

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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May 29, 2022 • 58min
Early 2022 projections for Lance, Deebo and other 49ers skill players
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the fantasy potential of Trey Lance, how Deebo Samuel’s role could change this upcoming season and how Brandon Aiyuk’s offseason workouts with Lance could signal a breakout season for the wide receiver. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at the defense, including Jason Verrett, and what impact he will have post-injury and the depth the 49ers have on the defensive line.(2:15) Discussing the Pederson-Pham situation(8:10) Expectations for Lance in his sophomore season(15:36) Will Mitchell improve on his rookie season?(23:00) Can Deebo repeat his fantasy success in 2022?(34:50) Is Verrett set up for a bounce back year?(41:20) Important dates for roster cuts(46:19) Is the defensive line the team’s strength?

May 26, 2022 • 37min
Lance’s leadership, Aiyuk’s potential and other takeaways from Week 1 of 49ers’ OTAs
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss some takeaways from the first week of 49ers’ OTAs, including the ways Trey Lance is becoming the leader in San Francisco, how Brandon Aiyuk is setting himself up for success in 2022 and what comes next for Deebo Samuel.(2:15) Shanahan says he “expects” Garoppolo to be traded(7:10) Has Lance’s arm motion changed?(14:06) Kittle on what he has seen from Lance(19:00) Griese on why he joined the 49ers(26:50) Will Aiyuk take a leap next season?

May 22, 2022 • 49min
Lance’s growth, Deebo’s attendance and other things to watch for at 49ers OTAs
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the upcoming start of the 49ers OTAs, if Deebo Samuel will make an appearance and if Trey Lance is ready to carry the workload this offseason. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look ahead to the 49ers' preseason games and predict who could be starters in the secondary. (1:15) 49ers gather for OTAs this week in Santa Clara (7:25) How will the Lance/Garoppolo situation play out? (14:40) Should the 49ers be worried about Lance’s arm? (22:46) Things to look for at 49ers OTAs (26:25) Will Deebo make an appearance this weekend? (33:50) 49ers release preseason schedule (41:30) Who will start in the secondary?

May 18, 2022 • 53min
Lance’s ceiling, impact of Deebo drama and other 49ers overreactions
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan look at some fan overreactions, including if Trey Lance will have a better career than Patrick Mahomes, if the Deebo Samuel drama will have a negative impact on the team moving forward and how difficult it will be for the 49ers to repeat their 2021 success.(3:15) Recapping 49ers’ Rookie Minicamp(7:25) Is Lance ready to be the starter?(14:40) Are the 49ers built for Lance’s strengths?(19:46) Can the 49ers’ offensive line keep Lance healthy?(29:25) What is Lance’s ceiling?(33:50) What impact will the rookies have this season?(41:30) Can the 49ers top their 2021 success?(45:20) JLC’s best 49ers’ road trips of 2022

May 13, 2022 • 40min
Analyzing the 49ers' 2022 regular-season schedule
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ complete regular-season schedule, including visits from Tom Brady and the Bucs and Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and discuss which parts of the schedule are the easiest and which are the toughest. Plus, Matt and Jennifer share their predictions for the 49ers' overall record in 2022.(2:15) First impressions of 49ers’ schedule(7:25) 49ers face old foe during Week 3 showdown with the Broncos(10:40) Mahomes and the Chiefs visit Santa Clara for Week 7(17:46) 49ers face Chargers in Week 10 on SNF(21:25) Brady, Bucs head to Levi's Stadium for Week 14(27:20) 49ers wrap up season vs. Cardinals(33:30) Predictions for 49ers' 2022 record

May 8, 2022 • 48min
NFC West reset: Where do 49ers rank post-2022 NFL Draft?
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan look at the post-2022 NFL Draft landscape of the NFC West and analyze which teams improved, and which teams took a step back during the offseason. Plus, Matt and Jennifer weigh in on the uncertain future of Jimmy Garoppolo and what to make of the next phase of the Deebo Samuel saga.(3:45) Deebo re-follows the 49ers on Instagram(8:25) What will Deebo’s contract look like?(13:40) Could Garoppolo be the 49ers' backup next season?(19:46) Who is the favorite to win the NFC West in 2022?(25:25) Did the 49ers have the best offseason?(30:20) Is trouble brewing with Murray and the Cardinals?(36:30) Where did the 49ers improve this offseason?(42:20) What is the Rams’ weakness?

May 4, 2022 • 54min
Drake Jackson, Ty Davis-Price rookie year expectations; Post-draft landscape for Jimmy G
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss what 49ers fans should expect from Drake Jackson and Ty Davis-Price during their rookie seasons, if Jason Verrett’s return makes the cornerback position a strength and what happens next for Jimmy Garoppolo and Deebo Samuel. Plus, three-time Super Bowl champion and former LSU running backs coach Kevin Faulk stops by to share why he thinks Davis-Price will fit in well with the 49ers offense.(1:45) 49ers head to Mexico City to play Cardinals in 2022(5:15) Verrett re-signs with 49ers on one-year deal(13:40) How will Jackson perform this season?(19:16) What impact will Davis-Price have in 2022?(27:25) Could Tartt re-sign with the 49ers?(31:20) Faulk on why Davis-Price fits with the 49ers(36:30) What Does Garoppolo’s future look like?(45:20) What happens next with Deebo?

May 1, 2022 • 35min
2022 NFL Draft recap; Predicting what comes next for Deebo and Jimmy G
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by 49ers general manager John Lynch, assistant general manager Adam Peters and Director of College Scouting Tariq Ahmad to discuss the 49ers' performance in the 2022 NFL Draft and the promise they see in their draft selections. Plus, what comes next with Deebo Samuel and Jimmy Garoppolo? (1:45) 49ers bolster roster in draft (8:48) Lynch on the 49ers’ draft performance(15:40) Lynch discusses the 49ers' mentality for the defensive line (21:16) Lynch on why the 49ers used all nine selections (25:25) When will we know more about Deebo? (29:20) How long will Garoppolo be on the 49ers?

Apr 30, 2022 • 35min
Exclusive: John Lynch reviews Rounds 2 and 3 of 2022 NFL Draft, Previews Day 3
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by 49ers general manager John Lynch to recap the second and third rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft, the reported trade offers for Deebo Samuel and preview the final day of the draft. Plus, 49ers second-round pick Drake Jackson joins the show to discuss being drafted by San Francisco, being teammates with Nick Bosa and how ready he is to bring another Super Bowl to the Bay Area.(1:45) Why did the 49ers draft another RB?(7:07) How does Brown’s deal impact Deebo?(13:08) Lynch discusses the Deebo situation(17:16) Lynch on why the 49ers drafted another running back(22:25) Position targets for Day 3(24:20) Drake Jackson talks joining the 49ers

Apr 25, 2022 • 23min
Emergency podcast: John Lynch addresses Deebo trade request situation
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to John Lynch’s comments on the 49ers’ intent to not trade Deebo Samuel, the faith San Francisco has in Trey Lance and exercising the fifth-year option on Nick Bosa’s contract.(1:45) Lynch addresses the Deebo trade rumors(7:17) 49ers pick up Bosa’s fifth-year option(11:48) Will both Lance and Garoppolo be on the roster next season?(16:56) Is Mack headed for retirement?