KNBR Podcasts

Firing Kelly after one season would be a rash decision according to former Super Bowl winning 49ers defensive back and current analyst Merton Hanks, who believes that axing first-year coaches in consecutive years would further soil the team’s reputation around the league, especially considering the lack of talent on the roster.

San Francisco Chronicle Giants beat writer Henry Schulman thinks the Giants need to add another bat for depth purposes, and wouldn’t be surprised if Bobby Evans tries to make another signing at a reasonable price.

Carmen Policy, the legendary former 49ers executive who was at the helm during four Super Bowl winning seasons throughout the 80s and 90s, joined The Audible Friday morning to talk about the current state of the organization.

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr joined Tolbert and Lund on Wednesday afternoon and said that Draymond’s fierce competitiveness and versatility reminds him of one of his former teammates now in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Buster Posey’s production took a hit during the second half of last season, something that lead many to argue that his defensive duties as a catcher are starting to take their toll on the offensive production of the 30-year-old.

Torrey Smith suffered the first serious concussion of his career in the 49ers 23-17 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, lying face down for minutes before being carted off the field.

Former MLB second baseman and Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper commented on rule-change with Murph and Mac on Wednesday morning, saying that while he understands the thinking behind it, social media played a part in it being banned.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network joined KNBR 1050’s The Audible on Thursday morning and said that he thinks Chip Kelly has done a good job with little talent and should be back next season, while general manager Trent Baalke is in danger.

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow joined Murph and Mac on Thursday morning and explained why San Francisco chose to trade young starter Chris Heston.

McCovey Chronicle’s lead writer Grant Brisbee joined Ray Woodson on Sportsphone680, and said that San Francisco might take a look at Chicago White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier.