

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 27, 2021 • 29min
What went wrong in 49ers dramatic loss to Packers after Aaron Rodgers' last-second drive
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the 49ers’ Week 3 loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Kyle Juszczyk’s touchdown and Robbie Gould’s point after gave the 49ers a 28-27 lead with 37 seconds left on the clock but that was plenty of time for Rodgers and Davante Adams to get into FG range for the game winner. (1:26) Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams were on a different level(3:54) Kyle Shanahan, Jimmy Garoppolo leave too much time on the clock for Rodgers(7:35) Trey Lance scores TD to get the 49ers on the board at the end of the first half(14:27) Breaking down Trey Sermon's night(21:12) 49ers defense struggles to pressure Rodgers(23:40) 49ers secondary depth to be tested as injuries mount(25:25) Looking ahead to next week's game against the Seahawks

Sep 25, 2021 • 38min
Kyle Shanahan on Nick Bosa's comeback, Jimmy Garoppolo's early season performance: Plus, 49ers-Packers SNF preview with Cris Collinsworth
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joins Matt Maiocco to break down Jimmy Garoppolo’s early season performance, how Nick Bosa can get even better and how the 49ers move forward with all the injuries at running back. Then, NBC Sports broadcaster Cris Collinsworth joins the show to preview the Sunday Night Football showdown between San Francisco and Green Bay. (1:26) How will 49ers handle their injuries this weekend? (6:51) Shanahan addresses the status of the 49ers’ RBs (11:48) Shanahan on the depth in the WR core (16:12) Shanahan details the progress with the 49ers' run defense (19:39) Can Bosa get even better? (29:01) Collinsworth previews the 49ers-Packers matchup (32:40) Collinsworth breaks down the dynamic between Garoppolo, Lance

Sep 23, 2021 • 53min
Brandon Aiyuk's diminished role, Jimmy Garoppolo's national perception and 49ers-Packers preview
49ers president Al Guido joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss the return of fans to Levi's Stadium on Sunday night against the Packers, what it’s like to work with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch and how the 49ers' brass go above and beyond to take care of the players. Plus, Matt and Laura preview the 49ers' Sunday night showdown with the Packers and Aaron Rodgers. (3:26) Will Jennings fill the Bourne role for the offense? (6:04) Is Aiyuk trending in the right direction? (14:16) Guido discusses the return of fans to Levi's Stadium (21:51) Guido details the strength of the 49ers’ leadership (28:28) Guido reveals what type of fan he is (32:00) What does the future hold for Levi's Stadium? (43:22) Discussing the perception of the 49ers this season (49:42) Will 49ers slow Aaron Rodgers this weekend?

Sep 19, 2021 • 28min
Nick Bosa, 49ers’ defense lead the charge in Week 2 win over Eagles
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including Nick Bosa and the defense taming the Eagles' offense and Jimmy Garoppolo leading the 49ers to a comeback victory. Plus, Matt and Laura discuss Trey Lance’s lack of playing time and Deebo Samuel’s continued dominance. (1:26) 49ers take down Eagles to move to 2-0 (5:04) Garoppolo gets all the snaps in Week 2 (11:26) Are injuries a cause for concern at running back?(16:51) How do 49ers move forward at cornerback?(22:00) Is Deebo the 49ers' best pass-catching option?(25:40) Looking ahead to the 49ers’ Week 3 matchup with the Packers

Sep 16, 2021 • 56min
Mike McGlinchey on 49ers' running game and QB shuffle, plus Week 2 preview
49ers offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to break down how the 49ers move forward after losing Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett for the season, why he thinks the “sky is the limit” for the 49ers with Jimmy Garoppolo and look ahead to San Francisco’s Week 2 matchup with the Eagles.(1:26) Greenlaw misses practice with groin injury (7:04) Will the 49ers slow down the Eagles' run game? (14:06) Who will start at corner this weekend vs. the Eagles?(20:41) McGlinchey on the advantage of staying on the East Coast (25:00) McGlinchey discusses the 49ers’ running game moving forward (30:40) McGlinchey reveals way he put on weight this offseason (35:22) McGlinchey details the impact of the 49ers’ QB shuffle (40:42) Who should now be 49ers' lead back?(45:36) Do the 49ers have an issue with their WR position?

Sep 14, 2021 • 22min
Emergency podcast: Raheem Mostert out for remainder of 2021 NFL season
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the breaking news of Raheem Mostert being out for the rest of the 2021 NFL season, how it will affect the 49ers and what impact Elijah Mitchell and Trey Sermon will have this season.(1:26) Mostert out for remainder of season (5:14) Is Mitchell the answer at running back? (8:36) How will Sermon factor into the running game? (13:36) 49ers sign Kirkpatrick to help their secondary (26:41) Early season 49ers’ overreactions

Sep 13, 2021 • 30min
49ers' season-opening win vs. Lions overshadowed by injuries, near collapse
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the 49ers' Week 1 victory over the Detroit Lions, including the injuries sustained by Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett, the debut of rookie running back Elijah Mitchell and the continued use of the quarterback shuffle with Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance.(1:26) Verrett injured as 49ers beat lions(5:14) How do the 49ers move forward at cornerback? (13:04) How does Mostert’s injury affect the rushing game? (18:06) Garoppolo solid for 49ers in Week 1 (24:22) 49ers face Eagles in Week 2

Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 2min
49ers 2021 NFL season predictions and Week 1 preview
49ers defensive line coach Kris Kocurek joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss his coaching strategy, the returns of Nick Bosa and Dee Ford and what he expects from the defense this season. Plus, Matt and Laura share some of their season predictions before previewing the 49ers’ Week 1 matchup against the Lions.(1:26) 49ers face Lions in Week 1(8:34) Hurd could be moved IR (14:04) 49ers announce team captains (21:06) Kocurek on the 49ers-Lions matchup(26:22) Kocurek reveals his coaching mentality (32:30) Kocurek discusses the return of Ford and Bosa (41:30) Kocurek details how the 49ers' DL will handle rotations(48:46) How many wins will the 49ers have this season? (54:46) Maiocco reveals his Super Bowl winner

Sep 5, 2021 • 52min
49ers quarterback play, Nick Bosa’s health, and other things to watch for this season
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss what to watch for with the 49ers this season, including if Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance will shuffle at QB, how Nick Bosa will perform returning from injury, and if San Francisco will rely on Fred Warner more. Plus, Dave Birkett, Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press, joins the show to break down the 49ers’ Week 1 matchup with Jared Goff and the Lions. (4:06) How will the 49ers use Garoppolo and Lance this season?(11:04) Will Sherfield be the 49ers No. 3 receiver? (15:34) What makes this 49ers WR group standout? (19:06) How will the 49ers use Warner? (27:22) Birkett discusses where the 49ers can have success in Week 1 (33:20) Birkett on how the Lions will prepare for Lance (38:30) Is the NFL already game planning to stop the 49ers' QB shuffle? (43:46) How much will Ford play in Week 1? (47:04) Can Hurd have a successful season?

Sep 2, 2021 • 45min
Final installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance," plus recapping the Dwight Clark Legacy event
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the latest 49ers news, including if Brandon Aiyuk will be the 49ers' punt returner and when Trey Lance will return to practice. Plus, Matt and Laura recap the Dwight Clark Legacy series event from this week and tune in to hear the last installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance.”(1:06) 49ers set 53-man roster (5:34) Who will be the 49ers' punt returner?(12:34) Recapping the Dwight Clark Legacy event(19:02) Will Kyle Shanahan be a better coach than his dad? (28:22) Discussing Kittle’s impact off the field (34:50) Final installment of "The Choice: Trey Lance"