Category: San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Rourke and Martinez no touchdown passes in SF 19-13 loss to Titans in Santa Clara

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) struggled under center against the San Francisco 49ers defense at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday Night Football on Aug 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David, how much did it look to you that the Tennessee Titans Cam Ward struggled to you against the San Francisco in their 19-13 win over the 49ers?

#2 For the 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke threw 12-14 for 101 yards for a 96.7 rating. No touchdowns converted. How did he look in this first pre season game.

#3 49ers quarterback Adrian Martinez threw 16-30 for 159 yards and a 68.6 rating and was picked off twice. Talk about his evening on Thursday Night Football.

#4 For 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan he didn’t miss any of the 11 practices he had to coach since his July head on car accident and when you watched him coaching it didn’t look like he missed a step on the sidelines.

#5 Next up for the 49ers they’ll match up against the Los Angeles Chargers at So Fi Stadium in the Southland next Thursday Night Football what are some of the things that the 49ers will be looking for in game two of the pre season.

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: What Deebo Samuel’s return means to 49ers

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was happy to return to the 49ers as he met with the press on Sat Aug 1, 2026 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (San Francisco Chronicle photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How will Deebo Samuel’s return change the 49ers’ offensive game plan, and what role do you expect him to play alongside players like Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Mike Evans?

#2 With Ricky Pearsall sidelined, how important is Deebo Samuel’s experience and versatility to the 49ers’ chances of competing for another Super Bowl?

#3 Do you think bringing Deebo Samuel back on a one-year deal was the right move by general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, and what are your expectations for his 2026 season?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Shanahan phone reaching while driving caused car accident

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan seen here in at a May 28, 2026 press conference at Levi Stadium. Met with the press on Tue Jul 28, 2026 to disclose it was his fault for the head on car accident while reaching for his cell phone (AP file photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a broken nose, a concussion, broken ribs, broken left hand, stitches for a cut above his right eye from his air bag inflating and got cut by his gararge door opener that was hanging on his sun visor when he caused a car accient.

#2 Shanahan said on Tuesday during a press confrence in his office that he had taken his eyes off the road while going 20 MPH and got into a head on collision and Shananhan said he’ll never forget how violent the crash when he collided with the woman driver of the other car.

#3 Shanahan on Tuesday while talking to the media wanted to clear up the story after 11 days since the accident that the fault of the accident was his and not to blame the other driver.

Join David Zizmor for the San Francisco 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers report podcast Michael Roberson: Could Aldon Smith’s death be related to his previous problems?

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Aldon Smith played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys after San Francisco drafted him with the seventh pick in the 2011 NFL draft. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

49ers report podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, Aldon Smith the former San Francisco 49er, Oakland Raider, and Dallas Cowboy defensive lineman who passed away on Saturday at 36 had a history of drinking related issues was it any surprise to hear about his passing?

#2 Smith played six years in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders, and Cowboys and was selected seventh in 2011 by the 49ers in the NFL draft.

#3 The 49ers said in a statement upon learning of the passing of Aldon Smith, “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen.” The 49ers continued saying that they were devestated by Smith’s passing at age 36.

#4 In Smith’s rookie season with the 49ers he had 14 sacks and 27 quarterback hits. Smith placed second place for the Defensive Rookie of the Year balloting. In his second year Smith in 2021 had his best year with 19.5 sacks and got to the quarterback with 29 hits. Smith also got Pro Bowl and All Pro honors. Smith’s sacks that year remains a 49es franchise record.

#5 Smith had numerous off field issues that saw him getting arrested ten times in nine years. He was arrested for DUI in 2021 in Maimi. In 2013 Smith was arrested in San Jose when he crashed his car into a tree. Smith had been arrested in October 2013 for three felonies for illegal assault weapon charges. Smith was suspended by the NFL for nine game in 2014 for the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies. On Aug 7, 2015 Smith had a third DUI charge and was released by the 49ers. Smith was suspended for nine games for violations of the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies and a third DUI arrest. He was released by the 49ers a day after he was arrested on hit and run, DUI and vandalism charges.

Michael Roberson is a podcast contributor and NFL analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers 2026 draft podcast David Zizmor: Niners expect big things from top draft pick Stribling

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 Mississippi wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling (1) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

San Francisco 49ers draft picks podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling who played four seasons at Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss was a huge player in college football and had some productive offense talk about what he’ll mean the 49ers passing game.

#2 Defensive lineman Romello Height spent six seasons at Auburn, USC, Georgia Tech, Texas Tech and is a huge presence for pass rushing and can get to opposing quarterbacks.

#3 49ers running back Kaelon Black who played six college seasons at Indiana University, and James Madison will be a factor for the 49ers back field. Black won the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll at James Madison.

David Zizmor is a San Francisco 49ers analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Niners decimated by injuries as Seahawks run the table all night

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) tries to get by the Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) in the first half at Lumin Field in Seattle on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 After the 49ers (13-6) last two wins against the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles despite the loss to the Seattle Seahawks (15-3) on the last day of the season was this one expected to be a lot closer and the 41-6 blow out was a shocker?

#2 How badly did the 49ers defense fail in this game and it really not a surprise at all considering all the injuries they had going into this game.

#3 Quarterback Brock Purdy just couldn’t get any offensive production he was running for his life all night and getting into the red zone executing it was non existent.

David Zizmor covered the San Francisco 49ers for the 2025-26 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast Michael Roberson: Season ends with thud for 49ers in 41-6 loss to Seahawks; Flashes of Mr. Irrelevant in last game

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Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams (99) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) in the second half at Lumin Field in Seattle on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast Micheal Roberson:

#1 After the 49ers (13-6) last two wins against the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles despite the loss to the Seattle Seahawks (15-3) on the last day of the season was this one expected to be a lot closer and the 41-6 blow out was a shocker?

#2 How badly did the 49ers defense fail in this game and it really not a surprise at all considering all the injuries they had going into this game.

#3 Quarterback Brock Purdy just couldn’t get any offensive production he was running for his life all night and getting into the red zone executing it was non existent.

Michael Roberson filled in for David Zizmor who covered the San Francisco 49ers all season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: How 49ers will go at Seattle without Kittle in line up

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is carted off the field after suffering a Achillies tendon injury in the second quarter shelving him for the rest of the post season. Kittle was injured at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Jan 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How will Brock Purdy’s decision-making and accuracy influence the 49ers’ ability to move the ball consistently against Seattle’s defense, especially without tight end George Kittle active?

#2 Can Christian McCaffrey continue his dominant playoff form by making big plays both as a runner and a receiver to help the 49ers control possession and keep Seattle’s explosive offense off the field?

#3 What impact might Fred Warner’s potential return to action have on the 49ers’ defensive performance, and how could his presence alter Seattle’s offensive strategy?

San Francisco 49ers podcasts with David Zizmor are heard after every 49ers home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers rally for 13 points in fourth quarter to defeat Eagles 23-19

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is psyched after throwing a second half touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey against the Philadelphia Eagles at Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Jan 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David talk about the San Francisco rally coming back from behind in the fourth quarter scoring 13 points that helped to win it 23-19 at Lincoln Financial Field.

#2 Dave, talk about Brock Purdy in this one he threw 18-31, 262 yards, two touchdowns. Did you see this a tranformative game for Purdy after having that tough game to end the regular season against the Seattle Seahawks.

#3 The Los Angeles Rams won their playoff game against the Carolina Panthers 34-31 the win by the Rams forces the 49ers to continue to play their post season on the road and they will come across the Seahawks again in Seattle for the next round of the playoffs.

Join David Zizmor for the 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Does playing in Philadelphia dampen SF’s chances of advancing in the post season?

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Seattle Seahawks Ty Okada (39) puts the tackle on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) after making a catch in the second half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Jan 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David after Saturday’s 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks how concerned does head coach Kyle Shannahan has to be now going agianst the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the playoffs?

#2 There is no escaping that the 49ers offense was flat and that Brock Purdy didn’t get enough protection talk about the O line and some of the injuries that hampered the 49ers.

#3 Going into Philadelphia the 49ers linebacker Dee Winters (ankle) could sit out the game and Tatum Bethune (groin) will miss the game and the 49ers are looking at Eric Kendricks and Garret Wallow to replace them. It should be noted that Kendricks or Wallow were not even on the 49ers roster six weeks ago.

David Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com