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Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod

Striking Gold is dedicated to covering the San Francisco 49ers. Rob Lowder of Blue Wire gives down-to-earth analysis of the five-time Super Bowl Champions.

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00:31:09

Breaking: 49ers WR Jauan Jennings wants to be paid or...

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2025/07/14

The 49ers were finally on track to have an offseason without contract drama, but Jauan Jennings had other plans. Rob breaks down the wide receiver's request for a new deal from San Francisco, or the reported trade request that may follow.

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00:41:39

Brandon Aiyuk ahead of schedule, 49ers wide receiver...

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/11

Can 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk be ready for Week 1? Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area says there's a chance. Rob discusses Aiyuk's comeback and how it'll impact the rest of the receiving roster in the latest training camp position breakdown.

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00:47:19

The 49ers' hopes reside in the trenches

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/08

Our 49ers roster breakdown continues, this time moving into the trenches on both sides of the ball. Rob analyzes the two groups, both filled with uncertainty and competition that will shake out during training camp and beyond.

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00:38:26

Plenty of competition for 49ers linebackers and safeties

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/04

The 49ers roster breakdown continues with linebackers and safeties. Rob breaks down the two groups that are primed for a training camp battle with multiple starting spots up for grabs.

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00:33:29

Deommodore Lenoir and 49ers cornerback breakdown

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/07/02

We're just weeks away from the 49ers kicking off training camp, so Rob begins his roster breakdown with cornerbacks after leading man Deommodore Lenoir found himself in the wrong kind of spotlight.

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00:46:35

What did Brandon AIyuk say now?

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/06/27

49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, in the midst of recovering from a serious knee injury, found his way back into the headlines after a YouTube post laughing at the idea of him being traded. Rob discusses Aiyuk's latest, as well as some of the reactions around the 49ers landscape.

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00:40:37

Questions needing answers as 49ers training camp...

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/06/20

The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up mandatory minicamp and now get some much-needed time away before their next challenge: NFL Training Camp. Rob breaks down all of his unanswered questions for the team that will need answering when the 49ers report back to Santa Clara in late-July.

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00:40:21

Which 49ers made waves at minicamp?

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/06/12

The 49ers wrapped up their mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. It was the last time the team steps on the field until training camp in late July. Rob gathered up the latest word from practice to break down who has stood out so far this offseason.

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00:45:52

Are we overestimating the 49ers roster?

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/06/10

Pro Football Focus recently ranked the rosters of all 32 NFL teams and the 49ers may not have been ranked as highly as we've come to think. Rob takes what we need from OTAs and contrasts it with PFF's assessment of San Francisco's current crop of players.

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00:43:21

49ers to trade for pass rusher Bryce Huff, initial...

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/06/02

The 49ers are reportedly in the final stages of trading for Eagles pass rusher Bryce Huff, whose last standout season came under Robert Saleh with the Jets, who is now the defensive coordinator in San Francisco. Rob breaks down the move and it's impact on the defensive line, as well as gives his initial reaction the team beginning offseason OTAs.

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00:59:38

49ers draft class deep dive with Matt Barrows

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/27

Matt Barrows of The Athletic joins Rob to discuss his detailed insight into the 49ers' draft class after an in-depth interview with 49ers director of player personnel, Tariq Ahmad.

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00:44:53

Brock Purdy contract and presser breakdown

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/22

Brock Purdy met with the media today for the first time after signing his new, 5-year, $265 million dollar deal to lead the 49ers for the foreseeable future. Rob breaks down some of his takeaways from the both the press conference and the finer details that have emerged from Purdy's new deal.

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00:46:21

Jennifer Lee Chan offers insight into Fred Warner's...

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/20

Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Rob to offer her unique insight into LB Fred Warner's extension. The two also discuss QB Brock Purdy's new, record-breaking contract and the 49ers' new approach to the offseason.

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00:25:24

Breaking: Brock Purdy and 49ers agree to massive...

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/16

It's done. The 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have agreed with a 5-year, $265 million contract extension that ties him to San Francisco until 2030. Rob breaks down the details and why Purdy is where he belongs on the list of NFL signal callers that have and will be paid top dollar.

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00:36:57

Reaction: 49ers finally catch a break in 2025 schedule

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/15

The 2025 NFL schedule has been released - and contrary to years past - the 49ers are on the bright side. Rob breaks down the advantages and how the season sets up San Francisco for a possible postseason return.

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00:44:11

What should we expect from new 49ers coordinators?

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/13

New defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer spoke with the media this week. Rob discusses what we should expect from the pair based on their new insights, and how they could shape the 49ers on the field moving forward.

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00:45:14

George Kittle's value and John Lynch's insight

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/07

How valuable is TE George Kittle to the 49ers? It's a topic Rob discusses after news broke that San Francisco was offered a 2nd-round pick for Kittle prior to his extension. GM John Lynch also provided us with some insight into the draft process and offered a brief update on QB Brock Purdy's looming extension.

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01:18:08

49ers NFL Draft class review with Kyle Posey

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/05/02

Kyle Posey of Niners Nation joins Rob to take another look at the 49ers' 11-man class a week after the NFL Draft, sharing their final impressions and how each player fits into San Francisco's plans this season.

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00:38:56

Draft grades and reaches: a 49ers NFL Draft discussion

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/04/28

The 49ers received some unfavorable grades following their 11-person NFL Draft class, with the term "reach" being used as a common reason why. Rob takes a deep into the 49ers' draft habits in regards to "reaching," what it means to select players ahead of their consensus ranking and if it's worked out for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan.

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00:45:53

Reaction: The 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft class is...

Striking Gold: A 49ers Pod ·

2025/04/27

The NFL Draft has come and gone and the 49ers wrapped up their 11-man class of players today with seven new selections on Day 3. Rob takes a detailed look at all of the Day 3 selections and offers his take on the class as a whole. Did the 49ers get it right?

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