260: How did a winnable game turn into a blow out?

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. 253: It could have been a blowout (By either team): This week on the Better Rivals Podcast Oscar welcomes Ted Nguyen, NFL staff writer for the Athletic to discuss how the 49ers lost a game where they dominated in nearly every phase (1:37). How did Shanahan’s game plan take advantage of the Cardinals defense? Did the defense actually play well or was Rosen just abysmal? Then, friend of the pod and former NFL cornerback Erick Crocker joins for a deep dive into the state of the 49ers secondary (29:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

66 min listen

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

67 min listen

Shanaplan: Raiders bench Carr + Are we spoiled as 49ers fans?: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan react to the Raiders benching Derek Carr this week and wonder if 49ers fans haven't been spoiled by all the team's recent success. Derek Carr is benched, come on down, Jarrett Stidham (:44) Are we spoiled as 49ers fans? (2:24) What's your biggest concern going forward? (8:14) What's the best playoff seed/opponent for the 49ers? (13:01) How the 49ers will use their last return from IR spot (19:38) Is this year a disappointment if they 49ers don't make the Super Bowl? (26:58) Do we really need to do a prediction for this week? (32:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

38 min listen

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

75 min listen

Ep. 218: “It’s a Christmas miracle!”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, WE ARE NEVER GOING TO LOSE A GAME AGAIN! How did Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo attack the NFL’s best defense to pull off a Christmas miracle? (0:54) Why weren’t the Jaguars able to find the same success against the same defensive scheme? (28:08) And which rookie shines in this week’s spotlight? (39:32) All that, plus a Better Rivals draft crush update (44:30), a Garoppolo nickname tournament (48:02), and what to watch for in an exciting season finale against the Rams (53:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

82 min listen

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

65 min listen

The Shanaplan: 2022 predictions + Who Is The Mark vs. the Bears?: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan make their season-long predictions for the 49ers and dive into Week 1 against the Bears. Where the national media gets the Trey Lance discussion wrong (1:47) Kyle's hot takes for 2022 (5:24) Akash's hot takes (8:15) Player you're most excited to watch (11:20) Who leads the team in rushing? (15:24) Who is the team leader in total touchdowns? (17:40) Who leads the team in INTs? (18:15) Final season predictions (23:29) Bears preview - Who is the mark? (26:22) Final score prediction (29:32) Super Bowl predictions (31:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

36 min listen

Shanaplan: What's the best seed for the 49ers + Unsung heroes from Week 17 by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

39 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 282: Mailbag Time!: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we open up the mailbag to answer all of your 49ers questions as we try to get through the dead of the offseason. How do things shake out in the secondary?(6:30) What was our favorite move of the offseason?(30:00) And seriously, what is going on with all of the injuries in recent seasons?(45:32) All that, plus the team signs another Stanford player, hyped players primed to disappoint, and Game of Thrones thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

80 min listen

Alabama Is (One of) the Greatest Teams Ever by Hang Up and Listen

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Shanaplan: Why the 49ers are scoring so much + The Cowboys are screwed: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down how the 49ers offense is scoring so many points, and why the Cowboys are in trouble this weekend. How the 49ers are winning with their personnel (1:03) Why you can't use man coverage against the 49ers formations (4:00) Ran Carthon leaves for Tennessee (7:09) Trey Lance's vague Ran Carthon post - does it mean anything? (8:34) How much of Brock Purdy's success is due to Kyle Shanahan? (11:25) Will the Cowboys' O-line hold up this week? (16:00) You can pressure Dak Prescott, and when you do he will turn it over (22:25) The 49ers defense struggled on first down last week (23:46) The key will be stopping Tony Pollard (27:37) Will Dan Quinn be able to slow down this offense? (30:33) Score predictions (33:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

43 min listen

Ep. 257: MULLENS MANIA by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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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

75 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

68 min listen

#78 March Madness, Trade Deadline Moves, Draymond Green, MVP Race, Atlanta Hawks Recent Success by Pick a Side

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What’s Up With the Teams We Aren’t Talking About? | Extra Point Taken by The Ringer NFL Show

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The Shanaplan: 1st half winners/losers + How to beat the Chargers: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan pick out their winners and losers of the first half, and break down Week 10's matchup against the Chargers. NFC West happenings on the bye week (1:21) Winners from the first half of the year (2:19) Losers from the first half of the year (9:29) Will the Niners cover the spread this week? (19:36) Why McCaffrey will run wild (23:10) How the Chargers will attack the 49ers (27:33) Score prediction for the game (30:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

37 min listen

The Shanaplan: How the 49ers were outcoached by Kansas City: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan diagnosed exactly what the hell happened against the Chiefs, and looked ahead to a huge matchup with the Rams in LA. The problem on offense isn't quite what you might think (2:00) The pieces are there but Jimmy Garoppolo didn't take advantage (4:05) How the Chiefs targeted both Wards last week (8:11) Is this defense overrated or was it just a bad matchup? (11:49) Why Arik Armstead returning would be huge (13:40) DeMeco Ryans was schooled in back to back weeks (14:29) Is this team done dealing? (20:25) Rams predictions (22:49) Why Christian McCaffrey and Talanoa Hufanga will be the x-factors this week (26:35) Final score predictions (29:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

36 min listen

The Shanaplan: Why the 49ers are set up for success + Offseason preview: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan peer into the future of the NFC and see good things happening for the 49ers. Plus, we give you an early offseason overview of what's to come. How the 49ers are set up for success (2:07) What are the top positions of need this offseason (8:37) One under-the-radar name to target at safety in free agency (13:39) What options will the team have at corner this offseason (17:32) Evaluating the 2021 rookie class (19:26) The number one need that MUST get addressed this offseason (31:40) One player the 49ers can't afford to lose (36:31) Super Bowl LVI predictions (42:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

51 min listen

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

50 min listen

Gold Standard: Predictions for the second half + What would you sacrifice for a Super Bowl? by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

55 min listen

Aaron Rodgers' potential return to Jets, AFC North debate, Agree or disagree with LeBron? by Speak

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Klay Thompson and Devin Booker Trash Talk, Plus Raja Amends His Finals Pick | Real Ones by The Ringer NBA Show

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The Shanaplan: How much Trey Lance will we see this preseason?: Kyle Posey and Rob "Stats" Guerrera react to Kyle Shanahan's preseason plan, and some breaking news about Charvarius Ward and Frank Gore. Starters will play in weeks 1 and 3 of the preseason - good idea? (2:19) Will Lance get more than one series? (7:03) Kyle Shanahan's explanation for moving off Jimmy G. this year (8:11) Kyle admits the two QBs he liked in 2021 were Trey Lance and Mac Jones (10:35) Is this the best roster the 49ers have had in a decade? (16:58) Do the 49ers have a true #1 corner? (19:58) Is this the best defense of the Kyle Shanahan era? (22:14) BREAKING NEWS: Charvarius Ward is hurt (26:41) Why fans need to have patience with Trey Lance (28:46) BREAKING NEWS: Ugly Frank Gore accusations emerge (33:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

40 min listen

The Shanaplan: Grading the 49ers offseason decisions: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan look back on the decisions the 49ers made heading in to the 2021 season, and decide which ones worked out and which ones were failures. Did the quarterback plan work out? (1:13) How badly did the plan at cornerback misfire? (8:42) Did the gamble on Samson Ebukam pay off? (17:48) Who are the two most likely defensive cap casualties? (20:46) Why haven't the 49ers filled out their coaching staff? (25:10) Will Vic Fangio be a consultant for this team? (29:00) What the 49ers can learn from the Rams (32:37) What should the expectations for Trey Lance be? (38:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

49 min listen

PMS 2.0 740 - Thursday Night Football Preview, Coach P's Keys With Chuck Pagano In Studio, Kurt Warner, Von Miller, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk by The Pat McAfee Show

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Shanaplan: 5 burning questions + Seahawks preview: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan answer 5 big questions about the season as a whole and break down the playoff game this weekend against the Seahawks. Who gets more credit this year: Offense or defense? (2:32) Which side of the ball do you have more confidence in right now? (9:33) Which unit has a fatal flaw, and what is it? (20:06) With one drive left in the game, which unit do you want on the field? (25:14) Seahawks preview: What happens this week? (30:21) Predictions for the rest of the NFC this weekend (38:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

45 min listen

Instant Reaction: 49ers clinch the NFC West title in Seattle!: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Akash Anavarathan react to the 49ers clinching the NFC West title with a 21-13 win over the Seahawks! The 49ers Conquered the West (:27) The trade for Christian McCaffrey changed the season (3:21) The sequence before halftime that swung the entire game (8:32) How did this team do this with Brock Purdy! (13:30) Kyle Shanahan made weird game management decisions (16:35) The 49ers have a shot in the playoffs against anyone (18:04) Kittle was finally featured as a receiver! (26:36) Kyle says Brock Purdy is the most poised rookie QB he's ever had (30:00) Is this the best 49ers defense ever? (36:00) Geno Smith was rattled by the defense (40:13) Is it sweeter to clinch the division in Seattle? (41:57) Who gets the game ball tonight? (43:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

56 min listen

Instant Reaction: 49ers defense smothers Rams in 24-9 win: Rob "Stats" Guerrera, Levin Black, and Akash Anavarathan react to the beat down that the 49ers put on the Rams on Monday Night Football! This defense just put the rest of the NFL on notice (:40) Is DeMeco Ryans the best coach the 49ers have? (6:23) Kyle Shanahan was too conservative yet again (8:45) Deebo Samuel owns the Rams (10:40) Changes in the passing game versus last week (15:42) How did Jimmy Garoppolo play in this one? (26:17) Should Kittle have seen more targets? (28:59) Talanoa Hufanga had his coming out party (39:37) This defense needs a nickname! (45:00) Where can the run game improve? (52:14) We're brought to you, in part, by Homage. They have awesome stuff that you should buy: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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