Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

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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.

  • 42 minutes 42 seconds
    Did Kyle nail his mock draft?
    After Chris put together a mock draft last week, Kyle took his shot at a three-round mock this week. It included a new pass rusher that's flying under the radar in the first round, a cornerback in the second (too early?), multiple trades, a pick that brings back the running back value conversation, Kyle Shanahan's philosophy on how to replace Trent Williams, and a lot more.
    3 April 2025, 9:00 am
  • 47 minutes 48 seconds
    A FULL 49ers mock draft simulation
    Kyle and Chris go through a full seven-round mock NFL draft simulation for the 49ers that goes heavy in the trenches over their first four picks. They break down the thoughts behind going with an edge rusher 11th overall, then trading back for a tackle, defensive tackle and potential starting guard in the middle of Round 3. Did they solve the roster issues for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch?
    27 March 2025, 5:16 am
  • 42 minutes 42 seconds
    Are these mock drafts crazy?
    Kyle and Chris discuss if taking Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell or South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori would be terrible for the 49ers with the No. 11 pick in the NFL draft. Conventional wisdom suggests it might not be the best idea, but there are logical reasons they could make sense.
    25 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 42 minutes 42 seconds
    How QB draft stock impacts 49ers, plus Mason trade
    Kyle and Chris discuss why the 49ers could benefit from three quarterbacks going in the top 10 of the NFL draft, the Jordan Mason trade, why the front office might be prioritizing the draft and a lot more.
    19 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Why things aren't as dire as they appear for the 49ers
    Kyle and Chris discuss the wild overreaction to the start of free agency for the San Francisco 49ers, and why there's reason to be optimistic about the team despite so many players leaving. First, the show starts with a cold open about Mack Jones signing to become the new backup quarterback, and they also look at how the outgoing free agents will be replaced, and what resources the team could use to in the draft to add to various position groups.
    13 March 2025, 1:40 pm
  • 48 minutes 31 seconds
    Thoughts on the 49ers start to free agency
    First, Chris opens the podcast with his thoughts on the departures of Dre Greenlaw and Kyle Juszczyk after the news came down Monday evening. Then, Kyle joins the recording from earlier in the afternoon to discuss the start of free agency, the wave of players leaving, and why it might not be as terrible as it seems that so many players are exiting the roster. Finally, Chris offers up six NFL draft prospects he thinks would be good picks for San Francisco at No. 11 overall.
    11 March 2025, 6:20 am
  • 50 minutes 18 seconds
    Joey Bosa and 49ers' free agent philosophy
    Kyle and Chris break down the possibility of the 49ers adding Joey Bosa after he was released by the Los Angeles Chargers, and why it could test their new philosophy when it comes to adding aging players that could come at a high price tag. Then they offer early takes about an intriguing draft prospect with the No. 11 overall pick.
    7 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 42 minutes 42 seconds
    EMERGENCY EPISODE: Deebo Samuel traded to Commanders
    Chris Biderman reacts to the San Francisco 49ers trading Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. What it means for Kyle Shanahan's receiving corps, why the dead money is less of an issue than it seems, the team trying to get younger and cheaper, and a lot more.
    2 March 2025, 1:02 am
  • 45 minutes 24 seconds
    How the 49ers can find bargains in free agency

    Kyle and Chris come up with six realistic free agent additions at positions of need for the San Francisco 49ers that might not be the biggest names, but could provide upgrades to the roster. The names including some that are familiar with Robert Saleh, and even a former player the 49ers drafted.

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    21 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 42 seconds
    Does Michigan's Will Johnson make sense for 49ers?

    Kyle and Chris break down NFL Media draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft for the San Francisco 49ers where he pegged Michigan cornerback Will Johnson at pick No. 11. Why a cornerback could make sense despite the team having needs elsewhere, how free agency could impact the line of thinking, the fit and a lot more.

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    19 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 54 minutes 19 seconds
    Should 49ers go big-name hunting at receiver?

    Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the San Francisco 49ers adding a big name receiver like Davante Adams or Tee Higgins in light of the Deebo Samuel trade news, and they have early thoughts about the 11th overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

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    13 February 2025, 10:00 am
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