What the structure of Brock Purdy's contract reveals
Kyle and Chris take a look at some of the early reported details about Brock Purdy's contract extension. Why it's not exactly a deal worth $53 million annually, why the deal could change down the road, and then they offer their thoughts on breaking news regarding the kicker situation and Fred Warner's new contract extension, which broke during the middle of the podcast.
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The Purdy contract is DONE
Kyle reacts to the news that the 49ers have agreed to a five-year, $265 million contract paying him an average of $53 million per season – why it's a good thing it happened in May and didn't drag into the summer, what it means for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch going forward, the importance of hitting on draft picks and much more.
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Thoughts on the 49ers' schedule (does it suck?)
Kyle and Chris take a look at their big takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 schedule, including it being the easiest in the league, the lack of premier games (at least on paper), which upcoming opponents could rise from sub-.500 to contention, and a lot more. And they also talk about the best schedule release content throughout the league and new 49ers uniforms that will be announced soon.
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Should the NFL have a draft lottery?
Kyle and Chris break down the crazy idea of the NFL adopting a lottery system for the NFL draft. Why it could work, what's standing in its way, preserving parity, how it could change the offseason and a lot more.
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What are the 49ers' biggest weaknesses?
Kyle and Chris each rank the 49ers' biggest weaknesses on the roster following free agency and the NFL draft. Why the offensive line remains a concern, Malik Mustapha's injury impacting safety, replacing Dre Greenlaw at linebacker and a lot more.
Sacramento Bee reporter Chris Biderman gives you unique access, different angles and top-notch guests in his 49ers podcast Candlestick Chronicles. Biderman is a Bay Area native and has been covering the team since 2012.