The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network episodes

December 20, 2018 Ep. 263: A win 5 years in the making
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Oscar welcomes friends of the pod (old and new) to celebrate a win 5 years in the making. Brandon Schulze from the Seahawkers Podcast joins to detail changes to Seattle’s strategy. David Lombardi of The Athletic discusses the value of Nick Mullens. And John Bufone of the Bufone 55 Podcast joins to preview the week 16 matchup vs the Bears. All that plus a new advanced stat, a Mullens-Trubisky swap, and the value of learning to win.
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1 hr 13 min
December 13, 2018 Ep. 262: The tale of two halves
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s a Win-and-we-didn’t-totally-screw-up-draft-position Wednesday! What changed in the second half that nearly allowed the Broncos to come back? Which defensive players saw time at some more natural positions? And why is it difficult to truly judge Robert Saleh as a defensive coordinator right now? All that, plus previewing Seattle part two, a special beer that didn’t kill us (yet), and opening the chocolate door.
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1 hr 2 min
December 07, 2018 Ep. 261: Strengths, skates, and an out-coached defense
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Oscar welcomes former NFL and AFL cornerback Erick Crocker to discuss offensive efficiencies rendered useless in Seattle. How can the 49ers ranked in the top 10 in any offensive categories? How precisely did Brian Schottenheimer out-coach Robert Saleh? Why in the hell is the line vs the Broncos just 4 points? All that plus a spotlight player, an update on Solomon Thomas’ interior snaps, and playing on broken legs.
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52 min
November 30, 2018 260: How did a winnable game turn into a blow out?
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Oscar and Jerod discuss the effective Tampa Bay game plan that ultimately flummoxed the Mullens-led 49ers. How did one of the NFL’s worst defenses look decent? (2:15) Should Kyle Shanahan have gone for it near the goal line? (16:44) Are the 49ers in full eval mode? (26:16) All that plus a Seattle preview (48:43), a discussion on Arik Armstead’s value (31:15), and Jerod’s preferred end zone celebration.
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1 hr 9 min
November 22, 2018 Ep. 259: It's thankful time
On this special Thanksgiving edition of the Better Rivals podcast, Oscar welcomes former Football Outsiders contributor, current Footballguys.com writer, and fellow 49ers fan Danny Tuccito to discuss what aspects of the 2018 team they are thankful for.
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46 min
November 15, 2018 Ep. 258: Is it scheme or execution?
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the Elegant Tank continues! Oscar and Jerod detail the breakdowns that ultimately cost the 49ers the game and ask: Are the defensive problems due to scheme or execution? All that plus Mullens' limitations, carpool karaoke, a resurgent first round pick, and a deep dive on pattern matching.
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1 hr 6 min
November 10, 2018 BONUS: Measuring the Kyle Shanahan Effect
George Chahrouri, data scientist at Pro Football Focus, joins to discuss how to measure the true impact of a head coach. This special bonus episode details why Kyle Shanahan is so valuable to the San Francisco 49ers.
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39 min
November 07, 2018 Ep. 257: MULLENS MANIA
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Jerod and Oscar are in full MULLENSMANIA mode. What drove Mullens’ success? (2:32) What powered the 49ers defensive resurgence? (28:56) And will the 49ers be able to continue their success against the New York Giants? (42:48) All that plus spotlight players, James “You” Bettcher’s game plan, and valuing original Nick names.
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1 hr 13 min
November 01, 2018 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.
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1 hr 3 min
October 25, 2018 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.
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1 hr 9 min