The Niner Guys
Focusing on the San Francisco 49ers The Niner Guys, Todd Kleinheinz and Jerry Hsu, give their often differing opinions on the players, the team, the front office and everything that occurs with the organization. Their conversational-style of podcasting provides big picture view along with detailed insight for the passionate 49er fans.
Episodes
The Seahawks are the champs, and since only one of us watched the Super Bowl, the discussion is quick! But, we do turn quickly to what do the Niners need to do to catch up to Seattle?
Plus, the roster rebuilding is here. We jump right into the Sr. Bowl prospects we liked. The Free Agents we may target. And the other prospects that may be available.
We will be a huge resource for your offseason curiosity. Let's get the offseason...
It's Super Bowl week, so hear who Jerry and Todd will be rooting for, or rooting against.
But more than the Super Bowl, the 49ers have news. They have a new Defensive Coordinator, Raheem Morris, and we discuss what we think went into the hiring and what he'll bring to the table.
Plus, we review all the new head coaches.
And, we begin to build the the offseason priorities.
Let's get going!
The clock struck midnight in a most embarrassing way for the Niners in their Divisional game agains the Seahawks. Starting with the opening kickoff being returned for a TD. And it was downhill from there.
Another game where Kyle and Brock couldn't muster a TD. Turnovers. Lack of tackling. It was an abrupt end to the season. BUT we try to take a bigger view of the season, we look at the positives from what we were worried about,...
The 49ers did what many thought was impossible, they went into Philadelphia, battered and bruised, and defeated the defending Super Bowl Champs.
Demarcus Robinson had a coming out game.
The pass of the game was thrown by Jennings?
And it was the defense that ended the game on a 4th down.
Crazy things continue to happen for this team. Now, can it continue in Seattle against a team that took them apart just 2 weeks ago? We will see.
But f...
All the hype and anticipation of earning the #1 seed and home field advantage vanished quickly in week 18 when the Seahawks took it to the 49ers. It was disappointing to say the least, and Todd and Jerry have ideas on now is most at fault.
But, there's no time to sulk, it's on to the playoffs and Philadelphia. What can we expect? How can the 49ers win? It's going to be tough.
Plus, a full look at Black Monday and the c...
Todd and Jerry return from their holiday break with 2 wins to cover and the biggest game in a few years taking place at Levi's, the 49ers vs the Seahawks for the NFC West Division title and the #1 seed.
Holy cow Brock Purdy and the offense are hot. But holy cow, the defense leaves a lot to be desired.
We're prepped for an all out battle for the division and are prepping for the playoffs.
Huge games have been played, huge gam...
Todd and Jerry talk about the 10th win of the year, a ho-hum beating of the Titans and now set their eyes on the playoffs and playoff positioning.
Brock and the offense looked really good. The defense, not so much.
What can we take away from this game and how do you feel looking at the other NFC playoff teams. Spoiler Alert, not scared.
Join us for the final stretch of the NFL season, it's GO TIME!!
Todd and Jerry do a deep dive into the teams battling for the playoffs, and which teams have already booked their tickets to Cancun.
The final 4 games will shape the playoffs, including a path that has the 49ers claiming the #1 seed in the NFC, and we talk about which teams are actual contenders and which are just pretenders.
The stretch run is here, join us!
Todd and Jerry breakdown the 49er win against the Cleveland Browns and discuss all the shining stars, including the offensive line that only allowed Miles Garrett and the Browns 1 sack; Clelin Ferrell's day rushing the QB; Purdy's bounce back game; and the continued great play by the special teams.
Plus, a look at how we first anticipated the season going leading into the bye week. What are the expectations now? Can they n...
Todd and Jerry talk about the Monday Night victory of the Panthers. Brock's terrible 3 INT performance. And where this team is going in the final stretch of the season.
But the big news from the 49ers was the voiding of Aiyuk's contract and the non-fight he's putting up. What happened? What's going to happen? Have we seen the last of BA in a 49er uniform.
Lots of QB talk. Lots of coaching talk. And lots of Thanksg...
Todd and Jerry talk about the return of Brock Purdy, the explosive offense, the still not-so-great defense and what it means at the start of this "soft" part of the schedule.
Plus, a new kicker is ready and a new LB is ready.
A full spin around the NFL with some AWFUL coaching this week, the debut of Shedeur Sanders and what's going to happen in the final third of the season.
All of the injuries finally were exposed by the Rams as they cruised up and down the field one the Niners, winning in runaway fashion.
Mac Jones and the offense look good against vaunted Rams defense, but the defense couldn't get off the field.
Todd and Jerry talk about if this is what the rest of the season is going to look like, what can be done, and how the last 7 games of the season should go.
Plus, a spin around the NFL, who...
Todd and Jerry talk about the big win in NY against the Giants, but at what cost...they lose Mykel Williams to a torn ACL.
CMC continues to carry the team. Mac Jones looks good.
BUT, why was there no help at the trade deadline? Major questions there.
A spin around the whole NFL and Todd gives another reason he dislikes Halloween.
Todd and Jerry discuss the loss to the Houston Texans, in which not much went right. But was the loss what spurred the trade action? The Niners add two new defensive ends, one by trade the other via signing.
We discuss if there are any elite teams in the NFL this year and Jerry gets into the shoes of a variety of different fans to give his take on if the teams is legit or a pretender.
Plus, a full swing around the NFL.
Todd and Jerry discuss the Sunday Night win over the Falcons. The first game without Fred Warner.
Who stepped up? Can this young core continue to carry the team? What to make of another Mac Jones win?
It's 5-2 and one to Houston to play the Texans. It's hard to explain, but this 49er team just keeps churning.
A full spin around the NFL and our always popular, Final Thought.
Todd and Jerry discuss the loss to the Bucs, but it was the loss of Fred Warner that was the headline. What are the expectations now?
Can they stay relevant? Are they cursed? Is there any end to the injuries?
We spin around the NFL, discuss the coaching hot seat, and preview the Falcons.
Plus, a final thought about what Todd and Jerry are both watching when they aren't watching sports.
Mac Jones does what not many thought he could do, go down to LA on a short week, with a depleted team, and get a HUGE win against the Rams. The Niners move to 4-1, 3-0 in the division. What a win!!
Does this mean there's a QB controversy?
Who starts this week against the Bucs?
Plus a spin around the NFL with another player dropping the ball before getting into the end zone (idiot!). And no longer any undefeated teams.
Brock looks bad -- multiple turnovers. Special teams bad -- Allowed a punt return for a TD. Defense, bad -- first time in 10 years they didn't have a sack or QB hit. Oline, bad - just bad.
Surprisingly it was Jerry that brings out the positive.
Now, it's a short week against the Rams. What will happen now?
The Niners move to 3-0, but lose Nick Bosa to a torn ACL. What does that mean for the defense?
We give props to Mac Jones, Upton Stout and Ricky Pearsall for all making game-changing plays.
A full spin around the NFL - another coach is injured, the Ravens and Chiefs fall to 1-2, and it was the week of blocked kicks.
Plus, a stroll down memory lane for the 50th anniversary of NFL Today.
Todd and Jerry breakdown the game in New Orleans, the Mac Jones experience, and who shined.
Plus, did the 49ers finally hit on a rookie class of draft picks?
And, a full spin around the NFL including Jerry telling you which teams should already be pushing the panic button.
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