Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Sacramento Bee reporter Chris Biderman gives you unique access, different angles and top-notch guests in his 49ers podcast Candlestick Chronicles. Biderman is a Bay Area native and has been covering the team since 2012.

Episodes

Jauan Jennings says he needs a new deal!

July 14, 2025 • 47 mins
Jauan Jennings has said he either wants a new contract or to be traded away from the 49ers! Kyle and Chris break it all down -- why Jennings has leverage, what type of contract he likely deserves, and what the rest of the receiving corps could be with or without him -- and they preview the receiver position ahead of the start of training camp.
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How much hinges on Christian McCaffrey?

July 10, 2025 • 37 mins
Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman preview the San Francisco 49ers running backs ahead of the start of training camp with one important question: how much Christian McCaffrey do they need to make the playoffs? And are there ways to limit his use in the regular season to make sure he's available come January? That talk about Isaac Guerendo in Year 2, Jordan James prognosis as a rookie, and a lot more.
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Camp preview: Can the 49ers' secondary stand up?

July 4, 2025 • 33 mins
Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' secondary heading into the start of training camp. Can Renardo Green take a leap in Year 2? Will Deommodore Lenoir play inside or stick outside? Can Upton Stout take over nickel as a rookie? And will an injury to Malik Mustapha at safety be problematic for their depth? All those thoughts and more in the latest Candlestick Chronicles Podcast.
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Camp preview: Is the 49ers' offensive line a liability?

July 2, 2025 • 45 mins
In their first installment of training camp previews, Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' offensive line, which has largely been neglected with key resources in recent seasons. But is there a chance it could be better than perception? What about Trent Williams' health? And is Colton McKivitz due for a big pay day? They break it all down!
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Are the 49ers overhauling their offensive scheme?

June 19, 2025 • 36 mins
Kyle and Chris discuss if Kyle Shanahan is going to do different things with the 49ers offense based on an under-the-radar addition to the roster this offseason. Then they break down whether Ricky Pearsall is ready for a breakout in his second NFL season after showing signs as a rookie.
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ESPN's Nick Wagoner joins the show

June 12, 2025 • 46 mins
Chris is joined by ESPN 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk all things 49ers, including takeaways from OTAs, if the team is benefitting from a more normal offseason, the state of the roster and resetting it, which young players have a chance to step up, and if the San Francisco can bounce back after going 6-11 in 2024.
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Bryce Huff added, Pearsall injured, Trent Williams unhappy?

June 4, 2025 • 33 mins
Kyle and Chris are back to talk about the 49ers adding former Jets and Eagles pass rusher Bryce Huff, Ricky Pearsall's hamstring injury and what his absence from OTAs means in the big picture, and wonder if Trent Williams is unhappy with his contract -- and if that explains his absence from the voluntary portion of the offseason program.
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What the structure of Brock Purdy's contract reveals

May 20, 2025 • 37 mins
Kyle and Chris take a look at some of the early reported details about Brock Purdy's contract extension. Why it's not exactly a deal worth $53 million annually, why the deal could change down the road, and then they offer their thoughts on breaking news regarding the kicker situation and Fred Warner's new contract extension, which broke during the middle of the podcast.
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The Purdy contract is DONE

May 17, 2025 • 21 mins
Kyle reacts to the news that the 49ers have agreed to a five-year, $265 million contract paying him an average of $53 million per season – why it's a good thing it happened in May and didn't drag into the summer, what it means for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch going forward, the importance of hitting on draft picks and much more.
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Thoughts on the 49ers' schedule (does it suck?)

May 15, 2025 • 40 mins
Kyle and Chris take a look at their big takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 schedule, including it being the easiest in the league, the lack of premier games (at least on paper), which upcoming opponents could rise from sub-.500 to contention, and a lot more. And they also talk about the best schedule release content throughout the league and new 49ers uniforms that will be announced soon.
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Should the NFL have a draft lottery?

May 14, 2025 • 42 mins
Kyle and Chris break down the crazy idea of the NFL adopting a lottery system for the NFL draft. Why it could work, what's standing in its way, preserving parity, how it could change the offseason and a lot more.
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What are the 49ers' biggest weaknesses?

May 9, 2025 • 42 mins
Kyle and Chris each rank the 49ers' biggest weaknesses on the roster following free agency and the NFL draft. Why the offensive line remains a concern, Malik Mustapha's injury impacting safety, replacing Dre Greenlaw at linebacker and a lot more.
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George Kittle gets a new deal and 49ers add vet to O-line

April 29, 2025 • 42 mins
The 49ers made George Kittle the highest paid tight in the NFL with a new four-year, $76 million contract extension through 2025. What it means for Kittle, the team and it's priorities, why it signals the 49ers could be having a better offseason than previous years, and how it could impact the ongoing contract negotiations with Brock Purdy. Then they break down the team's latest addition to the offensive line.
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What the 49ers draft class says about their offseason

April 28, 2025 • 56 mins
Kyle and Chris break down their thoughts on the 49ers' haul from the 2025 NFL draft, the team not adding to the offensive line until the seventh round, early thoughts on each prospect, what the goals of the draft class should be, Malik Mustapha's injury, George Kittle showing up to OTAs and a lot more.
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49ers draft Mykel Williams

April 25, 2025 • 42 mins
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.
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2025 NFL draft: 1 player the 49ers will pick on each day

April 24, 2025 • 55 mins

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. 

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49ers NFL draft notes with Matt Barrows

April 22, 2025 • 32 mins

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. 

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On the idea of Kelvin Banks to the 49ers...

April 16, 2025 • 42 mins
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.
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All things 49ers in the NFL draft with Luke Easterling

April 11, 2025 • 52 mins
Kyle is joined by Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports to talk all things 49ers and the upcoming 2025 NFL draft.
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A thought on trading up for Tyler Warren

April 9, 2025 • 42 mins
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.
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