Sharpening Skills Against a Top Defense

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss their biggest takeaways from San Francisco's second week of its offseason program. Veteran defensive end Nick Bosa has embraced the role of mentor to the 49ers' young linemen, especially first-round draft pick Mykel Williams, who has looked every bit the part in practice. Also, Matt and Jennifer revisit backup quarterback Mac Jones' 2021 draft night and his journey to joining the 49ers, where he feels he can best develop.

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(5:00) Bosa enjoying mentorship of young D-linemen, especially Williams
(8:00) The 2025 NFL rookie class seems the least entitled – has NIL-era led to this "type" of draftee?
(21:00) Mac Jones has unique connection to 49ers QB coach Mick Lombardi
(22:00) Revisiting 49ers' 2021 NFL Draft interest in Jones at No. 3
(26:00) Why Jones should be able to thrive with 49ers