The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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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Former All-Pro CB Eric Davis joins Kyle as the two recap the 49ers draft.

Why the 49ers drafted Kinlaw, and what his impact will be

How Lynch "stuck to the script" by building through the trenches

It's okay to trade up for a player if it's "your guy"

Shanahan's comparison to Brandon Aiyuk

What the rest of the receiver room looks like now

Is Trent Williams an upgrade over Staley?

Breida/Goodwin trades

Was it wise to ignore drafting a secondary player?

Much, much more

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s a first round recap! San Francisco entered the day with two selections and made two selections, but a pair of trades meant those picks came at different spots. What were the primary takeaways from the 49ers’ first round? What did we learn about Lynchahan’s approach to roster building? And, perhaps most importantly, did the 49ers draft good players with their picks? 

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Kyle is joined by The Athletic's Ted Nguyen to break down the San Francisco 49ers' biggest team needs leading up to the draft. After narrowing down what direction the Niners should head in, the two also discuss:

-If the 49ers should be locked in at receiver with the 13th pick

-Does it make sense to trade back and add picks in 2021?

-Which teams can trade ahead of San Francisco

-Which receivers best fit the 49ers?

-Peter King's mock draft

-The top-five receivers in the draft

- Kwon Alexander, Dee Ford, and Jaquiski Tartt reportedly on the trading block

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, The Ringer’s Danny Kelly joins us to talk NFL Draft. What is the best-case scenario for the 49ers at No. 13? Who are the best fits if they look to find a DeForest Buckner replacement? And which players fit the profile San Francisco prefers at cornerback either late in the first round or on day two? All that, plus Danny’s favorite scouting terms, the players he most wants to see coached by Shanahan, and his draft crush. 

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our draft preview series continues with a look at the top offensive tackles in the 2020 draft class. Where should OT rank on the list of priorities for the 49ers in this draft? Which players are worth selecting with the 13th pick? And which players are we not buying the hype on as an early first-round prospect? All that, plus uniform shade, thoughts on the NFL’s All-Decade Team, and WE LAUNCHED A PATREON!

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