The Shanaplan: Dre Greenlaw is becoming a monster + How to replace Deebo

The Shanaplan: Can Jimmy G. continue to play at this level?: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down a dominant defensive performance last week, and wonder how much of what we saw will continue going forward? Injuries continue to chip away at this team (1:22) When can we expect some reinforcements? (6:37) Why the schedule might help mitigate the injury losses (7:48) Standout defensive performances on Sunday (8:30) This defense is way better than people realize (13:26) Is this the best Jimmy Garoppolo we've ever seen? (17:24) Can the offense clean up their mistakes? (21:56) Why Brandon Aiyuk needs to step up his game (24:06) How big a deal is the rotation at right guard? (25:52) Predictions for the Falcons game this week (30:15) Need some fresh Niners gear? Check out Homage! They have awesome stuff that you should buy: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 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: Is Jimmy Garoppolo a Pro Bowl quarterback this year?: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down Monday Night's win and check in on some of the narratives that rose up this week in 49ers land. This was the game we were waiting for, but can it continue? (1:13) Christian McCaffrey's effect on the offense (3:47) Will Jimmy G. make the Pro Bowl this year? (7:03) Why isn't Nick Bosa getting enough love for Defensive Player of the Year? (11:44) Trent Williams tipping plays is officially dead (15:51) Guess the 49ers don't really need Mike McDaniel after all, huh? (19:59) How Kyle Shanahan has adjusted the offense throughout the year (23:41) Why the 49ers should be a pass-first team this year (28:13) Which game coming up is the trap game for the Niners? (32:22) Kyle Posey's controversial Thanksgiving food decision (37:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

43 min listen

Shanaplan: You can't rest everyone down the stretch: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan explain the 49ers' path to the Super Bowl and why resting everyone down the stretch is easier said than done. There will always be risk to playing football (2:12) How much does the return of Javon Kinlaw help the defensive line (2:52) Should Deebo Samuel return before the playoffs begin? (6:29) Why the 49ers are sitting pretty in the playoff seeding picture (13:05) Is the #1 seed still possible, and what would the path to the NFC title game be? (19:53) After everything that's happened to this team, what else could go wrong? (21:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

29 min listen

Bully Ball: Kyle Shanahan has found his Kirk + Jerry Rice was plain wrong 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

36 min listen

Gold Diggers: Kyler Murray sucks under pressure + Why SF scores 30 this week: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk preview Monday Night Football and give you some betting advice for this week. Michelle got floor seats for Taylor Swift?! (1:17) Why Stats thinks the elevation is going to be a big deal (4:51) The Commanders game looks like it will matter more and more (6:33) This is the week the 49ers will score 30 points (9:33) Is Kyle Shanahan using Christian McCaffrey wrong? (12:57) The Cardinals offense could look better than it has all year (17:43) Nick Bosa should be getting way more love for Defensive Player of the Year (19:17) Kyler Murray crumbles under pressure (21:55) Bet the over on Kittle's receiving yards (26:39) One key loss for Arizona's offense (32:03) What this win sets up for the 49ers (33:36) Will the Niners cover the spread and the over/under? (37:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

47 min listen

The Shanaplan: Deebo's deal will get done + Why TDP could be the workhorse back: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan flesh out a new contract for Deebo Samuel and recap the 2022 NFL Draft for the 49ers. The Niners will play in Mexico next season and why that's an advantage (1:33) Is the Jason Verrett signing a good move by the Niners? (4:50) How AJ Brown's deal creates a framework for Deebo (10:33) Why Drake Jackson could be better than you realize (22:57) Ty Davis-Price has a shot to be Kyle Shanahan's workhorse (30:49) The WR mistake the 49ers made that they corrected with Danny Gray (40:51) What was the team's strategy with the OL they drafted/signed? (45:31) How this year's cornerbacks are different from Ambry Thomas and Deommodore Lenoir (48:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

59 min listen

Bully Ball: Steph cooks Emmanuel Acho + Nick Bosa is a serial killer: Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez give you their big-picture takeaways from the Seahawks game and preview how the Niners should treat the rest of the season. This team recognized what was at stake in Seattle (2:18) Brock Purdy is proving that he is unflappable (5:12) Christian McCaffrey has this offense ascending (7:55) There's only one thing left for Kyle Shanahan to prove (11:48) Why Nick Bosa reminds Steph of a serial killer (18:12) Does the Jalen Hurts injury open the door for the Niners to get the top seed in the NFC? (24:49) Washington is in for some pain against the 49ers (28:01) One big reason the Niners can't rest their stars down the stretch (30:02) 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

Jason & Steph: Busting 49ers narratives + What will be better after the bye?: Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez react to the Rams game and try and dispel some of the things they see floating on 49ers Twitter about the team. Plus, what will be better after the bye week? What was the turning point of the win against the Rams? (2:10) Is Christian McCaffrey already worth the draft picks? (3:54) Jimmy Garoppolo played well and we can admit it (7:52) What adjustments did the defense make in the second half? (10:28) Dispelling narratives about the 49ers (15:46) What can the 49ers build upon from this game? (21:43) The NFC West is a two team race (24:38) What will be better after the bye week? (26:30) Is this good or bad timing for the bye week? (31:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

41 min listen

Under Review: The most incredible 49ers regular season ever: Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera look back at the incredible roller coaster this regular season has been, and look ahead to another game against the Seahawks. Miss us with the 49ers strength of schedule argument (1:03) Brock Purdy is who we wanted Jimmy Garoppolo to be (3:50) Lots of 49ers fans are scarred by the Seahawks (8:25) The 49ers prove it - the Niners are still the best team in the league (17:33) One scary defensive trend (25:44) How has George Kittle come to life under Brock Purdy? (36:25) Deebo and Aiyuk: A tale of two different WR seasons (46:39) The one stat that explains how the 49ers have won 13 games this year (1:00:48) The NFC West is in for a big shakeup; teams coming after 49ers staffers (1:09:08) Shanahan updates injuries during conference call (1:17:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

84 min listen

Gold Standard: Deebo Samuel joins the show + Is a winning streak coming?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers - PLUS: Deebo! Why aren't people getting hyped for the Chargers game? (1:17) Deebo Samuel joins the show (5:05) Is the team about to make a run in the second half of the year? (7:57) Is Christian McCaffrey part of the YAC Bros.? (8:38) What would his recruiting pitch be to Odell Beckham Jr.? (8:53) Would Deebo ever get into coaching? (12:37) Our reaction to the Deebo interview (13:26) Why Levin doesn't think Beckham matters that much (15:29) Where do you LEAST want OBJ to land? (19:46) The Chargers can't stop the run (23:00) The 49ers can slow Austin Ekeler down (24:30) The Chargers will Charger late in a close game (27:30) Is a run coming in the second half of the season? (29:57) Random detour: What video games are we playing right now? (32:35) Final score predictions (37:52) by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

45 min listen

Shanaplan: Why the 49ers are scoring so much + The Cowboys are screwed: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down how the 49ers offense is scoring so many points, and why the Cowboys are in trouble this weekend. How the 49ers are winning with their personnel (1:03) Why you can't use man coverage against the 49ers formations (4:00) Ran Carthon leaves for Tennessee (7:09) Trey Lance's vague Ran Carthon post - does it mean anything? (8:34) How much of Brock Purdy's success is due to Kyle Shanahan? (11:25) Will the Cowboys' O-line hold up this week? (16:00) You can pressure Dak Prescott, and when you do he will turn it over (22:25) The 49ers defense struggled on first down last week (23:46) The key will be stopping Tony Pollard (27:37) Will Dan Quinn be able to slow down this offense? (30:33) Score predictions (33:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

43 min listen

Instant Reaction: Niners dismantle Seahawks in the second half for 11th straight win: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers' 11th straight win, this time against the Seahawks in the Wild Card round. This offense is rolling (:35) The one play that totally changed the game (1:38) The first half had us worried (4:58) This victory was cathartic for 49ers fans (6:25) The Seahawks collapsed mentally in the 3rd quarter (7:13) The dirty play on Deebo Samuel that fired the Niners up (10:13) Purdy was on fire in the second half (11:57) Fred Warner told NFL Network Purdy makes the team a Super Bowl contender (20:14) Christian McCaffrey is the best mid-season acquisition ever (27:20) Why did Shanahan squib kick at the end of the first half? (31:01) This win sent a message to the rest of the NFC (35:11) Postgame comments on Deebo's leg and more (35:39) Who do you want to play next week? (37:52) Is this the most confident you've been going into the Divisional Round? ( by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

65 min listen

Instant Reaction: 10 straight wins going into the playoffs!: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers' 10th straight win and the conclusion of one of the wildest regular seasons in team history. This is the craziest 49ers regular season of Rob's 49ers fandom (1:44) The Niners turned it on in the second half of this game (4:21) 49ers fans shouldn't worry about who we play, they should be worried about us (6:32) Levin Black joins the show (7:07) George Kittle has been unlocked by Brock Purdy (7:52) Brock Purdy has been a revelation (9:49) The 49ers QB play this year has been great, credit Brian Griese (14:53) The Christian McCaffrey trade saved the season (20:02) Is Deommodore Lenoir a liability? (22:14) Brandon Aiyuk goes over 1,000 yards on the season (26:02) Kyle Shanahan has rewritten his narrative this season (28:42) When do you want the 49ers to play next week? (34:29) Why Kyle Shanahan believes in Brock Purdy (44:09) Special announcement for Thursday's by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Bully Ball: Bring on the damn Cowboys cause we're ready!: Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez react to having to face the Cowboys in the Divisional Round, and debate what carries over from last week's game against Seattle. 49ers fans have a special hatred for the Cowboys (:18) The Niners are still pretty healthy, thankfully (3:08) Dallas and their fans are crying already (6:39) The 49ers could be on the ultimate revenge tour (7:52) This is the best defense Brock Purdy has faced to this point (9:32) The 49ers' offense could be even better than what we've seen (15:34) Why Steph isn't worried about Mooney Ward (21:15) Deommodore Lenoir stepped up (22:58) Jason's turning point in the game was the Deebo leg twist (26:25) Brock's mobility and the offensive line are working together (29:38) Don't worry about being overconfident as a fan (34:39) DeMeco Ryans has a busy week this week (37:30) Was Mike McDaniel vaping on the sideline?! (41:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

49 min listen

Is the Rams team-building strategy repeatable? Plus a listener mailbag and Recommendations by The PFF Forecast

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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

Shanaplan: 5 burning questions + Seahawks preview: Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan answer 5 big questions about the season as a whole and break down the playoff game this weekend against the Seahawks. Who gets more credit this year: Offense or defense? (2:32) Which side of the ball do you have more confidence in right now? (9:33) Which unit has a fatal flaw, and what is it? (20:06) With one drive left in the game, which unit do you want on the field? (25:14) Seahawks preview: What happens this week? (30:21) Predictions for the rest of the NFC this weekend (38:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

45 min listen

Instant Reaction: The 49ers are kicking everyone's ass right now: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers' 35-7 win over the Buccaneers - and to the injury to Deebo Samuel. The 49ers are the best team in football (:25) Brock Purdy is playing exactly the way he needs to play right now (3:37) Has Purdy raised your ceiling for how far this team can go in 2022? (8:03) What separates this defense from other recent 49ers defenses (13:11) Could any other team blow opponents out with their 3rd string rookie QB? (16:44) Deebo Samuel injury update: The ankle isn't broken (23:11) Don't blame Kyle Shanahan for Deebo's injury (25:39) Brock Purdy is also hurt - how serious is it? (32:48) Kyle has become a pass-first coach recently (35:36) A win next week can clinch the NFC West (43:33) GET SOME SWEET 49ERS GEAR FROM HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

52 min listen

Gold Standard: CMC should be a Pro Bowler + Top seed possibilities: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Pro Bowl rosters are out and CMC got screwed (2:52) Jake Brendel is a Pro Bowl alternate - who saw that coming? (5:27) Talanoa Hufanga is a well-deserved Pro Bowler (6:44) This team's late-round drafting has been incredible (7:27) Dre Greenlaw will never get the recognition he deserves (9:50) This is a trap game for the 49ers (16:22) Brock Purdy has to protect the football (19:46) Kyle Shanahan's philosophy on resting players down the stretch (28:07) How the Niners end up with the #1 seed (31:32) Proof this defense is historically good (39:54) Score predictions (42:19) Levin's holiday plans were ruined (49:00) How Rob rescheduled his family's entire Christmas Eve for the 49ers (52:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

62 min listen

Instant Reaction: 49ers select WR Danny Gray at 105: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Kyle Posey react to the selection of WR Danny Gray with the final pick of the third round. Where Gray can help, and where he struggles (:29) Don't get scared of drops (1:33) Why this pick tells us that 49ers will be a lot more fun next season (2:33) What Gray will bring to the offense that they didn't have last year (4:02) Is Kyle Shanahan just loading up on freak athletes? (5:33) One stat that proves that this offense could be a sleeping giant (8:17) 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: A win this week would go a long way for the 49ers: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot take and the cold truth on everything happening with the 49ers. There's actually no drama with the 49ers right now! (2:44) Have Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyle Shanahan had a come to Jesus moment? (9:41) How the 49ers have adjusted the running game for the better (12:10) Why the Falcons won't pack it in like Carolina did (15:50) Atlanta knows how to run the ball very well (16:36) Somehow the 49ers addressed all the complains against him (20:31) With the defense's injuries, how many points will the offense need to score? (23:35) The special teams unit needs to pick it up (25:21) This win would set the 49ers up incredibly well going forward (27:31) The mistake people make when trying to figure out why this team is injured so often (29:53) The offensive line has been better than we thought (33:47) Should the 49ers sign Odell Beckham Jr.? (36:11) Are we sure Brandon by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

52 min listen

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 Diggers: Where Trey Lance was better than everyone except Aaron Rodgers: Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera discuss Trey Lance's ranking on Chris Simms' QB countdown, the Javon Kinlaw drama, why the 49ers' WRs are getting disrespected, and more! Did Michelle lie about her vacation in Hawaii? (:52) How much of a difference will a healthy finger make for Trey Lance? (7:00) Where Lance struggled and where he excelled last year (9:06) Trey Lance must improve his throws in tight windows (13:50) Lance has to get rid of the ball quicker (19:32) Kinlaw vs Cohn drama (28:00) Stats' conversation with Jaquiski Tartt about Grant Cohn (32:26) PFF's WR list disrespects Deebo and Aiyuk (and more) (36:12) Why Rob doesn't buy what the 49ers are selling on Aaron Banks (39:12) How Michelle once punched a wall playing video games (45:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

55 min listen

Bully Ball: Draft needs + Will that 49ers throw the bag at someone this offseason?: Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez react to the Super Bowl, speculate about the future of Brock Purdy, and take an early look at positions the 49ers will target in the draft. Reaction to Super Bowl LVII (:40) What it was like for Jason working the Super Bowl (6:10) Are we being too optimistic about Brock Purdy's surgery? (12:38) Trey Lance has the right mentality to win the job (16:06) Jason's Trey Lance rant (17:12) Why this offseason is particularly frustrating for 49ers fans (23:01) Will the 49ers draft a QB this year? (25:23) What positions should the 49ers target in the draft? (26:22) What changes are needed along the offensive and defensive lines? (31:52) Would you rather the team spend for a free agent OL or DL? (33:24) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodca by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

44 min listen

Bully Ball: Draft needs + Will that 49ers throw the bag at someone this offseason? by The Gold Standard: We Moved

40 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

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