On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month is matriculating the ball down the field with a look at how offenses attack different coverages. What are the weaknesses of each coverage type? What tricks does the offense have up its sleeve to attack man coverage? And what are the different ways they’ll look to stretch zone coverages? All that, plus geometry, banjoes, and pre-game Viagra.

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s officially time for Scheme Month! Kicking things off, we’re digging into the basics of how coverages work. What are the three basic types of coverage? How do teams divide up the field into zones? And what are players ultimately responsible for in those zones? All that, plus how to identify a defender’s role in coverage, the 49ers are opening up training camp, and an update on Raheem Mostert.

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time for an offseason mailbag! Is trading for Jamal Adams a good idea? Does Raheem Mostert have any leverage? And is there any chance Mike McGlinchey could ultimately see the same fate as DeForest Buckner? All that, plus Trent Taylor’s place in a crowded WR room, our player picks for a fight to the death, and an important pod announcement. 

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Rewatch Month rumbles along with a look back at the 1998 season opener against the New York Jets. How does this game hold up over 20 years later? How did Zack Bronson end up playing such a prominent role in the game’s outcome? And how did Garrison Hearst’s iconic 96-yard touchdown run in overtime come together? All that, plus star-studded lineups on both offenses, Steve Young’s performance, and random thoughts from the broadcast. 

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On this week;s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Ian Williams (former defensive tackle for the 49ers) takes a look back at a few plays from the 49ers 2014 week 6 win over the St. Louis Rams. What was the 2014 mood after the devastating end of 2013? What was it like playing for Fangio? How much did the veteran DL decide on a play by play basis? All that plus clipping a formation, a lightning round, and Nick Foles vs Austin Davis.

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our rewatch series continues with a look back at the 49ers’ epic comeback win over the Giants in the 2002 Wild Card game. How did the 49ers end up in such a big hole to begin with? Who was the player driving their offense throughout the game? And how did the wild final minutes of the game unfold? All that, plus the aftermath of this game for the 49ers as a franchise and other random thoughts. 

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we’re hopping in the wayback machine and rewatching the 2011 NFC Divisional Round game against the Saints. Why was this such an emotional game for both sides? What about the Saints approach was slowing down San Francisco’s offense for most of this game? What stood out most from the 49ers performance in this game that we didn’t remember? 

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we open up the mailbag and answer all your quarantine questions. What do we hope the 49ers learn from 2019? Which young players need to break out for the 49ers to be Super Bowl contenders again in 2020? And which player from the 2012 team would make the biggest impact on the 2019 team (and vice versa)? All that, plus mocking the Rams new uniforms, schedule thoughts, and how rich is too rich for George Kittle. 

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the NFL Draft is officially in the books and it’s the end of an era in San Francisco. Will we see Joe Staley enshrined in Canton one day? How important was the Trent Williams trade for their ability to contend in 2020? And were there any day three picks that caught our eye? All that, plus Patreon scouting reports, notes from Shanahan’s post-draft interview with Tim Kawakami, and one SPARQ’d up UDFA. 

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