Fair & Biased with John Lund

John Lund discusses the latest developments in the NFL, including the trade of Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers to the Cowboys, and what this means for the league. We'll also explore the Giants' potential strategy for the upcoming season, and whether they should focus on developing their young players or making big-ticket trades.

The episode covers a range of topics, from the 49ers' chances of making a deep playoff run to the Giants' decision to take a developmental year. John shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of this approach, and whether it's realistic to expect the Giants to compete with the likes of the Padres and the Dodgers, plus National headlines and more margarita chat.

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The Power Hour with Tim Ryan: Tim discusses WR/ DE depth, how SF plans on attacking a tough Broncos defense, and details the elite level Brock Purdy and the offensive line are performing at.

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A hot start to Fair and Biased goes full margarita, hile John gets the show back on the rails with thoughts on the 49ers' upcoming game against the Broncos. We discuss the team's defensive line and the possibility of making a trade to strengthen their pass rush. John shares his thoughts on several potential trade targets, including Maxx Crosby, DeForest Buckner, Khalil Mack, and Marvin Harrison Jr. 

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In Hour 4 we give you all the national news you need to know, plus Lund's last call (featuing Kyle Jusczck) and we continue to discuss hoopties after "Tell me Im Wrong."

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John touches on the importance of accountability and optimism in sports, and how fans can get frustrated when their teams aren't living up to expectations. Who has a better chance at turning things around, GS or the Giants? Plus we debut "Tell Me I'm Wrong"- where no take is too stpudi...well, almost.

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John Lund weighs in on the 49ers' biggest draft mistakes of the past decade, arguing that not scouting Patrick Mahomes and trading back to take Solomon Thomas was a worse mistake than trading for Trey Lance. The conversation takes a turn when they discuss the Warriors' chances in the upcoming season, with John talking about the importance of Jimmy Butler's return from injury and how quickly the team can get him back to full strength. 

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John Shea of the San Francisco Standard ponders the idea that the Giants could use 2027 as a year to develop players, rather than trying to contend again. He believes that the team has a strong fan base, with 2.86 million fans showing up to games this season, and that they are ready to support the team through a rebuilding process. He also discusses the importance of the team's young players, and how they will be key to the team's future success.

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John recaps "the season from hell" after the end of year Giants press conference. Will they be contending next year, or will they be using 2027 to develop players for a potential 2028 run? John discusses the importance of accountability and optimism in a press conference, while also touching on the topic of Tony V's future as manager, and whether he's the right guy to lead the team to success. 

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Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle chats with John about the importance of accountability, citing Buster Posey's willingness to take responsibility for the team's struggles. However, the discussion also touches on the lack of concrete answers from the team's management, leaving many questions unanswered.

The conversation also delves into the team's plans for the upcoming season, including plans for Willy Adames and Matt Chapman. we also chat about the concerns about the team's ability to rebuild the bullpen and address the issues that plagued them throughout the season. The discussion also explores the impact of the CBA on the team's salary structure and the potential for a salary cap.

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The Giants' season was marked by a lack of consistency and a slew of mental and physical mistakes, which led to a disappointing 97-loss record. John questions whether Tony Vitello is the right man for the job, citing his lack of communication skills and inability to inspire confidence. Meanwhile, Buster Posey's leadership and accountability were praised, but the speaker wonders if he's truly committed to the team's future. We chat with Susan Slusser about the end of season presser and how she sees the roster rebuild after a disappointing campaign.

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