Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Blue Wire

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 14 seconds
    Running back concerns and the question of tanking before 49ers-Dolphins

    With Isaac Guerendo banged up, questions about the San Francisco 49ers' running back situation heading into 2025 are highlighted. Why the team needs to add more depth there. Then, Kyle asks the question about whether or not the 49ers should tank over the rest of the season, and they point out why it would be hypocritical in light of the De'Vondre Campbell situation.

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    20 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    What's worth watching the rest of the 49ers' season?

    Kyle and Chris break down the key things worth watching as the San Francisco 49ers wrap up their regular season after being (mostly) eliminated from playoff contention. They talk about Brock Purdy's looming contract negotiations, why Ricky Pearsall could benefit from the last three games in a big way, Dre Greenlaw's comeback and what it could mean for his free agency, the safety situation and a lot more.

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    18 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 54 minutes 52 seconds
    An emblematic end to 49ers playoff contention

    Kyle and Chris discuss De'Vondre Campbell's decision to quit midway through Thursday's game, Deebo Samuel's rough week (and performance), Brock Purdy's awful interception, and more from the 49ers-Rams game that ultimately ended the team's chances at reaching the postseason.

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    13 December 2024, 8:14 am
  • 1 hour 8 seconds
    Deebo Tweets, Hardgrave gets restructured, and Rams get previewed

    Kyle and Chris discuss Deebo Samuel taking to social media to say he's not struggling and that his lack of production is a lack of getting the ball, why that logic doesn't track, and they discuss the possibilities of Javon Hardgrave's contract restructure and what it could mean for his future with the team beyond this season. Then they talk about Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa the rest of the season, and a lot more.

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    11 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 49 minutes 11 seconds
    Finally, a dominant 49ers win

    Kyle and Chris break down their takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' beatdown of the Chicago Bears, 38-13, the positives that could springboard into next season, Deebo Samuel's continued production decline, Brock Purdy's performance, the defensive line dominating, their unlikely playoff scenario, Kyle's observations from going to the game, and more!

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    9 December 2024, 6:44 am
  • 38 minutes 29 seconds
    Can the 49ers' snap their losing streak?

    Kyle breaks down all the angles from Sunday's 49ers game against the Chicago Bears, viewpoints on San Francisco's season, and thoughts about looking at the end of the season toward position for the upcoming NFL draft.

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    6 December 2024, 6:34 am
  • 42 minutes 39 seconds
    Why the 49ers need a new offseason mindset

    Kyle and Chris break down why the San Francisco 49ers need to take a new mindset into the offseason, sign players early, and pick a firm to avoid repeating what happened this season. Then, they break down how things could play out with Brock Purdy's looming contract talks.

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    4 December 2024, 3:28 am
  • 55 minutes 45 seconds
    It's not a Super Bowl hangover, it's a hangover from the last five years

    Chris Biderman breaks down why the San Francisco 49ers' playoff hopes are likely done after losing to the Buffalo Bills, 35-10, why it's a hangover from more than just last year's Super Bowl loss, why the team is in the shape it's in (hint: their best players haven't had good seasons), why there might be a new scenario emerging for Brock Purdy's looming contract, playing the young guys down the stretch and a lot more.

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    2 December 2024, 7:51 am
  • 39 minutes 33 seconds
    49ers don't think they're out of it yet

    Kyle and Chris talk about the San Francisco 49ers' approach to the remainder of the season following their loss to the Green Bay Packers, why Kyle Shanahan believes the team is still in the playoff race, what it means early in the week against the Buffalo Bills and a lot more.

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    26 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 56 minutes 48 seconds
    Is it time for a rebuild?

    Kyle and Chris break down where things went wrong for the 49ers Sunday in their rare blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers, if there's any solution they could find this season beyond getting healthy, if their current window is closed and if a rebuild might be coming.

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    25 November 2024, 7:12 am
  • 59 minutes 31 seconds
    The 49ers' weird injury situation ahead of the Packers game

    Kyle and Chris talk about the odd situation facing the San Francisco 49ers and their injuries to Nick Bosa, Trent Williams and Brock Purdy, whose absence would hit hardest, weird Brandon Allen scenarios, why it would be very on brand for a crazy quarterback turn, their PrizePicks and a lot more.

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    22 November 2024, 10:00 am
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