Ep. 250: The blueprint for grounding Garoppolo?

Ep. 251: JIMMY NOOOOOOOOOO: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the whompiest of Whomp Whomp Wednesdays. Why did the Chiefs offense meet such little resistance from the 49ers defense? (2:25) Were there any bright spots to take away from Sunday’s performance? (17:57) And of course, where do the 49ers go now without Jimmy Garoppolo? (32:48) All that, plus expectations for C.J. Beathard, (43:41) where the Chargers will be looking to attack on offense, and matchups we’ll be focused on in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 208: “The elegant tank is on, man.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s another Pythagorean Win Wednesday! The 49ers lost their fourth consecutive game by less than one score and the “elegant tank” is on. (1:09) Where are things breaking down in the run game? (5:23) Which Colts defender caused problems for the offensive line all game? (12:35) And where does Brian Hoyer need to live on early downs to be successful? (21:43) All that, plus the return of our Spotlight Player of the Week (36:05), an addition to the cornerback corps, and what to watch for in Washington (51:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Diggers: Dolphins offense scares Michelle + Best bets vs. Miami: Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera preview the Dolphins game and give you the best prop bets for the game. Michelle's frustrations with the offense (2:00) Why do the have so much trouble scoring in the red zone? (6:18) Is Mike McDaniel a better play-caller than Kyle Shanahan? (11:13) Will the 49ers have to win a shootout? (15:01) Why Miami's offense scares Michelle so much (17:05) This game is going to come down to an Armstead (19:36) Tua has been historically good on 3rd downs (25:37) Best Bet #1: Brandon Aiyuk receiving yards (29:19) Best Bet #2: George Kittle receiving yards (30:42) Best Bet #3: Trent Sherfield receiving yards (36:47) Best Bet #4: Jaylen Waddle receiving yards (41:17) The sneaky reunion no one is talking about (46:35) Final predictions (50:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

58 min listen

Gold Diggers: Best prop bets for the 49ers Rams NFC title game: Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera preview the NFC Championship game and give you the best bets to make this week. Why would shouldn't worry about the winning streak against the Rams (4:44) The 49ers defense knows how to slow Matthew Stafford (5:07) How DeMeco Ryans' disguises have slowed offenses down (7:26) The offense has struggled this postseason (10:25) The prop bet we are most confident in this week (21:22) The safest Elijah Mitchell bet you can make (24:56) If you want a receiving prop, take this sneak bet on a 49ers wideout (29:31) This receiver will return to form this week for San Francisco (31:09) Special DraftKings props for the NFC title game that might be a little risky (35:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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The Shanaplan: The offense has room to grow + Can Miami score 23 points?: Kyle Posey and Rob "Stats" Guerrera look at this week's matchup between the Dolphins offense and the 49ers defense. Are our expectations for the 49ers out of whack? (1:23) There is room for this offense to grow (4:25) Does the defense make up for the offense's inconsistency? (8:51) The 49ers could have a favorable path to the NFC Championship Game (12:30) Who has better offensive weapons, the Niners or Miami? (17:34) Who Mike McDaniel will try and target on the Niners' defense (22:45) Can the 49ers hold the Dolphins to fewer than 23 points? (25:16) Final score predictions (29:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

35 min listen

Gold Diggers: Can the 49ers save their season vs. Rams + Best bets: Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera wonder if the 49ers can once again save their season against the Rams. Plus, Michelle has her three best bets in this matchup. Michelle's depressing notes about last week's loss (2:55) Will Kyle Shanahan get too conservative in this game? (7:54) Jimmy G. stinks in prime time (8:48) Why the 49ers defense will have success against Matthew Stafford (10:20) The 49ers are misusing Deebo Samuel (11:44) Michelle's best bet #1: Cam Akers rush yards (26:33) Michelle's best bet #2: Cooper Kupp's receiving yards (31:31) Michelle's best bet #3: Deebo's receiving yards (39:22) Will George Kittle get a chance to shine in this game? (42:41) One long-term Nick Bosa bet that will win you money (45:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

51 min listen

Ep. 232: “Shanahan prefers guys who can separate.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we take a look at day-two-or-later draft prospects who’ve caught our eye on offense. Will the 49ers really be looking at big, contested-catch wide receivers or does Kyle Shanahan have a different type? (8:53) In a deep draft class, which running backs stand out as fits in the 49ers offense? (32:30) And which player would give the 49ers a pair of top-end athletes at the tight end position? (50:04). All that, plus what we’re looking for in later-round prospects, the abundance of big wideouts in this draft class, and the general lack of intriguing prospects in this TE class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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What we learned from Championship Weekend by NFL: Good Morning Football

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Ep. 255: Finally. Solomon Thomas at 3 Tech: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Oscar and Jerod discuss the debacle against the Rams. (:51) What are the proper expectations for CJ Beathard? (3:35) Is Garçon stunting the development of a young wide receiving corps? (12:44) Why did Solomon Thomas have one of his best games of 2018? (27:22) All that plus the bracket for the first overall pick (43:31), and the curious case of the missing Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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The Shanaplan: One area where the offense can improve + Is Jauan > OBJ?: Akash Anavarathan and Rob "Stats" Guerrera highlight the best parts of Sunday's win, look ahead to Arizona, and debate how important it is for the Niners to win the NFC West. Is Jauan Jennings better for this 49ers than OBJ? (1:41) One area for the offense to improve (4:25) How Kyle Shanahan is deploying CMC and Elijah Mitchell (10:40) Why McCaffrey has value even when he's not getting the ball (12:49) Jimmy Garoppolo was excellent on 3rd downs on Sunday (15:35) Two unsung defensive standouts against the Chargers (19:37) The playoff picture for the 49ers (24:09) How much does winning the division matter? (28:11) Previewing MNF vs. the Cardinals (30:59) Should we be happy or afraid if Colt McCoy starts? (33:01) Why the Niners need to win their next two games (38:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Chiefs Official Dynasty, Message To Chiefs Kingdom, Purdy Impresses (Full Show) by The Carton Show

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Ep. 237: “Why take another one with a torn ACL in the 4th round?”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our coverage of the 2018 NFL draft. Was Kentavius Street worth the risk in the fourth round? (:53) How will D.J. Reed fit in with the current secondary? (16:59) And which late-round player has the best chance of finding the field early? (37:25) All that, plus the importance of athleticism for the current 49ers regime, why the 49ers are basically the hopeless romantics of the NFL, and any lingering concern with the absence of an edge draftee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 239: Jimmy Garoppolo, Jalen Ramsey, and passing from run personnel: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off Smart Football Month by diving deep into Kyle Shanahan’s passing attack out of run personnel. Were the 49ers actually successful throwing out of run personnel last season? (3:06) How does Shanahan set his players up for success in these situations? (25:28) And what made the Jaguars game the finest example of how this strategy can be successful? (34:38) All that, plus Laken Tomlinson gets an extension, Jalen Ramsey’s recent comments, and Germany should’ve had sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

69 min listen

Gold Diggers: Don't worry about Brock, All Pros announced + Best bets vs. Seahawks: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk react to the All Pro announcements, preview the Wild Card game, and give your our best bets for the game. The 49ers have 4 first team all pros (4:10) Christian McCaffrey gets snubbed once again (8:05) The Niners are as healthy as they've been (11:33) How much do we worry about the rain? (15:11) Don't worry about Brock Purdy this week (17:51) First time starters in the playoffs (23:13) Best Bet #1: CMC yards from scrimmage (24:55) Best Bet #2: Elijah Mitchell rushing yards (27:13) Best Bet #3: George Kittle receiving yards and longest reception (28:59) Best Bet #4: Tyler Lockett receiving yards (30:56) Best Bet #5: Ken Walker rushing attempts (33:18) Michelle empties her statistical notebook (41:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

47 min listen

CFP Reaction With Trent Dilfer. Plus: Five Things From NFL Week 17 and Stidham’s NFL Debut With Mike Giardi. by The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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49ers avenge NFC Championship loss with 42-19 beatdown of Eagles by 49ers Talk with Matt Maiocco

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Watch With Your Eyes, Not With Your Heart by 11 Personnel: A show about the Los Angeles Rams

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The Return of Quandre Diggs: On this episode of the Seahawks Man 2 Man podcast, Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs stops by to talk about the decision to change his jersey number (1:46), building relationships with players across the NFL (3:16), what makes Seattle such a special franchise (5:33), COVID’s impact on team chemistry (15:27), the ups and downs of the 2020 NFL season (19:53, Texas’ school song controversy (27:01) and more. by Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks

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Under Review: Plenty to clean up after Week 2 win by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 212: “It’s a see-ball, hit-ball kinda thing”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, C.J. Beathard is just a glorified tackling dummy running the Err-Raid offense. Is there anything left for Kyle Shanahan to try to get better performance from the offensive line? (1:03) What run play did Arizona use on repeat on their way to 167 rushing yards? (11:54) And which defensive player is playing better than you probably think he is? (21:10) All that, plus Reuben Foster finally finishes a game (29:59), the 49ers’ run/pass splits (37:19), and does anyone really win in this week’s game against the Giants (43:23)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 248: Test against the best. Previewing week 1 vs the Vikings: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, REAL FOOTBALL IS HERE. Jerod Brown, fellow Scouting Academy alum and writer for Bleacher Report’s NFL 1000, joins to discuss the final 53 man roster (9:01) and preview the week one tilt vs the Vikings (16:13). Why is the Vikings D effectively a mirror image of Shanahan's offense? What will the Vikings offense look like under new OC John DeFilippo? And is Kirk Cousins tailor-made for this offense? All that, plus a farewell toast to Jerick McKinnnon (3:36). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

70 min listen

Instant Reaction: 49ers select WR Danny Gray at 105: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Kyle Posey react to the selection of WR Danny Gray with the final pick of the third round. Where Gray can help, and where he struggles (:29) Don't get scared of drops (1:33) Why this pick tells us that 49ers will be a lot more fun next season (2:33) What Gray will bring to the offense that they didn't have last year (4:02) Is Kyle Shanahan just loading up on freak athletes? (5:33) One stat that proves that this offense could be a sleeping giant (8:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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The Shanaplan: Will the offense bounce back this week against the Rams?: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan look at what worked in the Packers game, and decide how much of that will carry over this week against the Rams in the NFC Championship. What is happening with the 49ers' offense? (3:19) Why the 49ers will have success against the Rams this week (9:29) Where do the 49ers have the advantage against LA? (10:25) How much Deebo are we going to see in this game? (14:16) Why Aaron Rodgers missed a wide open receiver in a huge spot (23:30) What DeMeco Ryans will do on defense against the Rams (31:56) If DeMeco leaves, who are the candidates to replace Ryans if he becomes a head coach? (43:24) NFC Championship Game predictions (50:11) Take our podcast survey: sbnation.com/survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Chiefs & Mahomes repeat, Travis Kelce on Andy Reid incident, Did Shanahan & 49ers mishandle OT? by First Things First

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Gold Standard: Is Miami's offense overrated? + How to attack the Dolphins' defense: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Thank you for all the support this year (1:19) Who has the advantage: McDaniel or Shanahan? (3:03) Is the Dolphins' offense overrated? (6:15) How McDaniel will attack Hufanga (8:20) The Niners' linebackers will be tested (10:05) The goal for DeMeco Ryans is to make the Dolphins one dimensional (11:23) Will CMC's injuries affect Jimmy Garoppolo's effectiveness? (18:38) The 49ers passing attack against McDaniel (23:45) How to attack the Dolphins defense (26:04) The potential playoff path for the 49ers (30:42) Don't overreact to a loss from the Niners (41:22) Will Jimmy be limited by his banged up knee? (43:10) Final score predictions (46:32) How Levin gets away with cooking full steaks at work (49:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

58 min listen

Gold Diggers: Kyler Murray sucks under pressure + Why SF scores 30 this week: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk preview Monday Night Football and give you some betting advice for this week. Michelle got floor seats for Taylor Swift?! (1:17) Why Stats thinks the elevation is going to be a big deal (4:51) The Commanders game looks like it will matter more and more (6:33) This is the week the 49ers will score 30 points (9:33) Is Kyle Shanahan using Christian McCaffrey wrong? (12:57) The Cardinals offense could look better than it has all year (17:43) Nick Bosa should be getting way more love for Defensive Player of the Year (19:17) Kyler Murray crumbles under pressure (21:55) Bet the over on Kittle's receiving yards (26:39) One key loss for Arizona's offense (32:03) What this win sets up for the 49ers (33:36) Will the Niners cover the spread and the over/under? (37:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

47 min listen

Gold Diggers: The defense will return to form this week + Kyle Shanahan is the CoY favorite: Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera predict that the defense will get back on track this week, debate the Coach of the Year winner, and rank the best playoff matchups for the 49ers. Michelle is drinking a mimosa and she doesn't know why (:36) DeMeco Ryans calls out his defense this week (3:48) Last week was the perfect week for Brock Purdy (6:16) Will you start to worry about the defense if they falter this week? (11:32) Kyle Shanahan is now the betting favorite for Coach of the Year (15:38) Why we don't want to see the Packers get the 7th seed (23:33) Why a Giants upset of the Vikings in the first round would be bad for the 49ers (27:44) One big difference in the Niners at home vs. on the road (29:58) Will Brock Purdy get to check another box on his QB resume this week? (30:53) The most likely first round playoff upset (32:36) Michelle jinxes the 49ers (36:01) Learn more ab by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

45 min listen

The Shanaplan: Where does the 49ers offense rank in the NFC West?: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan make their predictions for the 49ers schedule in 2022 and rank the offenses in the NFC West position-by-position. How many prime time games will the 49ers have this year? (:58) Which games will get the prime time treatment? (3:59) Reacting to Richard Sherman's comments about Jimmy Garoppolo being a safety valve in training camp (8:07) Ranking the offensive units in the NFC West Quarterbacks (15:48) Running Backs (21:40) Wide Receivers (24:28) Tight Ends (29:38) Offensive Lines (29:48) The 49ers defense may have improved this offseason (32:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 256: Shanahan is not to blame: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, execution problems still haunt the 49ers. How did Josh Rosen exploit the middle of the 49ers defense? (4:38) What’s going right, and wrong, with the 49ers run game? (15:27) WHY DIDN’T THE TEAM ADD DANTE FOWLER?! (31:58) All that, plus a spotlight players (27:33), a preview of the final Battle of the Bay (41:26), a running back problem, and a new official co-host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Oh Hey There! Are we going to the Super Bowl again?! by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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