Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Kyle and Chris break down what's wrong with the San Francisco 49ers following their upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium Sunday. They discuss the 49ers' identity crisis on offense, Kyle Shanahan's play calling, the lack of answers on defense, Brandon Aiyuk's breakout, Brock Purdy's odd evolution, and they offer some initial thoughts on Tom Brady's start to his broadcasting career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is finally back to join Kyle to discuss the San Francisco 49ers’ upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals, big picture Brock Purdy thoughts as he continues to improve, whether or not the team should trade Brandon Aiyuk for Davante Adams and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle discusses some of the 49ers injury issues that cropped up on the first Week 5 practice report, and gives a take about how the team can resolve a couple of lingering offensive "issues." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle discusses the 49ers' beatdown of the New England Patriots, why the performance matters for the defense, and Brock Purdy's strong day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle is back to preview the San Francisco 49ers game against the New England Patriots, what's on tap for Sunday, trying to figure out how Kyle Shanahan can fix the 49ers' problems from early in the season, match ups to watch for and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barrows, long time beat reporter covering the 49ers for The Athletic, rejoins the show to talk about the team's biggest concerns during their two losses, the defensive line, injuries, Christian McCaffrey going to Germany for secret treatment, Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk rounding into form and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down what went wrong with the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Los Angeles Rams, special teams mistakes, the issues defensively – and the talent issues they're facing – Brock Purdy's performance, Jauan Jennings big day, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle previews the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Los Angeles Rams, the injuries facing George Kittle and Charvarius Ward during the week of practice, Brock Purdy needing to step up, what's on tap, Prize Picks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris are back to discuss how the 49ers will try to overcome their injuries to Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, why Brock Purdy needs to elevate his game to a different level, the defense's role and thoughts on coordinator Nick Sorensen, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is back to break down the San Francisco 49ers' loss in all three phases to the Minnesota Vikings including what went wrong on offense (why Kyle Shanahan got out coached by Brian Flores), the defense's inability to get off the field and what it could mean for first-time defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, and why the special teams continued to be an issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices