

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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Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 10min
Exclusive: Trey Lance on Jimmy G's return, 2022 expectations; 49ers vs. Bears Week 1 preview
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the upcoming Week 1 showdown between Trey Lance and Justin Fields, why Nick Bosa is primed for a dominant game and if the secondary is up for the challenge. Then, Greg Papa joins the show to examine how the 49ers plan to use Lance in Week 1 and why he only sees positives with Jimmy Garoppolo’s return to San Francisco.(1:15) 49ers face Bears in Lance-Fields Week 1 showdown(5:50) How will the 49ers' run defense look this weekend?(13:30) Lance on the depth of the 49ers’ roster(18:05) Lance discusses Garoppolo’s return(21:47) Lance explains his expectations for 2022(27:40) Is the defensive line primed for a huge Week 1?(37:52) Papa on how the 49ers plan to use Lance(43:11) Papa details why he wanted Garoppolo to return(53:00) Is Lance ready to start?(62:20) Will Garoppolo be on the roster the entire year?

Sep 4, 2022 • 41min
Lance-Garoppolo dynamic, Deebo’s usage and other 2022 49ers season storylines
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the interesting dynamic between Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, if Lance now has more pressure on him to perform and how the chemistry with Deebo Samuel will be something to keep an eye on.(1:15) Can Lance, Garoppolo coexist in San Francisco?(9:15) Is there more pressure on Lance now?(17:06) Is Lance set up for success?(23:30) How will Deebo be used this season?(28:07) What will the 49ers do with Garoppolo savings?(37:40) Is the 49ers' schedule in their favor?

Aug 30, 2022 • 32min
Examining 49ers' 53-man roster and Lynch, Shanahan's Jimmy G calculus
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down some surprises from the 49ers’ 53-man roster, such as Brock Purdy making the roster over Nate Sudfeld and the team keeping five running backs, including Trey Sermon. Plus, Matt and Jennifer discuss the comments made by Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch on why Jimmy Garoppolo will be back this season.(1:15) Shanahan, Lynch discuss Garoppolo’s pay cut(7:15) Surprises from 49ers' roster cuts(15:06) Are the 49ers’ skill positions set?(20:30) Is defensive line the deepest position group?(28:07) Takeaways from 49ers' 53-man roster

Aug 29, 2022 • 23min
Emergency podcast: Jimmy G shocker muddles Trey Lance's status as QB1
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the breaking news that Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers have agreed to a restructured contract for the 2022 season, what it means for Trey Lance and San Francisco’s season outlook.(1:15) Garoppolo, 49ers agree to reconstructed deal(5:25) Did the 49ers botch the whole situation?(10:06) How much pressure is on Lance?(16:30) Could Garoppolo become the starter again?

Aug 26, 2022 • 34min
Projecting the 49ers' final 53-man roster heading into 2022 NFL season
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers wrapping up the preseason with a loss to the Houston Texans and why not much should be made of the outcome, before switching gears and projecting who will make the 49ers' final 53-man roster before next Tuesday’s deadline.(2:15) 49ers drop preseason finale to Texans(6:25) Where can Lance improve before Week 1?(13:06) Who will be the backup QB?(19:30) What will the receiving core look like?(25:07) How deep is the 49ers' defensive line?

Aug 21, 2022 • 51min
Takeaways from 49ers' win over Vikings; Matthew Berry on Lance's fantasy potential, Deebo and Aiyuk's usage
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss some key takeaways from the 49ers' preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings, including if Javon Kinlaw is set up for a breakout season, whether or not there is a competition for the backup quarterback spot and why the running back position is one to watch. Plus, NBC Sports analyst Matthew Berry stops by to look at Trey Lance’s fantasy potential and how Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk will be used this season. (2:15) 49ers defeat Vikings in second preseason game (9:25) Is there a competition for the backup QB spot? (14:06) Breaking down the 49ers' running game (19:30) How will the offensive line rotation play out? (27:07) Berry on Lance’s fantasy value in 2022 (31:40) Berry weighs in on the fantasy potential of Deebo and Aiyuk (37:52) Is Kinlaw poised for a breakout 2022?

Aug 18, 2022 • 59min
Peter King’s silver-lining Trey Lance assessment: biggest takeaways from 49ers-Vikings joint practices
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what they saw from Trey Lance, Nick Bosa and the rest of the 49ers in their joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings this week. Then Maiocco had the chance to sit down with NBC Sports’ Peter King to discuss his thoughts on the Jimmy Garoppolo saga and give his early take on Trey Lance. Then Maiocco and Lee Chan break down the latest news on Deshaun Watson’s suspension and how that could impact Garoppolo moving forward.2:08 Breaking down 49ers joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings5:38 Biggest offensive and defensive takeaways from joint practices10:35 Why the joint practices were “huge” for Trey Lance21:12 King on his fascination with the Jimmy Garoppolo saga33:26 King’s early thoughts on Lance36:44 King shares what will define the season for the 49ers41:56 What happens with Garoppolo after Deshaun Watson ruling

Aug 13, 2022 • 38min
Trey Lance shines in preseason opener; plus, analyzing good, bad performances in 49ers’ win
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down Trey Lance's impressive performance in the 49ers' preseason win over the Packers. Lance provided the highlight of the night, but rookies Drake Jackson and Samuel Womack also showed flashes of potential. Matt and Jennifer also examine who struggled and what's next for the 49ers.3:00 Most impressive play from Trey Lance's performance in 49ers' win4:30 Could Zach Wilson's injury create a potential landing spot for Jimmy Garoppolo?9:00 How Lance is different in second season16:30 Drake Jackson flashes potential before leaving with injury21:50 Samuel Womack makes case for big role in 49ers' secondary29:00 Reasons for concern heading into second preseason game

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 7min
Trey Lance's vitally important 49ers preseason, Shanahan's dilemma and position battles to watch
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what to watch for from Trey Lance and the 49ers throughout the preseason, beginning Friday night against the Packers. Maiocco then sits down with assistant coaches Bobby Slowik and Daniel Bullocks to get their thoughts on the Lance’s growth this offseason, and the competition at the safety group.2:00 What to expect from Trey Lance in preseason debut8:15 Kyle Shanahan's dilemma when play calling in the preseason16:20 Potential landing spots for Jimmy Garoppolo22:00 49ers passing game coordinator Bobby Slowick discusses Lance's offseason growth 33:00 Why the preseason and joint practices will be important for the offensive line45:30 49ers safeties coach Daniel Bullocks breaks down the competition for the starting spot opposite Jimmie Ward59:00 Ambry Thomas and Deommodore Lenoir going in opposite directions in camp

Aug 7, 2022 • 42min
Exclusive: Bryant Young on his emotional HOF speech, the difference he sees with Lance
Bryant Young joins Matt Maiocco to discuss his emotional Hall of Fame speech, what it means to be honored with his fellow classmates and the growth he has seen from Trey Lance over the past year. Plus, Matt and Jennifer Lee Chan break down why the Rams could be a landing spot for Jimmy Garoppolo and if that should worry the 49ers. (2:15) How has Lance performed this camp? (6:25) Could Garoppolo find his way to Los Angeles? (13:06) Bryant Young on his son, Colby (20:07) Bryant Young details the challenge of moving forward(29:00) Bryant Young on the growth he sees in Lance (35:30) Are the 49ers set at offensive line?