Better Rivals Ep. 272: The optimal 49ers free agent plan

Ep. 229: “Now we turn our attention to the NFL draft.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to turn our attention to the NFL draft. What will we be looking for when evaluating draft prospects? (14:16) Why is positional value so important when talking about the draft? (30:08) And what are the strengths and weaknesses of the 2018 class? (46:05) All that, plus John Lynch confirms the worst-kept secret in football (2:07), quick thoughts on the 49ers’ latest free agent additions (5:42), and bachelor party shenanigans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

76 min listen

Free Agency Preview: Finding fits for the 49ers from a deep DB class: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to kick off our free agency primers with a look at DB options in this year’s class. What type of players do we expect the 49ers to target? Will we see the team look to add multiple players at CB? And while there are a number of talented safeties set to hit the open market, do any of them make sense for San Francisco? All that, plus lessons from Shaq Barrett, the glut of available slot CBs, and surviving the Texas Hunger Games. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

62 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 277: It's draft crush time: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put a bow on our draft preview by taking a closer look at some of your draft crushes and outlining our preferred plan when things get real next week. Of the top safeties in this class, which do we like the most?(9:49) Which cornerback snuck onto our radar and won our hearts late in the process?(27:25) And if the 49ers have to take a linebacker on day two, which one should it be?(35:10) All that, plus the Raiders are doing great, schedule thoughts, and we were promised elephants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

65 min listen

Ep. 220: “You don’t want to turn into the Colts.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off our month-long deep dive into the state of the 49ers roster. What type of model do we think is best to evaluate the roster? (2:16) Which criteria are important to consider in that model? (5:16) And, of course, where do the 49ers’ players fit in that model? (29:28) All that, plus the coming EDGE makeover (34:15), Dontae Johnson’s opportunity (39:44), and developmental players most likely to take a step forward (42:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

66 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 289: It’s a pre-preseason mailbag!: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, 49ers football is nearly upon us and we’re breaking open the mailbag to celebrate! Which players are we irrationally excited about? (17:00) How are we feeling about the secondary considering the reports out of camp? (27:07) And who will ultimately break through the logjam at wide receiver? (36:11) All that, plus a new Bar Fight segment, Tom Brady’s contract, and surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

66 min listen

Ep. 269: Roster quality entering year 3: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our evaluation of the current 49ers roster by identifying the team’s very best, core players. How are we feeling about our incumbent Tier 1 players after another season?(17:28) Which players make their debut in the top tier?(24:46) And what are our major takeaways after going through the entire roster?(37:24) All that, plus thoughts on a boring Super Bowl(2:23), the absurdity of franchising kickers, and looking ahead to the primary focuses for this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

70 min listen

Ep. 234: “Would you rage quit the draft if they drafted Edmunds or Davenport?”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time to wrap up our pre-draft coverage with some final thoughts. What does our draft board look like if the 49ers stay at No. 9 overall? (4:53) What would make us rage quit the draft? (15:46) And which positions should John Lynch & Co. be focused on in the middle rounds? (30:10) All that, plus trade talk (17:59), what to do with weak position groups (34:31), and WE FINALLY HAVE MERCH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

56 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 317: State of the 49ers roster entering 2020: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we break out our roster model to take a look at the current state of the 49ers roster as we approach the new league year. How do we go about grouping players into tiers and what do those tiers represent? Which players do we feel like are the core pieces that the 49ers roster is built around? And which positions could use a bit of love this offseason? All that, plus which tier to put Jimmy in (and other players we disagreed on), why McGlinchey fell, and which pending free agents we’d bring back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

72 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 278: The Nick Bosa Scouting Report: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the draft is finally here! As expected, San Francisco selected edge defender Nick Bosa from Ohio State and we go deep on all you need to know about the newest 49er. How does his athletic profile and production stack up with his peers?(1:05) Where does he win as a pass rusher?(10:38) And how does he fit in with the rest of San Francisco’s defensive line?(22:40) All that, plus giant’s milk, Round 1 surprises, and what to look for on day two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

40 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 320: Mailbag with a Side of Lightning (Round): On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we break open the mailbag to answer your most pressing offseason questions. Are the 49ers setup for long-term success or have they gone all-in on a short-term run? How would we approach San Francisco’s two first round picks? And do we see a shake-up coming in the NFC West next season? All that, plus late free agency moves, quarantine updates, and a special (return) guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

70 min listen

Ep. 242: Robert Saleh’s pressure packages and their effectiveness: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put a bow on Smart Football Month by taking a look at Robert Saleh’s pressure packages and their effectiveness. How often did the 49ers stunt or blitz last season relative to league average? (18:11) Were they actually effective when they did? (30:47) And how should we expect that to change in the coming season? (44:18) All that, plus takeaways from the Football Outsiders Almanac, Jimmy GQ feature week, and real football is right around the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

63 min listen

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

61 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 274: Bosa or bust?: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our attention shifts to the draft and the class of edge rushers. Is it Nick Bosa or bust with the No. 2 pick?(17:04) If Bosa isn’t available, what options should the 49ers be considering at at the top of the draft?(33:59) And who are some names to keep an eye on later in the draft that could provide some pass-rush help?(57:49) All that, plus wrapping up free agency, re-living the 2013 NFC championship game, and WHO PLAYS SAM?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

72 min listen

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

64 min listen

Ep. 232: “Shanahan prefers guys who can separate.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we take a look at day-two-or-later draft prospects who’ve caught our eye on offense. Will the 49ers really be looking at big, contested-catch wide receivers or does Kyle Shanahan have a different type? (8:53) In a deep draft class, which running backs stand out as fits in the 49ers offense? (32:30) And which player would give the 49ers a pair of top-end athletes at the tight end position? (50:04). All that, plus what we’re looking for in later-round prospects, the abundance of big wideouts in this draft class, and the general lack of intriguing prospects in this TE class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

68 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 282: Mailbag Time!: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we open up the mailbag to answer all of your 49ers questions as we try to get through the dead of the offseason. How do things shake out in the secondary?(6:30) What was our favorite move of the offseason?(30:00) And seriously, what is going on with all of the injuries in recent seasons?(45:32) All that, plus the team signs another Stanford player, hyped players primed to disappoint, and Game of Thrones thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

80 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 318: Free Agency Ain’t Free: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it's time to preview free agency period that should be much different than years past. How will the 49ers need to adjust their approach? Which positions need to be at the top of San Francisco's wish list? And which positions should they keep an eye on only if a bargain should fall into their lap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

63 min listen

Free Agency Preview: Replenishing the pass rush, plus our plan for a cash-strapped FA period: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we conclude our free agency preview with a look at how the 49ers could restock along the defensive line. Does it make sense for the team to spend significant cap space on the DL this offseason? Which high-impact target would we consider splurging for? And, if we were in charge, what would we prioritize when free agency kicks off next week? All that, plus the team’s likely cap situation, who should the 49ers look to re-sign from last year’s DL, and why Timo Werner is actually a fullback. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

64 min listen

Ep. 226: “This is where the 49ers can get better in a hurry.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our free agency preview with an in-depth look at the top guards in this year’s class. Should the 49ers be worried about spending top money on Andrew Norwell or Josh Sitton? (8:09) If the top players prove too rich, which players could John Lynch & Co. target at the mid-level? (33:40) And is Brandon Fusco worth bringing back as a bargain option? (39:11) All that, plus John Lynch throws shade at Ken Norton (0:48), several potential offseason targets go off the market (1:39), and our preferred free agency plan of attack (48:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

72 min listen

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

55 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 276: Best wide receiver fits from a deep draft class: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wade through a deep wide receiver draft class to try and zero in on the prospects who could be on the 49ers’ radar come draft time.(6:55) How badly do the 49ers really need a big-bodied wideout?(16:03) Should they be looking to add more speed to their wide receiver corps?(33:07) And which prospects make their money with separation?(40:38) All that, plus winter is here, cookies and beer, and Weston Richburg’s tears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

67 min listen

Ep. 238: “Are you concerned about Garoppolo’s deep ball?”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we have officially ended our holdout and reported to (dis)organized podcasting activities. Will Jimmy Garoppolo ever complete another deep ball? (9:38) How will things shake out with the linebacker corps? (22:04) And how will the 49ers overcome the lack of quality edge rushers to get after the quarterback? (28:20) All that, plus the importance of tackles and centers in Shanahan’s offense (37:49), breakout players (50:00), and more as we open up the mailbag to answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

76 min listen

Ep. 190: If we did it. Outlining the 49ers’ plan of attack in the 2017 NFL Draft: On this final pre-draft episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put everything together and develop a plan of attack for the 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this draft class? Is trading down from No. 2 overall a realistic possibility? Who’s the best option if they’re stuck at No. 2? And which positions should they be focused in on throughout the draft? All that, plus smoke screens, Glen Coffee’s return, and Drunk Prospecting Vol. 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

79 min listen

Ep. 231: “They have no one who can do what Harold Landry does.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, premium-position players who could be available for the 49ers at No. 9 overall enter the spotlight. Does it make sense for the 49ers to target interior coverage defenders like Minkah Fitzpatrick or Derwin James given the current makeup of the roster? (6:54) Do either of the top cornerbacks in this draft class project as a scheme fit in San Francisco’s defense? (26:26) And which edge rusher should be at the top of the 49ers’ wish list come draft day? (46:09) All that, plus math jokes, why offense is unlikely to be a consideration at No. 9 overall, and our rankings for San Francisco’s first-round options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

78 min listen

Ep. 199: Training camp mailbag!: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we open up the mailbag to answer all of your training camp questions. What’s happening with the running back battle? How concerned should you be about the injuries in the secondary? How many wins would it take for the 49ers to commit to Brian Hoyer long term? And which players are primed for their peak season? All that, plus the end of the Bruce Ellington era, projections from the Football Outsiders Almanac, and which player we’d take on in an Oklahoma drill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

72 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 273: Kwontifying value added in free agency: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the free agency frenzy is upon us and whew buddy is there a lot to talk about. Will the 49ers themselves or their opponents feel the Wrath of Kwon?(22:26) Was trading for Dee Ford the right move at edge?(34:00) And, most importantly, are the 49ers valuing the right things in year three of the Lynchahan era?(10:19) All that, plus missing out on OBJ, bringing back Jimmie Ward, and adding yet another running back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

76 min listen

Ep. 222: “These are really the players you build your roster around.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our three-part roster evaluation and turn our eyes to the offseason. Which two defenders are core players that the 49ers will build around for years to come? (11:09) Which aspects of Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance stood out most this season and what do they tell us about what’s to come? (27:06) And what did this roster exercise tell us about the coming offseason? (46:13) All that, plus a quick recap of our roster tiers, positions of focus for the offseason, and the official Jimmy Garoppolo nickname. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

68 min listen

Ep. 227: “It’s starts with signing a cornerback.”: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we answer all of your free agency questions. How should Vinny Curry figure into the 49ers’ free agency plans if he becomes available? (5:58) Which positions of need are the most valuable? (22:51) And what does the dream free agency period look like? (50:55) All that, plus which pending 49ers free agent gets signed first (21:00), the value of the combine (30:26), and which 49ers player we’d give the strength of the Black Panther (41:11). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

72 min listen

Phinsider Radio: CB/WR information, NFL preseason kickoff, depth chart & more: Miami Dolphins football is back! As we head into the Dolphins first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, we give you all the latest information to help you get ready for the official start of the preseason. We kick things off this week on Phinsider Radio with the latest news, rumors and inside information. MC$ talked to someone inside the Dolphins building to get their thoughts on the cornerback position battle, the WR corps and the internal concern about not having a true outside wide receiver. Tune in to find out all the details. We then take you around the NFL with the latest headlines, which ultimately brings us into a discussion of whether a rookie quarterback should start or sit their first year in the league. With the preseason kicking off, it means fantasy football drafts are firing up. Our question this week revolves around drafting rival players. Would you and/or do you draft the likes by Another Dolphins Podcast

42 min listen

Week 1 Preseason Takeaways (Ep. 232): Matthew Freedman from FantasyLabs joins us as we share our takeaways from the first week of preseason action. We start off by giving our analysis on the latest news, like the 49ers signing Alfred Morris (4:09) and Peyton Barber officially being named the by FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

59 min listen

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