Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers 49ERS SQUAD SHOW: HIGH-STAKES REMATCH as 49ers Gear Up for RAMS WEEK
Nov 6, 2025
Dwayne Board, a four-time Super Bowl champion, brings his coaching expertise to discuss the 49ers' preparation for a crucial rematch against the Rams. They analyze the impressive resilience of the 49ers amidst injuries, debating Christian McCaffrey's heavy workload and the pressing need for a rushing touchdown. The conversation also highlights which defensive players might rise to the occasion and the threats posed by the Rams' offense, including Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua. The stakes couldn't be higher as the NFC West hangs in the balance!
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Standing Pat Was Strategic, Not Passive
- The 49ers chose not to overpay at the trade deadline and instead trusted internal development and cheaper additions.
- Brian Peacock argues standing pat preserved future draft capital and matched the team's realistic needs.
'Deal With The Devil' Joke On Injury Run
- Eric Crocker and Brian Peacock discuss the 'Shanahan deal with the devil' joke about player injuries when McCaffrey stays healthy.
- They use the quip to highlight the team's extraordinary injury luck this season.
Protect McCaffrey By Sitting Him In Garbage Time
- Limit Christian McCaffrey's workload in clear garbage-time situations to preserve him for December.
- Coaches should pull him when the game's outcome is secure to reduce injury risk and fatigue.