The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network episodes

November 30, 2017 Ep. 214: “A whole new hope.”
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, JIMMY GAROPPOLO IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME! But for reals: How did the 49ers defense fare against Russell Wilson & Co.? (1:45) Why did the offense struggle to find any semblance of consistency? (18:23) And is there really anything we can take away from Garoppolo’s brief appearance? (30:30) All that, plus Eric Reid’s standout game (35:48), updates on the newest 49ers (38:22), and what we’ll be watching in Chicago (48:28).
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1 hr 12 min
November 16, 2017 Ep. 213: “It was a single game, but it was a good game.”
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the first Win Wednesday of the Kyle Shanahan era! How on earth did C.J. Beathard morph into a good quarterback for one week? (1:24) What did Shanahan draw up to get Goodwin open for a long touchdown? (8:04) And which run play keyed the 49ers’ success on the ground? (26:26) All that, plus another rookie stands out as our Spotlight Player of the Week (32:08), 49ers’ quarterbacks can’t stop throwing to running backs (42:22), and K’Waun Williams is a target magnet.
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55 min
November 09, 2017 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)?
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1 hr 6 min
November 02, 2017 Ep. 211: “Garoppolooza!”
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers have a new franchise quarterback and he’s handsome AF! After a quick recap of the loss in Philly (1:14), we tackle all things Garoppolo (14:54). Was the cost to make this deal worth it? What should we expect with his contract situation? And, most importantly, is he any good? All that, plus Cardinals preview (51:09), Rashard Robinson gets shipped out (57:58), and winless watch.
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1 hr 9 min
October 26, 2017 Ep. 210: “Is C.J. Beathard going to die?”
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are 0-7 for the first time in nearly four decades and everything is fine. Why did the run defense fall apart? (0:39) How did C.J. Beathard fare in his first career start? (18:17) And which member of the offensive line has been performing much better than expected? (30:43) All that, plus Shanahan unveils a new run play (34:37), D.J. Jones deserves more playing time (38:25), and what to watch for in Philadelphia (45:06).
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1 hr 10 min
October 19, 2017 Ep. 209: “Beathard did rookie QB things.”
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the elegant tank cannot be stopped! Amidst a record fifth consecutive loss by one score or less, the Brian Hoyer era is officially over in San Francisco. How did C.J. Beathard look in his first meaningful NFL action? (1:45) Is the 49ers’ No. 1 draft choice starting to find his groove? (13:35) And why on earth can Robert Saleh not stop dropping defensive lineman into coverage? (20:16) All that, plus our Spotlight Player of the Week (28:22), Rashard Robinson trending in a positive direction (32:15), and what to watch for against the Cowboys (41:47).
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1 hr 3 min
October 12, 2017 Ep. 208: “The elegant tank is on, man.”
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s another Pythagorean Win Wednesday! The 49ers lost their fourth consecutive game by less than one score and the “elegant tank” is on. (1:09) Where are things breaking down in the run game? (5:23) Which Colts defender caused problems for the offensive line all game? (12:35) And where does Brian Hoyer need to live on early downs to be successful? (21:43) All that, plus the return of our Spotlight Player of the Week (36:05), an addition to the cornerback corps, and what to watch for in Washington (51:30).
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1 hr 12 min
October 05, 2017 Ep. 207: “This is a game the Niners should win.”
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers fall to 0-4 after their third consecutive close loss. Where did things break down defensively on the final drive in OT? (1:34) What’s going on with Rashard Robinson? (13:50) How is the pass rush faring after the first month of season? (27:16) And what’s leading to Hoyer’s maddening inconsistency? (42:50) All that, plus Bradley Pinion crushing it, Trent Brown’s hot start, and what to watch in Indianapolis (57:30).
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1 hr 16 min
September 28, 2017 Ep. 206: “Sacks kill drives, but pressure also affects games.”
Disclaimer: We apologize for the audio quality in this episode. Technical difficulties caused a bad stutter throughout this episode, and we understand if that makes it too difficult to listen to. Thank you to those who power through.
On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have many things on our mind after the most exciting 49ers game in several years. Is the front seven generating enough pressure? (3:09) Is the Rams offense legit or are the 49ers just back to the same old crap defensively? (24:02) And what finally clicked with Brian Hoyer and the passing game? (36:03) All that, plus Joe Staley owns Robert Quinn, how Tank Carradine’s absence impacts the defensive line, and what to watch against the Cardinals (47:28).
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1 hr 14 min
September 20, 2017 Ep. 205: “Moral victories are for losers.”
Ep. 205: “Moral victories are for losers.” by Niners Nation
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1 hr 8 min