Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' defensive line ahead of training camp -- what losing Charles Omenihu and Samson Ebukam means for the rest of the group, whether or not Arik Armstead's versatility will be tapped into, how Javon Hargrave fits in next to Nick Bosa and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2023•48 min•Ep. 504
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' offensive line in their positional preview pod and ask the question: will the line be good enough in the playoffs after struggling in big moments throughout Kyle Shanahan's tenure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 503
Kyle and Chris break down why Trey Lance has to prove his worth for the 49ers to keep him beyond the coming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•46 min•Ep. 502
Chris and Kyle continue their 49ers 90-man roster preview with a look at the tight ends. They discuss the new era of George Kittle, which of 2 rookies is more likely to break out, and how draft investment could shake up the depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 501
Kyle and Chris celebrate their 500th episode a few days late, and then they preview the 49ers' receiver spot with more on Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, what the rest of the position group will look like and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 500
Kyle and Chris are joined by Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic to preview her upcoming narrative podcast series "The Playcallers" in which she speaks to Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel and Matt LaFleur about coaching influences, their relationships, the evolution of play calling, scheme and a lot more! Plus Chris and Kyle break down what the 49ers equivalent of the Warriors-Chris Paul trade would be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 499
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' situation at running back, identify a potential sleeper UDFA addition, why Christian McCaffrey might be the best midseason addition of all time, and a lot more! Brought to you by Lamb Chops and Oakley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 498
Kyle and Chris, habitual fence sitters, break down the 49ers' quarterback situation ahead of training camp, and explain why they're optimistic about Brock Purdy, but not as much as others. And they make a big announcement about the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2023•57 min•Ep. 497
Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the 49ers potentially adding another pass rusher to the 49ers' defensive line like Danielle Hunter, Chase Young or Justin Houston, when it could happen, and why it might make sense despite the pass rush being so good already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 496
Kyle and Chris break down who they think are the candidates to be named the most underrated 49ers – and which players might have sneaky good cases to be made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 495
Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the 49ers being "all in" this season and use it to talk about big-picture roster construction and where San Francisco sits in its window to contend for Super Bowls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2023•54 min•Ep. 494
Kyle and Chris offer takeaways from Tuesday's practice at 49ers' mandatory minicamp, including thoughts on depth charts, the kicker situation, the quarterback battle, Deebo Samuel, Nick Bosa and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 493
Kyle and Chris go through predictions made by Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated regarding the 49ers 2022 season, including thoughts on the QB situation, Christian McCaffrey's touchdown total, Talanoa Hufanga's interceptions, the offense's efficiency, and they break down Brandon Aiyuk's ceiling in their Oakley Spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 492
Kyle and Chris are back to break down the straightforward question: did the 49ers get better or worse this offseason? And they talk about the idea the offseason was a disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 491
Kyle and Chris talk about the injury news surrounding Jimmy Garoppolo and the Vegas Raiders, and they break down which 49ers players outside their stars need to step up in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2023•56 min•Ep. 490
Kyle and Chris talk about Brock Purdy's eventual return from elbow surgery and why there might be reason for concern over regression coming out of OTAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 489
Kyle and Chris talk about some big-picture NFL thoughts and then dive into the apparent rest disadvantages associated with the 49ers schedule and whether or not it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2023•48 min•Ep. 488
Kyle and Chris break down which positions on the 49ers' roster might feature new starters from last year come Week 1, including right tackle, defensive end, linebacker, safety and quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 17, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 487
Kyle and Chris break down their initial thoughts from the 49ers schedule, what stands out, all the prime time games, playing on the holidays, and they go through it week by week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2023•47 min•Ep. 486
Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' upcoming opponents a day ahead of the 2023 NFL schedule release, and then draft the most desirable primetime games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2023•32 min•Ep. 485
Kyle and Chris talk about the messaging the 49ers seem to be putting out there about Sam Darnold (and not Trey Lance), what it means for the QB situation this offseason (are they punting on Lance?) and then they break down how each draft pick fits in the short and long term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 05, 2023•50 min•Ep. 484
Kyle and Chris are back to talk about their big picture takeaways from the 49ers' draft class, the logic and risk with Jake Moody, Kyle Shanahan's odd messaging, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 03, 2023•49 min•Ep. 483
Kyle runs down the 49ers' picks from Day 2 of the NFL draft and how each selection fits San Francisco's roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 482
Chris and Kyle talk about the first round of the NFL draft and try to predict what will happen on Day 2 Friday night and whether or not they'll package their third-round compensatory picks to move up -- or possibly trade for a veteran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 481
Kyle and Chris break down the key takeaways from 49ers general manager John Lynch addressing the media on Trey Lance, Brandon Aiyuk, and more, and they take a look at six (or more) defensive players in the NFL Draft later this week that could make sense for San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 480
Kyle and Chris break down the latest report that the 49ers are fielding trade offers for quarterback Trey Lance and what it means, and then they each dive into three NFL draft prospects they like to help San Francisco's offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 479
Bay Area media legend and NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers pre-game host Rod Brooks hops in with Kyle to chat about the 49ers' draft needs, the QB situation, and talking ball with Steve Young and Donte Whitner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023•30 min•Ep. 478
Chris and Kyle hop in with Sam and Andy from the Light Years podcast to preview the Warriors-Kings series in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and how the 49ers have survived and may continue to survive without a franchise quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 477
Kyle and Chris break down the importance (or lack thereof) of Trey Lance's throwing video, early thoughts on the NFL draft and what San Francisco might be looking for, and they even dive into the NBA playoffs with the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors set to square off in Round 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2023•50 min•Ep. 476
Kyle is joined by 49ers beat writer Tracy Sandler to discuss the wild rumors revolving around the 49ers, Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, and how real such a move might be for San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 05, 2023•32 min•Ep. 475