No Huddle Podcast

Jeff Christensen is a former NFL quarterback and founder and CEO of Throw it Deep, the nation's top quarterback and wide receiver academy. Christensen has trained over 300 quarterbacks over the years, but none as important to 49ers fans as Jimmy Garoppolo. Al and Zain talk to Jeff about his time with Garoppolo and what his expectations are for the future of San Francisco's newest signal caller. The guys also reflect on Week 12 and give their thoughts on the dawn of the Garoppolo era. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Jones joins Zain to preview the 49ers' upcoming game against the Seahawks and discuss C.J. Beathard versus Jimmy Garoppolo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A first-round draft pick in 1990, RB/KR Dexter Carter accomplished a lot during his time in San Francisco. In addition to being a part of the 49ers' fifth Super Bowl victory, Carter joins Al and Zain to discuss his career in a candid interview. The former Niner talks about what it was like joining a team that had already won back-to-back titles, as well as the transition from Joe Montana to Steve Young. He also pulls no punches in talking about some less than stellar teammates he's had over the years and where he thinks the current team is headed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derrick Deese was a standout offensive lineman for the 49ers for 10 seasons and a member of the 1994 championship team. Deese joins Al and Zain to talk about his career, teammates, Eddie Debartolo, Terrell Owens, and Kyle Shanahan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a new era in San Francisco, as the 49ers made an aggressive trade to acquire Jimmy Garoppolo from the Patriots in hopes that he can be the answer at quarterback. What kind of player are the Niners getting? We'll ask Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston who covered Garoppolo during his time in New England. Also, Al and Zain give their thoughts on the deal, and debate when it makes the most sense to insert Garoppolo into the starting lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Zain discuss "Dwight Clark Day" and what the 49ers icon has meant to the Bay Area and the team's fans. The duo also breaks down the loss to the Cowboys, C.J. Beathard's first start and future with the team, Reuben Foster's injuries, and struggling cornerback play. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Silver of the NFL Network is on the show to cover a wide range of topics. Silver gives us a detailed look at what the transition from Joe Montana to Steve Young was like. We also cover some current 49ers topics, such as questionable penalty calls, a possible Kirk Cousins and Kyle Shanahan reunion, NaVorro Bowman's release, and the future of Colin Kaepernick. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In almost a decade with the team, 49ers VP of Communications, Bob Lange, has seen a lot. What's it like to work behind the scenes? Bob joins Al to talk about his career, the day-to-day work with the 49ers, favorite people to work with, and favorite moments. Al also gets the details on the thought process behind the "Brick by Brick" series and the renewed emphasis on fan engagement. In addition, Al and Zain put a positive spin on the 0-5 start and tell you why individual performances should give you hope. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the 2017 49ers have been consistent at one thing, it's shooting themselves in the foot. Penalties, dropped passes, and missed opportunities have been all too common thus far, and are the main reason for the team's 0-4 start. Al and Zain are joined by KNBR's Larry Krueger to talk about the current woes, specifically Brian Hoyer, Rashard Robinson and the under performing receiving group. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While we're often focused on what's on the field, the business side of football plays a big part in the day-to-day life of players. Al and Zain welcome in marketing agent Matt Almond, who represents 49ers RB Matt Breida and CB Adrian Colbert, to go behind the scenes of how the whole process works. Also, the guys break down San Francisco's wild and heartbreaking Week 3 loss, and try to determine just what the identity of the team is. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you play good defense and run the ball well, you should win a lot of football games. Unfortunately for the 49ers, bad quarterback play and an untimely dropped pass doomed the team in it's 12-9 loss to the Seahawks. While Seattle's defense can be dominating, the game seemed like the 49ers' to win late in the fourth quarter. Should Niner fans be frustrated, or take the performance as a sign the team is moving in the right direction? Al and Zain talk about that and more with Daniel Brown of the Mercury News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al is joined by guest host Tracy Sandler of the Fangirl Sports Network and the two take a look at how the position groups performed during the 49ers' 23-3 loss to the Panthers while trying to separate lofty expectations from harsh reality. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the 49ers deep enough at the skill positions? Is the offensive line the weak link? Does the defense have to ability to surprise the league? Which player is the new face of the franchise? Al and guest-host Taylor Price try to answer those questions and also react to Gary Plummer's recent comments about Jed York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 1994-1997, Gary Plummer was a mainstay in the middle of the 49ers defense. His steady play helped solidify the linebacker corps, and he was a large part of the team's fifth Super Bowl championship. Plummer joins Al and Zain to talk about his playing days, Eddie DeBartolo, Jed York, and the current state of the franchise. Also, the guys give their thoughts on Week 3 of the preseason, and identify some position groups that could give the Niners some problems throughout the year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the 49ers just working out the kinks or should fans be worried about the sloppy start to the preseason? Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee is on the show to help Al and Zain answer that question. The guys also recap the Niner's loss to the Broncos and look forward to their all-important third game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al and Zain discuss the 49ers' 27-17 victory over the Chiefs on Friday. What were the takeaways from the first preseason game and what can fans look for heading into the matchup with the Broncos? Also, 49ers beat writer Ryan Sakamoto stops by to share his thoughts on San Francisco's performance, including his impressions on some of the highly touted rookies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al and Cam Inman discuss the 49ers quarterback situation, Marquise Goodwin's role, and what the fallout from the recent injury bug will be. Cam also gives the listeners some storylines they should look for during the first preseason game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Prisco has been covering the NFL for three decades and is known for his honest approach to the game. The Senior Columnist for CBS Sports joins Al Sacco to talk about Kyle Shanahan and what the 49ers might look like in 2017. The two also discuss Prisco's recent interview with Matt Ryan and the quarterback's comments about Shanahan, and the job John Lynch has done so far as general manager. In addition, Al and Zain highlight some of the major story lines coming out of camp and discuss if injuries and inexperience will derail the secondary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al and Zain try and break down the 49ers as they head into training camp with the help of KNBR's Larry Krueger. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WR Victor Bolden talks to Al about Camp Hoyer and how his versatility can help the 49ers this year. Also, the guys break down the receiver group and touch on the never ending Kirk Cousins saga. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices