Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

We're on the eve of the 2025 NFL Draft and it's a BlueWire crossover - Kyle Madson of Candlestick Chronicles and Rob Lowder of Striking Gold combine forces to predict one 49ers pick from each day of the draft.

Rob is joined again by John Chapman of the 49ers Rush podcast and YouTube show for their annual tradition - the 49ers Top-30 visits only Mock NFL Draft - where Rob and John are required to pick from the pool of players that have been brought to Santa Clara for an in-person visit.

Jake Hutchinson of the Dieter and Hutch Show joins Rob to talk all things NFL Draft, including the prospects he loves and hates that are commonly paired with the 49ers. Jake also touches on his process of creating a Draft Guide, the possibility of trading up and down and his ideal approach to San Francisco's draft strategy.

The Athletic's Matt Barrows - esteemed 49ers beat writer - joins Rob to take a detailed dive into the team's' NFL Draft plans. The pair discuss Barrows' 2025 draft crush, the team's obvious need along the defensive front and how much is hinging on this 2025 draft class. They even threw in an impromptu 3-round mock draft, because why not?!

John Chapman of the 49ers Rush Podcast and YouTube show joins Rob for a special mock NFL Draft Battle, where both make all 11 picks for the 49ers to see who comes out on top with the best class.

The NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and the 49ers might be giving us clues as to their intensions. Rob breaks down the team's Top 30 visits so far and how they may be painting a pictures of the team's priorities heading into the draft.

Niners Nation's Kyle Posey joins Rob to play the role of 49ers GM John Lynch, making all 11 picks in a full 7-round mock NFL Draft that has the team leaning heavily into the trenches.

It's April, which means it's NFL Draft month, which also makes it mock draft season. Rob offers his first mock draft of the month utilizing Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator to make all 11 of the 49ers' draft picks live during the show.

Rob is joined by John Chapman of the 49ers Rush podcast and YouTube Show for an NFL Draft crossover episode. The pair put their thoughts together on NFL Draft philosophy and the state of the roster, finishing with a full 7-round mock draft with Rob manning the helm as GM.

We're one month out from the 2025 NFL Draft, which means it's about time we took a look at all of the players that are most commonly associated with the 49ers at Pick 11. Rob breaks down all the prospects and how they'd fit in to a roster that is in need of reinforcements.

The 49ers' departing players were paid a record-breaking amount of money and the team has done little to replace them. Many have begun to turn their attention to John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan's 11 picks in this year's draft for reinforcements. Rob takes a closer look at their past performance and why the team hasn't earned that confidence yet.

The 49ers have released a slew of high profile players since the start of free agency, leaving many to question the plan of GM John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan. Rob talks through each departure and why it's not time to panic, but it is fair to wonder, especially in regards to one position group in particular.

Day 2 of free agency has come and gone, for the most part, the 49ers missing out on the chance to add former Chargers DE Joey Bosa to pair with his brother, Nick, on the defense line. Rob discusses why that wasn't necessarily a bad thing (but it isn't great,) as well as the several other players San Francisco added to the roster on Day 2.

NFL free agency "began" on Monday, giving way to a handful of 49ers players signing with new teams in an expected exodus that seems like a retooling of sorts for Kyle Shanahan's team. Rob breaks down the exits, additions, the projected compensatory picks and names to look for on Day 2 and beyond.

Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard joins Rob on Striking Gold to talk about his insight into the team. Tim talks about the likelihood of former Chargers DE Joey Bosa joining his brother Nick on the 49ers defensive line, as well as the 49ers' new dynamic, where high-priced contracts may be harder to come by.

Several reports indicate the 49ers have shifted their priorities prior to NFL free agency, with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan focused on shedding big contracts and being more picky about where they spend. Rob discusses the causes, and how the team is at odds with itself after a disappointing season.

Breaking news: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel has been traded to the Washington Commanders for a 5th-round pick. Rob breaks down the news, Deebo then vs. Deebo now, the salary cap implications and how it'll affect San Francisco's offense moving forward. Rob also ends with the slowly building news that the 49ers may be willing to move on from their other star receiver - Brandon Aiyuk.

49ers general manager John Lynch spoke at the NFL Combine. Rob breaks down the main points, as well as details what he believes San Francisco needs to do in order to achieve a successful free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL free agency is just a few weeks out, so Rob takes a look at every single player on Pro Football Focus' Top 100 free agents and how they might or might not fit into the 49ers plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Free agency is approaching quicky and it won't be long before it's time to talk NFL Draft, so before we dive into both, Rob ranks all of the 49ers position groups, starting with those most in need of reinforcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices