Ep. 203: 2017 season preview. Predictions, final roster takeaways, and what to watch vs the Panthers

Ep. 162: 2016 49ers Season Preview: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to get prepared for regular season football! We break down all you need to know about the 53-man roster cuts before laying out our preview for the 2016 season. Why could the 49ers be better this season? Why could they be worse? Were there any surprise cuts or keeps on the final roster? All that, plus Bruce Miller, Tank Carradine’s extension, and predictions for the coming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Better Rivals Ep. 319: (Almost) Keeping the Band Together: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the new league year has arrived and the 49ers have been busy! What has been the team’s strategy for this offseason? Which move stands out as a clear exception to that strategy? And what do we expect to see from the 49ers over the rest of the offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 180: Who’s the next 49ers head coach? Ceilings and floors for the top candidates: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we narrow in on the 49ers’ search for their next head coach. What traits should the 49ers be looking for in a head coach? How do the current crop of candidates stack up? And can we really tell the good ones from the bad? All that, plus some names get crossed off the list, updates on the GM front, and NFL playoff musings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 158: What does a 49ers playoff season look like? by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Better Rivals Ep. 315: What went wrong for the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we get cathartic and try to talk through it after the 49ers’ heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. How did things go so well for the first three quarters? Where did it all start to fall apart? And what does this loss mean for the team going forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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49ers in Five: Coaches and players agree, Trey Lance looks good: Coaches and teammates all have good things to say about the 49ers quarterback of the future in the second week of OTAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Better Rivals Ep. 314: Super Bowl Preview – The path to victory against the Chiefs: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it's a Super Bowl preview! Who are the Chefs? Will the 49ers offense be able to keep up and put points on the board? And what can the 49ers do defensively to have any hope of slowing down Mahomes & Co.? All that, plus some key stats, ideal game scripts, and a lightning round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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49ers in Five: What can we learn from the team's pre-draft visits?: In this episode, we update the 49ers pre-draft visits and help you keep track of which positions the team has looked at the most so far. Plus, are the Rams about to add another star player? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Panthers Thanksgiving, Playoff Hopes And Washington Capitals Preview: In this episode the guys talk about what they are thankful for this season, they also discuss the Panthers playoff hopes at the quarter mark of the season and preview tonights game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida Panthers

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Ep. 200: Chiefs recap. Observations, stock watch from first preseason game.: On the 200th episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have new football to discuss! What should you be looking for during the preseason? Which tendencies should you be keeping an eye on as we move toward the regular season? And which players are trending up and down after one week of preseason action? All that, plus Von Miller man-crushes on Trent Brown, rookie watch, and things to look for against the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

84 min listen

Ep 41: Ten Tips for FPL Success (2016/17 Preview, Part 2): When is the best time to make a weekly transfer? Is it smarter to follow a player's form or fixtures? What is the optimal price distribution for your midfield? In a first for the Always Cheaters, we discuss ten tips for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) success and how to not lose your mind over the course of 38 grueling game weeks. From the risks and rewards of groupthink, to the necessity of keeping a cool head when things just aren't going your way, Josh and Brandon will help you start your FPL season on the right foot. Hail Cheaters! by Always Cheating: A Fantasy Premier League Podcast (FPL)

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Better Rivals Ep. 312: Suffocating Minnesota on the way to the NFC Championship Game: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we recap a suffocating playoff win over the Vikings and get you ready for the conference championship matchup with the Packers. How did the 49ers take away what the Vikings wanted to do on offense? Why was the type of success the 49ers had in the run game unusual for them this season? And will Jimmy be able to keep up with the Packers if Rodgers doesn't have the worst game of his career again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Cowboys recap: Let #EvaluationSZN officially begin: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers playoff hopes are officially dead. What ultimately killed the 49ers’ changes against the Cowboys? After getting a close-up look at CeeDee Lamb, how are we feeling about Brandon Aiyuk? And, as we start to turn our attention toward the offseason, which pending free agents do we have our eyes on? All that, plus looking back at players the 49ers have traded up to get, we have some Pro Bowlers, and the return of The Gauntlet. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

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Ep. 201: Broncos recap. Run game struggles, pass pro efficiency, and QB competition: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to wake up and kick ass. We recap all you need to know about the 49ers’ preseason game against the Broncos. Why couldn’t the run game get going? Is the offensive line really improving in pass protection? And do we have a quarterback competition on our hands? All that, plus Jimmie Ward joins the PAP list, comfort level with Lorenzo Jerome, and is Tank for real this time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

84 min listen

Ep. 163: Rams recap, Panthers preview: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the regular season has finally arrived and it’s time to start breaking down real football! What did we take away from our first look at Chip Kelly’s offense in San Francisco? Did the offensive line really shut down Aaron Donald? How good can the 49ers’ defense be this season? All that from the 49ers’ season-opening shutout over the Rams, plus Eric Reid and the three-safety package, Glaine Babbert, and three things to watch when the 49ers take on the Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Better Rivals Ep. 322: Finding Staley’s replacement in the first round: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 202: Vikings recap. Hoyer breaks out, early defensive tendencies, and bubble watch: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s dress rehearsal recap time! We run through the biggest takeaways from the 49ers’ third preseason game and look ahead to toughest roster decisions John Lynch & Co. will have to make this week. What led to Hoyer’s early success? What’s holding back the run game? And what schematic tendencies did we see defensively? All that, plus Vance McDonald gets traded (!!), Reuben Foster makes us smile, and players trending up and down as we head into final roster cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Scheme Month: Shanahan's Run Game: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month comes to a close with a look at Shanahan’s run game. What really drove the success of the 49ers’ run game last season? How can the 49ers adjust their base outside zone scheme to account for any potential defense they might face? And what was different about their run game in 2019? All that, plus George Kittle’s new contract, why the lack of depth at center is concerning, and John Lynch’s margaritas. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

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Better Rivals Ep. 292: 2019 season preview. Garoppolo knocks off the rust.: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we talk top takeaways from the most important preseason game of the year before turning our attention forward to the 2019 regular season. What did we learn from the starters’ extended action against the Chiefs? How confident are we that Jimmy Garoppolo can lead the the 49ers to a top five offense? And how good does the defense need to be for this team to reach the playoffs? All that, plus we pour one out for Malcolm Smith, hand out some season superlatives, and make our record predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

76 min listen

Stats & Eggs, 9/3: Shanahan says expect to see a lot of Nick Bosa in Week 1: In this episode, Kyle Shanahan gives you two huge reasons to expect the 49ers defense to look closer to what we saw in 2019. Plus, you'll hear Kyle advice to the team before a long weekend without football prior to Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Ep. 195: Scheme Month is back! The defensive front and transitioning to the 4-3: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the return of Scheme Month! We kick things off by focusing in on the defensive front and the 49ers’ transition to a 4-3 defense. How can you identify different defensive fronts? What’s the difference between one-gapping and two-gapping? How is your basic four-man pass rush constructed? And what do the changes in scheme mean for the 49ers’ roster? All that, plus the importance of the 3-technique, Matt Breida is Our Future, and #MiddleOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

77 min listen

PFF Grades and One Big Question: On today's show we take a look at the 5 highest Pro Football Focus grades from the Titans game, listen to some good press conference sound and discuss what the Chargers need to improve upon during the bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Chargers

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Self-scouting the 49ers: Jimmy G, 4th downs, and team tendencies: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we take a look inward and do some self-scouting with the 49ers on bye. What should the 49ers do with Jimmy G after this season? Is Shanahan actually being too conservative on 4th down? And will the coming reinforcements be enough to help the 49ers push for a playoff spot? All that, plus defensive tendencies, quick thoughts on the Rams, and Jolly Jumpers. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

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Better Rivals Ep. 268: The dwindling core: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we continue our evaluation of the 49ers roster by looking at Tier 2 and Tier 3 players in our roster model. Which players do we think are on their way out in the near future? Which players do we expect to play a significant role on the next good 49ers team? And what happened to the core of the roster we thought we had last year? All that, plus coaching news, Super Bowl predictions, and the AAF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Locked on Jets 5/8/19 Episode 629: Questions for the Offense: We continue to look forward to the 2019 season. At this time of the year, every fan dreams of the boom scenario for every player on their favorite team. There is a wide range of possible outcomes. Every player could have a great season, an average season, or a poor season. In the spring we can hope for the best. Today's podcast is focused on the best case scenario for the key players on the offense. Namely I have one question for each key player on the offense that will determine whether they hit a boom scenario for their 2019 season. To be at their best, players on the Jets roster will need to answer these questions in the best way possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Jets - Daily Podcast On The New York Jets

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Better Rivals Ep. 293: The final 53, plus a preview of week 1 vs the Bucs: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, football is almost here! Niners Nation editor Kyle Posey joins to discuss the 49ers initial 53-man roster, and help preview the week one matchup against a very beatable Tampa Bay Bucs. Will the 49ers be able to take advantage of Winston’s turnover-worthy plays? Will the coverage unit succeed against Tampa Bay’s stellar wide receivers? And who is Alex Sacka? All that plus De’Coldest ToEvadoit, Beathard’s trade value, and the revenge of the punter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

55 min listen

Recapping the full Packer class and answering your draft questions: We wrap up the 2019 NFL draft for the Packers, discuss their full haul, how they did what they set out to do in an unexpected way. Then, we answer your questions about this draft class, why they avoided finding a receiver and where they go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers

28 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 296: Beating Blitzburgh, Jimmy Garoppolo's stellar day, and an underrated secondary: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Oscar welcomes Jeff Deeny, an analyst at Pro Football Focus and a fellow 49ers fan, to break down the 49ers third straight win to open the season. How exactly did the defense stone wall the Steelers? Was this Jimmy Garoppolo’s best game as a 49er? And does this hot start change the season’s outlook? All that, plus Witherspoon’s injury, punter updates, and BMW’s in the backfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

49 min listen

Ep. 265: 2018 Season Review: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to put a bow on the 2018 season and attempt to answer the questions we had entering the season. How did the revamped offensive line come together? What happened with the pass coverage? And did the 49ers manage to improve their ability to rush the passer? All that, plus we hand out some year-end superlatives, talk Robert Saleh’s evolution, and set the stage for the 49ers’ best season: the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

64 min listen

Ep. 179: Here we go again. Baalke and Chip fired, Dan Hatman on GM position: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers are pressing the reset button. We speak with former NFL scout and Director of Scouting Development for the Scouting Academy, Dan Hatman, about all things GM. What traits does a GM need to be successful? What are the benefits of different front office structures? How do teams assemble a draft board? And, of course, which candidates stick out among the pool connected to the 49ers’ job? All that, plus impressions from Jed’s third annual Black Monday presser, Chip’s San Francisco obituary, and our picks for the next general manager and head coach of the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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