No Huddle Podcast

As one of the hosts of Murph and Mac on KNBR, Brian Murphy has his finger on the pulse of the 49ers and the fans. Brian gives his thoughts on the team's turnaround this season, including his impressions of Jimmy Garoppolo. Brian also talks about the issues surrounding Reuben Foster, and whether or not San Francisco should be worried about it's talented linebacker. Al and Zain definitely have strong opinions on the matter as well, as they chime in on Foster, and also answer fan questions. 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

Kyle Brandt hasn't had your average career path. A current host of NFL Network's Good Morning Football, Kyle got his start as a producer for the Jim Rome show, but not before he starred on MTV's The Real World and Days of our Lives. Kyle talks to Al about his unique path, and also takes us behind the scenes of Good Morning Football. As far as the 49ers, Kyle can't say enough good things about Reuben Foster and thinks fans should embrace the "hype train" that's about to take off from San Francisco. Plus, Al and Zain reflect on the 2017 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

Dekoda Watson started out as a seventh round pick for the Tampa Buccaneers in 2010, and has managed to carve out an almost decade long career in the NFL. In his first year with the 49ers, Watson has been a special teams standout and mentor to some of the 49ers young defensive stars. Watson tells Al about what it takes to make it in the NFL, and why he chose to play in San Francisco. He also tells us how the team kept it together after their 0-9 start, and how things have changed since the arrival of Jimmy Garoppolo. Also, Al reacts to Adam Schefter's comments about Goropplo's contact, the 49ers being "media darlings" this offseason, and the career of Frank Gore. 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

Legendary 49ers play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey is on the show to talk about how he got started in broadcasting and his time with the team. Starkey also gives his thoughts on the 2017 season and the future of Jimmy Garoppolo. As far as Al and Zain, they're amazed at how well the 49ers played against the NFC South-leading Jaguars, especially considering how dominant the Jacksonville defense has been. They also talk about the amazing job Kyle Shanahan has done given the adversity the team dealt with early 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

The 49ers have won three games in a row and are one of the hottest teams in the NFL. While Jimmy Garoppolo has been the story, it seems like the entire team is coming together on both sides of the ball. Al and Zain talk about that and more with 49ers Senior Reporter Joe Fann, who gives fans his thoughts on the season so far. 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 has been the play-by-play voice of the 49ers since 2009, and is on the show to discuss his career and how this season's progressed. Ted will take us through his early days, and talk about the interview process with the team. He also gives us an idea of what it's like to work through regime changes, and shares some of his most vivid memories over the years. As far as the present and beyond, Ted shares his thoughts on how the 2017 season has progressed, and guesses at what the future might hold for Jimmy Garoppolo. In addition, Al and Zain tell you all you need to know after the Niners' first back-to-back victories since 2014, and also give their opinions on some issues across the league, including the controversial ending of the Seahawks/Jaguars 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

How would you react if you got to see your child play in the NFL? For Chris Thomas, it was a dream come true to see his son, Solomon, take the field as a member of the 49ers. Courtesy of Gillette, the No Huddle podcast got the opportunity to talk to both Solomon and Chris about life in NFL so far, and how it's impacted their day-to-day life. Solomon also gives his thoughts on his rookie season, and how he's adjusted to the pro game. Plus, Al and Zain have Jimmy Garoppolo fever after the quarterback proves to be as advertised, leading the 49ers to a win in Week 13. 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

Jeff Christensen is a former NFL quarterback and founder and CEO of Throw it Deep, the nation's top quarterback and wide receiver academy. Christensen has trained over 300 quarterbacks over the years, but none as important to 49ers fans as Jimmy Garoppolo. Al and Zain talk to Jeff about his time with Garoppolo and what his expectations are for the future of San Francisco's newest signal caller. The guys also reflect on Week 12 and give their thoughts on the dawn of the Garoppolo era. 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

Kevin Jones joins Zain to preview the 49ers' upcoming game against the Seahawks and discuss C.J. Beathard versus Jimmy Garoppolo. 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 first-round draft pick in 1990, RB/KR Dexter Carter accomplished a lot during his time in San Francisco. In addition to being a part of the 49ers' fifth Super Bowl victory, Carter joins Al and Zain to discuss his career in a candid interview. The former Niner talks about what it was like joining a team that had already won back-to-back titles, as well as the transition from Joe Montana to Steve Young. He also pulls no punches in talking about some less than stellar teammates he's had over the years and where he thinks the current team is headed. 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

Derrick Deese was a standout offensive lineman for the 49ers for 10 seasons and a member of the 1994 championship team. Deese joins Al and Zain to talk about his career, teammates, Eddie Debartolo, Terrell Owens, and Kyle Shanahan. 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 a new era in San Francisco, as the 49ers made an aggressive trade to acquire Jimmy Garoppolo from the Patriots in hopes that he can be the answer at quarterback. What kind of player are the Niners getting? We'll ask Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston who covered Garoppolo during his time in New England. Also, Al and Zain give their thoughts on the deal, and debate when it makes the most sense to insert Garoppolo into the starting lineup. 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

Kevin and Zain discuss "Dwight Clark Day" and what the 49ers icon has meant to the Bay Area and the team's fans. The duo also breaks down the loss to the Cowboys, C.J. Beathard's first start and future with the team, Reuben Foster's injuries, and struggling cornerback play. 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

Mike Silver of the NFL Network is on the show to cover a wide range of topics. Silver gives us a detailed look at what the transition from Joe Montana to Steve Young was like. We also cover some current 49ers topics, such as questionable penalty calls, a possible Kirk Cousins and Kyle Shanahan reunion, NaVorro Bowman's release, and the future of Colin Kaepernick. 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

In almost a decade with the team, 49ers VP of Communications, Bob Lange, has seen a lot. What's it like to work behind the scenes? Bob joins Al to talk about his career, the day-to-day work with the 49ers, favorite people to work with, and favorite moments. Al also gets the details on the thought process behind the "Brick by Brick" series and the renewed emphasis on fan engagement. In addition, Al and Zain put a positive spin on the 0-5 start and tell you why individual performances should give you hope. 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

If the 2017 49ers have been consistent at one thing, it's shooting themselves in the foot. Penalties, dropped passes, and missed opportunities have been all too common thus far, and are the main reason for the team's 0-4 start. Al and Zain are joined by KNBR's Larry Krueger to talk about the current woes, specifically Brian Hoyer, Rashard Robinson and the under performing receiving group. 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

While we're often focused on what's on the field, the business side of football plays a big part in the day-to-day life of players. Al and Zain welcome in marketing agent Matt Almond, who represents 49ers RB Matt Breida and CB Adrian Colbert, to go behind the scenes of how the whole process works. Also, the guys break down San Francisco's wild and heartbreaking Week 3 loss, and try to determine just what the identity of the team is. 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

When you play good defense and run the ball well, you should win a lot of football games. Unfortunately for the 49ers, bad quarterback play and an untimely dropped pass doomed the team in it's 12-9 loss to the Seahawks. While Seattle's defense can be dominating, the game seemed like the 49ers' to win late in the fourth quarter. Should Niner fans be frustrated, or take the performance as a sign the team is moving in the right direction? Al and Zain talk about that and more with Daniel Brown of the Mercury News. 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 is joined by guest host Tracy Sandler of the Fangirl Sports Network and the two take a look at how the position groups performed during the 49ers' 23-3 loss to the Panthers while trying to separate lofty expectations from harsh reality. 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

Are the 49ers deep enough at the skill positions? Is the offensive line the weak link? Does the defense have to ability to surprise the league? Which player is the new face of the franchise? Al and guest-host Taylor Price try to answer those questions and also react to Gary Plummer's recent comments about Jed York. 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