Niners Nation: For San Francisco 49ers Fans

Kyle Posey and 49ers Webzone Podcast host Rob Guerrera discuss the status of the George Kittle contract talks, John Lynch's new deal, whether the Niners got outbid for Jamal Adams, and more! :41 - Reacting to Mike Silver's report of a "significant philosophical disconnect" between Kittle and the 49ers 8:47 - John Lynch's contract gets extended through 2024 12:40 - Which 49ers wide receivers will step up in 2020? 20:44 - Did the NFL Top 100 list do right by the 49ers? 36:55 - Why didn't the team trade for Jamal Adams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s time for an offseason mailbag! Is trading for Jamal Adams a good idea? Does Raheem Mostert have any leverage? And is there any chance Mike McGlinchey could ultimately see the same fate as DeForest Buckner? All that, plus Trent Taylor’s place in a crowded WR room, our player picks for a fight to the death, and an important pod announcement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Rewatch Month rumbles along with a look back at the 1998 season opener against the New York Jets. How does this game hold up over 20 years later? How did Zack Bronson end up playing such a prominent role in the game’s outcome? And how did Garrison Hearst’s iconic 96-yard touchdown run in overtime come together? All that, plus star-studded lineups on both offenses, Steve Young’s performance, and random thoughts from the broadcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week;s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Ian Williams (former defensive tackle for the 49ers) takes a look back at a few plays from the 49ers 2014 week 6 win over the St. Louis Rams. What was the 2014 mood after the devastating end of 2013? What was it like playing for Fangio? How much did the veteran DL decide on a play by play basis? All that plus clipping a formation, a lightning round, and Nick Foles vs Austin Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our rewatch series continues with a look back at the 49ers’ epic comeback win over the Giants in the 2002 Wild Card game. How did the 49ers end up in such a big hole to begin with? Who was the player driving their offense throughout the game? And how did the wild final minutes of the game unfold? All that, plus the aftermath of this game for the 49ers as a franchise and other random thoughts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we’re hopping in the wayback machine and rewatching the 2011 NFC Divisional Round game against the Saints. Why was this such an emotional game for both sides? What about the Saints approach was slowing down San Francisco’s offense for most of this game? What stood out most from the 49ers performance in this game that we didn’t remember?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we open up the mailbag and answer all your quarantine questions. What do we hope the 49ers learn from 2019? Which young players need to break out for the 49ers to be Super Bowl contenders again in 2020? And which player from the 2012 team would make the biggest impact on the 2019 team (and vice versa)? All that, plus mocking the Rams new uniforms, schedule thoughts, and how rich is too rich for George Kittle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the NFL Draft is officially in the books and it’s the end of an era in San Francisco. Will we see Joe Staley enshrined in Canton one day? How important was the Trent Williams trade for their ability to contend in 2020? And were there any day three picks that caught our eye? All that, plus Patreon scouting reports, notes from Shanahan’s post-draft interview with Tim Kawakami, and one SPARQ’d up UDFA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All-Pro CB Eric Davis joins Kyle as the two recap the 49ers draft. Why the 49ers drafted Kinlaw, and what his impact will be How Lynch "stuck to the script" by building through the trenches It's okay to trade up for a player if it's "your guy" Shanahan's comparison to Brandon Aiyuk What the rest of the receiver room looks like now Is Trent Williams an upgrade over Staley? Breida/Goodwin trades Was it wise to ignore drafting a secondary player? Much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it’s a first round recap! San Francisco entered the day with two selections and made two selections, but a pair of trades meant those picks came at different spots. What were the primary takeaways from the 49ers’ first round? What did we learn about Lynchahan’s approach to roster building? And, perhaps most importantly, did the 49ers draft good players with their picks?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle is joined by The Athletic's Ted Nguyen to break down the San Francisco 49ers' biggest team needs leading up to the draft. After narrowing down what direction the Niners should head in, the two also discuss: -If the 49ers should be locked in at receiver with the 13th pick -Does it make sense to trade back and add picks in 2021? -Which teams can trade ahead of San Francisco -Which receivers best fit the 49ers? -Peter King's mock draft -The top-five receivers in the draft - Kwon Alexander, Dee Ford, and Jaquiski Tartt reportedly on the trading block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, The Ringer’s Danny Kelly joins us to talk NFL Draft. What is the best-case scenario for the 49ers at No. 13? Who are the best fits if they look to find a DeForest Buckner replacement? And which players fit the profile San Francisco prefers at cornerback either late in the first round or on day two? All that, plus Danny’s favorite scouting terms, the players he most wants to see coached by Shanahan, and his draft crush.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, our draft preview series continues with a look at the top offensive tackles in the 2020 draft class. Where should OT rank on the list of priorities for the 49ers in this draft? Which players are worth selecting with the 13th pick? And which players are we not buying the hype on as an early first-round prospect? All that, plus uniform shade, thoughts on the NFL’s All-Decade Team, and WE LAUNCHED A PATREON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off our 2020 draft preview by diving in to a historically good WR class. What do the 49ers look for at the wide receiver position? Who are the best options for the 49ers if they take a WR with the 13th overall pick? And if they choose to wait, who are the best fits later in the first round? All that, plus what we would do if we were the 49ers, ketchup on coffee, and some April Fools fun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we break open the mailbag to answer your most pressing offseason questions. Are the 49ers setup for long-term success or have they gone all-in on a short-term run? How would we approach San Francisco’s two first round picks? And do we see a shake-up coming in the NFC West next season? All that, plus late free agency moves, quarantine updates, and a special (return) guest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the new league year has arrived and the 49ers have been busy! What has been the team’s strategy for this offseason? Which move stands out as a clear exception to that strategy? And what do we expect to see from the 49ers over the rest of the offseason?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kyle welcomes newcomer Jas to recap the first day of free agency for the 49ers. What was supposed to be a quiet day turned out to be the opposite. Why the 49ers signed Armstead It wasn't a decision between Armstead and Buckner The business/personal side of trading Buckner Replacements for DeFo at defensive tackle Grading both deals Versatility the 49ers now have both financially and in the NFL Draft Austin Hooper, Phillip Dorsett DeAndre Hopkins in the NFC West What's next for the 49ers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it's time to preview free agency period that should be much different than years past. How will the 49ers need to adjust their approach? Which positions need to be at the top of San Francisco's wish list? And which positions should they keep an eye on only if a bargain should fall into their lap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we break out our roster model to take a look at the current state of the 49ers roster as we approach the new league year. How do we go about grouping players into tiers and what do those tiers represent? Which players do we feel like are the core pieces that the 49ers roster is built around? And which positions could use a bit of love this offseason? All that, plus which tier to put Jimmy in (and other players we disagreed on), why McGlinchey fell, and which pending free agents we’d bring back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices