Gold Standard: The one big question about the 49ers offense

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

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

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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

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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: 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

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Gold Diggers: Kyle Shanahan will face Trey Lance questions tonight + Chargers preview by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Standard: Brock's 2 elite skills + how scary is Dallas' defense?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. People mad at Rob for not being all-in on Brock (3:21) Don't give Shanahan's scheme all the credit for Purdy's success (6:11) Brock has two elite skills already (13:32) Why the offense works better with Brock than Jimmy G. (16:45) One thing the Cowboys can do that can defeat the 49ers (20:01) Do the Cowboys have the defense to stop San Francisco? (22:58) How much does the extra rest really matter? (26:52) Why penalties won't be an issues as much as last year (29:42) Nick Bosa calls out his own defense (32:42) Stop expecting the 49ers defense to play like they did early in the year (37:00) Is Dak starting to crack under the pressure? (40:20) Final score predictions (42:50) 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: 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

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Instant Reaction: 49ers FINALLY make some draft picks by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Stats & Grant Cohn: What's up with Brandon Aiyuk? by The Gold Standard: We Moved

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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

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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

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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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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: Seahawks Preview Edition - In Brock We Trust?: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black preview tonight's Week 15 matchup against the Seahawks, with a chance to clinch the NFC West on the line. Why Stats is still nervous even though the Niners have the better team (2:34) The one things that always kills the Niners in Seattle (4:42) Kyle needs to flip the script this week (9:24) How DeMeco Ryans will attack Geno Smith and the offense (14:28) Brock Purdy could face a few new tests tonight (19:04) Trey Lance was supposed to be the young QB we were feeling this way about (21:56) Purdy has all the mobility you need in a quarterback (24:00) What's at stake in tonight's game (28:36) 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 this draft is way more important than people realize: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. What people are missing about the timing of extensions with the 49ers (3:12) How both Deebo and the 49ers are playing the media game (10:28) Levin's bone to pick with Deebo and social media (14:06) How does Deebo's agent factor into the negotiations? (19:09) Mike McGlinchey tries to quiet concerns about his weight (22:52) Why this draft is incredibly important to the 49ers (28:27) Are we sure the 49ers are not going to be in the first round? (32:32) 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: 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

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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

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Under Review: Plenty to clean up after Week 2 win by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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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

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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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Gold Standard: Another new D-lineman + Media Madness bracket results: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black take a big picture look at the latest defensive signing and run through all the matchups in the 49ers Media Madness bracket! <ul> <li>**Important Announcement about the feed** (:54)</li> <li>Austin Bryant signs one year deal - are the 49ers shopping out of the bargain bin too much? (2:29)</li> <li>The Niners' Plan B if they don't sign another big name edge rusher (6:54)</li> <li>Shanahan will speak Sunday - the ONE question to ask him about the quarterbacks (9:51)</li> <li>Are the 49ers building a position-less defense? (15:16)</li> <li>Round 3 results of the Media Madness bracket and what they tell us about 49ers fans (18:18)</li> <li>Why Grant Cohn remains popular despite getting so much hate (25:40)</li> <li>Eric Crocker may win the whole damn tournament (31:06)</li> <li>Quarterfinal Preview (35:25)</li> </ul by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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Gold Standard: Another new D-lineman + Media Madness bracket results by The Gold Standard: We Moved

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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

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Brandon Aiyuk's diminished role, Jimmy Garoppolo's national perception and 49ers-Packers preview by 49ers Talk with Matt Maiocco

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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

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Gold Standard: Does Cooper Kupp's deal make Deebo more expensive + Trey Lance narrative flips: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Cooper Kupp gets the bag... does that affect Deebo's deal? (4:04) Is Jimmy Garoppolo still being on the team holding up Deebo's deal? (9:36) Nick Bosa's hilarious response when asked about his contract (13:09) An encouraging comment about Drake Jackson (19:06) Why Stats is totally on board with young 49ers getting mentored (22:40) The Trey Lance narrative has completely flipped (24:48) Where Rob worries about Trey's throwing motion (27:11) Trent Williams thinks Aaron Banks is ready for a big jump (35:05) One Trey Lance take that must be retired by people (40:41) A bold prediction about Sean McVay's Rams tenure (42:16) 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: Patrick Willis joins the show + Purdy surgery date set by The Gold Standard: We Moved

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Gold Standard: Patrick Willis joins the show + Purdy surgery date set: Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to what the 49ers are saying on radio row, and future HoFer Patrick Willis joins the show! Trey Lance appears ready to make a real push to be QB1 (3:39) Why hasn't Brock set a surgery date yet? (10:26) The 49ers should be all-in on Trey Lance this offseason (14:01) 49ers players still think they would have beaten the Eagles (17:32) The Jimmy G. "unconfirmed rumor" was basically proven true (22:17) Don't always discount Twitter rumors (28:32) Patrick Willis joins the show (32:11) Does it matter if the locker room supports Brock over Trey? (33:31) How much does changing defensive coordinators matter? (37:01) Talahoa Hufanga's new role in Steve Wilks' defense (40:15) **BREAKING NEWS** Brock Purdy will have surgery on Feb. 22 (49:03) Levin's thoughts on the Steve Wilks hire (54:39) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homag by The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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