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San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Lance hopes not be running all day against Bears in opener

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thu Aug 25, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, Thursday night San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance was trying to run from the Houston Texans pass rush do you see Lance getting some protection on Sun Sep 11th in Chicago.

#2 Joe, 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack noted for leading in pass break ups and played a key role in preventing the Houston Texans from running up the score on the Niners on Thursday Night Football.

#3 Joe, talk about that pass that Womack broke up on a pass from the Texans quarterback Davis Mills intended for receiver Chris Moore in the second quarter.

#4 It’s pre season but how concerning is it that the 49ers got shutout, Lance was running all night and the running backs were stopped by the Texans defensive line.

#5 It’s off to Soldier Field for Sun Sep 11th’s opener against the Chicago Bears how ready are the 49ers to start the regular season?

Join broadcaster J Hawkes for all 49ers podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Would 49ers have been better off just staying in San Francisco?; Troubles with City of Santa Clara

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Levi Stadium the site of all operation cost disputes over the last few years between the San Francisco 49ers and the City of Santa Clara. Would the 49ers in hindsight been better off staying and building their own stadium in San Francisco? (file photo from Hochtief)

On 49ers podcast with Marko:

#1 The City of Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers continue to their embroil over stadium operation costs. The 49ers offered Santa Clara a $50,000 increase from the $650,000 to $700,000 to the general fund. In all the 49ers want to settle the dispute at a total of $4 million from $3.3 million.

#2 Marko, Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor said a proposal given to city council members by the 49ers ten minutes before a meeting was ridiculous because it did give her or city council members time to contemplate the impacts of the proposal. The conflict was not resolved despite the 49ers latest proposal.

#3 According to 49ers spokesman Rahul Chandhok the 49ers had lengthy discussions on how to settle the dispute with the Santa Clara city attorney over the last three months and that draft proposals were discussed and shared over the last two months and this should not have been a surprise to Gillmor and the city council.

#4 In hindsight considering all the problems with the city the 49ers have had over the operation costs with the city and some fans complaints about sitting in the hot sun on August and September days wouldn’t the team have been better off building the stadium and staying in San Francisco.

#5 Turning to the 49ers on the field the 49ers were shutout on Thursday in Houston 17-0 and 49ers quarterback Trey Lance said that there were mistakes and the team will get better and get ready for opening day on Sep 11th in Chicago.

#6 Marko, how doubtful is the offensive line was it a matter of Lance not getting enough time to throw and had to keep running because of the Houston Texans pass rush?

Marko Ukalovic is a 49ers beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Texans shutout 49ers 17-0 in final preseason game

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Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thu Aug 25, 2022 (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

In the final tune-up before the regular season, the Houston Texans defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a 17-0 shutout in the final preseason game on Thursday evening at NRG Stadium.

San Francisco finished the preseason 2-1 while Houston went undefeated at 3-0.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had the opening day starters begin the game on offense. Quarterback Tre Lance played the entire first quarter and the first drive in the second quarter before being pulled in favor of Nate Sudfeld. Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. started at halfback. The first drive stalled at the Texans 36-yard line after Steven Nelson broke up a deep ball to Deebo Samuel.

On the flip side Texans’ head coach had his opening day starters in the lineup as well. Quarterback Davis Mills led an opening drive that went 85 yards on 11 plays that resulted in rookie running back Dameon Pierce one-yard rushing touchdown. Pierce rushed for six carries on 36 yards during the drive. Charles Omenihu’s roughing the passer penalty kept the drive alive after the defense had stopped a third down conversion attempt.

Lance finished with 7 of 11 for 49 yards as the next three drives didn’t amount to much as the Texans defense forced the second year quarterback to check down the ball that resulted in failed third down conversions. San Francisco was also shutdown on a fourth down conversion attempt.

Mills played the entire first half and opened up the second half with a six play 77-yard drive that was capped off with a 16 yard touchdown reception by Chris Moore. Mills finished 6 of 10 for 58 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

Sudfeld and Brock Purdy battled for the backup quarterback role as they rotated in on offense in the second half. Neither distanced themselves from one another in winning the backup role. A combination of penalties, turnovers and dropped balls plagued the offense throughout the second half.

Sudfeld finished 5 of 10 for 49 yards with one interception. Purdy was 13 of 20 for 182 yards and one interception.

The lone offensive bright spot for San Francisco was backup tight end Ross Dwelley who had three catches for 42 yards.

The 49ers coaching staff now has some tough decisions to make between now and August 30th when teams have to cut the rosters down to 53 players for the regular season. There’s a crowded room at running back with Trey Sermon being a possible casualty of the talented backfield.

GAME NOTES: San Francisco was 6-for-15 on third down conversions. Houston was 6-for-14.

UP NEXT: San Francisco opens the regular season on the road against the Chicago Bears on Sunday 9/11 at 10:00am at Soldier Field.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Langliers knows how to make an entrance; A’s rookie powers with 3 hits on Sunday; plus 49ers and Raiders news

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Girlfriend of Alex Rodriguez of ESPN2 TV Kathryne Padgett (left) and girlfriend of Oakland A’s designated hitter Shea Langliers and sister of Kathryne, Raegan Padgett (right) selfie with Langliers standing by A’s dugout in the background for a post game interview (instagram photo by katpadgett)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Oakland A’s catcher Shea Langliers has been a huge addition in the A’s line up and Sunday afternoon was no exception as Langliers ended the A’s 81 game tripleless drought and slugged three hits.

#2 Langliers triple ended the 81 game tripleless drought fro the A’s a Major League record that last happened back in 1901. Langliers now has two triples this season the other was in triple A baseball.

#3 The A’s open up a three game series Monday night against the Miami Marlins. Starting for the Marlins Edward Cabrera (3-1, 1.78) and for the A’s Adam Oller (2-5, 6.63) a 6:40 first pitch at the Oakland Coliseum.

#4 Amaury turning to the NFL the San Francisco 49ers still haven’t found a taker for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is it because some teams are shying away from his $25 million final year of his contract or teams who have looked into picking up Garoppolo have looked and were staying with what they had at quarterback.

#5 The Las Vegas Raiders according to UFC president Dana White blew an opportunity to get future Hall of Famers Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski before the 2020 season but former head coach Jon Gruden vetoed the deal.

Join Amaury Pi Gonzalez on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network is the lead play by play announcer and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Sudfeld most likely back up quarterback to Lance

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld (7) prepares to heave one against the Minnesota Vikings defense on Sat Aug 20, 2022 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, there was a combination of back up in Saturday night’s game in Minnesota for head coach Kyle Shanahan to evaluate we’ll start with the back up quarterbacks vying for a job at the quarterback position Brock Purdy and Nate Sudfeld what impressed you most about their work under center?

#2 Sudfeld went 13-17 for 102 yards and a touchdown he’s been getting a lot of looks in the last two pre season games.

#3 Brock Purdy could end up as the third stringer for Trey Lance, Purdy 14-23 for 128 yards from the sound of head coach Kyle Shanahan he’s pretty keyed in on Purdy.

#4 Joe, talk about the defense they held the Vikings to seven points is this reflective of the kind of defense the 49ers will have in the regular seaon?

#5 49ers return back to Santa Clara on Thu Aug 25th against the Houston Texans. Will Lance get to play the first half in this one and what are some of the things that coach Shanahan looks for in this final pre season game.

Join Joe Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers offense sloppy, defense the star of the show in 14-7 preseason win over Vikings

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San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tayler Hawkins, center, celebrates with teammates linebacker Segun Olubi, left, and safety George Odum, right, after intercepting a pass during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

It’s only the preseason but things need to get cleaned up on the offensive side of the ball.

The San Francisco 49ers had another stellar performance by their defense, while the offense looked in preseason form in their 17-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday evening at U.S. Bank Stadium.

San Francisco improved to 2-0 on the preseason, while Minnesota dropped to 0-2.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had his backup quarterbacks rotating every two series to start the game. The majority of the offensive and defensive starters, including Tre Lance and Fred Warner, sitting this one out as this was an opportunity for guys on the bubble to make an impression before the cutdown to from 85 to 80 happens on August 23rd.

The defense stood out on the Vikings first drive. An outside corner blitz led to Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond to force a throw up in the air only to have 49er cornerback George Odom intercept the ball and return it for 34 yards.

Another welcome sighting was the play of defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. He recorded one sack and was in the backfield during his time in the first half. It was Kinlaw’s first game action since he tore his ACL last October.

The offensive side of the ball was another story in the first half. A combination of dropped by balls by three different players, penalties, bad pass protection from the offensive line led to just two Robbie Gould field goals as San Francisco trailed Minnesota 7-6 at halftime.

The 49ers were 1/7 on third down conversions and 0/2 on fourth down conversions in the first half.

San Francisco’s defense had three takeaways during the game and have six in the first two preseason games with five interceptions and one fumble recovery. The combo of Malik Turner and Sam Womack III were responsible for the fumble recovery.

Nate Sudfeld led a 14-play, 79 yard drive at the end of third quarter that resulted in a JaMycal Hasty two-yard rushing touchdown to give the Niners a 14-7 lead with 14:57 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Sudfeld finished the game 13 of 17 for 102 yards and one touchdown. Brock Purdy was 14 of 23 for 128 yards and no interceptions. Neither separated themselves for the backup quarterback job as they both played better in the second half.

Mond finished 10 of 20 for 82 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Sean Mannion was 10 of 15 for 65 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

GAME NOTES: 49ers offensive lineman Alfredo Gutierrez made his NFL debut in the final two minutes of the game and received the game ball from Shanahan.

UP NEXT: San Francisco finishes out the preseason against the Houston Texans on Thursday 8/25 at 5:15pm at NRG Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: What’s keeping 49ers from dealing Garoppolo?; Is the $24.2 million pact keeping teams away?

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San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo (left) and Trey Lance (right) tune up in practice camp back on Jul 29, 2021. Garoppolo is still being shopped by the 49ers. (AP photo file)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave, Jimmy Garoppolo has been said to have practically vanished from the team after he signed the big contract in 2018.

#2 There was talk that Garoppolo ignored the coaching staff after signing the contract. An unnamed member of the 49ers coaching staff said that Garoppolo virtually disappeared and did not contact the team for weeks after signing the big contract in 2018.

#3 Garoppolo is in the last year of his contract and the team wants to deal him do you think the biggest reason why he hasn’t moved onto a new team yet is because of the price tag of the last year of this contract at $24.2 million.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Shanahan satisfied with Lance’s handiwork; Interest for Garoppolo from Browns

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle takes in Fri Aug 12, 2022 pre season game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance in his first series drove the 49ers for 27 yards in nine plays resulting in a field goal by kicker Robbie Gould. It was the result that Lance was looking for getting on the scoreboard while working the effort.

#2 Lance to start the drive he went two for three for 11 yards and a seven yard scramble on the opening play of the game. Lance finished the game going four for five for 92 yards.

#3 Joe, Jimmy Garoppolo is still on the roster and still is waiting to see where he will land as he did not play on Friday night. There is interest in Garoppolo from the New York Jets as quarterback Zack Wilson is suffering a knee injury and the Cleveland Browns had expressed interest if quarterback Deshaun Watson is suspended more than six games.

#4 Joe, talk about the running backs Tyrion Davis-Price who carried ten times for 36 yards and JaMycal Hasty five carries for 36 yards on Friday night.

#5 The 49ers are in Minnesota for their second pre season game at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis do you see Trey Lance taking off the second game?

Join Joe Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Lance starts and plays well in preseason debut as 49ers take down Packers 28-21

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) throws against the Green Bay Packers defense in the first pre season game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Fri Aug 12, 2022 (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It was the first installment of the Tre Lance show in Santa Clara.

Lance played well in two offensive series throwing for one touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-21 in the first preseason game of 2022 on Friday evening at Levi’s Stadium.

The enthusiasm for Lance was expected from the 49ers faithful during the team’s first drive with Lance under center. The opening drive went nine plays, 27 yards that resulted in a 38-yard field goal by Robbie Gould. Lance was 2/3 for 11 yards as well as a seven yard scramble on the drive’s opening play.

“Solid,” said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Lance’s play. “On the first play he made a good scramble. It was nice to come down on that third down play to Danny (Grey). So he did some good things, a good first game. Wished we could’ve kept him out there a little more, but (you) gotta get him out.”

Despite Jimmy Garoppolo still being on the roster, Shanahan has give the keys to Lance to lead his offense in 2022. Lance finished the game 4/5 for 92 yards and one touchdown.

“Trying to get bet better,” said Lance when asked what his goal was for the game. “Having the training camp mind set. Be efficient, take care of the ball and give those guys a chance. The offensive line played well. The young guys did a great job. It’s a lot more fun to win.”

On the flip side, the NFL’s reigning MVP, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not play in the team’s first preseason game. Instead backup quarterback Jordan Love started and played all of the first half.

Love connected with wide receiver Romeo Doubs on a 33-yard touchdown reception down the right sideline to give the Packers 7-3 lead. The drive went eight plays, 80 yards in just 3:23.

Green Bay’s lead didn’t last long. On the first play of the second drive. Lance showed off his canon of an arm when he found Danny Grey wide open down the left sideline and Grey raced in for a 76-yard touchdown to put the Niners back on top 10-7.

Marcelino McCrary intercepted Love at the four-yard line and returned it 57 yards to the Packers 39-yard line. On the ensuing drive, backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld only needed one play to find Ray Ray McCloud on post route for a 39-yard touchdown. Sudfeld finished 8/11 for 103 yards and one touchdown as he vies for the backup QB job.

Love threw his second touchdown pass late in the second quarter with a 33-yard pass to Danny Davis to close out the first half at 20-14. It wasn’t a great overall game for Love as he finished 13/24 for 176 yards with two touchdowns and two badly thrown interceptions.

“It could’ve been a better night for everybody,” said Love. “The ball bounced a weird way. The 49ers capitalized on those plays. Obviously, no one wants that to happen and it sucks when it does.”

Sam Womack III had two interceptions to led the relentless 49ers secondary that has gone from the defense’s Achilles heal a season ago to one of its strengths.

“I think the defense as a whole works really well together,” said linebacker Fred Warner. “When the D-line is disrupting, sticking in the back end, that’s when you’re going to create big plays. We have really good players right now and we’re continuing to get better everyday.”

Each team traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Danny Etling, who replaced Love in the second half, threw a 22-yard touchdown to Amari Rodgers. Brock Purdy, who replaced Sudfeld in the fourth quarter, found Tanner Hudson from five yards out with 7:58 remaining.

Tyrion Davis-Price, a third round draft selection this year, led the 49ers in rushing with 10 rushes for 36 yards. Tyler Goodson led the Packers with 12 rushes for 37 yards. Purdy was 3/6 for 36 yards and one touchdown.

Grey led San Francisco in receiving with two catches for 99 yards. BJ Baylor had two catches for 75 yards to pace Green Bay.

UP NEXT: San Francisco takes on the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday 8/20 at 4:00pm at U.S. Bank Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: How Deebo and Lance are the NFL’s top one two punch

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) on a pass to teammate wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) are considered the best quarterback-wide out combo in football (San Francisco Chronicle file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had Trey Lance throwing decoy practice throws some wildly and some intercepted deliberately to keep any scouts or spies from dissecting Lance’s real throws from his deliberate throw into traffic throws. Leaving them to wonder what’s real and what isn’t the real Lance pass.

#2 It’s been said that the 49ers are a team that isn’t depending heavily on Lance to win games and that having a dominating quarterback isn’t something that will get the 49ers deep in the playoffs. Wasn’t that much of the style in past seasons for Jimmy Garoppolo when he got them in post season?

#3 How much would you go along with the fact that wide receiver Deebo Samuel and Lance are one of the best one two punches in the NFL.

Please join David Zizmor for 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com