No Huddle Podcast

Rob "Stats" Guerrera got his start on ESPN's "Mike and Mike" before moving over to NBC to work with Mike Florio on "Pro Football Talk Live." Stats tells us what it's like to produce one of the most popular NFL shows around, and also gives his take on his favorite team — the 49ers. Also, Al and Zain wonder if the 49ers front office is too conservative or if taking the "slow play" approach with the roster will work out in the long run. All that plus a look at what happened during Week 2's matchup against the Lions and a sneak peek at this weekend's road game against the Chiefs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Lombardi has worked in NFL from office for over 30 years, learning under the likes of Bill Walsh, Al Davis and Bill Belichick. Lombardi shares some stories, and talks about his new book, Gridiron Genius. Also, Week 1 wasn't what 49ers fans hoped for, and Al and Zain wonder if the sloppy play was just a speed bump, or something that could become a theme as the season wears on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Panacy joins Zain Naqvi to preview Sunday's matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings. The duo give their game and season predictions and discuss what the loss of running back Jerick McKinnon means for the 49ers offense this season. Zain and Peter also travel north on the I-880 to discuss the mess going on in Oakland with the Raiders, who traded away Khalil Mack over the weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the preseason done, Al and Zain guess what the San Francisco 49ers' 53-man roster will look like when it's all is said and done. The guys also talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each position group, and what to expect as the season progresses. Also, are the Niners just one pure pass rusher away from being a true contender? If so, should they be all-in on a trade for Khalil Mack? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After years of being the editor for the Niners Wire, Chris Biderman is set to begin the next chapter of his professional career as he steps in as the 49ers beat reporter for the Sacramento Bee. Chris tells about how his decision to change roles, and also gives his thoughts about some of the struggles we've seen from the 49ers this preseason. Also, Al and Zain dig deeper into the issues with the offensive line, running backs and pass rush. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As he enters his first season covering the 49ers, Brad Almquist tells us all about how he ended up in Santa Clara covering the team. Brad also shares his thoughts on the 49ers' first preseason game and weighs in on the injury bug that's hit the roster. Plus, with Zain on vacation, Peter Panacy joins Al to break down all things 49ers including the addition of RB Alfred Morris. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Inman of the Mercury News is back on the show to talk 49ers training camp with Al and Zain. Cam gives us all the details on what he's seen so far at practice, and goes in depth on player performances thus far. Plus, with Arik Armstead ailing again, is his starting job in jeopardy? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ted Robinson, who is entering his 10th season as the play-by-play voice of the San Francisco 49ers, makes his second appearance on the No Huddle Podcast to preview the 2018 season. Ted talks about his expectations of the team, and some of the most important pieces such as Jimmy Garoppolo. Also, Al and Zain go in-depth on all things training camp, as the duo breaks down each position group. Is the team too reliant on Garoppolo? Will the o-line take a step back? Is the defense still a year away? The guys cover it all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's always a fun conversation when Larry Krueger of KNBR joins Al and Zain to give his take on the state of the 49ers. Find out what Larry has to say about Garoppolo's development, the state of the offense and whether or not the team's done enough in terms of the pass rush. Larry also remembers the great Dwight Clark, and talks about what he meant to him and the 49ers family. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zain and Dylan discuss the reports of 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggling and go through a list of offensive and defensive players who could have breakout seasons in 2018. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zain Naqvi shares his thoughts on Dwight Clark, his passing, and the impact the 49ers great had on the franchise, Bay Area, and the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 52 - A discussion with Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus plus Dez Bryant and Garoppolo talk by 49ers Webzone To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WR Richie James shined during his freshman and sophomore seasons at Middle Tennessee State, but an injury derailed most of his 2017 season. Still, James showed enough promise to be selected by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft, and looks like a perfect fit for Kyle Shanahan's offense. James joins Al and Zain to talk about his time in college, what draft weekend was like for him, and what he expects in the NFL. Also, the guys wonder if the 49ers will have enough of a pass rush, and talk about a couple of second year players who could make a big impact next season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Draft Analyst Dane Brugler brings his expertise to the show and gives his thoughts on how the 49ers faired in the 2018 NFL Draft. Plus, Dylan Desimone from fourthandnine.com joins Al and Zain to break down each pick. The guys also react San Francisco's decision to pick up Arik Armstead's fifth year option. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al and Zain are joined by fellow writer Aaron Erickson to announce their seven-round mock drafts and break down the reasoning behind each selection. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a stellar career at Michigan, Erik Magnuson signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2017. While his rookie season was cut short due to injury, Magnuson showed versatility and promise, starting two games across the offensive line for San Francisco. Now, entering his second season, Magnuson talks to Al and Zain about his NFL experience so far, and what his expectations are for the team and himself. Also, the guys react to the first wave of free agency, giving their thoughts on Richard Sherman, Weston Richburg, Jerrick McKinnon, Jerry Attaochu, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off covering the scouting combine, Matt Barrows shares his experience about the event, and also who he thinks might be in play for the 49ers in the first round. Plus, with free agency around the corner, Matt gives Al and Zain his thoughts on Allen Robinson, Trumaine Johnson, Marquise Goodwin and what might happen at the running back position. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A former scout for the Philadelphia Eagles, John Middlekauff, is now one of the prominent voices of the Bay Area. As a contributor to the Athletic and one half of the Haberman and Middlekauff podcast, he has is finger on the pulse of the 49ers. Middlekauff joins Al and Zain to talk about the troublesome Reuben Foster situation, how it may impact the 49ers' offseason plans, Jimmy Garoppolo's recently signed contract, free agency, and the team's possible draft plans. Al and Zain also share their thoughts on Foster, and look at possible free agent fits for the 49ers on defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clark Judge takes us behind the scenes in the Hall of Fame voting and gives his opinions on the induction of Terrell Owens, as well as the chances of Frank Gore and Patrick Willis. Plus, Al and Kevin react to the Jimmy Garoppolo deal and talk free agent fits for the 49ers To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Northern Iowa WR Daurice Fountain went from a prospect on the bubble, to the player everyone was taking about after a strong showing at the East-West Shrine game. Fountain had scouts talking all through the week about how explosive he looked at practice, and didn't disappoint when the lights turned bright, winning offensive MVP honors for his performance in the game itself. Fountain joins the show to talk about his experience and how his life has changed. Also, Al rants about his "Patriots fatigue" as the guys react to the conference championship games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices