Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Kyle gets into why "reaches" may have been the theme of this year's draft, and grades each 49ers 2026 draft pick. He briefly gets into the undrafted free agent class, and discusses a wild George Kittle revelation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle reacts (poorly) to a typically weird Day 2 of the draft for the San Francisco 49ers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Kyle talks about what the Trent Williams contract means for the 49ers' plans in the 2026 NFL draft, and who he predicts San Francisco will select with their first pick. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle discusses whether the 49ers are actually gearing up to draft an offensive lineman, and why their visits with OL prospects may be real. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle sits down with Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling to deep dive Luke's big board and find the potential 49ers draft targets we're not talking enough about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle is joined by the Ringer's Danny Kelly to dive into some of the top San Francisco 49ers targets in the draft, why offensive tackles are hard to take late in the first round, and some fun names to keep an eye on later in the draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle discusses whether the 49ers should kick tires on a Dexter Lawrence trade, what Brandon Aiyuk would actually be worth in a trade, and why the NFL draft first round could shape up nicely for the 49ers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle dives into Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's job security, and assesses the top needs for the 49ers in this year's draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle discusses news from John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan at NFL owners meetings, with updates on George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Trent Williams 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.

Kyle comes back from vacation and dives into all the 49ers moves and non-moves of the offseason so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle and Chris break down their early thoughts on which players the San Francisco 49ers should bring in free agency, including Jauan Jennings and kicker Eddy Pineiro. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's NFL Combine week, which means a lot of talk about college prospect testing numbers and what they mean for the upcoming NFL draft. Kyle and Chris discuss, and then they do a draft of their favorite 49ers draft strategies like trading the picks for a wide receiver, moving up for a potential star, trading back, Maxx Crosby, 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers playing two international games in 2026, including the season opener in Australia and then later playing a home game in Mexico. Then they talk about the idea of adding former Miami Dolphins stars Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, and the conditions in which signing either would make sense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle and Chris discuss the positions they think the 49ers need to add a star the most. Can they can a top flight receiver? Would it be smarter to get another defensive end or defensive tackle? What about the offensive line? Then Kyle throws out a wild suggestion that would make Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch think about things. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle and Chris discuss their takeaways from Super Bowl LX, what stands out about the Seahawks, a case for the 49ers not being all that far away from getting back to Super Bowl contention and then they discuss the recent reports noting the 49ers are not actively looking to trade Mac Jones (hint: they very well could trade Mac Jones). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle breaks down the 49ers hiring former Falcons and Buccaneers head coach, and Rams Super Bowl winning defensive coordinator Raheem Morris to be Kyle Shanahan's defensive coordinator. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle and Chris break down the season-ending press conference from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch including an alternative theory to the electrical substation theory leading to more 49ers injuries, the harsh words surrounding Brandon Aiyuk's official departure, whether or not to trade Mac Jones, the duo's long-term future 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.

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' season-ending loss to the Seattle Seahawks and took a big picture look at 2025-26 at large. Why this season was so encouraging, why the window isn't closed (as it appeared to be after 2023 and 2024), where the roster needs to make significant improvement, early thoughts on the challenges of the upcoming offseason 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.

Kyle and Chris break down their final thoughts on Saturday's divisional round playoff game for the San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks. On the latest injury news, the path to winning, where the 49ers might have an advantage, predictions, funny media things, what the NFC title game could look like if it's 49ers-Rams, 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.