

49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast
Matt Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area
NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers insider Matt Maiocco and reporter Jennifer Lee Chan bring you comprehensive NFL coverage of all things San Francisco 49ers. Don't miss weekly in-depth interviews with players, coaches, front-office personnel, alumni and fellow media members. Check out all new episodes year-round.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 50min
Is Trey Lance over-scrutinized? Matthew Berry picks 49ers to draft in fantasy football
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss whether or not Trey Lance deserves all the criticism he is getting from the national media. Then Matt is joined by NBC Sports Fantasy Football analyst Matthew Berry and Sirius XM NFL Radio host Amber Theoharis.2:00 – Surprised by Trey Lance criticism23:03 - NBC Sports Fantasy Football analyst Matthew Berry34:27 - Sirius XM NFL Radio host Amber Theoharis

Aug 14, 2023 • 43min
Reactions from 49ers' preseason-opening loss; which QB stood out most?
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to the 49ers' 34-7 preseason-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Brock Purdy didn't suit up in the game, but Matt and Jennifer give an update on how the quarterback looked in the joint practices with the Raiders, before diving into what they saw from Trey Lance and Sam Darnold in live action, as well as which young players stood out to them.(02:00) -- How Purdy looked while scrimmaging against the Raiders(05:45) -- Kyle Shanahan upbeat despite the preseason loss, says 49ers "getting good work in"(10:30) -- Matt and Jennifer dive into Lance's performance, compare what the numbers say to the eye test(17:00) -- Darnold looked "as advertised" in first outing with San Francisco(24:00) -- Should 49ers fans panic about rookie kicker Jake Moody?(39:00) -- Matt and Jennifer look ahead to what 49ers need to improve before facing the Denver Broncos next Saturday

Aug 11, 2023 • 41min
49ers-Raiders joint practice standouts; George Kittle exclusive 1-on-1
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down who stood out most after the 49ers' first joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, and Matt explains why he believes Trey Lance has a slight edge over Sam Darnold for the backup quarterback job. Plus, Jennifer Lee Chan sits down with George Kittle to discuss what he's looking forward to most about this upcoming season.3:50 -- Brock Purdy very happy with his progress6:40 -- Lance looking better than Darnold16:10 -- 49ers-Raiders joint practice standouts24:20 -- Players to keep an eye on during Sunday's game28:00 -- Kittle 1-on-1

Aug 6, 2023 • 50min
Projecting the 49ers’ 53-man roster after two weeks of training camp
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan project what the final 53-man roster will look like for the 49ers. Who are the locks to make the team? And which guys have some work to do if they want to make it past the August 29th cuts?5:15 – Kyle Shanahan: "Brock's the real deal"9:27 – Current state of the backup QB role12:30 – 53-man roster predictions

Aug 3, 2023 • 51min
What's the 49ers plan with QB Brandon Allen? 1-on-1 with Ambry Thomas
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss what all the training camp snaps mean for 49ers QB Brandon Allen. Could they keep 4 quarterbacks on the roster this season? And Matt and Jennifer identify 2 areas of concern so far early in camp. Plus, Ambry Thomas on why he struggled last season after an impressive rookie year.4:50 – Assessment of QBs so far11:35 – Does Brandon Allen’s snap count indicate he’ll be on the team this season?16:20 – Javon Kinlaw impressing DL coach Kris Kocurek24:17 - Ambry Thomas 1-on-138:55 – 2 potential areas of concern so far in camp

Jul 31, 2023 • 37min
Assessing 49ers QBs early in camp; Brandon Aiyuk continues to impress
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan assess how the 49ers 4 quarterbacks have looked so far in camp and why Brandon Aiyuk could be in for a big payday next year. Plus, why no news could be good news in regards to the Nick Bosa contract holdout. 01:55 – Assessing the quarterbacks early in camp14:57 – Brandon Aiyuk continues to be the standout player in camp25:40 – Nick Bosa still not at camp31:55 – Dashon Goldson and Frank Gore back with the 49ers

Jul 28, 2023 • 31min
Brock Purdy back on the field; early 49ers training camp standouts
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan share how Brock Purdy looked on his first day back on the field since injuring his elbow in the NFC Championship game. Plus, who are the early camp standouts and what's the latest on the Nick Bosa contract holdout. 1:45 – Brock Purdy takes the field14:42 – Preseason very important for Trey Lance18:50 – Day 3 of Bosa holdout22:47 – Early camp standouts29:27 – Pro Football Hall of Fame announces semifinalists for seniors class of 2024

Jul 25, 2023 • 18min
49ers training camp: Brock Purdy cleared; Nick Bosa contract update
Matt Maiocco explains how Brock Purdy being cleared for training camp changes things for the 49ers, and what it means for the future of quarterback Trey Lance. Plus, the latest on the Nick Bosa contract negotiations.0:56 – Matt gives timeline of events since Purdy’s injury2:45 – What’s next for Trey Lance?11:05 – Nick Bosa contract update

Jul 24, 2023 • 52min
Jerry Rice 1-on-1 on "win it all" expectations for the 2023 season
Matt Maiocco catches up with 49ers legend Jerry Rice at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Jerry shares why he thinks the 49ers offense will be tough to stop this year, and says the expectation should be a Super Bowl championship. Plus, Steelers defensive back Patrick Peterson has a special message for Brock Purdy before their Week 1 matchup. 2:20 - Brock Purdy update15:41 - Jerry Rice 1-on-130:33 - The 49ers Madden 24 ratings41:17 - Patrick Peterson 1-on-1

Jul 20, 2023 • 58min
Steve Young 1-on-1 on 49ers' Purdy-Lance-Darnold QB situation
49ers Insider Matt Maiocco sits down with Hall of Fame QB Steve Young at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Steve breaks down the 49ers QB situation heading into training camp, and shares what he thinks the team needs to win a Super Bowl. Plus, Matt and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the Nick Bosa contract situation, including a prediction for what the final numbers might look like.04:25 - Nick Bosa Contract discussion10:05 - Why CMC is worth every penny for the 49ers20:50 - Steve Young 1-on-152:50 - Matt explains 49ers Enterprises taking over control of Leeds United