The 49ers are gearing up for a big season, and Hour 3 is all about the pressure to perform. The team's young players are under the microscope, Silver and JD discuss who's got the most to prove. From the secondary to the wide receivers, there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the 49ers' roster. Will they be able to overcome their injuries and make a deep run in the playoffs? We welcome David Lombardi to dissect the squad as training camp nears.

The 49ers are gearing up for a big season, and Hour 3 is all about the pressure to perform. The team's young players are under the microscope, Silver and JD discuss who's got the most to prove. From the secondary to the wide receivers, there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the 49ers' roster. Will they be able to overcome their injuries and make a deep run in the playoffs? We welcome David Lombardi to dissect the squad as training camp nears.

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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Who has the most to prove on the 49ers roster? As 2026 inches closer, Silver & JD break down the roster

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In the show's final hour, the guys recap their interview with David Lombardi ahead of 49ers training camp and which areas of strength or weakness might be blown out of proportion.

They also welcome back Sam Gordon, who returned to the Las Vegas Review Journal this summer, for his insights on the Warriors' offseason moves and the potential impact of Yaxel Lendeborg's performance in the Summer League.

In the show's final hour, the guys recap their interview with David Lombardi ahead of 49ers training camp and which areas of strength or weakness might be blown out of proportion.
They also welcome back Sam Gordon, who returned to the Las Vegas Review Journal this summer, for his insights on the Warriors' offseason moves and the potential impact of Yaxel Lendeborg's performance in the Summer League.

Are any 49ers areas of weakness being overblown? Plus, Silver & JD reconnect with Sam Gordon to close out Thursday's show 

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Former Warriors beat reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle Sam Gordon is back in Las Vegas, but he got to reconnect with his past and catch the NBA Summer League champions up close. Gordon, Silver, and JD discuss the Warriors' plan to run it back if they don't get LeBron James, as well as Gordon's thoughts on Kyler Murray to the Vikings and who will start for the Raiders when they face the 49ers November 8.

Former Warriors beat reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle Sam Gordon is back in Las Vegas, but he got to reconnect with his past and catch the NBA Summer League champions up close. Gordon, Silver, and JD discuss the Warriors' plan to run it back if they don't get LeBron James, as well as Gordon's thoughts on Kyler Murray to the Vikings and who will start for the Raiders when they face the 49ers November 8.

Sam Gordon reconnected with the Warriors in Las Vegas and delivers his first impressions of Yaxel Lendeborg and the NBA Summer League champs

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John Shea of The San Francisco Standard shares his thoughts on the Giants' bullpen, outfield, and manager Tony Vitello. With the trade deadline approaching, John discusses the likelihood of Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Schmitt being traded, and which players might be on the move.

We discuss the need for reliable arms and the importance of developing from within. John also discusses the possibility of trading Heliot Ramos, a player who's been below average defensively but has power and club control.

John also weighs in on the manager situation, suggesting that if the team continues to struggle, people internally may start questioning Tony Vitello's ability to lead the team. He also shares his thoughts on the umpires' treatment of Vitello after his questionable ejection yesterday.

John Shea of The San Francisco Standard shares his thoughts on the Giants' bullpen, outfield, and manager Tony Vitello. With the trade deadline approaching, John discusses the likelihood of Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Schmitt being traded, and which players might be on the move.
We discuss the need for reliable arms and the importance of developing from within. John also discusses the possibility of trading Heliot Ramos, a player who's been below average defensively but has power and club control.
John also weighs in on the manager situation, suggesting that if the team continues to struggle, people internally may start questioning Tony Vitello's ability to lead the team. He also shares his thoughts on the umpires' treatment of Vitello after his questionable ejection yesterday.

John Shea chats about SF players that could be on the trading block after being swept in Kansas City

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Who has the most to prove on the 49ers roster? As 2026 inches closer, Silver & JD break down the roster

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