

New details emerged from former 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead on his departure from the team after being asked to take a pay cut. Rob breaks it down, as well as other news from the NFL owner's meeting. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The Brandon Aiyuk rumors have persisted, the 49ers' star receiver entering into the last year of his contract. Rob breaks down the situation, as well sets his expectations for the team's free agent class. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks Use code GOLD for a $100 Deposit match Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


Alliteration! The 49ers have remained active in free agency and have also been the subject of some headlines and rumors through the first week of the new league year. Rob breaks it all down, including the team's roster by position and how its evolved so far. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Use code GOLD for a deposit match up to $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers have had an active free agency so far, with some surprising signings, trades and cuts. Rob breaks down the news, rumors, losses, gains and the roster needs after the first few days of the league year. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Download Prizepicks and use code CANDLESTICK for a deposit match up to $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers made quick work of free agency, reportedly agreeing to a two-year deal with Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd to rush the passer opposite Nick Bosa. They also tendered WR Jauan Jennings, who looks like he'll remain with the team in 2024, along with a few other moves. The Striking Gold podcast is brought to you by Prize Picks. Use code GOLD for a deposit match up to $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


Free agency and the start of the 2024 league year are upon us. Can the 49ers make a splash again like they have in previous years. Rob thinks there's one position the 49ers should absolutely go all-in on. The Striking Gold podcast is brough to you by Prize Picks. Use code GOLD for a deposit match up to $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers have found their new defensive coordinator, promoting defensive passing game/nickelbacks coach Nick Sorenson to the role after two years with the team. Rob breaks down Sorenson's varied background and also discusses the addition of former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as an assistant head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers are now tasked with putting their Super Bowl loss behind them to prepare for a critical offseason with a chance for another deep postseason run. Rob breaks down some of San Francisco's leading storylines, important dates, roster needs and draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


Sifting through the wreckage that is the 49ers after their tough overtime loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Rob also breaks down defensive coordinator Steve Wilks' departure as well as wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's possible future with the team. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


It was a back and forth Super Bowl that saw Kyle Shanahan's 49ers allow Andy Reid's Chiefs to stay within striking distance for too long, Patrick Mahomes inevitably rising up in the fourth quarter and overtime to give his squad the win. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


BlueWire’s 49ers podcasts combine forces, Rob joining Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson of Candlestick Chronicles for one final collaboration before the 49ers face the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers might be favored in Vegas, but the NFL world expects the Chiefs to beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl. Rob does too, but maybe KP of Niners Nation can convince him otherwise. The pair break down the final matchup of the season. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


A lot has been said about how this year's Chiefs team differs than that of the last time the 49ers faced them in Super Bowl 54. While this is true, it's still necessary to acknowledge just how good Kansas City has been on both sides of the ball this season, and how the 49ers have proven vulnerable as of late. Rob breaks it down. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers orchestrated the largest halftime comeback in Championship game history against the Lions, scoring 27 unanswered to beat Detroit 34-31 and punch their ticket to the Super Bowl! Rob breaks it down, as well as all of your thoughts from Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers are days away from their fourth NFC Championship matchup in five years against the Lions at Levi's Stadium. Rob is joined by KP of Niners Nation, breaking down the matchup and what's on the line for Kyle Shanahan's squad. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The stage is set. The 49ers will host the Lions for the NFC Championship on Sunday at Levi's Stadium. Rob briefly breaks down the matchup, how the AFC is shaking out, along with some closing thoughts on the 49ers' close win over the Packers. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers didn't play their best brand of football on Saturday, but they found a way to get it done against a very game Green Bay Packers, culminating in a game-winning drive and game-sealing interception. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


Rob is joined by Kyle Posey of Niners Nation to break down the 49ers' divisional matchup against the Packers, led by a surging, young quarterback, Jordan Love. How do the two teams match up? This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The No. 1 seed 49ers recovered and watched from Santa Clara while two of their biggest rivals this season, the Cowboys and Eagles, went down in flames against the Packers and Bucs, respectively. Kyle Shanahan's crew now begins preparations to host the No. 7 seed Packers at Levi's Stadium on Saturday. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers are already benefitting from the bye week afforded to the No. 1 seed, with several key players getting much needed rest or recovery from injury. The downtime hasn't applied to the NFL though, with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll among a slew of fired head coaches around the league. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers and Rams played a glorified preseason game in Week 18, with a bevy of starters on both teams either sitting on the bench, or playing limited snaps. The Rams came out ahead by one point, 21-20, made possible by the returning struggles of rookie kicker Jake Moody. Rob breaks down what matters. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


Having claimed the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs, the 49ers now face the good problem of deciding how much is too much for their bevy of Pro Bowl players this week against the Rams. Rob breaks down the interesting dilemma that's not as a simple as it would seem. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers got it done on a short week on the road against the Commanders, 27-10. The bigger win took place in Philadelphia, the Cardinals shocking the Eagles to lock San Francisco into the No. 1 spot in the NFC, securing home field advantage and a first-round bye. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers will be looking to bounce back against the lowly Commanders after a disappointing home loss to the Ravens on Christmas night. With the No. 1 seed on the line, Kyle Shanahan and Co. simple can't afford to lose a game between now and well...the Super Bowl. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers were handled by the Ravens on Christmas night in their 33-19 loss at Levi's Stadium. QB Brock Purdy threw four interceptions and likely surrendered his MVP front-runner status to Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who seemed comfortable against the 49ers defense. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers return to Levi's Stadium on Christmas Day to face a Ravens team bearing gifts very similar to their own. Rob breaks down the matchup and the way ahead for Kyle Shanahan's squad. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers faced the threat of a letdown game against the Cardinals, and while the defense struggled more than we're used to, the offense didn't seem to get the memo. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


It wasn't pretty, but the 49ers found a way to beat the Seahawks again 28-16. moving to 10-3 on the season. They were also given an early Holiday gift in the form of a Cowboys win over the Eagles, shifting the 49ers into first place in the NFC. Now it's up to them. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The 49ers are one game behind in the race for the No. 1 seed. With the Eagles slated to play the Cowboys on the road this week, San Francisco can't afford to drop a game against a lesser opponent - a challenge the Seahawks will happily accept at this point in the season. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


The rematch wasn't much of a fight at Lincoln Financial Field. The 49ers spotted the Eagles six points and then never took their foot off the gas, scoring on six straight drives in route to a 42-19 win over Philadelphia, who now holds a one-game lead over the 49ers in the NFC. Stick around for all of your takeaways! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices