Better Rivals Ep. 292: 2019 season preview. Garoppolo knocks off the rust.

Better Rivals Ep. 326: How much is too much for George Kittle? It's a quarantine mailbag!: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

56 min listen

2020 Season Preview: Fighting Regression: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, football is here! It’s time to preview the 2020 season and figure out where we expect the 49ers to land. How much regression will we see from a defense that made a worst-to-first leap last season? Will the offense be able to offset any drop in performance from the other side of the ball? And where will Jimmy Garoppolo need to improve to show that he can be a great (and not just good) QB? All that, plus thoughts on the much larger practice squad, the state of the DL post-Buckner, and the best- and worst-case scenarios for the 49ers this season. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

70 min listen

Better Rivals Ep. 316: The upside of Jimmy Garoppolo: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Kevin Cole (Data Scientist for Pro Football Focus) joins to discuss what predictive statistics tell us about Jimmy Garoppolo’s future. What does a Garoppolo’s performance in 2019 tell us about his future career arc? Are there better options available? Is Jimmy’s age a concern? All that plus Ninja Turtles, cheeseburgers, and a Bayesian outlook on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

42 min listen

Ep. 243: Questions that will define the 49ers season: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, football is right around the corner and it’s season preview time! Will Jimmy Garoppolo be able to sustain his excellent play over a full season? (9:19) Does the pass coverage take a significant step forward? (19:47) Will the 49ers be able to generate more edge pressure this season? (27:56) All that, plus record predictions, superlatives, and a fond farewell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

85 min listen

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

66 min listen

Ep. 178: Worth the No. 1? Rams recap, 2016 season wrap-up: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast it’s the unicorn that is a Win Wednesday! We break down how the 49ers managed to overcome a two-score deficit in the final quarter to come away with the victory, what problems plagued the team up to that point, and whether this moral boost was worth losing the No. 1 overall pick. Then, we put a bow on the 2016 season by taking a look back what we got right and wrong in our season preview episode. All that, plus the importance of strong finishes to the season, Jimmy Garoppolo trade compensation, and Rex Ryan as defensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

90 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

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

49ers In Five: One insider says a Garoppolo trade could happen in the next few weeks by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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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

62 min listen

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

22 min listen

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

67 min listen

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

90 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. 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

Better Rivals Ep. 302: Escaping a fright in the desert, and preparing for an MVP: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers break from the script for a win over the Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. What was different about this win compared to the others? Where did the Cardinals find success against a pass defense that had been lights out? And how was Jimmy Garoppolo able to pick up the slack? All that, plus what Emmanuel Sanders does for San Francisco’s passing game, the ups and downs of the injury roller coaster, and previewing an important divisional match-up against the Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

65 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. 291: Just Breathe. Top takeaways from 49ers vs Broncos: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast,we’re midway through the preseason and we ask 49ers fans to just breathe. What should the panic level be after a brutal performance from Jimmy Garoppolo against the Broncos? How is the secondary depth shaping up after two preseason games? And whose stock is up(or down) heading into the regular season dress rehearsal? All that, plus a pressure-packed effort from the backup DL, rookie watch, and thoughts on the final construction of the WR group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

61 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

119 min listen

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

89 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

Rams recap: Shanahan’s stellar game plan saves the 49ers season: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers keep their season alive with a win over the Rams. How did an excellent game plan from Kyle Shanahan get the 49ers out to a fast start? Was Jimmy G actually back? And where did the Rams miss some opportunities that could’ve made this a much different game? All that, plus it’s nice having multiple competent CBs, expectations for Jordan Willis, and a pulse check on the 49ers’ season entering this week’s game against the Patriots. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

59 min listen

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63 min listen

NFC West Preview: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, real football is sneaking up on us and it’s (somehow) time to preview the NFC West. Will the Seahawks manage to continue 2019’s success in one-score games? Will Kyler Murray take a leap in his second season and raise the Cardinals to playoff contention? And is there anything the Rams can do to help set Jared Goff up for success? All that, plus manufactured crowd noise, injury updates, and Isaiah Simmons shade. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

67 min listen

Ep. 172: Kap figuring things out? Cardinals recap, Patriots preview by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

71 min listen

Cardinals recap: Jimmy G’s struggles, death by a thousand defensive cuts, and why you shouldn’t panic. Yet.: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s the first whomp whomp Wednesday of the 2020 season as we dive deep into the issues that plagued the 49ers in their loss to the Cardinals. Where did Jimmy Garoppolo fall short in the season opener? What led to the 49ers’ struggles on third and fourth down? And why was DeAndre Hopkins able to find so much success against San Francisco’s pass coverage? All that, plus our panic level, impressive debuts from Javon Kinlaw and Trent Williams, and previewing a should-win game against the Jets. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

59 min listen

Ep. 196: Jimmie Ward, Pete Carroll, and single-high coverages: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Scheme Month rolls on! Defense is again in the spotlight as we move to the secondary and talk coverages. What is single-high coverage and why are we expecting to see it from the 49ers this season? Which position is the key to making everything go in the secondary? And how will San Francisco’s defensive backs fare in this transition? All that, plus which 49ers would be most valuable on the open market, Eric Reid vs. Jaquiski Tartt, and something about butts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

74 min listen

Dolphins recap: The 49ers’ season is in jeopardy after getting embarrassed by Miami: On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, things sure aren’t feeling great after the 49ers were embarrassed by the Dolphins. Where did things fall apart defensively against Fitzmagic & Co.? Why was the offensive performance even more concerning? And is there any hope that they’ll be able to turn things around and get back into the playoff hunt? All that, plus offensive line issues, Robert Saleh’s share of the blame, and a fantasy football update that no one cares about. by Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

63 min listen

Podcast 08-31-17 (Florida breakdown and prediction, trap games, 2019 recruiting begins): In this episode, we break down Michigan's matchup against Florida and offer our predictions, answer questions about Michigan and the Big Ten and offer a preview to the 2019 recruiting season. by The Michigan Insider

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Jay Fiedler joins Doc to talk to talk about following Marino, draft trades and more: This week on the show Doc talks with special guest Jay Fiedler about follow after Marino, NFL Draft trades, no more pocket passing, Tampa Bay returning its entire lineup from last year, Mahomes vs Brady and who will be ready sooner, and a 17 week regular... by Sports Injury Central Podcast featuring Pro Football Doc

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