Damon Bruce Plus: 49ers, Warriors, Giants, National Headlines, Bay Area Sports Talk

The NFL dropped the full 2026 schedule and the rest advantages, short weeks, and brutal road stretches are already telling a story. We're breaking down the biggest winners and losers from a pure scheduling luck standpoint — who's set up for a run and who's already playing from behind. 

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The 49ers got their 2026 schedule and there's a lot to unpack. We're going game by game — from the NFL's first ever game in Australia to a Sunday Night Football showdown in Mexico City to a late December home game against Kansas City. Who do they have rest advantages over? Where are the traps? Is the bye week placement a win? Full breakdown right here. S

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The NFL drops the full 2026 schedule tonight and we're going live to react to every game, every primetime slot, every brutal road trip — and yes, the trips to Australia and Mexico City. Pull up a drink and hang with Damon 

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Damon and Guy break down whether San Francisco has what it takes to genuinely contend in 2026. The WR room is rebuilt, Dre Greenlaw is back, Brock Purdy has a full offseason, and the schedule is manageable — but two international games, lingering injury questions, and a loaded NFC stand in the way. We're giving you the honest take, no hype, no excuses.

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Two of the Bay Area's best are back together. Damon Bruce and Joe Fortenbaugh reunite to break down everything happening in the NFL right now — the 2026 schedule release, what it means for the 49ers, playoff picture projections, and the best betting angles heading into the season. If you've been waiting for this one, the wait is over. 

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Australia. Mexico City. The 49ers have more miles on their schedule than any team in the NFC West — and the full itinerary is almost here. San Francisco opens the season against the Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Week 1, the first NFL game ever played in Australia, then heads to Estadio Banorte in Mexico City in Week 11 to host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. Two international games in one season — a first in franchise history.

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The NFL drops the full 2026 schedule Thursday night and the 49ers are one of the most interesting stories heading in. Depending on who you ask, San Francisco is either sitting on a middle-of-the-pack schedule or staring down one of the toughest slates in the league. 
 

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The NFL is dropping the full 2026 regular season schedule this Thursday, May 14th at 8 PM ET — and we've got everything you need to know before the games go live. From the 49ers' potential primetime slots to key road trips and the international game in Melbourne, we're breaking it all down. 

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Every offseason, NFL players turn down guaranteed money to "bet on themselves." Sometimes it works. Sometimes it absolutely doesn't — and they end up with less security, less leverage, and a contract that makes everyone cringe.

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De'Zhaun Stribling. Kaelon Black. Romello Height. Jaden Dugger. This is the first real look at the newest Niners in red and gold — and we've got plenty to talk about. Are these guys worth the draft capital the 49ers spent? Who looks the part on Day 1? And what does this class need to do to earn roster spots when training camp opens in July? Drop your questions in the chat — we're taking them all. 

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0:19: Debunking and dismissing the Kyle Shanahan hot seat talk:

22:31: The Vrabel-Russini story just keeps getting wilder

29:14: Today in history:

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0:56: The 49ers just put a $11.5 million no-holdout bounty into Trent Williams’ new $50M deal

14:10: Great news: negotiations between the NFL and is refs are finally on the 1-yard line

24:48: There is something officially wrong with Logan Webb — and the Giants simply can’t afford that

37:28: Two keys to watch out for when it comes to Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors:

39:40: Oh, and what about Kerr jumping ship to coach the Spurs?

46:33: LIV Golf is on its last legs, and one of its stars is headed to YouTube?

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Steve Kerr is "torn." After 12 seasons, four championships, and one of the greatest coaching runs in NBA history, the Warriors head coach is reportedly not expected to return — and a final decision could come this week. He met with Joe Lacob and Mike Dunleavy for two hours, called it "productive," then left for a golf trip to clear his head. That's where we are. 

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The Man Who Built the 49ers & Seahawks Super Bowl Rosters Grades the 2026 Draft | Scot McCloughan. He's weighing in on John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan's 2026 draft class — the trade-backs, the Stribling pick at 33, the Romello Height selection, the full strategy of trading out of Round 1 twice and stockpiling picks for a roster already loaded from free agency. 

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Look at what Purdy's walking into for 2026: Mike Evans, the best WR's he's ever called "teammate". Christian Kirk brings slot reliability. De'Zhaun Stribling adds vertical speed from the draft. Ricky Pearsall is finally healthy. Christian McCaffrey is back. Trent Williams just re-signed to protect his blind side. And George Kittle, while recovering from his Achilles, anchors the identity of this offense when he returns. This is the most loaded supporting cast Purdy has had since his Super Bowl run — and he's a better quarterback now than he was then. I'm making the case for why 2026 is the year Brock Pu...

1:09: RANT: Did the 49ers trade back to reach?

17:12: Was John Lynch really laughing at the Rams’ supposed reach?

29:54: Kyle Shanahan needs a GM who tells him no sometimes

32:19: Turning the page — Dianna Russini’s Spotify playlist for a guy named Mike

42:48: The Giants are in Philadelphia, where Don Mattingly just took over for the struggling Phillies

47:10: The scorebook industry is back

56:59: Today in history:

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De'Zhaun Stribling, Romello Height, Kaelon Black, and Gracen Halton are all legit NFL prospects who can help this roster — no argument there. But three trade-backs, a total exit from Round 1, and a draft board that keeps defying consensus raises the same old question about this front office.

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Pick #1 — No. 107 | DL Gracen Halton | Oklahoma

Halton totaled 84 career tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks at Oklahoma. At the combine he ran a 4.82 forty and recorded a 36.5-inch vertical jump. San Francisco 49ers The explosive interior pass rusher you just looked up — now officially a 49er alongside Romello Height to give San Francisco two new disruptive D-linemen from this draft.

Pick #2 — No. 127 | OL Carver Willis | Washington

With the 127th pick, the 49ers selected Carver Willis. 49ers The zone-blocking technician from Washington who had a combine interview with San Francisco and openly talked about loving...

The 49ers traded out of Round 1 twice last night — and now they get rewarded with the very first pick of Day 2. 

an Francisco is on the clock at No. 33 overall when Round 2 kicks off today at 4 PM PT from Pittsburgh. 

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The 49ers didn't make a single pick on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft — and that might be the smartest thing John Lynch has done all year. San Francisco traded back twice last night in Pittsburgh. First, they moved pick 27 and pick 138 to the Dolphins for picks 30 and 90. Then they flipped pick 30 to the Jets for picks 33 and 179. The result: first pick of Day 2 at No. 33 overall. The 49ers are on the clock. Let's go.

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It's finally here. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight from Pittsburgh and we're going LIVE for the entire first round — reacting to every pick, every trade, and every surprise in real time with the best 49ers community on YouTube. 

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0:51: The 2013 Draft — perhaps the worst top 10 of all time

18:22: Multiple teams with multiple 1st-round picks = watch out for trades

22:12: Make sure to check out yesterday’s interview about sports in AI with Ashlee Vance

28:02: What do you know? The Giants actually beat the Dodgers

32:58: Wemby went into concussion protocol, and that is a huge plot twist for the Spurs:

36:51: Today in history:

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0:40: Ashlee Vance joins the show to discuss the NFL’s 1st AI draft

2:49: How John Lynch should be using AI:

23:35: AI and the fan experience:

25:43: Can AI solve the eternal challenge of successfully drafting NFL quarterbacks?

31:26: Damon’s accidental advertisement for Claude:

36:22: Smelling BS on Vrabel and Russini

38:16: If Steve Kerr really is saying goodbye, is Todd Golden next in the door?

45:35: Today in history:

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0:45: The Warriors are like an aging band that can still put on one hell of a show

6:26: Draymond reminds us he needs a little more respect on his name

7:44: Steph and Draymond with some championship DNA:

14:58: No one Clips quite the Clippers

25:01: The only note you need on the Giants:

29:18: Today in history:

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0:42: Officially just 9 days away from the NFl Draft — and the 49ers need to stop reaching

22:13: RIP to the Sharks’ surprise season

29:02: The damning draft stat of the Lynch/Shanahan era:

36:02: Checking in on the Giants:

38:15: Today in history:

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Who should the San Francisco 49ers target in the 2026 NFL Draft? We're breaking down the perfect fits for the Niners at pick No. 27 and beyond — from offensive tackle prospects like Caleb Lomu, Kadyn Proctor, and Blake Miller to edge rushers, wide receivers, and safeties who fill San Francisco's biggest roster holes. 

We'll cover every 49ers draft need including offensive line depth behind Trent Williams, the post-Aiyuk receiver plan, edge help with Bosa and Williams recovering from ACL injuries, and secondary upgrades at safety. Whether the 49ers stay at 27, trade up, or trade back — we're mapping out every scena...

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0:46: The Dianna Russini + Mike Vrabel scandal and the angle of journalistic integrity:

31:18: What’s going on with the NFL and its refs is DISGRACEFUL

37:50: Tonight could be the last meeting between LeBron James and Steph Curry — what a show it’s been

44:21: Let’s see if the Giants can turn things around as they hit the road

46:25: Today in history:

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0:51: Colin Kaepernick wrote a book, let’s dive in:

31:54: Afternoon baseball for the Giants is on deck, Steph keeps asking to come off the bench and the Sharks pushing for a playoff spot

36:25: Today in history:

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4:13: How can the 49ers justify a move for Dexter Lawrence? The timing is awful 

12:40: The NFL Draft can’t come soon enough 

13:45: Could you imagine what would happen if the 49ers could ACTUALLY put together a healthy season? Oh yea, and here’s why the injuries kept happening: 

16:55: Fernando Mendoza won’t be attending the draft? 

20:30: Last night’s NCAA Championship game was an “absolute slug fest” 

26:01: Checking in on the Warriors — whether you want to or not: 

31:42: Checking in of the Giants, too, unfortunately: 

39:07: Today in history: 

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0:22: Happy Birthday, Damon!

2:22: How to start cutting through the 49ers noise:

21:47: The Giants Opening Night rant + the end of the left-field-streak:

32:13: The state of the Warriors, who are practically giving away tickets tonight at Chase

35:12: The Sweet 16 drops tomorrow

38:25: Today in history:

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1:01: Happy three-year birthday to The Pluce!

2:26: What the 49ers should do with their first 3 picks:

5:55: Trading Trent Williams might cost the 49ers their SEASON

15:48: What an offseason it’s been around the NFL (and the 49ers)

17:32: The Warriors are going to be in the playoffs, but they are not a “playoff” team

31:45: Today in history:

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0:20: One of Damon’s least favorite people: The cheap-ultra wealthy

5:32: Let’s talk NFL officiating — and the potential of replacement refs

31:32: If the number of games goes up, the roster sizes must go up, too

51:09: Here’s to hoping for a wild start ot the NCAA Tournament

54:48: Shut down Steph, Dray, and Porzingis: It’s time to optimize for next season

1:02:47: Today in history:

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