prepares you for the 49ers first gam...

49ers Preseason Game 3 takeaways

25 Aug 2019

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Rob flies solo to recap the 49ers third preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He dives into an improved performance from Jimmy G & how the ro...

49ers Preseason Game 2 Takeaways

20 Aug 2019

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Rob is joined by the founder of Blue Wire, Kevin Jones, to breakdown the shaky start from Jimmy Garappolo and much more from the 49ers 24-15 Victory o...

49ers preseason Game 1 takeaways

12 Aug 2019

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Rob and Eric discuss the high number of inactive players in week 1 of the preseason for the 49ers. They also get into the lack of discipline the niner...

Nick Bosa's Injury and Preseason Preview

09 Aug 2019

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Kevin Jones brings you his take on the injury history of Nick Bosa and whether or not it is a sign of the future for him. He also discusses what he ex...

Training Camp - Big storylines & mailbag questions

05 Aug 2019

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This week Rob Lowder & Eric Crocker talk about some of the biggest stories coming out of 49ers training camp. Plus, they answer a plethora of your Twi...

Training Camp - Positional standouts

31 Jul 2019

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Rob Lowder and Eric Crocker describe the vibe surrounding the early days of Niners camp. Then, they take a deep dive on each position group and who h...

KJ's 49ers Training Camp Preview

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ is back after a 3 month break growing Blue Wire at 500 Startups. He gives us takes and predictions on Jimmy G, Tevin Coleman, the WRs, Nick Bosa, K...

The Draft Board (Featuring Joe Fann)

17 May 2019

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KJ is off this week but in his place is Jordan Reid's "The Draft Board" podcast with 49ers team reporter Joe Fann. Learn more about your ad choices....

Kyle + John Lynch friction?

02 May 2019

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KJ addresses Matt Miller's rumor/report that Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch are clashing over how much Kyle is involved in the personnel process. KJ thi...

Deebo, Jalen Hurd, Punters

29 Apr 2019

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KJ recaps the rest of the 49ers daft where he praises the Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd picks, scratches his head about taking a punter in Round 4, and ...

Nick Bosa

26 Apr 2019

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KJ gives his thoughts on the Nick Bosa pick: he loves it. SF turned their biggest weakness into a strength in one offseason. KJ goes over his ceiling,...

Candlestick Chronicles' 4-Round Mock Draft

24 Apr 2019

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KJ will be back after the draft, but subbing in this week are Chris Biderman & Kyle Madson with Candlestick Chronicles. In this episode they do a 4 ro...

49ers schedule release

18 Apr 2019

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KJ overviews the 49ers schedule, chats about Jimmy G's knee brace and the competition at cornerback.bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices...

Blue Wire Buckets

15 Apr 2019

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Nope - this is not 49ers analysis. But KJ is producing a new podcast on the podcast network called Blue Wire Buckets. He appears in this episode along...

49ers biggest storylines (ft. Eric Crocker)

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ is joined by his buddy Eric Crocker where the two discuss the team's strategy with their second round pick, the concern about the secondary, Jimmy ...

Which WR will Kyle draft?

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ explores the 49ers mistakes at WR, the current situation at the position and then evaluates a handful of prospects: D.K. Metcalf, AJ Brown, Deebo ...

Jimmy G, Jed, Other Headlines

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ praises Jimmy Garoppolo for leading the team in Santa Clara this offseason, points out that Jed York has stepped up from laughingstock to middle of...

Tevin Coleman, Jordan Matthews & Jason Verrett

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ dishes out his second wave of free agency reactions: Loves the move for Tevin Coleman, thinks Jordan Matthews will start Week 1 over Kendrick Bourn...

Emergency Pod: Dee Ford

13 Mar 2019

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KJ assesses the 49ers trade for Dee Ford as a home run. Second round picks and big contracts are the price it costs to find a pass rusher. KJ discusse...

Kwon Alexander

12 Mar 2019

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KJ breaks down the 49ers free agent splash for Kwon Alexander. KJ has mixed feelings on the move and pushes that SF also splashes for Earl Thomas and ...

Kyler, Nick Bosa, Odell & Free Agency

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ's biggest takeaway from the NFL Combine: Kyler Murray could go No. 1 overall which means Nick Bosa No. 2 to the 49ers. The NY Giants would be idiot...

NFL Combine, Armstead, Earl Thomas

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ chats about the importance of the NFL Combine, why he's feeling kind of meh about giving Arik Armstead $9 million next season, he argues Earl Thoma...

AB Saga, Draft & Free Agency Big Board

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ returns from his Hawaii trip with thoughts on why trading for Antonio Brown is worth the risk, sets his top three prospects on his pre-NFL combine ...

Light Years

14 Feb 2019

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Kevin is off this week so in place we have the latest edition of the Light Years podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

SF Raiders, Wes Welker, Rams loss

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ breaks down the Raiders-49ers stadium issue, the hiring of Wes Welker to the coaching staff, why the Rams are primed for a Super Bowl hangover and ...

Top 12 pieces on the 49ers roster

31 Jan 2019

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KJ analyzes new QBs coach Shane Day, Martin Mayhew's promotion, the top 12 pieces on the 49ers roster, how Quinnen Williams would fit with DeForest Bu...

SF at the Senior Bowl, D Line dominoes starting to fall

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ discusses Earl Mitchell's departure, the overall plan at d-line, Quinnen Williams being more in play than people realize, Jimmy Garoppolo's return ...

49ers Coaching Changes

17 Jan 2019

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KJ discusses the ramifications of Rich Scangarello's departure from SF's QB coach to Denver's offensive coordinator, the hiring of Joe Woods + Kris Ko...

NFL Coaching Changes + 49ers Internal Free Agents

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ gives his takes on all the new coaching hires around the league, which internal free agents SF will re-sign, why it's probably not worth it to sign...

Bonus Friday Episode

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

KJ joins Taylor Price's podcast as a guest to discuss Antonio Brown, Greg Papa, 49ers 2018 takeaway's, Kyle Shanahan's personality and much more.bluew...

Antonio Brown + Kentucky's Josh Allen

03 Jan 2019

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KJ gives his thoughts on a potential Antonio Brown trade with the Steelers. It's highly unlikely, but NFL teams have paid players to go away before an...

49ers go 4-12 in 2018

31 Dec 2018

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KJ recaps the 49ers 4-12 season and hands out letter grades for Kyle Shanahan (B), Robert Saleh (C-) and John Lynch (D+). Overall themes of the season...

SF's fist fight vs. Chicago

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ recaps the 49ers 14-9 loss to the Bears where SF played competitively but had two boneheaded mistakes that did them end. Ultimately, this loss was ...

Mullens, Solly T, Chicago Preview

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ discusses DeForest Buckner's Pro Bowl snub, the pros and cons of trading Nick Mullens, Solomon Thomas' best game of his career, lightly previewing ...

SF wins Seattle battle, loses draft war

17 Dec 2018

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KJ explains why he's not thrilled about beating Seattle, but also remains sympathetic to the 49ers fan base who has been starved for wins. Losing draf...

49ers Beefs

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ is joined by good friend and former 49ers team reporter Taylor Price to discuss some of the funnier off the field storylines about the team this ye...

George Kittle Explosion, 49ers Win

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ recaps the 49ers 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos. SF keeps it's pace for the No. 1 overall pick thanks to the Raiders win, George Kittle is offic...

49ers discussion with Chris Biderman

06 Dec 2018

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KJ is joined by Sacramento Bee writer Chris Biderman for a wide-ranging 49ers discussions about whether the team has faced enough scrutiny for their r...

Robert Saleh's on the hot seat

03 Dec 2018

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KJ recaps the 49ers 43-16 loss to Seattle. Robert Saleh is officially on the hot seat, but if the 49ers fire him, who is the replacement? If Saleh is ...

Redskins sign Reuben Foster

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ dishes out his thoughts on the Redskins signing Reuben Foster including how Dan Snyder was probably more involved than you think and that the risk ...

Reuben Foster Disaster + Bucs Recap

26 Nov 2018

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KJ gives his thoughts on the 49ers cutting Reuben Foster: SF made a big mistake drafting him and there will be repercussions felt across the defense a...

Newsworthy 9ers Nuggets

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ is joined by 49ers blogger Dylan DeSimone where the two discuss San Francisco's 2-8 record, John Lynch's trade attempt for Khalil Mack, Robert Sal...

Evan Silva

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ makes three main points: Kyle + John Lynch's toughest conversation is about the future of the defense, a potential name the 49ers could add to the ...

49ers loss to NYG probably good in the long run

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ recaps the 49ers' 27-23 fourth quarter MNF loss to the Giants. KJ makes his points: What's the difference between 2-8 and 3-7? Nick Mullens experim...

Nick Mullens, Mike McGlinchey, SF WRs

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ discusses what QB Nick Mullens did on film, why the wave he's brought to the team is important, why he's most likely getting at least three starts ...

Nick Mullens!

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ recaps the 49ers 34-3 blowout win over the Raiders, Nick Mullen's special night, why he should be the starter for the foreseeable future, whether K...

Raiders-49ers Crossover with Ted Nguyen

31 Oct 2018

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KJ joined Ted Nguyen's Raiders Blue Wire Podcast, Coffee House Stunt. The two discuss the current turmoil in San Francisco and Oakland, whether it's b...

Blame Game: Why are the 49ers the worst team in the league?

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ reviews the 49ers latest loss to the Cardinals, dropping the team's record to 1-7. KJ's theories: SF shouldn't be this bad without Jimmy G, Kyle's ...

NFL Insider Adam Caplan

25 Oct 2018

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KJ is joined by Adam Caplan where the conversation ranges from San Francisco's flaws on defense, to Kyle and John Lynch's control over personnel, what...

The 49ers are so terrible that the No. 1 pick is realistic

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ delves into the latest 49ers loss, a 39-10 drubbing from the LA Rams. All the weak spots are analyzed: Turnovers, wide receivers, CJ Beathard, Jaqu...

Trusting The Shanaplan

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ dives into The Shanaplan: Building a high-powered offense predicated off the running game. Part of that plan is coming to fruition this season. KJ ...

49ers can't catch a break, lose to Packers on MNF

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Moments after the 33-30 loss to the Packers, KJ dives right into the game detailing Kyle's brilliant play-calling, not-so brilliant game management, h...

Bright Spots & Weak Links

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ is joined by USA Today Group's Rob Lowder to discuss a variety of 49ers topics: Kyle Shanahan, George Kittle, cornerback situation, C.J. Beathard's...

Venting about the 1-4 SF 49ers

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ gives out a harsh critique of the 49ers latest loss to the Arizona. KJ analyzes Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, the flawed approach of focusing the r...

Handing Out 49ers Interim Report Cards

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ assesses every single unit on the 49ers and gives them a letter grade based off of expectations. KJ also compares and contrasts the 49ers and Cardi...

CJ Beathard looks good, 49ers are flawed on defense

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ breaks down SF's 29-27 loss to the LA Chargers including C.J. Beathard's performance, the encouraging parts of the game, the issues with the defens...

Better 49ers scenario: 3-13 or 7-9?

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ analyzes what's next for the 49ers without Jimmy Garoppolo. The fan base is split: 3-13 for a better draft pick or 7-9 to overachieve and develop t...

Jimmy Garoppolo's knee injury

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ delivers a somber podcast analyzing what comes next after the Jimmy Garoppolo injury for the rebuild, for Kyle + John Lynch, for C.J. Beathard and ...

49ers have adjustments to make vs. KC Chiefs

20 Sep 2018

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KJ previews 49ers-Chiefs. KC is a buzz-saw right now and this is one of the harder matchups on the schedule. Everything will have to go right for SF t...

49ers beat the Lions, but have some issues on offense and defense

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ breaks down Jimmy Garoppolo, second cornerback, Kyle's play calling and why this little scare from the Lions might actually be a good thing for the...

The 49ers matchup well vs. Detroit and should win

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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49ers Week 1 recap: Offense disappoints but don't worry

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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Kyle's Game Plan to Beat the Vikings

06 Sep 2018

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Jerick McKinnon Fallout, 53-Man Roster & Khalil Mack Trade

03 Sep 2018

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49ers in August: Who's trending up, who's trending down?

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ breaks down Kyle Shanahan's August philosophy, upwards trends in August (Alfred Morris, Solomon Thomas, O-Line, WRs) and downwards trends (SAM line...

Former 49ers DL Ian Williams

22 Aug 2018

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KJ is joined by former 49ers defensive lineman and newest NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Ian Williams. The two talk about San Francisco's defensive line,...

Recapping Jimmy G vs. Houston, SF's defense and a 53-man roster projection

19 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ highlights Jimmy Garoppolo, running game concerns, themes emerging on defense and then projects his 53-man roster with a couple of tough cuts on de...

49ers Analysis: The Good, The Bad & The Injury Bug

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ recaps the 49ers' 24-21 win over Dallas. The injury bug bites Malcolm Smith, George Kittle, Solomon Thomas and Matt Breida. The good things: D-Line...

49ers-Cowboys Preseason Preview

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ previews players to watch for the 49ers: Julian Taylor, Malcolm Smith, Dante Pettis, Richie James vs. Aaron Burbridge, Joe Williams vs. Raheem Most...

Dante Pettis the big story at 49ers training camp

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ recaps the first four days of 49ers training camp. Dante Pettis' emergence could shift some roles on offense, Matt Breida needs more carries not le...

49ers Training Camp: Richard Sherman's $2M, Kyle + Jimmy G, Expectations

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

KJ hosts solo and spins forward the news of the day: Richard Sherman is officially cleared, collects his $2 million check and will now bring a heighte...

49ers Training Camp Preview

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Niners Wire writer Chris Biderman joins the KJ Pod for in-depth analysis on Joe Williams, inside linebackers, Dante Pettis, pass rush, running game, A...

49ers & Raiders with Ted Nguyen

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-KJ is joined by Ted Nguyen of The Athletic -Weaknesses for Jimmy G and Derek Carr to correct -What to expect from Jon Gruden Year 1 -Deck stacked aga...

Cleveland Sports Reporter Andre Knott

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-One of KJ's sports media uncles Andre Knott joins the pod -How hated is the Bay Area in Cleveland? -LeBron to LA is a business decisions -- what will...

John Middlekauf

27 Jun 2018

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-John Middlekauf, former Eagles scout, 95.7 The Game host and podcaster for the Colin Cowherd Network, joins KJ -49ers storylines: Jimmy G, Year 2 lea...

Analyzing 49ers minicamp

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Jimmy Garoppolo struggles in June can help this football team -O-Line the red zone weapon? -Roster is better, doesn't make things easier -Kittle top ...

49ers OTAs: What storylines matter, what storylines don't

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Jimmy Garoppolo shreds the secondary -SF is easing in Reuben Foster -Body transformations typically don't matter -More Jimmy G talk -NFL players will...

Welcome Back Reuben Foster

24 May 2018

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-KJ podcast live from NYC -Reuben Foster cleared of domestic violence charges -NFL's national anthem policy a disaster -Jed York -New throwback jersey...

NFL Insider Adam Caplan

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Longtime NFL Insider Adam Caplan joins the KJ Podcast -Whipping around the NFC: 49ers, Rams, Eagles, Packers, Seahawks, Vikings, and then KJ's former...

Assessing the 49ers' 2018 Draft Class

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Big takeaway: Only one impact player on D? Fred Warner might be the best pick -Getting a little cute with the late round picks -Dante Pettis has star...

49ers Draft Mike McGlinchey

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-KJ doesn't love the pick, but doesn't hate it either -49ers left some potential defensive studs on the board -Trust Kyle Shanahan's evaluation of OL ...

Final Mock Draft

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Roquan Smith the 49ers - safe and smart pick -Browns take Darnold and Chubb -Patriots trade up for Josh Allen -Seahawks sadly land Harold Landry -Com...

Quick Analysis: 49ers Schedule

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-KJ Podcast Live Meetup: 4/26 at Pete's Sports Bar in North Beach. 4-7 PM, Round 1 of the NFL Draft -49ers go 10-6 -First part of the schedule much to...

49ers Second Round Options

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-KJ Podcast meetup 4/26 Pete's sports bar in North Beach 4-7 pm for Round 1 of the NFL Draft -Creating 1st and 2nd round 49ers pairings -Roquan Smith ...

Rotoworld's Evan Silva

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Welcome Evan Silva to the pod -KJ thinks the 49ers might keep Reuben Foster because they have built up so much positive equity with the fan base -Roq...

NFL Draft Breakdown with Chris Biderman

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Prospect dive-in: Harold Landry, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Roquan Smith, Denzel Ward -Does Kyle Shanahan's draft history give us any clues? -49ers in the s...

NFL rule changes, Rams-49ers, Odell Beckham Jr.

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Live podcast meetup for Round 1 of the NFL Draft Thursday 4/26 -KJ is a fan of the rule change to make football safer. The sport had no choice. Smart...

Top 20 assets on the 49ers roster

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Strengths of the football team: QB play, underneath passing, secondary, coaching -Weaknesses: Pass rush, pass rush, pass rush... and inside linebacke...

Sage Rosenfels

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-10-year veteran QB Sage Rosenfels calls in -Analysis on Jerick McKinnon and Weston Richburg, two 49ers signings. -Kyle Shanahan's biggest strengths ...

Impact of Richard Sherman's signing

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Sponsored by FameProject.org -A fair, incentive-based contract -Kyle Shanahan is the best recruiter on the team -This couldn't have happened without ...

Seahawks make major changes + Richard Sherman's future

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Sponsored by FameProject.org -49ers and Rams pressured the Seahawks into making major organizational changes -Pros of Richard Sherman: Best CB availa...

NFL Combine takeaways, Allen Robinson and Mock Draft 1.0

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Sponsored by FameProject.org -Allen Robinson is an unnecessary luxury item that could put the 49ers in a salary cap bind later on. -Kyle Fuller is KJ...

49ers NFL Combine Takes

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

-Pass rusher could make or break the 49ers' record in 2018 -Kyle Shanahan's combine strategy -New information revealed about Adam Peters -Trent Brown'...