Category Archives: KNBR Podcasts

Ortiz: NFL players retiring early will eventually become the norm
In the wake of Arian Foster’s retirement earlier this week at the age of 30, KNBR’s Rudy Ortiz believes the the trend of athletes cutting their careers short will only continue, as players...
Syndicated Author Oct 26, 2016

Barry: Warriors learned the fragility of winning a championship
Two-time NBA champion Brent Barry joined Murph & Mac to discuss what the Warriors will be dealing with throughout the season. Barry believes that last season’s experiences in the playoffs wi...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2016

Lott: Buckner and Armstead must prove first round worth
Over the last two drafts, San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke selected Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner in the first round, electing to take two Oregon pass rushers over addressing othe...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2016

Myers: Resentment comes from false perception that Warriors are a dynasty
After adding Kevin Durant to their already juggernaut outfit, there’s little doubt that the Golden State Warriors enter 2016-17 season as the consensus villains of the NBA. That title doesn̵...
Syndicated Author Oct 21, 2016

Tim Ryan: 49ers run defense lacking in ‘Pop Warner’ fundamentals
The San Francisco 49er defense has allowed the most rushing yards per game this season (174.5) and is coming off a 45-16 defeat to the Buffalo Bills last weekend where they were gashed for 313 on the ...
Syndicated Author Oct 21, 2016

Mike Brown: Durant ready to showcase underrated defensive skills
Kevin Durant may be a four-time scoring champion, but new Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown thinks the 6′ 9″ small forward has the potential to have a significant impact on both ends of ...
Syndicated Author Oct 21, 2016

Smith: 49ers not discouraged, committed to turning things around
Torrey Smith has access to the 49ers locker room like few others. The most senior member of the 49ers receiving corps, Smith believes that his 49ers teammates are still working to win despite a 1-5 re...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2016

Wyche: Kap’s protest taking away attention from how bad the 49ers really are
It’s been nearly two months since 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick ignited a national conversation on social justice reform. Many fans and pundits have been wondering if Kaepernick is putting ...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2016

Cosell blames depth for 49ers defensive issues, not coaching
A lot of talk around the Bay Area this week is centered around 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who made his first start of the season after backing up Blaine Gabbert for the first five games. It i...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 2016

Baggarly: Melancon will probably be top target for the Giants
It was a reoccurring issue of the 2016 season of the San Francisco Giants: Could the bullpen be trusted? The answer was a resounding no, especially during the 9th inning collapse in a Game 4 NLDS loss...
Syndicated Author Oct 14, 2016