
Full Show: August 18th, 2026
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In hour 1 of the Morning Roast, Joe Spadoni and Sam Lubman (filling in for Shasky) get into the possibility that Christian McCaffrey may be holding in before the season begins despite reports it's just muscle tightness. Are you giving him an extension? Plus, the Golden State Valkyries clinch a playoff spot again in their second season. How much potential do they have heading into the playoffs this time around?
In hour 2 of the Morning Roast, Spadoni and Lubman (filling in for Shasky) discuss NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell believes there will eventually be an NFL franchise outside the U.S. Plus, the guys speak with NFL Insider, Brian Baldinger who breaks down what he's seeing from the 49ers as they get prepared for the regular season next month.
In the 3rd hour of the Morning Roast, Spadoni and Lubman (filling in for Shasky) get into how much the Niners running back situation is going to loom large for the team this year. Should McCaffrey take a decreased work load? Will Kealon Black need to step up? Plus, Bonta Hill joins the show and shares his thoughts on Christian McCaffrey and the wide receiving core.
In the final hour of the Morning Roast, the guys discuss how well the Valkyries have looked, what chances they have in the playoffs and how the Niners personnel makes this year's team not seem too far apart from the NFC's best teams.