The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

Under Review: The CRAZY idea Kyle Shanahan will never try

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Under Review: The CRAZY idea Kyle Shanahan will never try The San Francisco 49ers have to keep Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams healthy this ye...

49ers in Five: Isaac Guerendo will get his chances in 2025

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

49ers in Five: Isaac Guerendo will get his chances in 2025 San Francisco 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo shows flashes of greatness last year but needs to ge...

49ers in Five: Renardo Green will get his chance to shine in 2025

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renardo Green will get his chance to shine in 2025 San Francisco 49ers CB Renardo Green had a very quiet but solid rookie year last season. This year...

49ers in Five: Healthy Brandon Aiyuk unlocks this offense

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Healthy Brandon Aiyuk unlocks this offense People forget how good San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk was in 2023. If he can come back healthy this ...

Gold Standard: Who do the 49ers turn to in times of trouble?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold Standard: Who do the 49ers turn to in times of trouble? Who will the San Francisco 49ers depend on when they need a play (besides Christian McCa...

49ers in Five: Mykel Williams is a better pass rusher than you think

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mykel Williams is a better pass rusher than you think San Francisco 49ers first round pick Mykel Williams didn't put up huge pass rushing numbers in ...

Bully Ball: 2025 Positional Preview - Tight Ends

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 Positional Preview - Tight Ends Steph Sanchez and Jason Aponte think George Kittle is about to blow up this season! We dive into the TE position...

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy wasn't nearly as bad as they say last year

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brock Purdy wasn't nearly as bad as they say last year San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy had a better year last year than people think - and we can ...

Under Review: How Deommodore Lenoir can learn from his arrest

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Under Review: How Deommodore Lenoir can learn from his arrest San Francisco 49ers DB Deommodore Lenoir was arrested on Thursday night for a misdemean...

49ers in Five: How will Robert Saleh use Malik Mustapha?

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will Robert Saleh use Malik Mustapha? San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustpaha is wildly important to the team this season. How will Robert Sale...

Gold Diggers: What You Need to Know Going Into 2025

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What You Need to Know Going Into 2025 Michelle has been in the lab digging up the most interesting nuggets on the San Francisco 49ers going into this...

49ers in Five: What is Jauan Jennings' role in 2025?

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is Jauan Jennings' role in 2025? San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings had a career year in 2024. Will he be called upon as much this season - a...

Why Ricky Pearsall is the 49ers X-Factor this year

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why Ricky Pearsall is the 49ers X-Factor this year San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall carries a tremendous burden on his shoulders in 2025. We hig...

49ers in Five: Nick Bosa will be the best version of himself this year

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Bosa will be the best version of himself this year San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa didn't have his best season last year, but it was still pret...

49ers in Five: George Kittle addresses his future

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George Kittle addresses his future San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was a guest on Bussin' with the Boys and addressed how long he'll continue pl...

Bully Ball: 2025 Positional Preview - Offensive Line

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 Positional Preview - Offensive Line The San Francisco 49ers offensive line takes more heat than any other position group on the team. Is it just...

49ers in Five: Ricky Pearsall ready for bigger role in 2025

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky Pearsall ready for bigger role in 2025 San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall told Matt Maiocco he's ready to take a big step in his second year...

Under Review: What the 49ers can learn from OKC + Aiyuk mad again

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What the 49ers can learn from OKC + Aiyuk mad again What can the San Francisco 49ers learn from the Oklahoma City Thunder after OKC's championship la...

49ers in Five: Fred Warner is still at the top of his game

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Warner is still at the top of his game San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner might be turning 29 this fall, but he's still just as good as he's eve...

Gold Diggers: PFF Ranks the 49ers roster

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PFF Ranks the 49ers roster Pro Football Focus ranked San Francisco 49ers roster by unit and we disagree with a lot of what they came up with. - Peop...

49ers in Five: Where Christian McCaffrey helps the 49ers the most

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where Christian McCaffrey helps the 49ers the most San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey looks to be healthy again. If the 49ers want to keep hi...

49ers restructure their front office - sort of

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

49ers restructure their front office - sort of The San Francisco 49ers announced some promotions and hirings in their front office. There was one mov...

49ers in Five: Deommodore Lenoir will ascend in 2025

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deommodore Lenoir will ascend in 2025 San Francisco 49ers DB Deommodore Lenoir was ranked 23rd on PFF's list of the best cornerbacks, and he wasn't h...

Gold Standard: The 49ers are trying to take the pressure off themselves

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 49ers are trying to take the pressure off themselves San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle says the team can create their own Super Bowl window. J...

49ers in Five: George Kittle destroys the "Super Bowl window" talk

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George Kittle destroys the "Super Bowl window" talk San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle doesn't give a crap about whether people think the 49ers can...

Bully Ball: 2025 Positional Preview - Wide Receivers

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bully Ball: 2025 Positional Preview - Wide Receivers The San Francisco 49ers receiving corps is one of the most interesting position groups on the te...

49ers in Five: George Kittle will get the targets he deserves in 2025

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George Kittle will get the targets he deserves in 2025 San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch explained why the team has gone out of their way this offsea...

Under Review: Do the 49ers learn from their mistakes?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do the 49ers learn from their mistakes? San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch told Matt Maiocco that the team has learned from some of their mistakes in ...

49ers in Five: CJ West signs rookie contract

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CJ West signs rookie contract The San Francisco 49ers signed rookie CJ West to his first contract on Friday. We take a deep dive into how West can de...

Gold Diggers: Figuring out the solution to the Brandon Aiyuk situation

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Figuring out the solution to the Brandon Aiyuk situation San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says Brandon Aiyuk is healing nicely from his knee injury,...

49ers in Five: John Lynch address the Brandon Aiyuk situation

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Lynch address the Brandon Aiyuk situation San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch addressed the rumors of Brandon Aiyuk's dissatisfaction with the tea...

Bryce Huff breakdown with JonnyDel!

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce Huff breakdown with JonnyDel! What does new San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Bryce Huff bring to the defense? We dive into the film room to see ...

49ers in Five: Christian McCaffrey declares himself 100%

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christian McCaffrey declares himself 100% Christian McCaffrey assured the media that his body has recovered from a disappointing 2024 season. Plus, D...

Gold Standard: Injury updates are mostly... good?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Injury updates are mostly... good? The San Francisco 49ers got mostly good injury news before the pre-training camp break. Plus, how many current guy...

49ers in Five: What you need to know from minicamp

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What you need to know from minicamp The San Francsico 49ers held mandatory minicamp yesterday. We have all the injury updates you need as well as aud...

Bully Ball: What matters from Day 1 of 49ers minicamp

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What matters from Day 1 of 49ers minicamp The San Francisco 49ers held day one of mandatory minicamp today. We update the news and rank the five most...

49ers in Five: What to watch as minicamp opens

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What to watch as minicamp opens As the San Francisco 49ers open mandatory minicamp, there are several issues that need to be addressed. We look at th...

Should the 49ers sign Jaire Alexander?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should the 49ers sign Jaire Alexander? The San Francisco 49ers could use another cornerback, and the Green Bay Packers just released Jaire Alexander....

49ers in Five: Mandatory minicamp begins this week

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mandatory minicamp begins this week The San Francisco 49ers kick off mandatory mincamp this week, and it's a very important week for one reason: The ...

Gold Diggers: What really matters from OTAs

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What really matters from OTAs The San Francisco 49ers are wrapping up OTAs before mandatory minicamp next week. What have we heard that we should kee...

49ers in Five: Why Brock Purdy has become a leader

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why Brock Purdy has become a leader San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy sat down with Tim Kawakami on the TK Show Podcast. We have the most interestin...

Brock Purdy & Nick Bosa trying to solve the same problem

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brock Purdy & Nick Bosa trying to solve the same problem San Francisco 49ers stars Nick Bosa and Brock Purdy are both going back to 2022 to try and s...

49ers in Five: Nick Bosa wants to get back to DPoY form

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

49ers in Five: Nick Bosa wants to get back to DPoY form San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa explained how he's planning on returning to his Defensive Pl...

49ers in Five: Assistant coaches have rave reviews

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Assistant coaches have rave reviews San Francisco 49ers assistant coaches spoke yesterday, including QB coach Mick Lombardi and DL coach Kris Kocurek...

Bully Ball: Do the 49ers have a Brandon Aiyuk issue?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do the 49ers have a Brandon Aiyuk issue? San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has been posting cryptic things to his social media channels. Jason Apo...

49ers in Five: Christian McCaffrey's watch has ended

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christian McCaffrey's watch has ended The San Francisco 49ers got very good news yesterday when Christian McCaffrey officially got out from under the...

Under Review: Bryce Huff terms official + What the move says about the 49ers

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce Huff terms official + What the move says about the 49ers The San Francisco 49ers have officially traded a conditional day three draft pick for ...

49ers in Five: Why Bryce Huff struggled in Philly

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why Bryce Huff struggled in Philly As the San Francisco 49ers prepare to finalize their trade for Bryce Huff, we listen to his former teammate expla...

Instant Reaction: 49ers to trade for pass rusher Bryce Huff

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Instant Reaction: 49ers to trade for pass rusher Bryce Huff The San Francisco 49ers are trading for Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Bryce Huff. We br...

Gold Diggers: Injuries headline OTAs so far

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold Diggers: Injuries headline OTAs so far The San Francisco 49ers held their first public practice yesterday and we recapped all that went on - inc...

49ers in Five: Ricky Pearsall tweaked his hamstring

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky Pearsall tweaked his hamstring The San Francisco 49ers held their first public practice yesterday, and while almost everyone was there, there a...

Special teams changes + Jordan James breakdown with JonnyDel

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Special teams changes + Jordan James breakdown with JonnyDel The San Francisco 49ers are overhauling their special teams' unit, and no one has a prob...

49ers in Five: Mitch Wishnowsky gets the boot

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch Wishnowsky gets the boot The San Francisco 49ers officially released their longtime punter yesterday. Plus, Kyle Shanahan meets the media after...

Gold Standard: Three things we want to see at OTAs

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three things we want to see at OTAs The San Francisco 49ers are holding OTAs this week and there are certain things that Rob and Levin want to see wh...

49ers in Five: Where things went wrong for Brock in 2024

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where things went wrong for Brock in 2024 San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy wasn't at his best last year, and NBC's Chris Simms joined us to break d...

Bully Ball: Brock Purdy's critics are getting dumber

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brock Purdy's critics are getting dumber San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy is taking criticism from former players based on his contract - and what ...

Chris Simms joins the show to talk Brock Purdy and more!

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Simms joins the show to talk Brock Purdy and more! NBC's Chris Simms joined the pod to talk about San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, his new c...

49ers in Five: One last piece of business as OTAs begin

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One last piece of business as OTAs begin The San Francisco 49ers are holding OTAs right now but they still haven't signed second round pick Alfred Co...

49ers in Five: OTAs being this week

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

49ers in Five: OTAs being this week The San Francisco 49ers begin organized team activities this week. We get you ready for everything you need to kn...

Gold Diggers: Brock Purdy on system QB allegations + Fred Warner love

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold Diggers: Brock Purdy on system QB allegations + Fred Warner love San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy gave a fascinating interview on 95.7 The Gam...

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy answers his critics

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy answers his critics San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy went on 95.7 The Game and answered the two biggest criticisms that...

The Brock Purdy contract is even better than you think

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Brock Purdy contract is even better than you think Now that the details of Brock Purdy's contract with the San Francisco 49ers are out, the deal ...

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy speaks after his new contract

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy speaks after his new contract San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy held a press conference yesterday. We've listened to the ...

Did Brock Purdy help the 49ers avoid a power struggle?

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did Brock Purdy help the 49ers avoid a power struggle? The San Francisco 49ers were able to get Brock Purdy to sign on the line that is dotted, but w...

49ers in Five: Is Jauan Jennings next to cash in?

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jauan Jennings next to cash in? The San Francisco 49ers have paid Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Fred Warner this offseason. With Jauan Jennings ...

Bully Ball: Are the 49ers now set for a BIG comeback?

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the 49ers now set for a BIG comeback? The San Francisco 49ers have almost all of their offseason business handled before training camp. What is g...

49ers in Five: Fred Warner gets a 3 year extension!

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Warner gets a 3 year extension! The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a contract extension with middle linebacker Fred Warner. Get the nuts and bolt...

Under Review: 49ers handling their business with Purdy, Warner extensions

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Under Review: 49ers handling their business with Purdy, Warner extensions The San Francisco 49ers have done a great job of resigning their own player...

49ers in Five: Everything we know about Brock Purdy's deal

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everything we know about Brock Purdy's deal The San Francisco 49ers are going to pay Brock Purdy a lot of money, so we decided to break down everythi...

Instant Reaction: 49ers and Brock Purdy have a new deal!

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Instant Reaction: 49ers and Brock Purdy have a new deal! The San Francisco 49ers and Brock Purdy have agreed to a new contract that will make him the...

Gold Diggers: Which coach is better - Shanahan or Tomlin?

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which coach is better - Shanahan or Tomlin? Rob Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk continue a discussion started by Mina Kimes and Kevin Clark. Plus, the...

49ers in Five: Forget DJ Humphries + Yorks sell part of team

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget DJ Humphries + Yorks sell part of team The San Francisco 49ers won't be signing tackle DJ Humphries after all - and no one knows why. Plus, th...

Breaking down Brock Purdy's issues in the clutch with JonnyDel

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down Brock Purdy's issues in the clutch with JonnyDel San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy has never thrown a touchdown when trailing in the f...

49ers in Five: What you need to know about the schedule

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What you need to know about the schedule The San Francisco 49ers schedule is out and there is quite a bit of good news - beyond the weakness of their...

Gold Standard: Schedule Instant Reaction Show!

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Schedule Instant Reaction Show! Our Instant Reaction to the San Francisco 49ers 2025 schedule! As many complaints as we have had over the year about ...

49ers in Five: Week 1 schedule leak?

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week 1 schedule leak? The San Francisco 49ers may be headed to Seattle to open the 2025 season. We look at some of the storylines surrounding this ga...

Bully Ball: Post draft free agents + 49ers rebrand in 2025?

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bully Ball: Post draft free agents + 49ers rebrand in 2025? The San Francisco 49ers still have some roster holes to fill, and we speculate on some fr...

49ers in Five: Rookies speak from minicamp

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rookies speak from minicamp The San Francisco 49ers finally released the press conferences from the rookies' first minicamp yesterday, and we've dist...

Under Review: Forget Gabe Davis, let Ricky Pearsall cook

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget Gabe Davis, let Ricky Pearsall cook The San Francisco 49ers are hosting Gabe Davis on a free agent visit, and and Rob and Vish react to the ne...

49ers in Five: Drake Jackson gets released

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drake Jackson gets released The San Francisco 49ers released Drake Jackson after three disappointing seasons with the team. With Jackson's release th...

Gold Diggers: Robert Saleh sets the record straight

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Saleh sets the record straight San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh met the media yesterday and explained why he chose to re...

49ers in Five: The coordinators meet the media

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The coordinators meet the media Robert Saleh and Brant Boyer held media sessions yesterday, and both had some interesting things to say. We play the ...

Alfred Collins is WAY better than you think with JonnyDel

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alfred Collins is WAY better than you think with JonnyDel The San Francisco 49ers selected Alfred Collins and Marques Sigle in the 2025 NFL Draft. We...

49ers in Five: Robert Saleh will meet the media today!

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Saleh will meet the media today! The San Francisco 49ers will hold media sessions with all their coordinators and rookies today before rookie ...

Gold Standard: Is Brock Purdy clutch?

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Brock Purdy clutch? With San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy about to get paid, a question emerged on social media: Can you trust him with the game...

49ers in Five: NFC West rookie trash talk

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NFC West rookie trash talk San Francisco 49ers rookie CJ West and Seattle Seahawks rookie Nick Emmanwori engaged in a bit of trash talk during respec...

Bully Ball: John Lynch says the 49ers are back this year!

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Lynch says the 49ers are back this year! John Lynch: The San Francisco 49ers are SO back! San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch said his team is rea...

49ers in Five: John Lynch dishes on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned Podcast

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Lynch dishes on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned Podcast San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch joined former teammate Chris Simms for an extended intervie...

Under Review: Do we give John Lynch enough credit?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do we give John Lynch enough credit? San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch spoke with NBC's Chris Simms on the Simms Unbuttoned Podcast and took a deep d...

49ers in Five: The gem of the UDFA class

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gem of the UDFA class The San Francisco 49ers may have signed the most physically gifted player in the entire 2025 draft class as a UDFA. We take...

Gold Diggers: Why the 49ers were smart not to trade George Kittle

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why the 49ers were smart not to trade George Kittle The San Francisco 49ers were offered a second round pick for George Kittle and turned it down. Wh...

49ers in Five: Did the Niners almost trade George Kittle?

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did the Niners almost trade George Kittle? The San Francisco 49ers turned down a second round pick for George Kittle right before the 2025 NFL Draft,...

How three rookies will help the 49ers run defense with JonnyDel

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How three rookies will help the 49ers run defense with JonnyDel The San Francisco 49ers spent their first five picks on defense. How will they help t...

49ers in Five: What are the Niners getting in CJ West?

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the Niners getting in CJ West? The San Francisco 49ers drafted CJ West in the fourth round, and they may have gotten the steal of the draft....

49ers in Five: Finally, some depth at tackle!

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, some depth at tackle! The San Francisco 49ers added former Pro Bowler DJ Humphries on a one year contract. We run through the good and bad o...

Bully Ball: George Kittle gets PAID + Draft class review

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George Kittle gets PAID + Draft class review The San Francisco 49ers signed George Kittle to a new four year contract, making him the highest paid ti...

49ers in Five: George Kittle agrees to contract extension!!

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George Kittle agrees to contract extension!! The San Francisco 49ers and TE George Kittle have agreed to a new four year contract extension, making h...

Under Review: The 49ers draft class is better than many people think

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 49ers draft class is better than many people think While many national media have ripped the San Francisco 49ers' draft class, Rob Guerrera and V...

49ers in Five: Malik Mustapha could miss half the season

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malik Mustapha could miss half the season San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha injured the graft in his surgically repaired knee in last season'...

Instant Reaction: 49ers Day 3 Draft Analysis

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

San Francisco 49ers Day 3 Draft Analysis With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Steph Sanchez broke down every single one of ...