The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

Reasonable or Ridiculous - we look at 49ers hot takes!

On today's show, Rob Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk take your hottest 49ers hot takes and decide whether they're reasonable or ridiculous. We cover everything from Ricky Pearsall to Osa Odighizuwa to Kyle Juszczyk!

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Is Mike Evans as good as the 49ers think?

The San Francisco 49ers are banking on a bounce back year from Mike Evans. How realistic is that after a rough 2025?

One Thing to Read: George Kittle's welcome to the NFL moments

One Thing to Watch: Jaden Dugger film breakdown

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Who can draft the better NFC West team?

Rob Guerrera and Dan Viens hold a draft among just the four teams in the division to see who can come up with the better team.

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Renardo Green is more than just one benching against the Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers CB Renardo Green had a bad playoff moment that has overshadowed some very solid play through two seasons.

One Thing to Read: What Brock learned from Mac Jones last year

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The 49ers are playing a dangerous game

While the Golden State Warriors are trying to unite some of the oldest stars in the NBA, the San Francisco 49ers are doing the same - except for one MASSIVE difference.

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Dominick Puni has a big year coming up

San Francisco 49ers guard Dominick Puni could set himself up for a nice payday if he can get back to the form he showed in his rookie season.

One Thing to Read: Commanders done with Aiyuk?

One Thing to Watch: Maxx Crosby address young 49ers fan

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Who will lead the 49ers in different stats this season?

Steph Sanchez and Jason Aponte take a look at this season to come and make their predictions for who will lead the Niners in different statistical categories this season.

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Malik Mustapha looking for redemption

The San Francisco 49ers need better play from their safeties, and that starts with Mustapha. Fortunately there are signs that might happen for the Niners.

One Thing to Read: Good news for Keion White

One Thing to Watch: Kyle Juszczyk on NFL Network

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Brandon Aiyuk finally airs his side of the story

San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk finally aired his side of the story when it comes to his displeasure with the team. How much is true and how much is fiction? Could the 49ers get even more money back from BA?

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Jake Tonges was a godsend

The San Francisco 49ers finally found a viable backup tight end in Jake Tonges. We take a deep dive on one of the most surprising individual years in recent 49ers history.

One Thing to Read: Jason Aponte's shocking sack prediction

One Thing to Watch: Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis

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Three 49ers stats guaranteed to blow your mind

Rob "Stats" Guerrera provides three numbers from the 2025 season that will stun even the biggest San Francisco 49ers fan - and hopefully mean good things for 2026.

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Deommodore Lenoir is the most confusing 49er

Is San Francisco 49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir actually good or not? Rob Guerrera dives into why he's one of the harder guys on the team to figure out.

One Thing to Read: One former 49er has the ultimate respect

One Thing to Watch: More Brandon Aiyuk stupidity

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Ranking the best QB situations in the division

Mac Jones wants to be traded, but the 49ers feel too secure with his as QB2. Who has the best backup QB in the NFL's best division, and who is the next best signal caller behind Matthew Stafford?

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Trent Williams is still pretty damn good

San Francisco 49ers LT Trent Williams may be old, but he showed last year that he can still play at a high level.

One Thing to Read: Patrick Willis wrote a kids book

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George Kittle back on the field at TE U

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was back on the field and back behind a microphone.

- Kittle breaks silence on Brandon Aiyuk

- How does George look on the field? (14:51)

- Mac Jones speaks on trade rumors (18:44)

- Could the 49ers move their practice facility? (25:06)

- Which 49ers player would be a good soccer player? (36:43)

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Alfred Collins could make a BIG jump

San Francisco 49ers DT Alfred Collins had a very encouraging rookie year, and the best may be yet to come.

One Thing to Read: 49ers moving their practice facility?

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A new QB enters the chat + Maxx Crosby trade rumors

Could the Arizona Cardinals find their new QB through the supplemental draft? Plus, the Maxx Crosby trade rumors won't die, and the Seahawks' front office took a big hit.

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Brock Purdy primed for a great year

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy was on fire down the stretch last year, and now he has even more weapons around him. Buckle up!

One Thing to Read: 49ers most important role players

One Thing to Watch: Top 10 offenses

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The San Francisco 49ers are still being linked to Maxx Crosby. Does a trade at this point in the offseason make sense? Plus, what question would you ask Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch if you could give them truth serum (20:30)?

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What Mykel Williams good or bad in 2025?

Our deep dive takes us to Mykel Williams and his abbreviated rookie year. Was he good or bad? There's stats on both sides of the argument.

One Thing to Read: Barrows mailbag

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Five 49ers that need to bounce back this year

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez react to the "report" from Jason La Canfora that the Niners will release Brandon Aiyuk soon. Plus, we look at the Niners that need to bounce back in 2026.

- Don't believe Aiyuk is going anywhere soon

- 49ers that need to bounce back soon (9:23)

- Reacting to the loss of Aldon Smith (43:36)

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Make or break for Ricky Pearsall

San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall could be one of the best at his position in the NFL - if he can stay on the field. We look back at Ricky's year and break down why this season is a turning point in his career.

One Thing to Read: Five things to know about Enrique Cruz Jr.

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What could have been for Aldon Smith + Vish hates Jim Harbaugh

Rob Guerrera and Vish Kumaran ruminate on what Aldon Smith's career could have been without his off-field issues. Plus, we do a lighting round of current free agents and Vish chooses whether or not the 49ers should sign them (28:30). Finally, Vish reveals a deep and fiery hatred of Jim Harbaugh.

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What we know about the death of Aldon Smith

New details have emerged about the death of former San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith. We share what we know as well as memories of Smith as a player.

One Thing to Read: Questions facing the 49ers going into training camp

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BREAKING NEWS: Aldon Smith dies at 36 years old

Former San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith has died. We react to the news and put his life and career in perspective.

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Gold Diggers: Predicting 49ers players stats in 2026

Rob Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk predict what the final numbers will look like for Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall, Mykel Williams, Nick Bosa, and more!

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Why Fred Warner thinks he'll be back to 100%

San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner explained that he's had a regular offseason in terms of training, so that combined with Greenlaw's return bodes well for the defense.

One Thing to Read: Kittle puts Shanahan doubters in their place

One Thing to Watch: Film breakdown of Prysock

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News roundup + Building block from each team

Dan Viens and Rob Guerrera run through the latest news in the division, and pick one player from each to build a roster around.

- Rams could lose their starting left tackle for at least 6 games (2:13)

- Cardinals rookie may be lost for the year (4:50)

- Brandon Aiyuk says more dumb things (8:36)

- Mike Macdonald plays mind games (11:14)

- NFC West building blocks (17:29)

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George Kittle is still that guy

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was still damn good last year. Despite his age and his comeback from a major injury, the team needs him more than ever.

One Thing to Read: Maxx Crosby trade to SF not dead?

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Does Brandon Aiyuk have any support in the 49ers locker room + Blockbuster trade idea

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black wonder what would happen if Brandon Aiyuk actually showed up to the San Francisco 49ers facility - does he have any support there whatsoever? Plus, could John Lynch be primed to pull off a big trade at the deadline?

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Dre Greenlaw is trying to come home again

We continue our deep dive on the 49ers most important players with Dre Greenlaw, who returns after a year away in Denver.

One Thing to Read: 49ers position battles

One Thing to Watch: Brandon Aiyuk strikes again

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Brandon Aiyuk calls the 49ers stupid + Top 3 training camp questions

San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk called the 49ers dumb for paying him in his latest social media video. Plus, Rob Guerrera and Jason Aponte pose the three biggest questions facing the Niners as they head to training camp (11:01).

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Christian McCaffrey will test Kyle Shanahan this season

We begin our deep dive on the roster's most important players, and we begin with the offense's north star - Christian McCaffrey.

One Thing to Read: What to watch in mandatory minicamps around the NFL

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The real reason people want the 49ers to move on from Brandon Aiyuk

Many San Francisco 49ers hosts and content creators want the Niners to just cut Brandon Aiyuk and move on - but the real reason has nothing to do with football.

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Brandon Aiyuk breaks his silence on social media

San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk says the 49ers are scared that he's going to report to the team and that they're squatting on his contract. He's dead wrong.

One Thing to Read: Trade ideas for Niners' secondary

One Thing to Watch: Mailbag with Stats and Lil'Stats

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The good and bad from 49ers OTAs

Rob and Michelle recap the winners and losers from the Niners practices.

- The good: De'Zhaun Stribling and Jacob Cowing, backup RBs, Trent Williams

-The bad: Ricky Pearsall not participating in all OTAs, backup QBs (29:38)

- Rob and Michelle play 20-0 (35:48)

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Why Mike Evans means more than you think

San Francisco 49ers captain George Kittle explained why the addition of Mike Evans is different than anything he's seen in his 49ers tenure. Plus, we hear more from Trent Williams and Mac Jones.

One Thing to Read: Conspiracy theory on Aiyuk arrest warrant

One Thing to Watch: Chris Simms interview

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Chris Simms joins the show to defend Brock Purdy's QB Ranking

NBC's Chris Simms joins Rob Guerrera to explain why he put Brock Purdy 17th on his quarterback ranking, and Rob pushes back on some Brock Purdy myths.

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NFC West Mixtape: Myles Garrett flips the division on its head

Rob Guerrera and Dan Viens react to the biggest stories in the NFL's best division!

- Myles Garrett goes to LA and gets a reworked deal

- The Seahawks lock up another pass rusher and Russell Wilson retires

- Arrest warrant issued for Brandon Aiyuk

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Mike Evans is all business and it's great

San Francisco WR Mike Evans is fitting in perfectly with his new team. Plus, hear from Trent Williams, George Kittle, and Raheem Morris as well.

One Thing to Hear: Warrant issued for Brandon Aiyuk's arrest

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