49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by Sage Rosenfels to break down what he has seen from Brock Purdy so far, how Purdy compares to NFL great Drew Brees and what the 49ers' next step is with Trey Lance. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at the 49ers’ roster and discuss where the team’s top priorities should be heading toward free agency.(3:12) Who is the 49ers’ most important free agent?(8:16) Potential free agency quarterback targets(13:05) Do the 49ers need to add a slot receiver?(20:30) Where should the 49ers focus on the OL?(26:36) Rosenfels shares his first impressions of Purdy(33:19) Rosenfels on how Purdy earned the players’ respect(38:20) Rosenfels details how Purdy’s success can continue(47:40) Will the defensive line be a strength in 2023?(55:30) How will the secondary look next year?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by NBC Sports’ Peter King to discuss why he believes Brock Purdy will be the starter for the 49ers next season, the key to Purdy’s standout rookie season and the interesting way Kyle Shanahan handles roster decisions. Plus, Matt and Jennifer recap the 49ers' season and give out their awards.(3:12) Recapping the 49ers’ season(9:16) Looking back to Purdy’s debut(16:05) Is McCaffrey the focal point of the 49ers’ offense?(22:30) Where can 49ers improve?(30:36) King discusses the 49ers’ quarterback situation(35:19) King on why he thinks Purdy will start next season(41:20) King explains why he doubts a QB competition will happen(48:40) King on Purdy’s underdog mentality(54:30) What to make of Purdy’s delayed surgery

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by NFL Films' Greg Cosell to break down what he saw from Brock Purdy this season, where Trey Lance can improve moving forward and to discuss possible landing spots for Jimmy Garoppolo. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look ahead to free agency and answer some questions the 49ers will face.(3:12) 49ers announce more coaching moves(8:16) Purdy set for surgery on Feb. 22(17:05) Will 49ers pick up fifth-year option for Kinlaw, Aiyuk?(25:10) Cosell on the importance of play-action(30:19) Cosell describes what he sees from Purdy(34:20) Cosell on what Lance needs to work on(48:20) Looking ahead to free agency

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by NBC Sports’ Chris Simms to break down what he sees happening with the 49ers’ quarterback situation, what the future will hold for Jimmy Garoppolo in free agency and why Kyle Shanahan is underrated as a brilliant offensive mind in NFL history.(3:12) Is the locker room behind Purdy?(7:45) Chiefs take down Eagles in Super Bowl(16:16) Coaches on the move for 49ers(21:05) Simms on Lance’s future with the 49ers(27:30) Does the draft selection matter for Lance, Purdy?(32:19) Simms on Purdy’s college experience(37:20) Would Lance work as Purdy’s backup?(43:20) Best of Radio Row

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Nick Bosa and DeMeco Ryans respectively winning awards at NFL Honors, the budding rivalry between the 49ers and the Eagles and why Patrick Willis’ chances to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame grew this week. Then, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero joins the show to break down how draft scouts were wrong about Brock Purdy, and former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum weighs in on Bosa’s future in San Francisco.(3:12) Bosa, Ryans win awards at NFL Honors(6:45) Will Willis make the Hall of Fame in 2024?(12:16) Could 49ers-Eagles become the next big rivalry?(18:05) Will Purdy be ready by Week 1?(23:30) Tannenbaum on how the 49ers should handle Bosa’s extension(28:19) Tannenbaum on what Garoppolo could get in free agency(34:01) Pelissero details what the scouts missed on Purdy(39:03) Pelissero on why McCaffrey is the “perfect fit” for the 49ers

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski to discuss George Kittle’s greatness, if Tom Brady is done playing in the NFL and how impressed he was by Brock Purdy. Then, NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund stops by to break down why Steve Wilks is perfect hire for the 49ers, and NFL Network's Steve Wyche drops in to explain why the 49ers are the model for hiring and developing minority coaches.(3:12) Should the 49ers have a quarterback competition?(8:45) What’s the extent of Purdy’s injury?(14:16) Gronkowski on why Kittle is the ‘best’ TE in the league(18:45) Gronkowski explains why he believes Brady is done playing football(27:30) Frelund on why Wilks is perfect for the 49ers(32:19) Frelund details the secrets of Purdy’s success(40:01) Wyche on what is next for the 49ers’ QB situation(46:03) Wyche shares his opinion on the CMC trade

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport to break down his reporting on Brock Purdy’s surgery date, what that means for the 2023 season and what he envisions the 49ers doings with some of their free agents. Then, Ryan Leaf stops by to shares his take on the quarterback situation in San Francisco, and Raheem Mostert joins the show to show his love to the 49ers fan base.(1:42) Purdy’s reported surgery date revealed(8:45) Rapoport gives more detail on Purdy’s reported surgery date(12:30) Rapoport on possible destinations for Garoppolo(17:16) Rapoport discusses Lance’s future(24:45) Leaf on his first NFL start against Steve Young(30:30) Leaf details Brian Griese's impact on Purdy(34:19) Leaf on where Garoppolo could head in free agency(44:01) Mostert on playing with the Dolphins(51:03) Mostert shares his thoughts on Purdy’s success

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are in Phoenix at Radio Row to break down the 49ers' reported plans to hire Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator and what he will bring to the team. Then, we are joined by Dr. David Chao to look at Brock Purdy’s different surgery scenarios and Ross Tucker to explain why he expects the 49ers to remain at the top of the NFC for a long time. Plus, CEO of Mr. Irrelevant Melanie Fitch joins the show to share her stories of Brock Purdy from Mr. Irrelevant Week last year.(1:42) 49ers set to hire Wilks as new defensive coordinator(7:45) What does Wilks bring to the 49ers?(12:30) Dr. Chao on Purdy’s injury timeline(17:16) Dr. Chao describes the differences with UCL injuries(24:45) Tucker on his experience on the 49ers’ sideline(31:30) Tucker on why Brady to the 49ers “never made sense”(42:19) Fitch on what Mr. Irrelevant means(46:01) Fitch shares her favorite memory of Purdy

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss some offseason questions the 49ers face, including who will fill the vacated defensive coordinator position, if Brock Purdy and Trey Lance will compete for the starting job and what will happen to some notable 49ers free agents.(1:42) 49ers shift attention to offseason question marks(7:45) Update on 49ers' compensatory picks(17:30) Who will be the 49ers' next defensive coordinator?(27:16) Should Shanahan be criticized for his coaching?(39:45) Will Purdy and Lance compete in training camp?(48:30) How will the OL look next season?(57:19) Is Mitchell’s future bright with the 49ers?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the latest updates regarding Brock Purdy’s injury and how that influences the 49ers' decisions at quarterback, the likely departure of Jimmy Garoppolo and the various free-agent decisions San Francisco will face this offseason.(1:42) 49ers set with Purdy and Lance at QB position(8:45) Should the 49ers bring in a veteran QB?(16:30) Garoppolo set to move on this offseason(23:16) Does Purdy have the backing of the locker room?(28:45) 49ers announce award winners(35:30) Will Gipson be back next season?(40:19) 49ers face multiple free-agent decisions this offseason