Susan Slusser, Senior Baseball Reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle joins Papa & Silver to assess Birdsong in the bullpen, Sam Huff at backup catcher, and whether the Giants would trade Casey Schmitt

<a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/author/susan-slusser/">Susan Slusser</a>, Senior Baseball Reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle joins Papa &amp; Silver to assess Birdsong in the bullpen, Sam Huff at backup catcher, and whether the Giants would trade Casey Schmitt

Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV & radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV & radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.

Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV &amp; radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV &amp; radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.

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In this episode of Papa and Silver, Larry Krueger fills in for Papa, discussing the San Francisco 49ers' draft strategy. They dive into the team's history of drafting, highlighting successful picks like Nick Bosa and Deebo Samuel, but also some misses like Drake Jackson and Cam Latu. The guys analyze the importance of getting "special people" in the draft, citing examples like CJ Allen and Gabe Jacas. They also discuss the 49ers' potential trade-up or trade-down approach, considering the quarterback-needy teams behind them.

In this episode of Papa and Silver, Larry Krueger fills in for Papa, discussing the San Francisco 49ers' draft strategy. They dive into the team's history of drafting, highlighting successful picks like Nick Bosa and Deebo Samuel, but also some misses like Drake Jackson and Cam Latu. The guys analyze the importance of getting "special people" in the draft, citing examples like CJ Allen and Gabe Jacas. They also discuss the 49ers' potential trade-up or trade-down approach, considering the quarterback-needy teams behind them.

San Francisco 49ers Draft Strategy: Bosa, Deebo, Draft Misses, and Trade‑Down Debate

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New head coach of Cal football Tosh Lupoi joined Greg Silver & Larry Krueger to shine a light on his vision for the program's future. He discusses the three pillars of his coaching philosophy: relentless effort, ball excellence, and power of unity, and his journey to Hawaii to convince second-year quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to remain in Berkeley. With Cal's Spring Game set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, Lupoi encourages you to come out and get a taste of what's to come next fall.

New head coach of Cal football Tosh Lupoi joined Greg Silver &amp; Larry Krueger to shine a light on his vision for the program's future. He discusses the three pillars of his coaching philosophy: relentless effort, ball excellence, and power of unity, and his journey to Hawaii to convince second-year quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to remain in Berkeley. With Cal's Spring Game set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, Lupoi encourages you to come out and get a taste of what's to come next fall.

Tosh Lupoi Envisions Greatness in His Return to Cal Football

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Hour 3: In this episode of the Sports Leader, Cal football coach Tosh Lupoi joins hosts Kreuger and Greg Silver to discuss the future of the Golden Bears. Tosh shares his vision for the program, built on three pillars: relentless effort, ball excellence, and power of unity. He talks about his approach to recruiting, highlighting the importance of connecting with student-athletes and selling his coaching philosophy. The conversation also touches on the upcoming spring game, set for April 18th, and the excitement around the new program. With a focus on building a strong culture and attracting top talent, Tosh is optimistic about the future of Cal football.

Hour 3: In this episode of the Sports Leader, Cal football coach Tosh Lupoi joins hosts Kreuger and Greg Silver to discuss the future of the Golden Bears. Tosh shares his vision for the program, built on three pillars: relentless effort, ball excellence, and power of unity. He talks about his approach to recruiting, highlighting the importance of connecting with student-athletes and selling his coaching philosophy. The conversation also touches on the upcoming spring game, set for April 18th, and the excitement around the new program. With a focus on building a strong culture and attracting top talent, Tosh is optimistic about the future of Cal football.

Cal Football Future with Tosh Lupoi: Recruiting, Culture, and Golden Bears Spring Game Preview

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/5c17ba54-7ff5-43ce-ab75-b42701556cfd/transcript

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