Gold Standard: Predictions for the second half + What would you sacrifice for a Super Bowl?

Gold Standard: Which 3 games would you guarantee the 49ers win?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Levin is already salty back from vacation (:20) How Levin's vacation was almost ruined by bikers (4:16) If you could guarantee 3 wins this year, which games would you pick? (9:18) The one easy game that could turn into a must-win (12:34) Does beating Russell Wilson matter anymore? (16:45) How much does beating the Raiders matter to 49ers fans? (17:20) How embarrassing would it be to lose to Justin Fields Week 1? (19:57) Do the 49ers need to win 4 of their first 6 games? (22:36) One way the schedule works in Trey Lance's favor (23:18) Are the 49ers built to withstand injuries this year? (26:06) Do the 49ers need an upgrade at backup QB? (27:45) One weird fact about 49ers history and the backup QB (28:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Standard: Why it matters that Lance isn't a captain + Bears/season preview!: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Why is matters that Trey Lance isn't a captain (3:16) Kyle Shanahan could have made him captain and chose not to (7:11) Bears preview: How will DeMeco Ryans attack Justin Fields? (19:48) Will Shanahan take off the training wheels on offense? (22:02) How much will weather be a factor? (23:11) Will we finally see the Trey Lance offense unveiled? (25:13) Season-long preview (31:09) Why Jimmie Ward's injury could have a massive impact on the year (32:00) Where are the 49ers' losses this year? (34:14) Places on the schedule where the Trey Lance narrative will flip during the year (37:18) Who wins the NFC West? (40:45) A weird quirk about the schedule that works in the Niners' favor (45:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

55 min listen

Gold Standard: What is Trey Lance's ceiling?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Schedule release day! (5:00) Reasonable expectations for Trey Lance (6:58) What is the bare minimum you want to see from Lance in 2022? (15:55) If Lance fulfills all of his potential, how good can he be? (19:36) One thing you want to see from rookie minicamp (26:50) Why the defense could be better than last year (29:30) Has Kyle Shanahan been in contact with Julio Jones? (32:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

45 min listen

Gold Standard: Are the 49ers best players the problem + Troy Clardy previewing Week 8: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot take and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Plus, Troy Clardy will call the game this week on the radio and joins us to preview the matchup! Do the 49ers depend too much on guys that get hurt a lot? (4:19) The highest paid players have let the 49ers down (9:20) This is the second straight year the team faces a crisis of leadership (13:27) Is the season on the line this week? (17:39) How much does McCaffrey help the offense (19:30) Troy Clardy joins the show - how to prepare for a national NFL broadcast (28:39) The real reason the Rams have struggled this year (34:20) Why McCaffrey will have a big impact this week (36:09) This game will stick with the losing team (38:23) Is that Shanahan stat about losing going into the 4th quarter a big deal? (39:08) Levin's absurd trivia question (44:22) Learn more about your a by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

54 min listen

The Shanaplan: How much Trey Lance will we see this preseason?: Kyle Posey and Rob "Stats" Guerrera react to Kyle Shanahan's preseason plan, and some breaking news about Charvarius Ward and Frank Gore. Starters will play in weeks 1 and 3 of the preseason - good idea? (2:19) Will Lance get more than one series? (7:03) Kyle Shanahan's explanation for moving off Jimmy G. this year (8:11) Kyle admits the two QBs he liked in 2021 were Trey Lance and Mac Jones (10:35) Is this the best roster the 49ers have had in a decade? (16:58) Do the 49ers have a true #1 corner? (19:58) Is this the best defense of the Kyle Shanahan era? (22:14) BREAKING NEWS: Charvarius Ward is hurt (26:41) Why fans need to have patience with Trey Lance (28:46) BREAKING NEWS: Ugly Frank Gore accusations emerge (33:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

40 min listen

Gold Standard: The one big question about the 49ers offense: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Derek Carr is on the bench and the Raiders are in disarray (2:33) Is Kyle about to rest Nick Bosa? (4:32) One Raiders star with something to prove this week (8:36) Will Derek Carr being available affect Jimmy Garoppolo's market this offseason? (11:42) Brandon Aiyuk makes a hilarious joke on social media (15:03) Would the offense also look like this with Trey Lance at quarterback? (18:02) The 49ers are so good they haven't trailed in a game in a month (25:33) Levin's work emergency that took him off the Instant Reaction podcast last week (29:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

38 min listen

Gold Standard: The 49ers plan for 2022 emerges + Jed York says crazy things: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. What Kyle Shanahan's comments tell us about how the 49ers see themselves (5:48) What is the plan for the offensive line? (6:25) Is Aaron Banks really ready to be a starter? (7:44) Have the 49ers put too much faith in their drafting and development? (11:43) What are the team's draft needs (17:39) Why Stats feels better about the QB situation than he did a week ago (22:05) Jed York has lost his damn mind (28:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

42 min listen

Gold Standard: A little Trey Lance good news + Seahawks preview: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Don't blame Kyle Shanahan for Trey Lance's injury (1:27) One piece of good news about Lance's injury (6:08) This is a good time to be playing the Broncos (16:40) Give Kyle Shanahan credit for fixing some issues from Week 1 (18:40) Russell Wilson's weakness this year (22:28) The Niners rush defense isn't getting enough credit (24:15) There is no Jimmy G. 2.0 waiting to be unlocked (27:47) This is a chance for the team to make a statement (29:31) What would feel better: Beating Seattle or beating Russ? (36:13) Are we changing the clocks this year? (36:13) Score prediction (41:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

50 min listen

Gold Standard: Deebo contract rumors + How much should Trey play in the preseason?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot take and the cold truth about everything happening with the team. A possible framework for a Deebo Samuel contract (3:19) Would $70M guaranteed be too much? (6:32) The 49ers are about to be drama free for the first time in a while (10:25) How much should Trey Lance play in the preseason? (12:06) The hardest part about this season as a fan (12:43) How big of a concern is the offensive line now that it's an open competition? (24:22) Is this the best roster Kyle Shanahan has ever had? (28:03) Why Kyle Juszczyk will be more important than ever (33:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

42 min listen

Gold Standard: How CMC has elevated the offense + Trey Lance returning?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Happy Thanksgiving! (0:00) Jimmy G. is the same as he always was, but McCaffrey is helping out big time (7:49) Kyle Shanahan's F you drive against Arizona (8:57) How the 49ers defense gets in your head (11:19) Has McCaffrey raised the floor for this offense? (12:04) One superstar head coach could be coming to the NFC West (19:17) Could Trey Lance return to play this year? (22:00) How the Zach Wilson debacle makes us thankful for Trey (25:21) Do the 49ers receivers not want OBJ? (29:26) Why the Saints game could be a trap game for the Niners (31:56) Thank you, thank you, thank you, listeners! (39:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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The Shanaplan: Why Russell Wilson won't be a problem this week by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Standard: The gamble the 49ers could take with Deebo Samuel + Draft day dreams: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Are 49ers fan turning on Deebo? (3:54) Why hasn't Samuel explained himself? (4:26) What will happen ultimately with this situation? (12:34) One way the 49ers could gamble on their relationship with Deebo (15:27) Will this situation scare free agents away from the team? (18:02) Do the 49ers need to change how they negotiate going forward? (19:49) What to pay attention to in tonight's draft (27:57) Why we need to pay more attention to the Eagles when it comes to Deebo (35:56) One player we each want to see end up with the 49ers by the end of the draft (38:25) What's the perfect scenario for the Niners tonight? (42:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

50 min listen

Gold Standard: Is Kyle Shanahan trying to get one over on us?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth on everything happening with the 49ers. Why hasn't Levin started the Niners Nation listener fantasy league? (2:32) When does Danny Gray become legit and not just a training camp hero? (4:21) Can Trey Lance be both a playmaker and a game manager? (5:35) One thing Lance already handles better than Jimmy Garoppolo (8:20) When will the running back picture clear up? (10:14) Does Kyle Shanahan already know which RBs he's keeping? (11:21) Garoppolo's ghosting: Did he do it to the Patriots and did they know when they traded him? (13:38) Why did the 49ers stick with Jimmy when Brady wanted to come over? (21:23) How well do the Niners match up with the Bucs? (24:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

38 min listen

Gold Standard: Which criticisms of Lance are valid + What we want to see vs. Seahawks: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Why it makes sense that some players favor Jimmy G. (3:52) The coverage of Lance is illogical and weird (9:31) Does Trey Lance look at the rush too quickly? (13:40) Why the offensive line wasn't as good as their grades last week (15:37) Kyle Shanahan needs to learn Trey's gimmie plays (19:52) The 49ers need to give Lance's brain a chance to learn (25:04) We're too worried about how many hits Trey takes (27:30) How much would Kittle being out make a difference? (34:54) Will we see a change in red zone play-calling? (39:43) Does Deebo being a RB make it easier to double team someone else? (41:34) The Seahawks might suffer an emotional letdown (50:05) The rain won't be an excuse two straight weeks (52:03) Final score predictions (1:00:29) Learn more about your ad choices. by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

66 min listen

Stats & Cohn: Do the 49ers have big Draft plans? by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Standard: Do the 49ers view Trey Lance as a starter level quarterback?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Thanks to everyone for all the support (1:00) The Jimmy Garoppolo era is over (3:36) Are the 49ers really not going to pursue a veteran starter at QB? (7:49) Do the 49ers view Trey Lance as a starting level QB? (10:32) Levin finally admits he was wrong about something (16:13) The 49ers are being unfair to Lance - again (19:09) One good piece of news regarding Brock Purdy (23:58) The 49ers offseason strategy is "hope" (25:28) What Kyle wants in the next defensive coordinator (26:16) Shanahan's under-appreciated skill as a head coach (28:08) What Kyle wants in the coaches on his staff (31:41) The 49ers revealed what happened to Drake Jackson down the stretch (35:13) Levin's idea for a pass rusher opposite Nick Bosa (38:46) Way too early draft needs (41:18) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPO by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Standard: Do the 49ers view Trey Lance as a starter level quarterback? by The Gold Standard: We Moved

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The Shanaplan: Is Danny Gray for real + Joint practice reactions: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Kyle Posey react to the 49ers first joint practice with the Vikings. Danny Gray continues to look like a stud (1:50) How do we know Gray isn't Sherfield 2.0? (4:52) Trey Lance was under pressure all day - will that be the norm? (7:04) How 49ers fans will react to Lance's bad games (10:25) The national narrative has flipped on Trey Lance (11:36) Kyle Shanahan's odd comment that the QB won't make or break the team (13:06) The 49ers LBs dominated the Vikings (14:28) Shanahan knows this team is going to be good and has said so (16:36) What happened to Samuel Womack today? (20:43) Two weird photos that emerged from practice (22:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Standard: 5 things to watch for Friday against Green Bay: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Has Levin recovered after Michelle owned him last week? (:49) Levin has multiple beefs with Stats (6:54) Charvarius Ward and Emmanuel Moseley are both hurt (13:48) What to watch for on Friday Cornerback depth (16:21) RB competition (18:35) OL play (20:16) Drake Jackson (22:34) Why Levin won't be watching for Lance (30:38) Have the guardian helmet caps saved our QBs from injury this year? (33:26) Kyle Shanahan can't wear the Shanahat this year and he's big mad (35:04) Stats is a giant space nerd: Go watch the super moon tonight! (41:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

50 min listen

The Shanaplan: Can the 49ers go on a Warriors-like run?: Kyle Posey and Rob "Stats" Guerrera look at two big topics: First, which year was more flukey: 2019 or 2020? Then, can the 49ers have a period of sustained success like the Warriors are on right now? Which season was the fluke: 2019 or 2020? (:52) Why last year's season changes our view of 2019 and 2020 (7:49) Can the 49ers go on a run like the Warriors? (11:48) How often do teams make 6 of 8 conference title games? (15:30) What would Shanahan's legacy be if the 49ers could pull that off? (16:52) How good would Trey Lance have to be to get to 6 of 8 title games? (19:00) Chris Simms ranks Jimmy Garoppolo as the 20th best QB (23:31) The 49ers have two things you need to dominate a conference for a half-decade (24:53) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

40 min listen

Gold Standard: Signs of optimism for the offense + How to use elevation as a weapon: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Levin's two signs of optimism for the 49ers offense (1:55) Can Deebo once again have impact as a straight wide receiver? (6:40) Offensive trends around the league vs. what the 49ers are doing (11:43) Both players and coaches bear responsibility for red zone issues (14:22) Don't buy into the Mike McDaniel narrative (20:01) The 49ers fans will take over the stadium in Mexico City (21:25) People don't realize how much the elevation will be a factor (22:40) Who do you want to start: Kyler or Colt McCoy? (27:00) The Cardinals could crumble in this game (31:57) Levin prioritizes another sport before the podcast (36:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

41 min listen

Under Review with Vish: Why do the 49ers make the same mistakes?: Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera take a second look at the 49ers Chiefs game yesterday and try to diagnose what went wrong. Your questions and comments about the game (2:00) Vish joins after a work meeting and asks: Who are the leaders on this team? (6:10) Did George Kittle call out Shanahan after the game? (7:06) How do the 49ers make 4th down decisions? (11:24) The Niners are only built to win games one way (14:52) Everything opposing fans are saying about the Niners this year is true (22:51) When the 49ers fall behind, do they believe they can win? (24:40) Are you worried about the defense? (28:33) Who is doing less with more than Kyle Shanahan? (33:07) Vish defends Kyle Shanahan (42:33) Breakdown of Jimmy Garoppolo's INT (48:49) Would this offense look different with Trey Lance? (58:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

77 min listen

Gold Standard: Do we believe in fatigue + 5 49er facts to blow your mind: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about Trey Lance's arm fatigue, and his relationship with Steve Young. Plus, Rob has five 49ers facts that will blow your mind. Do we believe Trey Lance has arm fatigue? (3:55) Did Matt Maiocco bury this story in May? (7:03) Where Steve Young wants to help Trey Lance (13:46) Five 49ers facts to blow your mind The amazing effectiveness of the front seven (17:31) The issues Shanahan has against the NFC West (18:52) The biggest worry Rob has about Trey Lance this year (21:42) How regression has ignored the 49ers (23:44) How the depth of the team on offense has been tested (26:15) Honorable mention facts to blow your mind since Levin is a jerk (28:20) If you're interested in Warren Sharp's football preview, get it here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

38 min listen

Gold Standard: One thing to watch vs ARI + Who do we fear in the NFC?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Don't take making the playoffs for granted (2:13) Will the defense return to form after last week? (3:35) The secret is out on Lenoir and Hufanga (4:50) Matt Maiocco says Brock Purdy has won the starting job for 2023 already (12:23) We disagree about Trey Lance's second surgery (17:43) Should Shanahan rest guys or play them this week? (23:46) Who are the best opponents for the 49ers in the first round of the playoffs? (27:26) How Levin evaluates good and bad matchups in the playoffs (31:09) The Eagles will be a major challenge at some point (37:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

48 min listen

Gold Standard: 49ers fans have lost their minds waiting for a Jimmy G. trade: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Waiting for this trade has broken 49ers fans (1:30) Stats' bone to pick with the fans who refuse to face the facts (3:06) Why Jimmy Garoppolo would want to get released (4:59) What people are missing about Garoppolo potentially being released (8:00) What could possibly be taking so long? (10:17) Why restructuring other deals before trading Jimmy could be tough for the Niners (11:48) Why the next ten days for the 49ers will be incredibly fun (13:05) What will 49ers fans focus on most once Jimmy is gone? (14:54) How Deshaun Watson complicates a potential trade (15:56) Why the deal for Lance doesn't look as bad now as it once did (20:00) The best analysis ever on the difference between watching Jimmy vs. watching Trey (22:48) The 49ers won't totally be done with the QBs that moved by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

38 min listen

Gold Standard: Why so many Trey Lance reports + Could Lynch go back to TV?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Why is Adam Schefter saying Jimmy Garoppolo might not be traded? (4:50) Are the 49ers doing wrong by Trey Lance? (8:46) How come no other rookie QB is getting crushed? (11:15) What will we find out from John Lynch at the Combine (16:00) Will the 49ers make a big acquisition this offseason? (21:55) How realistic are names like Jadeveon Clowney or Rob Gronkowski (25:26) What's your "buy it now" price for Jimmy Garoppolo? (33:37) How Troy Aikman going to ESPN could affect the 49ers (38:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

48 min listen

Gold Standard: Levin has beef with George Kittle about Trey Lance: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about what's happening with the 49ers. Levin's problem with what George Kittle is saying about Trey Lance (1:20) Why the 49ers won't be opening the season in LA next year (10:36) How badly do the 49ers need to re-sign Laken Tomlinson (22:29) Why Aaron Banks isn't to be counted on next year (27:12) Why Stats thinks the 49ers will sneak. back into the first round of the Draft (31:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

38 min listen

Gold Standard: Responding to Mark Schlereth's Trey Lance revelation by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Standard: Mostert and Sherfield head to Miami + The disaster QB scenario for the 49ers by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Diggers: Best bets and fantasy advice for Bears week: Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera give you their best bets and fantasy advice for the 49ers Bears matchup this weekend. Kyle Shanahan defended Trey Lance not being a captain (3:24) Why the 49ers will whoop the Bears (6:03) Stats want the Niners to win like the Bills did against the Rams last night (9:17) Why Josh Allen makes 49ers fans think of Lance's potential (12:00) Trey Lance prop bet of the week (17:58) Why Vegas is sleeping on Brandon Aiyuk (19:22) Bears fans are delusional (26:36) One prop bet to make on the Bears (29:01) Stats' sneaky FG prop for this week (29:56) Why Stats is the worst fantasy commissioner of all time (35:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

45 min listen

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