On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we kick off our 2020 draft preview by diving in to a historically good WR class. What do the 49ers look for at the wide receiver position? Who are the best options for the 49ers if they take a WR with the 13th overall pick? And if they choose to wait, who are the best fits later in the first round? All that, plus what we would do if we were the 49ers, ketchup on coffee, and some April Fools fun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Better Rivals Ep. 321: Best fits for the 49ers in a historic WR draft class

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we break open the mailbag to answer your most pressing offseason questions. Are the 49ers setup for long-term success or have they gone all-in on a short-term run? How would we approach San Francisco’s two first round picks? And do we see a shake-up coming in the NFC West next season? All that, plus late free agency moves, quarantine updates, and a special (return) guest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better Rivals Ep. 320: Mailbag with a Side of Lightning (Round)

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the new league year has arrived and the 49ers have been busy! What has been the team’s strategy for this offseason? Which move stands out as a clear exception to that strategy? And what do we expect to see from the 49ers over the rest of the offseason?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better Rivals Ep. 319: (Almost) Keeping the Band Together

This week, Kyle welcomes newcomer Jas to recap the first day of free agency for the 49ers. What was supposed to be a quiet day turned out to be the opposite. Why the 49ers signed Armstead It wasn't a decision between Armstead and Buckner The business/personal side of trading Buckner Replacements for DeFo at defensive tackle Grading both deals Versatility the 49ers now have both financially and in the NFL Draft Austin Hooper, Phillip Dorsett DeAndre Hopkins in the NFC West What's next for the 49ers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scarlet Jimmies Ep. 14: Reactions to Armstead's deal, Buckner's trade

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, it's time to preview free agency period that should be much different than years past. How will the 49ers need to adjust their approach? Which positions need to be at the top of San Francisco's wish list? And which positions should they keep an eye on only if a bargain should fall into their lap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better Rivals Ep. 318: Free Agency Ain’t Free

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we break out our roster model to take a look at the current state of the 49ers roster as we approach the new league year. How do we go about grouping players into tiers and what do those tiers represent? Which players do we feel like are the core pieces that the 49ers roster is built around? And which positions could use a bit of love this offseason? All that, plus which tier to put Jimmy in (and other players we disagreed on), why McGlinchey fell, and which pending free agents we’d bring back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better Rivals Ep. 317: State of the 49ers roster entering 2020

Scarlet Jimmies is back! Kyle Posey and Cam Mellor talk about the wide receivers in the draft. From the big names to sleepers. They break down the best wideouts who are deep threats, to the players that are best with the ball in their hands. They finish off with their top-five. If you're a fan of the NFL Draft, this podcast is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scarlet Jimmies Ep. 13: Draft Eligible Wide Receivers with Cam Mellor

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, Kevin Cole (Data Scientist for Pro Football Focus) joins to discuss what predictive statistics tell us about Jimmy Garoppolo’s future. What does a Garoppolo’s performance in 2019 tell us about his future career arc? Are there better options available? Is Jimmy’s age a concern? All that plus Ninja Turtles, cheeseburgers, and a Bayesian outlook on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better Rivals Ep. 316: The upside of Jimmy Garoppolo

On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we get cathartic and try to talk through it after the 49ers’ heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. How did things go so well for the first three quarters? Where did it all start to fall apart? And what does this loss mean for the team going forward?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better Rivals Ep. 315: What went wrong for the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas) sit down with GM of Sports at StubHub Akshay Khanna! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPER BOWL LIV: Akshay Khanna

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) are joined by Dan Kitts, the flyover pilot for the Super Bowl! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPER BOWL LIV: Dan Kitts

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) sit down with NFL draft prospect and lifelong 49ers fan Keith Ismael (center, San Diego State)! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPER BOWL LIV: Keith Ismael

John Pollard from Zebra technologies, the company behind NextGen Stats, joins to detail a a few numbers to watch ahead of Super Bowl LIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better Rivals BONUS: NextGen Stats with John Pollard

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys), John Gennaro (SBNation) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) sit down with NFL data science expert Cynthia Frelund to talk Super Bowl, analytics, college football, the draft and more! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPER BOWL LIV: Cynthia Frelund

RJ Ochoa (Blogging the Boys) & Jeanna Thomas (The Falcoholic) sit down with gambling expert Todd Fuhrman of the Bet the Board Pod to give advice on how to approach placing your bets on the Super Bowl and more! Powered by SBNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPER BOWL LIV: Todd Fuhrman

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