Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Sacramento Bee reporter Chris Biderman gives you unique access, different angles and top-notch guests in his 49ers podcast Candlestick Chronicles. Biderman is a Bay Area native and has been covering the team since 2012.

EMERGENCY POD: Nick Bosa is done for the season

Nick Bosa is done for the season with a torn ACL. Kyle and Chris break down what it means for the San Francisco 49ers and discuss possibilities on the trade market. Will their aggressiveness be determined by their record at the NFL trade deadline? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-22
23:59

49ers pull off a huge, last-second win to get to 3-0

Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers' last-second walk-off win over the Arizona Cardinals to improve to 3-0 and take first place early in the NFC West. They break down the promising signs from the young defense, why it felt like the 49ers were on their way to losing, Mac Jones' performance down the stretch, the young players stepping up, Nick Bosa's injury, Robert Saleh's impact and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-22
01:07:04

Early 49ers trends as Cardinals come to town

Kyle and Chris examine the 49ers' matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, and they look at early trends from the first two weeks of the season. What stands out about Kyle Shanahan's offense (it's the scheme more than personnel), and Mykel Williams' notable impact on the defense. They also discuss what makes Kyler Murray so difficult to defend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-19
58:30

49ers and Mac Jones win in New Orleans

Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' Week 2 road victory against the New Orleans Saints in Mac Jones' debut as the starting quarterback for the injured Brock Purdy. How did Jones play? Is the run defense a concern? How did new kicker Eddy Pineiro do? What about Mac's style choice? They also discuss the strength of the NFC West through the first two weeks of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-14
01:01:44

Mac Jones, the defense and CMC in New Orleans

Kyle and Chris break down the news of the week, including Mac Jones getting the start in place of Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan getting his wish four years later. Why the 49ers could and should lean on Christian McCaffrey and their defense against the New Orleans Saints, and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-11
45:57

Week 1 aftermath + a Colton McKivitz extension and Kendrick Bourne's return

Kyle and Chris discuss the aftermath of the 49ers' Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, Kyle's takeaways from the game, Brock Purdy's interceptions, the injuries, the defensive improvements, and then they discuss the extension for right tackle Colton McKivitz and the addition of Kendrick Bourne back to the receiving corps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-09
50:30

A wild 49ers win in Seattle

It was a game that we didn't know Brock Purdy could have. It was a defensive performance we were unsure was coming given the turnover on that side of the ball. The result: a wild 49ers win capped by an unlikely touchdown to Jake Tonges, of all people. Chris Biderman broke it down on our live reaction show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-08
48:11

CMC's hurt? JJ's new money? A season preview!

Kyle and Chris start out of the pod with the breaking news about Christian McCaffrey's calf injury that landed him on the injury report. Then they discuss the new money Jauan Jennings got in incentives after returning to practice this week – and why it's likely that this is Jennings' last season with the 49ers. And then they go through superlatives (categories?) for the upcoming season, and Chris makes the case why he thought the 49ers would go 11-6 prior to the news about McCaffrey's injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-05
01:25:30

Jauan Jennings is back at 49ers practice

Kyle and Chris discuss Jauan Jennings' return to practice, and why he didn't have as much leverage in his awkward contract situation as it might appear. They also break down the 49ers' sudden good health heading into Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, and their odd uniform schedule where they don't wear their traditional red uniforms until Week 10. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-01
42:51

Reviewing the 49ers' new uniforms, Jauan Jennings thoughts and the Micah Parsons trade

Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' new rivalry uniforms, Jauan Jennings trade request and why it might behoove Jennings to play, new roster additions, and they discuss the wild Micah Parsons trade from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-29
44:55

FINAL CUTS: can the 49ers survive Week 1?

Kyle and Chris break down the first version of the San Francisco 49ers' 53-man roster, why the team doesn't have a punter, the situation at receiver getting all the attention, why the team went so heavy on the offensive and defensive lines, and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-27
57:18

Preseason is a WRAP. Thoughts on the finale

Kyle is back to break his initial thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers' preseason finale win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Brian Robinson Jr. trade being made official, the young players vying for roster spots ahead of final cuts, and thoughts on the kicking situation with Jake Moody after he missed an extra point. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-25
48:11

Previewing the 49ers' preseason finale -- THE INJURIES

Kyle and Chris break down the important things to watch from the 49ers' preseason finale Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers -- the injury situations, Skyy Moore's addition to the receiving corps, thoughts on the offensive line, getting out of it healthy, and then they debate Jim Harbaugh vs. Kyle Shanahan, which coach would you rather have? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-22
01:00:00

What should the 49ers' 53-man roster look like?

Kyle and Chris go through the San Francisco 49ers roster and discuss which players should make the first version of the 53, the tough decisions, how injuries impact things, the numbers at each spot, which undrafted rookies should get a look, Chase Lucas, and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-20
01:01:37

REACTION: Jake Moody gives the 49ers a preseason win!

Jake Moody hit a field goal from 59 yards as time expired and the 49ers beat the Raiders in Week 2 of the preseason, 22-19. Chris Biderman rides solo and breaks it all down. He discusses the young players he was watching closely, including Rick Pearsall, Nick Martin, Alfred Collins, Marques Sigle and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-17
32:14

Who do the 49ers need to stand out against the Raiders?

Kyle and Chris discuss which 49ers players need to stand out in Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders (spoiler: a lot of them are rookies). Can Alfred Collins play well against starters while the defensive line is decimated by injuries? Can Nick Martin not miss so many tackles after struggling in Week 1? Will Ricky Pearsall show out in a game situation after playing well in training camp? Can Jake Moody give 49ers fans some confidence? They break all that down, and more, and talk about where Brock Purdy ranks in Mike Sando's tiers of NFL quarterbacks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-15
52:13

Is the Jauan Jennings situation about to get dramatic?

Is the Jauan Jennings situation about to get weird? The San Francisco 49ers' receiver isn't practicing while he wants a new deal, and friend of the show Tim Kawakami is reporting the team isn't eager to give Jennings a lucrative new contract? Could Jennings request a trade? Kyle and Chris break the situation down – and discuss why they're optimistic about what they're seeing from the rookie class in training camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-13
47:39

REACTION: 49ers blown out in preseason opener

Woof, the San Francisco 49ers had an ugly performance in their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. The rookies struggled, Kyle Shanahan seemed uninterested in playing many (any?) key contributors, the quarterback play was uninspiring, and it all proved why the preseason is tough to watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-10
53:09

REACTING to joint practices with the Broncos

Kyle and Chris react to the 49ers' joint training camp practice against the Denver Broncos. What stood out? What's important to take away? What injuries came out of the session? They talk about the rookie class, how the 49ers can be successful building out their team and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-07
41:12

Announcements! Kicker battle! Danny Kelly joins the show!

Kyle and Chris start off the episode with a couple exciting announcements before diving into the latest developments in the San Francisco 49ers' kicker battle -- and what it means for their shadow assistant general manager. Then, Danny Kelly from The Ringer joins the show to talk all things fantasy football and where the 49ers' offensive stars rank going into the season. Danny offers his take on Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings, George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and others! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-05
01:09:04

Amanda Graziano

great coverage on a crazy game!

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