49ers vs Lions Preview: Depleted, but still something to play for

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch met with media on Wednesday, addressing and confirming reports that they fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider and demoted defensive coordinator Nick Sorenson. Rob discusses how this decision leaves the 49ers with a tough task of hiring new coordinators, but also opens up the opportunity to improve significantly if they make the right moves, quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers finally end their disappointing season with a fitting 47-24 loss to the Cardinals, securing the 11th overall pick in this year's draft and setting the stage for a crucial offseason with change expected at all levels. Rob breaks down the future challenges and all of your thoughts from Takeaway Time. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers have reached the last game of a disappointing season that has a fanbase discussing the draft pick ramifications of a win or loss versus the Cardinals on Sunday. Rob talks through Brock Purdy's injury, as well as the ailments for the rest of the team, along with the draft implications of Sunday's result. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No one expected the 49ers to beat the Lions, but they gave it one hell of a run anyways, eventually succumbing to their usual demons in the 40-34 loss at Levi's Stadium. Rob breaks down the details and all of your thoughts from Takeaway Time. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan spoke with the media on Thursday, highlighting what the expectations were for a team that will miss the playoffs for the first time in four years. Rob talks through injuries, the mentality and the road ahead for the 49ers. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers were officially eliminated from the playoffs today before their embarrassing loss to the Dolphins, which was fitting considering how they played in the game. Rob breaks down the loss and all of your thoughts from Takeaway Time. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers may have torpedoed their playoff chances, but there's still three games to go, and there's players to watch that'll impact their future in San Francisco and in the NFL. Rob talks through who he'll be paying a close eye on, as well gives his thoughts on Brock Purdy's looming offseason extension. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers only managed to score six points to the Rams' 12 in an embarrassing effort that saw star offensive players have forgettable performances. Rob breaks down the loss and all of your thoughts from Takeaway Time. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers got back in the win column against the Bears, throttling Chicago to the tune of 38-13 in a well-rounded performance for Kyle Shanahan's team. Rob breaks down the win and all of your thoughts from Takeaway Time. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers got another first-hand account to the dominance of Josh Allen, who led the Bills to a 35-10 win over Kyle Shanahan's squad in the snow of Buffalo. Rob breaks down the loss and all of your thoughts from Takeaway Time. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices