Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Niners' run game cratered last year, and NFL Films' Greg Cosell joins the show to explain exactly why — and whether anything's actually changed heading into this season. From the left guard battle to a pass rush that's finally getting some juice, Cosell breaks down the tape play by play. Cosell dives deep into the preseason opener against the Titans, picking apart individual performances rather than schemes, since preseason ball is really about evaluating players. He explains why San Francisco's run game numbers were so alarming for a Shanahan offense despite the team still moving the ball efficiently through the air, and lays out who he thinks wins the open left guard job. He also gets into the pass rush overhaul, a promising rookie running back, and a QB battle that could get very interesting.
Topics discussed include:
De'Zhaun Stribling's standout preseason debut
The left guard competition and what it means for the run game
Why McCaffrey's tackle-breaking numbers tell a different story than the stat sheet
How rookie RB Kaelon Black's skill set fits the Shanahan offense
The Osa Odighizuwa trade and its impact on the interior pass rush
Kurtis Rourke's fit and whether it threatens Mac Jones' roster spot
Linebacker and safety battles heating up in camp
A bold NFC West prediction to close it out
Do you think the Niners have actually fixed their run game problem, or is this more of the same? Let us know in the comments.
0:00 – De'Zhaun Stribling's Preseason Debut Breakdown
3:04 – The O-Line Problem and Left Guard Battle
8:30 – Kaelon Black's Fit in the Run Game
10:55 – Osa Odighizuwa and the Pass Rush Overhaul
13:58 – Curtis Rourke, Mac Jones, and NFC West Predictions
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The Niners' run game cratered last year, and NFL Films' Greg Cosell joins the show to explain exactly why — and whether anything's actually changed heading into this season. From the left guard battle to a pass rush that's finally getting some juice, Cosell breaks down the tape play by play. Cosell dives deep into the preseason opener against the Titans, picking apart individual performances rather than schemes, since preseason ball is really about evaluating players. He explains why San Francisco's run game numbers were so alarming for a Shanahan offense despite the team still moving the ball efficiently through the air, and lays out who he thinks wins the open left guard job. He also gets into the pass rush overhaul, a promising rookie running back, and a QB battle that could get very interesting.
Topics discussed include:
De'Zhaun Stribling's standout preseason debut
The left guard competition and what it means for the run game
Why McCaffrey's tackle-breaking numbers tell a different story than the stat sheet
How rookie RB Kaelon Black's skill set fits the Shanahan offense
The Osa Odighizuwa trade and its impact on the interior pass rush
Kurtis Rourke's fit and whether it threatens Mac Jones' roster spot
Linebacker and safety battles heating up in camp
A bold NFC West prediction to close it out
Do you think the Niners have actually fixed their run game problem, or is this more of the same? Let us know in the comments.
0:00 – De'Zhaun Stribling's Preseason Debut Breakdown
3:04 – The O-Line Problem and Left Guard Battle
8:30 – Kaelon Black's Fit in the Run Game
10:55 – Osa Odighizuwa and the Pass Rush Overhaul
13:58 – Curtis Rourke, Mac Jones, and NFC West Predictions
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