Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch addressed some of the key issues facing the San Francisco 49ers in the coming offseason, including finding a new defensive coordinator, Brock Purdy's contract situation, Deebo Samuel's future, the likely release of Javon Hargrave, Trent Williams' return and a lot more. Kyle and Chris discuss the coordinator candidates and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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