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Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

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Sacramento Bee reporter Chris Biderman gives you unique access, different angles and top-notch guests in his 49ers podcast Candlestick Chronicles. Biderman is a Bay Area native and has been covering the team since 2012.

Episodes

49ers fire special teams coach, is Jake Moody gone?

The 49ers made the expected move and fired special teams coach Brian Schneider. Does it signal other major changes coming on special teams like getting rid of former third-round pick Jake Moody at kicker? That, plus what Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy said during locker room clean out day, and what it all means heading into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 202547 minEp. 684

The 49ers season is finally over -- did anything good happen in 2024?

Were there any positive takeaways for the 49ers in 2024? The answer is mostly know, but the rookie class did show some things. Kyle and Chris break it all down following San Francisco's loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the regular season finale. They talk about key questions going into the offseason, ways the team needs to improve, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 06, 202554 minEp. 683

Reaction: Brock Purdy injury overshadows 49ers loss to Lions

Kyle breaks down everything from the San Francisco 49ers' Monday night loss to the Detroit Lions that dropped them to 6-10 on the season, including Brock Purdy's injury to his throwing arm, where the team needs to improve next season and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 202450 minEp. 682

Reaction: 49ers eliminated from postseason, lose to Dolphins

This rough 49ers season is finally cooked. Kyle Shanahan's team was eliminated before Sunday's kickoff in Miami, and then it put together an ugly performance in a 29-17 defeat. Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman discuss the penalties, what the game said about the team's lackluster offensive line, a positive showing from Deebo Samuel, thoughts on finishing out the final two weeks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 23, 202453 minEp. 681

Running back concerns and the question of tanking before 49ers-Dolphins

With Isaac Guerendo banged up, questions about the San Francisco 49ers' running back situation heading into 2025 are highlighted. Why the team needs to add more depth there. Then, Kyle asks the question about whether or not the 49ers should tank over the rest of the season, and they point out why it would be hypocritical in light of the De'Vondre Campbell situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 20, 202441 minEp. 680

What's worth watching the rest of the 49ers' season?

Kyle and Chris break down the key things worth watching as the San Francisco 49ers wrap up their regular season after being (mostly) eliminated from playoff contention. They talk about Brock Purdy's looming contract negotiations, why Ricky Pearsall could benefit from the last three games in a big way, Dre Greenlaw's comeback and what it could mean for his free agency, the safety situation and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 679

An emblematic end to 49ers playoff contention

Kyle and Chris discuss De'Vondre Campbell's decision to quit midway through Thursday's game, Deebo Samuel's rough week (and performance), Brock Purdy's awful interception, and more from the 49ers-Rams game that ultimately ended the team's chances at reaching the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 202454 minEp. 678

Deebo Tweets, Hardgrave gets restructured, and Rams get previewed

Kyle and Chris discuss Deebo Samuel taking to social media to say he's not struggling and that his lack of production is a lack of getting the ball, why that logic doesn't track, and they discuss the possibilities of Javon Hardgrave's contract restructure and what it could mean for his future with the team beyond this season. Then they talk about Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa the rest of the season, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Dec 11, 202459 minEp. 677

Finally, a dominant 49ers win

Kyle and Chris break down their takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' beatdown of the Chicago Bears, 38-13, the positives that could springboard into next season, Deebo Samuel's continued production decline, Brock Purdy's performance, the defensive line dominating, their unlikely playoff scenario, Kyle's observations from going to the game, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 202448 minEp. 676

Can the 49ers' snap their losing streak?

Kyle breaks down all the angles from Sunday's 49ers game against the Chicago Bears, viewpoints on San Francisco's season, and thoughts about looking at the end of the season toward position for the upcoming NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 202438 minEp. 675

Why the 49ers need a new offseason mindset

Kyle and Chris break down why the San Francisco 49ers need to take a new mindset into the offseason, sign players early, and pick a firm to avoid repeating what happened this season. Then, they break down how things could play out with Brock Purdy's looming contract talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 202442 minEp. 674

It's not a Super Bowl hangover, it's a hangover from the last five years

Chris Biderman breaks down why the San Francisco 49ers' playoff hopes are likely done after losing to the Buffalo Bills, 35-10, why it's a hangover from more than just last year's Super Bowl loss, why the team is in the shape it's in (hint: their best players haven't had good seasons), why there might be a new scenario emerging for Brock Purdy's looming contract, playing the young guys down the stretch and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 02, 202455 minEp. 673

49ers don't think they're out of it yet

Kyle and Chris talk about the San Francisco 49ers' approach to the remainder of the season following their loss to the Green Bay Packers, why Kyle Shanahan believes the team is still in the playoff race, what it means early in the week against the Buffalo Bills and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 202439 minEp. 672

Is it time for a rebuild?

Kyle and Chris break down where things went wrong for the 49ers Sunday in their rare blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers, if there's any solution they could find this season beyond getting healthy, if their current window is closed and if a rebuild might be coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202455 minEp. 671

The 49ers' weird injury situation ahead of the Packers game

Kyle and Chris talk about the odd situation facing the San Francisco 49ers and their injuries to Nick Bosa, Trent Williams and Brock Purdy, whose absence would hit hardest, weird Brandon Allen scenarios, why it would be very on brand for a crazy quarterback turn, their PrizePicks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202459 minEp. 670

Can you have too much McCaffrey?

Kyle and Chris discuss the idea of the 49ers incorporating more Jordan Mason in light of Christian McCaffrey's return, the importance of winning Sunday in Green Bay, why the Packers game might be one of the biggest games of Kyle Shanahan's tenure, the 2021 comparison, the injury updates for Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Charvarious Ward and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 21, 202445 minEp. 669

The 49ers are no sleeping giant, they're just sleeping

Kyle and Chris break down the takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks, why the team shouldn't be considered a sleeping giant (they're just sleeping), what this could mean for big picture team building in the offseason, Brock Purdy's performance, Jauan Jennings, penalties on the offensive line, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202457 minEp. 668

Is a blowout coming?

Kyle and Chris take a look at Sunday's 49ers' game against the Seattle Seahawks and ask the question: is a blowout coming at some point? Plus a discussion about team building, a notable sliding doors moment in the NFL draft, PrizePicks, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 202446 minEp. 667

New deal for Deommodore Lenoir

Kyle and Chris break down what Deommodore Lenoir's new contract means, what it says about Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's team building philosophy, the future of the defense, tough salary cap decisions ahead, Brock Purdy's financial future and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 202439 minEp. 666

Does that 49ers win actually feel like a loss?

Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman react to the San Francisco 49ers' last-second win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Jake Moody game, what the game should say about our expectations, Brock Purdy's performance, the defense doing wild and crazy things, Nick Bosa's fourth-down against Baker Mayfield, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 665

CMC returns for Bucs game after 49ers' bye

Kyle and Chris discuss the impact of having Christian McCaffrey back in the mix, how it could impact the offense and Brock Purdy specifically, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers injury woes, their short week, and why the 49ers should be able to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 08, 202451 minEp. 664

How Week 9 impacted the 49ers, and CMC return coming?

Kyle chats about Week 9 NFL action and the games that affected the 49ers, and he discusses when Christian McCaffrey will return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 202434 minEp. 663

The Bye Week episode

Kyle breaks down his thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers at 4-4 heading into their bye week, thoughts on the trade deadline, why they probably won't make a blockbuster trade, and he gives his thoughts on the upcoming Week 9 slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 01, 202437 minEp. 662

A big 49ers win over the Cowboys

Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' victory Sunday night over the Dallas Cowboys, what they liked about the game, what they didn't, Brock Purdy rough first half and awesome third quarter, why the rookies are trending in the right direction, the importance of 4-4 at the bye and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 661

Why the Niners *should* handle business against the Cowboys

Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers' improving injury situation, why they should handle business against the Cowboys, potential pitfalls on special teams, getting to 4-4 instead of 3-5, and they give their PrizePicks for the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 202441 minEp. 660

Thoughts on the injury wave, trading for a WR -- and Jordan Mason joins the show!

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' injury situation and try to provide context and optimism about why the sky might not be falling (quite yet), thoughts on trading for a receiver at the trade deadline, special teams woes, and then they welcome running back Jordan Mason to the show to talk about the keys to making his big jump, his mindset being behind Christian McCaffrey, and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 23, 202452 minEp. 659

Did that loss just derail the 49ers' season?

Kyle and Chris take inventory of where things stand after the 49ers' ugly loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that likely included a season-ending injury for Brandon Aiyuk and a rough performance from Brock Purdy. What it all means, plus the emergence if Ricky Pearsall, Kyle Shanahan's offensive philosophy, how the defense played and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202446 minEp. 658

A 49ers get-back game against the Chiefs?

Kyle and Chris break down Ricky Pearsall's return to practice, what his role might be and when he might start contributing, and they preview Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, why it's shaping up to be a defensive struggle, they offer their predictions, and they give out their Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 202453 minEp. 657

Kyle Juszczyk joins the show! (And the state of the NFC race)

49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk rejoins the show to talk about the 49ers' slow start, the origin story of his handshake with Deebo Samuel, comparing this year to others, a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs and a lot more. Then they discuss the state of the NFC West playoff race and explain why the 49ers are right in the thick of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 656

Stressful game in Seattle vaults 49ers back to first place

Chris breaks down his initial takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' uneasy win Thursday in Seattle, battling through injuries, Brock Purdy's performance compared to Geno Smith's, the youngsters on defense coming through, how it could help transform the season and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202454 minEp. 655
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