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San Francisco 49ers podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Will Mayor’s office payback 49ers for what some called a dirty campaign?

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Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor who was re-elected as confirmed on Wed Nov 16, 2022. The 49ers spent over $4 million to try and defeat Gillmor which failed. (file photo Mercury News)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with Marko:

#1 San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York paid millions to deliver mayoral candidate Anthony Becker who ended up losing to current Lisa Gillmor 14,376 to Anthony Becker 13,686. Gillmor wins by 687. How concerned has Jed have to be knowing that there was heavy campaigning against Gillmor sometimes some mudslinging and the 49ers could see payback from what some people called a nasty campaign.

#2 The election was Tue Nov 8th and in a tight race with over 95% of the ballot counted Gillmor was the decided winner on Wed Nov 16th from the Register of voters office in Santa Clara County. This was a crucial vote for York and the 49ers as York had been butting heads with Gillmor since Gillmor had been mayor and now they will have to try and do business another four years into her second term.

#3 Gillmor had sought maintenance revenue from the 49ers something both sides had haggled with over the years and when the opportunity came to vote Gillmor out of office York spent over $4 million in campaign money to get her voted out of office which the 49ers failed to do but by a narrow margin.

#4 Turning the 49ers next game up the team had been in Colorado Springs all week adjusting to the high elevation climate in preparation for tonight’s Monday Night Football game in Mexico City against the Arizona Cardinals. How beneficial do you see working out in Colorado and going onto Mexico City for Monday Night Football?

#5 Marko, how ready is Cardinal quarterback Kyler Murray he had been out with a hamstring and is expected to start on Sunday. He can be potent and drive the offense against the 49ers not to mention he can carry the ball.

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San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:49ers adjust to high altitude from Colorado to Mexico City for Monday Night Football

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Arizona Cardinal quarterback Kyler Murray (1) gets hit by the Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal (23) forcing a fumble in first half action at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sun Nov 6, 2022. Murray is a question mark for Monday’s game in Mexico City due to a hamstring injury (AP News file)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 How important was it for the San Francisco 49ers to practice this past week in Colorado Springs before playing above sea level in Mexico City on Monday Night Football.

#2 The 49ers are noted for building drafts which had players that had injuries previously like Javon Kinlaw, Kavon Alexander, or getting Dee Ford in a trade.

#3 Could the 49ers sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Beckham 30 could be somewhat of a liability who is recovering in his ninth month from his second surgery from torn left ACL.

#4 The situation is shaky at the cornerback position Jason Varrett is out for the season, linebacker Samuel Womack sat for the second street week, Ambry Thomas has had his share of injuries and needing rest.

#5 The 49ers and Arizona Cardinal kick off a prime time spectacular in Mexico City on Monday Night Football. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was out with a hamstring pull and is questionable for Monday. How do you see Murray’s possible return and these two teams matching up on Monday night.

Join J Hawkes doe the 49ers podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: 49ers having a great run on offense; Niners set for Monday Night Football in Mexico City

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) reacts after Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Nov 13, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 The 49ers (5-4) have won four of their last six games and recently have defeated the Los Angles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers are the 49ers locked in.

#2 Dave talk about the 49ers running their offense at full strength and it’s got them to got them and some wins.

#3 All the talk is about running back Christian McCaffrey and his addition has helped the 49ers in their recent four of their last six wins.

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San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Kittle says loss of Verrett sucks soul out of team

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett working out with 49ers on Jul 31, 2021. Verrett had been out of action since Sep 2021 he was scheduled to return for his first game this Sun Nov 13, 2022 until he tore his Achilles tendon in practice on Wed Nov 9, 2022 at the 49ers practice facility in Santa Clara (AP News file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, I guess San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle said it best on Wednesday after cornerback Jason Verrett on his Achilles tendon injury saying “It kind of sucks your soul out a little bit.”

#2 Joe, it was practice and there are different drills and different plays Verrett was working on with Verrett was trying to get into the line up and get ready for Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers. Coach Kyle Shanahan broke the news to the team on the practice field you couldn’t hear a pin drop.

#3 Had Verrett made a comeback this Sunday it would have been his first game back since his knee injury in September 2021. Now with the Achilles tendon injury suffered this past Wednesday Verrett won’t be back until November 2023. He’s tried many times to come back but had injuries which required long recoveries.

#4 The 49ers will have to regroup as a team after the Verrett injury and hope that his absence won’t have an impact on the team’s morale going into this Sunday’s game against the Chargers.

#5 Joe, the Chargers have been playing some good football and have won four of their last five games. Their last win came against the Atlanta Falcons in a narrow 20-17 victory in Atlanta. Please size this one up as the Chargers and 49ers duel at Levi Stadium for Sunday Night Football with a 5:20pm kick off.

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San Francisco 49ers podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Still counting votes in Santa Clara Mayor race; 49ers York has over $4 million invested in race

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Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor pictured is waiting for results as well as her opponent City Councilman Anthony Becker in the Santa Clara Mayoral race. (NBC Bay Area TV still photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Marko:

#1 San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has over $4 million invested in the Santa Clara Mayoral race. York is hoping his spending money would land City Councilman Anthony Becker the Mayor’s job. Becker has backed the 49ers as current Mayor Lisa Gillmor has fought the 49ers on payments to the city for maintenance revenue.

#2 Marko as of Thursday night the race is tight with Gillmor in front with a slight lead 50.1 to Becker’s 49.8. This is a closely watched race because the 49ers have so much at steak in the Mayoral election. The 49ers have their hopes on Becker especially after the city council had voted to approve the over $1 million the 49ers paid in the maintenance fees.

#3 It was also reported that the 49ers this past election day had spent another $62,353 which means the 49ers have now spent a total of $4.6 million which works out to $80 per Santa Clara resident. If Gillmor was to win this election how will this change the relationship dynamic between the 49ers and Gillmor?

#4 On the field the 49ers are coming off a bye from last Sunday and a win over the Los Angeles Rams the week before. The mood in the dressing room and at practice has been positive since the win in the Southland.

#5 The 49ers are at home for Sunday Night Football Nov 13th against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have been rolling wining four of their last five games. The Chargers defeated the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday 20-17 in Atlanta. How do you see this match on Sunday Night Football?

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San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Mitchell, Al-Shaair, and McKivitz returning on practice squad; 49ers get ready for Sunday Night Football

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San Francisco 49ers Elijah Mitchell is back on the practice squad retuning from a high ankle sprain (AP News file photo)

On the 49ers podcast David:

#1 Dave with the San Francisco 49ers (4-4) Elijah Mitchell, Azeez Al-Shaair, and Colton McKivitz are back on the practice squad how good of a sign is that after their absence for the earlier portion of the season.

#2 Dave, 49ers general manager John Lynch says that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and running back Christian McCaffrey both have synergy and judging from that last game they had in the Southland against the Los Angeles Rams.

#3 Dave, In the upcoming game on Sunday Night Football Nov 13th the 49ers host the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) who are rolling winning four of their last five games.

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San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers McCaffrey all the rage in San Francisco

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The Los Angeles Rams Derion Kendrick (left) tries to get a piece of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (right) at SoFi Stadium on Sun Oct 30, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers (4-4) are really impressed with the work that running back Christian McCaffrey has done carrying 18 times, 94 yards, 5.2 per carry, and one touchdown.

#2 McCaffrey is a pass catching running back and made acrobatic nine yard touchdown catch.

#3 The 49ers have become a one dimensional team with McCaffrey carrying the offense

#4 McCaffrey was named the NFC offensive player of the week quite an honor for McCaffrey for his accomplishments

#5 Joe, it’s onto Sunday Night Football on Nov 13th against the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) the Chargers have won three of their last four games and lost their last game to the Seattle Seahawks 37-23. This one is at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara what your prediction for this contest.

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San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Grand jurors say they were followed and surveilled after grand jury report critical of 49ers

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Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor is running against 49ers backed candidate Anthony Becker in the mayoral race for the City of Santa Clara. Gillmor is running for re-election in this Tue Nov 8, 2022 election (Business Journal file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 A grand juror report that said the San Francisco 49ers handling of their legal issues with the City of Santa Clara over their stadium management revenue was called a “hatchet job” and “contained dozens or lies” according to 49ers spokesman Rahul Chandhok. Chandhok said the grand jury had “stacked” the report with Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor’s allies who the Niners are trying to unseat in the upcoming Tuesday mayoral election. Chandhok said that the grand jury were a “kangaroo court” and “a partisan group of cronies co-opting the justice system” will the voters take the 49ers side or Mayor Gillmor’s side in the grand jury event.

#2 Former San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Quentin Kopp said that Chandhok’s comments are “rife with personal innuendoes.” Kopp said if he was the grand jury judge he would ask the Niners “why they shouldn’t be held in contempt of court?”

#3 There have been members of the grand jury who said they have been followed or surveilled after the 49ers report came out.

David Zizmor filled in for Marko Ukalovic for the 49ers podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com. Marko podcasts Fridays and David on Wednesdays on the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Could Santa Clara election turn control over to the 49ers?

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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York meets with the media back on Jan 24, 2020 during Super Bowl 54. York has reportedly spent over $3.8 million for the Nov 8th, 2022 Santa Clara Mayoral and City Council election (AP News file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Marko:

#1 Reports say that the Santa Clara election on Nov 8th could be politically influenced by 49ers CEO Jed York who contributed to the campaign fund donating over $3.8 million through it’s sports franchises and related entities towards electing a new mayor Anthony Becker and five city council members after the York and 49ers had been hounded about paying stadium management revenues to the city over the last few years. The Niners settled with the city for $1.6 million.

#2 The City Council voted to settle the stadium management debt that the 49ers owed Santa Clara but not without much rancor as in that city council meeting Becker was reportedly shouting and cussing at Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor and city Councilwoman Kathy Watanabe causing them to call a policeman to stand in the meeting chambers for the rest of the meeting.

#3 After learning these reports Marko, how concerned are Santa Clara residents going into this election and could they be concerned that the Mayoral and city council races are heavily influenced by the 49ers and it could go the other way re-electing Gillmor because residents are afraid that the 49ers would have control on the city leadership?

#4 To this week’s action on the field Sunday’s win in Los Angeles over the Rams 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went to work in the second half after the 49ers were down by four points at half.

#5 The Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) head to Santa Clara for Sunday Night Football on Nov 13th a 5:20 pm kickoff at Levi Stadium. The Chargers have won three of their last four games. How do you see this match up this Sunday night.

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San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: McCaffrey making a difference in 49ers offense

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (left) scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (right) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sun Oct 29, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David, as you stated in your previous podcasts San Francisco 49ers (4-3) running back Christian McCaffrey has made history in the little time that he’s been on the 49ers?

#2 The 49ers who were down to the Los Angeles Rams by four points came back and won the game 31-14. McCaffrey was part of that winning equation with a touchdown of his own.

#3 The Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) will come calling at Levi Stadium for Sunday Night Nov 13th Football a 5:20pm kick off. The Chargers have won three of their last four games.

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