Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Kyle and Chris break react to the 49ers picking Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams with the No. 11 pick in the NFL draft. How he fits, why it appears like a strong pick, the upside, the downside, and why the team is likely to continue adding to the defensive front throughout the draft.

It's a crossover episode! Striking Gold's Rob Lowder drops by to talk about one player the San Francisco 49ers will take on each day of the NFL draft. 

Kyle is joined by the Athletic's Matt Barrows to discuss what the 49ers may be looking for in Round 1 of the NFL draft, draft strategy, his 2025 draft crush, the 49ers' Super Bowl window and how the team is approaching Brock Purdy's contract negotiations. 

Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the San Francisco 49ers drafting Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks with the No. 11 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft after he was mocked there by the good folks at ESPN. Why it could work, how it impacts Rounds 2 and 3, and why there might be some precedent for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan.

Kyle is joined by Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports to talk all things 49ers and the upcoming 2025 NFL draft.

Kyle and Chris break down the idea of trading up in the draft for Penn State tight end Tyler Warren. Spoiler: they don't love the idea and they break down why, the paths they would rather John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan take, and why drafting Warren might be complicated given George Kittle's situation.

After Chris put together a mock draft last week, Kyle took his shot at a three-round mock this week. It included a new pass rusher that's flying under the radar in the first round, a cornerback in the second (too early?), multiple trades, a pick that brings back the running back value conversation, Kyle Shanahan's philosophy on how to replace Trent Williams, and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris go through a full seven-round mock NFL draft simulation for the 49ers that goes heavy in the trenches over their first four picks. They break down the thoughts behind going with an edge rusher 11th overall, then trading back for a tackle, defensive tackle and potential starting guard in the middle of Round 3. Did they solve the roster issues for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch?

Kyle and Chris discuss if taking Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell or South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori would be terrible for the 49ers with the No. 11 pick in the NFL draft. Conventional wisdom suggests it might not be the best idea, but there are logical reasons they could make sense.

Kyle and Chris discuss why the 49ers could benefit from three quarterbacks going in the top 10 of the NFL draft, the Jordan Mason trade, why the front office might be prioritizing the draft and a lot more.