In this week's episode of the 49ers You've Got Mail Podcast sponsored by Manscaped, NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" host Peter Schrager joins the show to answer fan-submitted questions surrounding the 49ers statement win over the New England Patriots, previewing Week 8 against an MVP-caliber Russell Wilson and a struggling Seattle Seahawks defense, San Francisco's path to the postseason, Kyle Shanahan's success as a play caller and more.
Podcast Highlights:
- 2:05 - The biggest takeaway from the 49ers "rare" trouncing over the Patriots.
- 3:40 - What is the 49ers "identity" while sitting at 4-3?
- 6:08 - Doubling down on Fred Warner's Defensive Player of the Year campaign.
- 8:35 - JaMycal Hasty's importance to the 49ers running back group.
- 10:08 - Kyle Shanahan's success in being able to plug-and-play players and his near-perfect play calling in 2019.
- 11:26 - Jason Verrett's re-emergence as one of the 49ers top stars on defense.
- 12:33 - Have the 49ers finally overcome their struggles on the road in Seattle?
- 14:11 - "No one wants to play the 49ers right now."
- 15:55 - Are the 49ers a legitimate playoff team?
- 17:45 - Is the 49ers gauntlet of upcoming matchups as brutal as it appears?
- 21:41 - Does the lack of fans and lack of defense in Seattle give the team confidence heading into CenturyLink Field?
- 24:50 - Bobby Wagner vs. George Kittle
- 25:40 - Is it necessary for the 49ers to be active ahead of the trade deadline?
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