Dive into the Niners' playoff hopes, Saleh's rising stock, and why the Eagles' shaky offense offers a clear path to victory.
On the latest show, Jason Aponte sets the table for San Francisco’s upcoming playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, mixing league-wide news with a real temperature check on where the Niners stand after the Seattle loss. The throughline is clear: there are valid concerns, but the hosts believe this game is absolutely there for the taking if the 49ers play clean on offense.
Robert Saleh interview requests are starting, and it won’t stop at Arizona
Early in the episode, the hosts react to Robert Saleh drawing head coaching interview interest, with the Arizona Cardinals specifically requesting an interview. They treat it as the beginning of a wave — expecting more teams to come calling and even floating that stronger organizations could get involved. The conversation also hits the irony of how much criticism Saleh has absorbed despite the defense being viewed internally as a major reason the team has stayed afloat, and they make the case that his value as a coordinator is being underappreciated by parts of the fanbase. (2:22–4:02)
Kaiser White to the practice squad: depth move, not a Sunday plan
They also touch on linebacker Kaiser White joining the 49ers’ practice squad, but they’re skeptical it changes much immediately. The reasoning is straightforward: San Francisco typically leans on players who have been in the system longer, so they don’t expect him to suddenly play meaningful snaps in the playoff game. (5:30)
Harbaugh news: Baltimore moves on, and the carousel starts spinning
The show pivots to coaching news around the league, reacting to Jim Harbaugh leaving his job in Baltimore. The hosts frame it as a “time for a change” situation and expect Harbaugh to land on his feet quickly, with the New York Giants brought up as a logical potential destination. (9:29–11:00)
The fanbase whiplash is driving Jason nuts
A big portion of the episode is Jason calling out the emotional flip-flopping after the loss to Seattle. He stresses that one game shouldn’t redefine how people feel about the team or the season, and he pushes for a steadier, more rational view heading into the Eagles matchup. The message: don’t let one bad Sunday erase months of evidence that this team can win a big game. (14:31–15:50)
Why the Eagles feel gettable: the offense hasn’t been consistent
From there, the preview gets specific. Jason points to Philadelphia’s offensive inconsistencies, citing multiple recent games where the Eagles struggled to put points on the board. He describes their offense as “in shambles” at times and argues Jalen Hurts isn’t a pure progression passer, which matters if the 49ers can muddy the picture and force him to win methodically from the pocket. (24:46–26:02)
The real matchup swing: 49ers offense vs Eagles defense
The hosts acknowledge the 49ers’ defensive issues — especially at linebacker — but they still see a path because of Philly’s uneven offense. The bigger concern, though, is on the other side: can San Francisco’s offense produce enough against a strong Eagles defense? That’s framed as the defining question of the game. If the Niners protect the ball, stay on schedule, and finish drives, they believe San Francisco can absolutely win. (30:08–33:00)
Listen to the full episode
If you’re looking for a playoff preview that blends real concerns with legitimate optimism, this one hits. Jason and Steph cover the Saleh coaching buzz, roster depth news, the fanbase mood swings, and the clearest argument for why the Eagles matchup is winnable — with the offense vs defense chess match set up as the deciding factor.