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In a special edition show, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to The Playcallers podcast from The Athletic. What were the biggest takeaways, what can we learn about Kyle Shanahan, and has his biggest flaw emerged? TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-network/id1524313515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWHKNWMdC6Pojka3tyBio?si=ed9ef03ba95140e4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk react to Mike McDaniel's comments in the Playcallers podcast series, as well as preview the top 10 tight ends in fantasy this season. Mike McDaniel throwing shade? (2:34) Top 10 fantasy tight ends (17:51) Michelle doesn't understand how the men's room works (35:54) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-network/id1524313515 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black go through every position group on the 49ers and preview what to expect in 2023. Why Levin is brain dead this week (:15) Things got heated between Stats and Grant yesterday (2:35) Quarterback Preview: What are realistic expectations for Brock Purdy (6:45) Rumor: Are the Falcons interested in Trey Lance? (21:33) Running Back Preview: 1,000/1,000 season for CMC? (25:47) Offensive Line Preview: Show some faith in the 49ers (32:57) Wide Receiver Preview: What do we need from Deebo this year? (41:34) Tight End Preview: Can Kittle keep it up? (57:48) Sam Darnold is still talking about ghosts (1:01:05) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https:

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Grant Cohn react to the Playcallers podcast series and the revelations about Kyle Shanahan. Plus, why is Deebo Samuel's praise of Trey Lance being ignored? Also, Grant and Stats get heated regarding Kyle Shanahan and QB injuries. How Kyle Shanahan created a system for RG3, and why didn't he do that for Trey? (1:35) Kyle Shanahan is VERY hard to work for (6:55) The other coaches look up to Shanahan (10:50) Mike McDaniel said Kyle "exploited" him (13:20) Shanahan admitted he lost faith in Garoppolo (20:06) Is it fair to say that Kyle gets his QBs hurt? (27:11) What people missed from the Deebo Samuel interview this week (36:09) Why Deebo was wrong to bail on the interview (45:45) Grant admits he does like Kyle Shanahan (56:58) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com S

Steph Sanchez and Jason Aponte let you hear Deebo Samuel bailing on a sports radio interview and give their reaction to it. Plus, a new Nick Bosa interview from Steph and some love for two defensive standouts. Steph's new Nick Bosa impression (1:35) Deebo Samuel bails on interview because he doesn't like the questions (4:00) Nick Bosa voted top edge rusher in the NFL (13:53) Fred Warner is the top off-ball LB (22:53) Have the 49ers earned the benefit of the doubt with Colton McKivitz (29:42) Who will have the second-most sacks this year? (34:24) The plan for Gold Standard Podcast training camp coverage (37:42) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn4

Rob "Stats" Guerrera shares some statistics from Warren Sharp about the 49ers' offense in 2022. We speculate on what they could mean for 2023 - regardless of the QB. Plus, we take your questions about the state of the team and the Super Bowl window. TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-network/id1524313515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWHKNWMdC6Pojka3tyBio?si=ed9ef03ba95140e4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk rank the ten best wide receivers for the 2023 season. No time codes for this one - gotta listen! TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-network/id1524313515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWHKNWMdC6Pojka3tyBio?si=ed9ef03ba95140e4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black run through all of the position groups on the 49ers defense with what to expect this season. Plus, when do we worry about Nick Bosa not having a contract extension? Defensive preview starts with the D-line (4:23) When do we worry about Nick Bosa's extension? (5:01) Is this the year Bosa gets 20 sacks? (9:31) What's the over/under for team sacks in 2023? (15:48) Linebacker preview: How much will Azeez Al-Shaair be missed? (19:37) Cornerback preview: Protect Mooney Ward! (25:32) Safety preview: Ji'Ayir Brown for DRoy? (29:43) Who leads the team in INTs this year? (35:39) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers

Steph Sanchez and Jason Aponte react to Richie James inadvertently throwing shade at Kyle Shanahan, and how the 49ers have allocated their salary cap money. Plus, why are Eagles players still complaining about the Super Bowl, and the 49ers' odds for individual awards. Richie James says Andy Reid is the smartest coach (4:38) How the 49ers have spent their money (12:47) Jason cooks Brandon Graham and Eagles fans (26:03) 49ers odds to win individual awards (31:04) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://

Rob "Stats" Guerrera run through the list of the top 10 best running backs for fantasy in 2023. No timecodes today because we don't want to spoil it! TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-network/id1524313515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWHKNWMdC6Pojka3tyBio?si=ed9ef03ba95140e4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black went live to respond to Mark Schlereth's comments on The Herd about the 49ers misjudging Trey Lance's speed. Plus, Levin's positive theory on Lance that could give him a leg up in the competition over Sam Darnold. Schlereth says Trey Lance isn't the athlete that the 49ers thought they were getting (1:45) Levin agree with Grant Cohn for a change- there could be a split in the front office (8:22) Should Shanahan push back on the reports dogging Trey Lance? (11:08) Who wins a tie between Lance and Darnold? Levin has a theory why it could be Lance (18:49) One dumb Sam Darnold narrative that has emerged (26:39) Jimmy Kempski blasts the 49ers (29:31) Did Lane Johnson throw shade at Nick Bosa? (35:08) Levin is trying to get a credential from the 49ers (41:30) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Grant Cohn wonder if there is a split inside the 49ers organization that is causing them to have a blind spot at the quarterback position. Is there conflict in the 49ers' front office? (1:15) The 49ers were never willing to sacrifice wins for Trey Lance's development (8:47) Why do the Niners think they can fix Sam but not Trey? (16:21) Why quarterback is this team's blind spot (21:18) Matt Maiocco says joint practices with the Raiders are the best chance to trade Lance (28:02) The original sin that has doomed the 49ers (33:21) Why haven't the 49ers pushed back on reporters pooping on Trey? (39:20) Kyle's dislike of the media is bad for the team (44:28) Which QB gets the majority of pre-season snaps? (51:46) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YO

Rob "Stats" Guerrera fills in for Jason Aponte with Steph Sanchez to react to comments from Albert Breer and Matt Maiocco. The more we hear, the the worse things look for Trey Lance's future in San Francisco. Albert Breer says the 49ers think they've given Lance enough chances (1:42) Playing Lance would be throwing the season overboard (8:29) We'll eventually find out why the 49ers soured on Lance once he's gone (13:16) Why does everyone assume they'd lose games during Lance's growing pains? (15:24) Insiders don't just make stories up out of thin air (17:38) Matt Maiocco says Trey Lance's future depends on practices against the Raiders (20:24) If Kyle thinks he can fix Sam Darnold, why doesn't he think he can fix Trey Lance? (30:12) Florio says there could be a bidding war for Kirk Cousins (35:26) Would you want Mac Jones next year if he was available? (43:40) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.pa

Oscar Aparicio weighs in on the 49ers quarterback situation, Kyle Shanahan, and the changes Steve Wilks will make on defense. Is Kyle Shanahan more genius or mad man? (1:14) Why did the offense explode last year? (5:12) Is the Shanahan Purdy marriage one that can last? (8:55) Can Brock Purdy maintain his level of success? (10:50) When do you know if a QB is good? (13:30) Does Kyle Shanahan actually want a great quarterback? (15:14) Will the Trey Lance package return? (24:20) What happened with Deebo last year, and will he bounce back? (28:29) Is Talanoa Hufanga good? (33:45) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebo

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk preview and rank the top 10 fantasy quarterbacks of 2023! Normally I'd write the time codes but we don't want to spoil it for everyone! TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-network/id1524313515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWHKNWMdC6Pojka3tyBio?si=ed9ef03ba95140e4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to Adam Schefter's QB comments on the Pat McAfee Show and present their list of the five members of the organization under the most pressure this year. What Schefter's comments crystalized for Levin (1:20) Sam Darnold will be the backup regardless of how he does in the preseason (7:32) Top five 49ers under the most pressure this year (13:32) Number 4 (19:26) Number 3 (25:30) Number 2 (31:01) Number 1 (37:20) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Grant Cohn wonder how much longer the trio of George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Brandon Aiyuk will all be with the 49ers. Plus, is Kyle Shanahan more hype than genius? Grant thinks so. Does George Kittle need another big year to stick around? (1:07) Grant backs off his "trade Kittle" idea (6:45) Who has the most at stake in the QB situation: Kittle, Deebo, or Aiyuk? (7:58) Is Kyle Shanahan overrated and overhyped? (14:45) Shanahan doesn't value the offensive line enough (22:31) The 49ers should never fire Kyle Shanahan, they should trade him (27:05) Who was more to blame for the Super Bowl LIV loss? (36:33) Can this defense be elite again? (42:18) Is Kyle's offense smoke and mirrors? (43:30) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https

In honor of the new Spider-Man movie Across the Spider-verse, Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez dive into the 49ers-verse, and pick the alternate universe they would like to live in. We examine how the roster construction and drafts would have changed if certain key events turned out differently. How this whole idea came about (2:36) 49ers Alternate Universe 8: The Niners finish 2017 without trading for Jimmy G. and sign Kirk Cousins in the offseason (3:25) Do the 2018 49ers with Kirk Cousins make the playoffs? (7:24) 49ers Alternate Universe 12: Jimmy G. gets traded after the Super Bowl and Tom Brady signs in San Francisco (11:38) 49ers Alternate Universe 5: Trey Lance never gets hurt and beats out Jimmy G. in 2021 (23:22) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: htt

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran debate whether Kyle Shanahan gets too much criticism from 49ers fans. Why are 49ers fans so mad at Kyle Shanahan? (3:40) Was Kyle wrong to try and score before the half in the NFC Championship Game (6:07) Fans try to have it both ways with Kyle Shanahan (9:29) People think Shanahan's play-calling is to blame for injuries (15:32) Why do we struggle with multiple things being true? (20:02) How much blame should Kyle Shanahan get for injuries to the QBs? (34:06) Kyle Shanahan's greatest strength as a coach (44:59) Is the criticism of the drop back passing game valid? (47:15) CMC alone isn't responsible for the offensive explosion (55:00) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOL

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk preview the QB, RB, WR, and TE positions for the 49ers this year. What can you expect from Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, and the like this season? QB Preview: Good not great (4:!2) RB Preview: CMC to the freakin' moon (10:39) WR Preview: Don't count on anyone (27:49) TE Preview: Keep it up, Kittle (40:20) TO SUPPORT US, SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get some sweet 49ers gear here: https://homage.sjv.io/GoldStandard SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/GoldStandard49ersPodcastNetwork CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://www.GoldStandardNiners.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsn49ers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816680160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSPodcasts SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gold-standard-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-network/id1524313515 Spotify: https://open