No Huddle Podcast

The NFC West landscape looks different after this weekend's trade of Matthew Stafford to the Detroit Lions. Where do the San Francisco 49ers stand in their mission to solidify their own quarterback position? Is Jimmy Garoppolo the guy, or will Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch seek an upgrade? Al and Zain don't agree on how the 49ers should solve their quarterback dilemma and debate the direction the team should go. Should San Francisco be all-in on Deshaun Watson, or is there another solution? Listen and determine if you are on Team Al or Team Zain.

Al and Zain are joined by San Francisco 49ers senior reporter Keiana Martin to discuss a myriad of team-related topics, including: - Keiana's wild introduction in 2017 to working for the team - The 49ers' in-season move to Arizona - The emergence of Brandon Aiyuk - Offseason priorities - Robert Saleh, and possibly having DeMeco Ryans replace him Then, Al and Zain partake in some mandatory Deshaun Watson-to-49ers trade talk, plus the following additional topics: - DeMeco Ryans' impact - Trent Baalke should be enough of a reason for Saleh to stay away from Jacksonville - Trent Williams - What is Jimmy Garoppolo feeling right now? - Super Bowl predictions

Eric Crocker of The Crocker Report joins Al and Zain to discuss the future of Jimmy Garoppolo. Is he the long-term answer at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, or will he be playing elsewhere in the near future? If he isn’t the answer, what are the team’s options? Plus: - What’s the answer at cornerback? - Do the 49ers need to upgrade at receiver behind Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk? - Mike McGlinchey’s struggles

Al and Zain debate how much of this season’s issues can be blamed on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens' poor play and how much can be blamed on Jimmy Garoppolo’s inability to stay healthy. Episode brought to you by BetUS, the pioneer in online betting. Type "No Huddle Podcast" in the "How did you hear about us" box and you can get up to 150 percent in bonuses on your first deposit! Plus: - Al can't go seven minutes without saying Mullens' name and now owes Zain cookies - Should we trust Kyle Shanahan to settle the quarterback position? - What to expect if the 49ers draft a quarterback - Fans' expectations for the team - Addressing the criticisms against Shanahan

Al and Zain love that this is a great era in the NFL for quarterback play. Yet, as San Francisco 49ers fans, they have to watch Nick Mullens each week. Why haven’t the Niners been able to hit on a quarterback when so many others have? They need to find some consistency at the position. Where do Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch look? Plus, in a jam-packed show: - Mullens is non-functional - How do you evaluate talent with poor quarterback play? - Kendrick Bourne’s inconsistent play - How much can you blame Kyle Shanahan for this season and the quarterback situation? - Do the 49ers need to emphasize bringing in more durable players? - Would they have been better off keeping DeForest Buckner? - Brandon Aiyuk is a stud - 49ers-Cowboys predictions Episode brought to you by BetUS, the pioneer in online betting. Type "No Huddle Podcast" in the “How did you hear about us” box and you can get up to 150 percent in bonuses on your first deposit!

Al and Zain break down the loss to the Buffalo Bills and what it should tell you about the San Francisco 49ers. Is it just injuries, or does the team have bigger concerns moving forward? - Does Kyle Shanahan trust his players? - Which players do the 49ers bring back after this season? - What’s the plan at quarterback? Will it be Jimmy Garoppolo and/or a rookie? Do they go after a veteran? - Matthew Stafford talk Episode brought to you by BetUS, the pioneer in online betting. Type "No Huddle Podcast" in the “How did you hear about us” box and you can get up to 150 percent in bonuses on your first deposit!

Al and Zain break down how the San Francisco 49ers can make the playoffs. What has to happen with the other NFC teams in the playoff hunt for Kyle Shanahan’s squad to make the postseason? Plus, breaking down the offensive line’s woes, the coaching, the injury issues, and previewing Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills. And no 49ers podcast would be complete without discussing the quarterback situation. Should Jimmy Garoppolo return? What’s with the Matthew Stafford talk? Would the 49ers go after Dak Prescott?

Al and Zain rant about the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 10 loss to the New Orleans Saints — a game they felt was winnable if not for all of the miscues and mistakes. Bad quarterback play, bad special-teams play, and poor coaching decisions sealed the 49ers fate, dropping the team to 4-6. Plus: - Jerick McKinnon and the running backs - Is Kyle Shanahan on the path to being Norv Turner? - Inability to make in-game adjustments - The future of the team

Al Sacco and Zain Naqvi are joined by Javier Vega of the 4th & Gold Podcast. The trio discusses Jimmy Garoppolo’s play and NFL future. What’s the plan if the San Francisco 49ers opt to make a change at quarterback? Will they try to trade for a passer or target one in the draft? Plus, talking about the decision to sign Arik Armstead and Jimmie Ward over keeping DeForest Buckner, using the rest of this season to evaluate talent like Richie James, the 49ers’ playoff chances, and more.

Is this it for the marriage between quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers? Will head coach Kyle Shanahan move on after this season? Al and Zain give their thoughts on what’s gone wrong and why things have gone south for the Niners and their injured quarterback. Also, while things look bleak, there still could be a path to the playoffs for Shanahan and his banged-up squad.

Ep. 124 - How many QBs would you take over Jimmy Garoppolo? by 49ers Webzone

It's finally another victory podcast. Al and Zain break down the San Francisco 49ers win over the Los Angeles Rams, how it happened, and what it means for the team. The duo also discuss: - Kyle Shanahan's game plan - Trade for Jordan Willis - Impact of injuries - Jimmy Garoppolo - 49ers-Patriots - Other potential trades Plus, Al and Zain go through a few roster names and predict whether each player will stay or be gone in 2021.

Does the San Francisco 49ers’ season have you down? Al and Zain are right there with you. They do, however, have something fun for you this week. The duo engages in a conversation with Matt Barrows of The Athletic to discuss his new book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the San Francisco 49ers Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box. Matt shares some fun anecdotes straight from its pages. Then the trio discusses the team's current state, what it means for this season, and some of the coaching decisions from the stunning beating at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. Why was Brian Allen playing? Why was Garoppolo playing? What does Kyle Shanahan see in C.J. Beathard? Al and Zain go on to discuss the following: - What went wrong against Miami? - Jimmy Garoppolo’s future - Mike McGlinchey and the O-line - Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh - What to expect vs. the Rams

Zain Naqvi is joined by Akash Anavarathan of Fourth and Nine to break down the San Francisco 49ers loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and what the team looks to do moving forward. - Nick Mullens’ performance - Offensive line play - Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel - Injuries on defense - Who’s playing quarterback on Sunday? - More

Al and Zain break down the San Francisco 49ers' two-game win streak on the East Coast and what it means for the team going forward. 2:00 - Nick Mullens, QB situation 7:50 - WR situation 14:50 - Jeff Wilson Jr. 19:15 - Robert Saleh 24:45 - Dee Ford 28:35 - Kyle Nelson 32:10 - Eagles 42:30 - Around the NFL 49:30 - Game balls and predictions

Al and Zain are here for the Niner Faithful to break down the San Francisco 49ers' disappointing Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and discuss what it means for this year's squad. This episode is brought to you by MyBookie! Use promo code WEBZONE and double your first deposit. 1:10 - Jimmy Garoppolo’s poor play 13:00 - 49ers receivers 21:25 - Jerick McKinnon and the running backs 25:59 - Kyle Shanahan’s game plan 36:40 - Robert Saleh and the defense 46:25 - NFC West

Al and Zain look at the San Francisco 49ers' schedule game by game and make their record predictions for the 2020 NFL season. This episode is brought to you by MyBookie! Use promo code WEBZONE and double your first deposit. 2:15 - 49ers-Cardinals, Dante Pettis, Brandon Aiyuk, Shanahan's offense 11:30 - Team captains, Trent Williams, depth chart 20:10 - Record predictions 58:10 - #FTTB

Al and Zain go position by position and make their San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster projections. Then they take questions from fans in a podcast version of a mailbag. This episode is brought to you by MyBookie! Use promo code WEBZONE and double your first deposit. 6:10 - Quarterbacks 8:50 - Running backs 13:00 - Wide receivers 17:45 - Tight ends 20:40 - Offensive line 24:35 - Defensive line 27:30 - Linebackers 31:00 - Cornerbacks 32:35 - Safeties 35:00 - Mailbag

Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated joins Al and Zain to discuss that huge deal for George Kittle, and how the news broke, and then take a deep dive into all things San Francisco 49ers-related. It's a very interesting interview for those who want a bit of an inside look at what it's like covering the team. 1:10 - Jalen Hurd injury 3:00 - Grant on breaking the news of Kittle’s deal 14:25 - Grant on the 49ers offense 16:00 - Can Jimmy Garoppolo take the next step in 2020 17:35 - Grant on the decision to keep Arik Armstead over Buckner 19:35 - Javon Kinlaw vs Buckner, and the D-line 22:45 - Grant on the DBs 24:20 - Dante Pettis 28:55 - 49ers receivers 34:25 - 49ers offense’s potential 36:10 - Injuries 38:40 - Fake crowd noise

Al Sacco returns as Zain Naqvi’s co-host and the duo pack their first episode back together with tons of 49ers discussion. 4:20 - Jordan Reed signing and what he brings to the 49ers 8:50 - Dion Jordan signing and what it means 14:10 - The benefit of continuity 19:00 - Jimmy Garoppolo’s play and being a year further removed from his knee injury 32:10 - Raheem Mostert and the running backs 40:45 - Concern over the receivers 48:20 - George Kittle ... he’s pretty good 53:50 - Trent Williams and the underrated offensive line 58:35 - Seahawks overpaying for Jamal Adams

Levin tries to forever ruin the Madden NFL video game franchise for Stats. And the two discuss the NFL's plan to stick with its training camp schedule and push forward with a season despite the coronavirus pandemic still going strong. There is also a discussion surrounding a recent draft of the best 49ers players to build around, and why the 49ers Webzone podcast team's selections should be considered the best. * 0:20 - The NFL's plan to move forward with training camp, and how COVID-19 could impact the season * 7:35 - Breaking down the ratings for 49ers players in Madden NFL 21 * 26:25 - 49ers player draft against Locked on 49ers and Niners Nation.

Zain, Levin, and Stats are back to discuss recent San Francisco 49ers news during the strange offseason, and what it means for the upcoming season ... if there is a season. 1:15 - Two preseason games eliminated, and what that means for the 49ers’ younger players. 6:30 - Cam Newton signs with the New England Patriots. 9:35 - The offseason challenges and how they impact the rookies’ learning curve. 11:45 - Should the 49ers be looking at Jamal Adams? 16:50 - Matt Barrows’ report that George Kittle might be signed for $13 million per year. 20:30 - The unfair criticism of Jimmy Garoppolo. 24:20 - COVID-19’s impact on the upcoming season.

Zain, Levin, and Stats are back to discuss the San Francisco 49ers signing head coach Kyle Shanahan to a contract extension, and what that means for general manager John Lynch. What's taking so long to lock up George Kittle? Is the All-Pro tight end really worth close to $20 million annually? Plus, the trio tackles the NFL's response to racism and social injustice, and whether or not quarterback Colin Kaepernick will be signed by a team. If he does, can he find success?

Levin and Stats go through the recently-released San Francisco 49ers schedule week-by-week to offer up their thoughts on each game, along with predictions. Which are the potential trap games? Which team do you want to beat more? Seattle or Dallas? What does the NFL do if COVID-19 begins impacting the season? Is there anything it can do? Plus, how does a George Kittle contract extension look? What do the 49ers have to do to get their All-Pro tight end locked up for the foreseeable future?

Ep. 110 - Did the 49ers roster improve after the draft? by 49ers Webzone

The first night of the 2020 NFL Draft is complete and the San Francisco 49ers have two new players — defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw out of South Carolina and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk of Arizona State. Zain, Levin, and Stats are here to break down the 49ers' first-round selections, and what they mean for the team.

Zain, Levin, and Stats bring you the self-quarantine version of the No Huddle Podcast to provide an in-depth preview of this week's NFL Draft. What will the San Francisco 49ers do with their two first-round picks? Is it a big deal that the already-loaded squad lacks mid-round selections? What trade possibilities might the team entertain? The trio provides their ideal first-round selections and offers up some scenarios for later in the draft? And what trade value do running back Matt Breida and wide receiver Marquise Goodwin have? Will either be on the roster in September?

The San Francisco 49ers surprised a lot of people this week when the team not only re-signed defensive end Arik Armstead to a multi-year deal but also traded Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts. Zain and Levin are back to help you, the fans, make sense of it all and tell you what it might mean for the 49ers' immediate and long-term future. Did the 49ers make the right decision keeping Armstead in exchange for Buckner? Were there other options? How long was a trade in the works?

Former NFL and AFL cornerback Eric Crocker of Fourth and Nine (@eric_crocker) joins Zain and Levin to discuss the NFL Scouting Combine and which players might be fits for the San Francisco 49ers. Crock also discusses what evaluators may focus on during the evaluation process and drills. Then Zain and Levin discuss the contract status of Arik Armstead and a few other offseason concerns.

Levin and Stats move past the Super Bowl loss and forward toward the San Francisco 49ers' 2020 offseason. The duo takes a look at free agency. Which players should the team focus on retaining? Which might be too expensive to keep? What positions need an upgrade? Arik Armstead, Jimmie Ward, Emmanuel Sanders, and others are all discussed. Then you have a pre-Combine look at the 2020 NFL Draft and some of the moves the 49ers might make in the annual selection process. Where might the 49ers draft some help for the interior of the offensive line? Could they move around via a trade to grab a receiver? What should San Francisco do with that No. 31 overall pick? Stay put or trade down?

Levin and Rob are joined by the show's former host, Al Sacco, to discuss the San Francisco 49ers’ heartbreaking collapse against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. How much of the loss falls on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s shoulders? How much falls on quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s shoulders? What about the officiating? Everything about the game is broken down and evaluated. The trio also compares and contrasts Shanahan’s squad to Jim Harbaugh’s, goes through an exercise to determine which NFL quarterbacks they would take over Garoppolo, and discusses what roster upgrades are needed this offseason and which players might not return. Stick around at the end for Zain's thoughts on the game.

Zain, Levin, and Rob are back to provide a massive Super Bowl LIV preview and discuss why it's foolish to underestimate the San Francisco 49ers' chances of beating the Kansas City Chiefs. The trio also discusses the matchups between the two teams and the constant undervaluing of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Plus, Super Bowl LIV score and MVP predictions.

Zain, Levin, and Rob "Stats" discuss the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game, Raheem Mostert's big performance, head coach Kyle Shanahan's game planning, and the team advancing to Super Bowl LIV, where they will face the Kansas City Chiefs. The trio also remarks on the media naysayers and doubters this season. Plus, the group weighs in on the back-and-forth between Richard Sherman and Darrelle Revis, and how it could further motivate Sherman heading into the Super Bowl.

Zain and Levin discuss the San Francisco 49ers' playoff win over the Minnesota Vikings and first trip to the NFC Championship Game since the 2013 season. They will host Green Bay on Sunday, and the duo breaks down what fans should expect to see in this rematch of a Week 12 Niners rout over the Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Plus, a discussion with Packers beat writer Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) of the Green Bay Press-Gazette about the upcoming matchup from the opponent's perspective, and why the Pack should not be overlooked.

It's the milestone 100th episode of the 49ers Webzone No Huddle Podcast! The trio of Zain, Levin, and Rob preview the San Francisco 49ers' first playoff game since 2013 — a Divisional round matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The 49ers are getting healthy, and that could significantly benefit the team's Super Bowl run. What does the upcoming game mean for Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo? Plus, a quick look at the other NFC Divisional round matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers.

Levin and Rob break down the San Francisco 49ers' big Week 17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, controversy and all. But maybe Seahawks fans should direct their frustrations toward Seattle's miscues at the end of the game rather than the officials. Also... What kind of impact will Dee Ford's return have on the 49ers defense and pass rush? That George Kittle guy is pretty good. A discussion on head coach Kyle Shanahan's third season with the 49ers, and the mystery of vanishing players like Matt Breida and Dante Pettis. Thoughts on Robert Saleh's job with the defense in his third season as a coordinator. Which team do Levin and Rob prefer to see as the 49ers' first playoff opponent? Plus... Keep listening at the end as Zain adds his thoughts on the 49ers beating the Seahawks and what it meant for the organization and fans.

Rob and Levin return in the latest No Huddle podcast to break down the Rams game, including strong criticism of offensive play calls. They also preview the likely-to-be-epic showdown against Seattle with the help of Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest. Fann provides an interesting perspective, having covered the 49ers in the four years before covering the Seahawks this season.

Zain and Rob are joined by former NFL scout, podcast host, and contributor at The Athletic, John Middlekauff, to discuss what to take from the disappointing defeat to the Atlanta Falcons and what it means for the San Francisco 49ers going forward. Should fans read too much into Julio Jones' big game against the 49ers defense? How significant was the absence of Richard Sherman? The trio also discusses the importance of a first-round playoff bye for the 49ers, and why potentially playing the Dallas Cowboys in the Wildcard round could be more difficult than most believe. Game balls are handed out and then Zain and Rob shift the focus to the Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Rob and Levin recap the San Francisco 49ers' big win over the New Orleans Saints and hand out game balls, and then look toward the potential trap the Atlanta Falcons pose while looking ahead to playoff scenarios. Plus some discussion surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. possibly wanting out of Cleveland, Arik Armstead's future with the team, and could the 49ers decide to get out of Dee Ford's contract? Even though Zain was out this week, the duo also discusses the results of the Taysom Hill wager from last week. Spoiler: Zain has a Russell Wilson Twitter icon.

Zain, Levin, and Stats discuss some of the positives coming out of the San Francisco 49ers' Week 13 road loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Niners went toe-to-toe against one of the best teams in the league — if not the best — and nearly escaped with the victory. The trio also discusses Kyle Shanahan's decision-making in the game, including the decision to pass on 4th-and-1 late in the game. Next up for the 49ers are the New Orleans Saints. How tough will this road matchup be? What can San Francisco do to emerge with an 11-2 record? What do we make of the 49ers' playoff picture moving forward after the Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings? And find out why Stats has a deep hatred for Taysom Hill.

Can people please stop asking if the San Francisco 49ers are for real? Zain and Stats recap the 49ers' impressive dismantling of the Green Bay Packers during Week 12. Then the duo looks toward this weekend's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens and how the team could try to stop quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is making a strong case to be named the league's MVP. Plus, game balls are handed out for Week 12, and predictions are made for 49ers-Ravens.

Zain, Levin, and Stats review a thrilling win against the Arizona Cardinals, a team that could cause headaches in the NFC West for years to come. The trio also previews Sunday night's game against quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers with beat writer Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Zain, Levin, and Stats break down the San Francisco 49ers' first loss of the season, an overtime defeat against the Seattle Seahawks. Was Kyle Shanahan too stubborn with his game plan? What about his play calling at the end of the game? Does something need to be done about the wide receiver group? Does Dante Pettis need a change of scenery? Plus, the trio preview this weekend's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

Zain and Levin are joined by Jeff Deeney of Pro Football Focus to discuss all things San Francisco 49ers as the team prepares to enter the second half of its season. What is a reasonable final record to expect? Will the 49ers keep Arik Armstead around? How impressive has Nick Bosa been from an analytics perspective? What can we make of Jimmy Garoppolo’s season? All of those topics and more are discussed in this packed podcast episode. Plus, Zain and Levin preview the Monday night matchup against the Seattle Seahawks and discuss what the loss of Kwon Alexander means for the defense.

The San Francisco 49ers are 7-0 after a big win against the Carolina Panthers and following a big trade for wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Zain, Levin, and Stats discuss what the acquisition means for the offense, what happens to Emmanuel Moseley when Ahkello Witherspoon returns from his foot injury, the dominating defense, Tevin Coleman's impact, and looking toward Thursday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Zain, Levin, and Stats discuss the San Francisco 49ers muddy and messy win over the Washington Redskins and if the team needs to make a move to add a starting-caliber wide receiver. The trio also discusses Jimmy Garoppolo's progress with the 49ers up to this point, the dominating defense, and what needs to happen for San Francisco to beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Zain, Stats, and Levin discuss the huge win over the Rams, Kyle Shanahan’s impact, preview the game Washington, as well as share their thoughts on league rumblings.

Zain Naqvi, Levin Black, and Rob "Stats" Guerrera discuss the San Francisco 49ers' Monday night statement win over the Cleveland Browns, defense, and handshakes. The trio also previews the Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. What will the 49ers do to compensate for the losses of Mike McGlinchey and Kyle Juszczyk? All of that plus more in this latest episode.

Zain Naqvi and Rob "Stats" Guerrera discuss your undefeated NFC West leaders, the San Francisco 49ers. The team has a big game at Levi's Stadium coming up on Monday night against the Cleveland Browns and need the win to stay ahead of the Seattle Seahawks, who beat the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. Zain and Stats share their thoughts on that Seahawks-Rams matchup, and go on to discuss the following: * Is the 49ers defense so good that it makes opposing offenses look worse than they actually are? * Why aren't the 49ers interested in trading for some of the marquee players that might be available? * What is the play going up against Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry, and the rest of the Browns' offensive weapons? * Attacking Myles Garrett * Is Jimmy Garoppolo's talent level being underrated? * How important is it to go 4-0? * What are the keys to beating the Browns? Zain and Stats also share their 49ers-Browns predictions.

Zain Naqvi and Levin T. Black discuss the San Francisco 49ers' 24-20 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The duo is joined by Executive Producer of NBC Sports Radio and Pro Football Talk Live, Rob "Stats" Guerrera, to discuss the team's 3-0 start to the season. The three also discusses the following and more: * Did Jimmy Garoppolo finally put the criticisms to rest? * The 49ers' wide receiver-by-committee strategy right now and what the future may hold for the position group * Can Jalen Hurd develop into a big-time offensive weapon? * Who is the odd man out when Hurd and Trent Taylor finally return? * What happens with the running backs when Tevin Coleman returns? * Justin Skule's first start * The defense's progress over previous seasons * The loss of Ahkello Witherspoon and the impact it will have on the defense * How shocked were you with Jason Verrett's brief appearance against the Steelers? * Kwon Alexander's impressive first season with the 49ers

Ep. 84 - Breaking down the 49ers' impressive blowout win vs. the Bengals by 49ers Webzone