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Welcome to the SAN FRANCISCO 49ers EXTRA podcast on TheSportsVirus.com!

Every Tuesday we chat with Former 49ers QB Steve Bono. Today we discuss the Niners Thursday night loss to the Cardinals and look ahead to this Sunday’s game in Buffalo.

Bono spent 14 seasons in the NFL. He had a 5-1 record in his 6 Niners starts and finished his career 28-14 overall.

BONO

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The Sports Virus talked to Bono about Colin Kaepernick:

“…I’m still shocked that he’s still here. I just think that he’s a totally different person than he was…Maybe (the QB change) has to happen that they play him and yes they can win with him or no they can’t.”

Listen To Week 5 With Steve Bono

..Come back next Tuesday as we analyze the 49ers/Bills game. Thanks so much for listening!

Check out our other Podcasts all year long.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS EXTRA is also available on ITUNES. PLUS YOU CAN NOW FIND US ON SOUNDCLOUD, PLAYER.FM, STITCHER and our STITCHER WIDGET.

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Shea On Wild Card Win: Gillaspie “Doing All Of These Things That Were Totally Unexpected”

October 6, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Updated 3 times a week on TheSportsVirus.com!

We talk about the Giants Wild Card win over the Mets and look ahead to the NLDS against the Cubs with SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea.

Shea talked to The Sports Virus about the Giants unlikely October heroes:

… “Cody Ross in ’10, (Marco) Scutaro in ’12, (Travis) Ishikawa in ’14, now we have (Conor) Gillaspie in ’16. I mean, he was DEEP down on the depth chart at third base.”

Listen To John Shea

Come back NEXT WEEK when we podcast about the NLDS between the Giants and Cubs.

Check out our other Podcasts all year long. INSIDE CHINA BASIN is also available on ITUNES. PLUS YOU CAN NOW FIND US ON SOUNDCLOUD, PLAYER.FM, STITCHER and our STITCHER WIDGET.

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Steve Bono: “At That Critical Time Where We Need A Big Body To Get Open We Don’t Have It”

October 4, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the SAN FRANCISCO 49ers EXTRA podcast on TheSportsVirus.com!

Every Tuesday we chat with Former 49ers QB Steve Bono. Today we discuss the Niners 24-17 loss to the Cowboys. Hear Steve describe why Blaine Gabbert missed a wide open Torrey Smith for what should have been a touchdown.

Bono spent 14 seasons in the NFL. He had a 5-1 record in his 6 Niners starts and finished his career 28-14 overall.

BONO

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The Sports Virus talked to Bono about the final drive vs. Dallas:

“…2:30 to go in the game, we start moving the ball, we’re doing good, but then at that critical time where we need a big body to get open we don’t necessarily have it.”

Listen To Week 4 With Steve Bono

..Come back next Tuesday as we analyze the 49ers Thursday night game with the Cardinals. Thanks so much for listening!

Check out our other Podcasts all year long.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS EXTRA is also available on ITUNES. PLUS YOU CAN NOW FIND US ON SOUNDCLOUD, PLAYER.FM, STITCHER and our STITCHER WIDGET.

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Tim Flannery: Pinch Hitting “A Mental Game,” “I Think They Can” Depend On Romo As Closer

September 29, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Updated 3 times a week on TheSportsVirus.com!

The final push for the post season continues and our final guest of the regular season from AT&T Park is former Giants 3B Coach Tim Flannery, who is now an analyst for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area and MLB Network.

The Sports Virus talked to Flannery about pinch hitting:

… “Usually when you’re coming off that bench you have a mental game walking to face the closer. One guy on your shoulder is saying ‘I haven’t hit in two weeks,’ while the other guy has gotta say ‘It doesn’t matter, you can get it done, you can get it done.’ So, it’s a mental thing and a lot of times it’s more for the older player.”

Listen To Tim Flannery

Come back next week if the Giants make the post season for a special playoff podcast.

Check out our other Podcasts all year long. INSIDE CHINA BASIN is also available on ITUNES. PLUS YOU CAN NOW FIND US ON SOUNDCLOUD, PLAYER.FM, STITCHER and our STITCHER WIDGET.

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Angel Pagan: “We Have Different Characters Here That Like To Play Under Fire”

September 28, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Updated 3 times a week on TheSportsVirus.com!

We talk about the Giants final week push for the post season and the tragic death of Jose Fernandez with Giants OF Angel Pagan.

Pagan talked to The Sports Virus about why the Giants have succeeded at this time of year in the past:

… “We have different characters here that like to play under fire. Whenever we need to execute we’ll do it. We’re not afraid to. I think that’s the beauty of this clubhouse. We’re all in this together and we’re going to push each other to reach as far as we can reach.”

Listen To Angel Pagan

Come back FRIDAY when TIM FLANNERY from CSN Bay Area is our final guest of the regular season.

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George Kontos:”We Have Confidence In Each Other” Trevor Brown:”We’re Battling”

September 27, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Updated 3 times a week on TheSportsVirus.com!

As we head into the final 6 games of the season we chat with Giants reliever George Kontos and Giants catcher Trevor Brown.

KONTOS

Kontos talked to The Sports Virus about the state of mind in the bullpen:

… “When the phone rings it could be any of us. Anybody in that bullpen has a chance to contribute in a big spot…We all have confidence in each other and anybody who gets the ball is going to be called on to get some big outs. I think we’re going to do that in these last 6 games.”

Brown told the The Sports Virus the Giants are optimistic:

… “We’re still battling. We all know that we’re still in a good spot and have a chance to make the playoffs.”

Listen To George Kontos & Trevor Brown

Come back WEDNESDAY when ANGEL PAGAN is our guest.

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Bono: 49ers “Way Out Of Sorts In Seattle…It Didn’t Seem Like (Gabbert) Was Seeing The Field”

September 27, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the SAN FRANCISCO 49ers EXTRA podcast on TheSportsVirus.com!

Every Tuesday we chat with Former 49ers QB Steve Bono. Today we discuss the Niners 37-18 loss in Seattle. Hear what Steve says about whether or not the 49ers should make a QB switch.

Bono spent 14 seasons in the NFL. He had a 5-1 record in his 6 Niners starts and finished his career 28-14 overall.

BONO

(Photo courtesy of: Bleacherreport.com)

The Sports Virus talked to Bono about Blaine Gabbert’s play in Seattle and his future:

“…it didn’t seem like he was seeing the field well…is he the best in the league? No, but he’s a good dude and you want to see him succeed. He reminds me a lot of Alex (Smith) when he was younger.”

Bono told The Sports Virus why he doesn’t think it’s a good idea to switch quarterbacks right now:

“…I personally don’t think Kaep is into it mentally. Honestly, I don’t think he wants to play. I hope that’s not the case, but that’s the impression I get.”

Listen To Week 3 With Steve Bono

..Come back next Tuesday as we analyze the 49ers game against the Cowboys. Thanks so much for listening!

Check out our other Podcasts all year long.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS EXTRA is also available on ITUNES. PLUS YOU CAN NOW FIND US ON SOUNDCLOUD, PLAYER.FM, STITCHER and our STITCHER WIDGET.

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Steve Bitker From KCBS Says October Run “Could Happen”

September 25, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Updated 3 times a week on TheSportsVirus.com!

We chatted with Steve Bitker from KCBS in San Francisco on Saturday.

BITKER

Bitker talked to The Sports Virus about the Giants chances of reaching the post season.

… “(Bruce) Bochy says they’re going to have to pitch and they’re going to have to hit to get into the post season. Well, maybe not. Maybe they don’t have to. Maybe a 3-5 record in their final 8 games will get them in. The way the Cardinals are playing and the way the Mets are injury riddled it could happen.”

Listen To Steve Bitker

Come back TUESDAY when we podcast from AT&T Park.

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SF Chronicle’s John Shea On “Wrong Time” For Crawford, Cueto Injuries & Vin Scully

September 22, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

Updated 3 times a week on TheSportsVirus.com!

We talk about the Giants struggles against the Padres, dealing with injuries to Brandon Crawford and Johnny Cueto and the end of the great career of Dodgers announcer Vin Scully with SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea.

John Shea revised

Shea talked to The Sports Virus about the injuries to Brandon Crawford and Johnny Cueto against the Dodgers:

… “It’s just the wrong time for this to happen… It’s just not great for moral, not an emotional boost when you lose two key figures like that. But, on the positive side, neither is supposed to miss much time.”

Listen To John Shea

Come back SATURDAY when Steve Bitker from KCBS in San Francisco is scheduled to be our guest.

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Bono Talks Week 2 Loss And Says Possible Future QB Controversy Is “Not Good For Anybody”

September 20, 2016 fighton1984

Welcome to the SAN FRANCISCO 49ers EXTRA podcast on TheSportsVirus.com!

Every Tuesday we chat with Former 49ers QB Steve Bono. Today we discuss the Niners 46-27 loss at Carolina and evaluate the quarterback play of Blaine Gabbert.

Bono spent 14 seasons in the NFL. He had a 5-1 record in his 6 Niners starts and finished his career 28-14 overall.

BONO

(Photo courtesy of: Bleacherreport.com)

The Sports Virus asked Bono if a QB change could be in the works if Blaine Gabbert doesn’t play better soon:

“…I’m sure that will have to happen at some point if they don’t win and (Gabbert) is not consistent… For the most part Blaine is going to the right guy. Is it on the money every time, no…(A QB controversy) is not good for anybody. Especially the team. Who’s going to play? I want this guy to play, I want that guy to play.”

Listen To Week 2 With Steve Bono

..Come back next Tuesday as we analyze the 49ers game in Seattle. Thanks so much for listening!

Check out our other Podcasts all year long.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS EXTRA is also available on ITUNES. PLUS YOU CAN NOW FIND US ON SOUNDCLOUD, PLAYER.FM, STITCHER and our STITCHER WIDGET.

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The Sports Virus talked to Bono about Colin Kaepernick:

“…I’m still shocked that he’s still here. I just think that he’s a totally different person than he was…Maybe (the QB change) has to happen that they play him and yes they can win with him or no they can’t.”

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

We talk about the Giants Wild Card win over the Mets and look ahead to the NLDS against the Cubs with SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea.

Shea talked to The Sports Virus about the Giants unlikely October heroes:

… “Cody Ross in ’10, (Marco) Scutaro in ’12, (Travis) Ishikawa in ’14, now we have (Conor) Gillaspie in ’16. I mean, he was DEEP down on the depth chart at third base.”

The Sports Virus talked to Bono about the final drive vs. Dallas:

“…2:30 to go in the game, we start moving the ball, we’re doing good, but then at that critical time where we need a big body to get open we don’t necessarily have it.”

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

The final push for the post season continues and our final guest of the regular season from AT&T Park is former Giants 3B Coach Tim Flannery, who is now an analyst for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area and MLB Network.

The Sports Virus talked to Flannery about pinch hitting:

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

We talk about the Giants final week push for the post season and the tragic death of Jose Fernandez with Giants OF Angel Pagan.

Pagan talked to The Sports Virus about why the Giants have succeeded at this time of year in the past:

… “We have different characters here that like to play under fire. Whenever we need to execute we’ll do it. We’re not afraid to. I think that’s the beauty of this clubhouse. We’re all in this together and we’re going to push each other to reach as far as we can reach.”

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

As we head into the final 6 games of the season we chat with Giants reliever George Kontos and Giants catcher Trevor Brown.

Kontos talked to The Sports Virus about the state of mind in the bullpen:

… “When the phone rings it could be any of us. Anybody in that bullpen has a chance to contribute in a big spot…We all have confidence in each other and anybody who gets the ball is going to be called on to get some big outs. I think we’re going to do that in these last 6 games.”

Brown told the The Sports Virus the Giants are optimistic:

… “We’re still battling. We all know that we’re still in a good spot and have a chance to make the playoffs.”

Come back WEDNESDAY when ANGEL PAGAN is our guest.

The Sports Virus talked to Bono about Blaine Gabbert’s play in Seattle and his future:

“…it didn’t seem like he was seeing the field well…is he the best in the league? No, but he’s a good dude and you want to see him succeed. He reminds me a lot of Alex (Smith) when he was younger.”

Bono told The Sports Virus why he doesn’t think it’s a good idea to switch quarterbacks right now:

“…I personally don’t think Kaep is into it mentally. Honestly, I don’t think he wants to play. I hope that’s not the case, but that’s the impression I get.”

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

We chatted with Steve Bitker from KCBS in San Francisco on Saturday.

Bitker talked to The Sports Virus about the Giants chances of reaching the post season.

Welcome to the INSIDE CHINA BASIN Giants Podcast

We talk about the Giants struggles against the Padres, dealing with injuries to Brandon Crawford and Johnny Cueto and the end of the great career of Dodgers announcer Vin Scully with SF Chronicle Columnist John Shea.

Shea talked to The Sports Virus about the injuries to Brandon Crawford and Johnny Cueto against the Dodgers:

… “It’s just the wrong time for this to happen… It’s just not great for moral, not an emotional boost when you lose two key figures like that. But, on the positive side, neither is supposed to miss much time.”

The Sports Virus asked Bono if a QB change could be in the works if Blaine Gabbert doesn’t play better soon:

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