

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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Apr 27, 2021 • 36min
Chris Simms on 49ers fans' NFL draft anxiety, Mac Jones' 'elite' skills
NBC Sports’ Chris Simms joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss why he would be “shocked” if the 49ers didn’t select Mac Jones, the reason he has Justin Fields dropping in his final mock draft and why the 49ers should part ways with Jimmy Garoppolo. (2:21) Simms reveals what 49ers should like about Jones (8:41) Does Jones have a better arm than Drew Brees? (9:58) Simms explains why he has Fields dropping to No. 32 (15:01) Simms says 49ers parting ways with Garoppolo is the “right thing to do” (23:40) Shanahan, Lynch talk with media before 2021 NFL Draft(28:00) What is the 49ers’ ideal draft situation?

Apr 25, 2021 • 59min
Michael Silver discusses 49ers' draft plans, Super Bowl chances for next season
NFL Network’s Michael Silver joins 49ers Talk to discuss the 49ers' plans with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, what the future holds for Jimmy Garoppolo and why the San Francisco is the team to beat next season.(4:21) Are 49ers ready as NFL draft week arrives? (8:41) 49ers add depth with additions of Gallman, Hurst (16:02) Silver weighs in on 49ers’ No. 3 overall pick (24:01) Silver calls trade "boldest" move in 49ers history(31:40) Why should the 49ers draft Lance or Fields? (40:33) Silver details what’s next for Garoppolo

Apr 21, 2021 • 54min
Why Trey Lance or Justin Fields should be 49ers’ NFL draft pick at No. 3
Quincy Avery, president of QB Takeover, joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss how Trey Lance is a “true threat” at the quarterback position, Justin Field’s advantage over the other quarterbacks in the draft and the type of quarterback the 49ers should pick at No. 3 overall.(1:21) Alex Smith retires from the NFL (9:11) Do 49ers have tight end need after Reed's retirement? (16:09) Do 49ers know who they are going to select at No. 3? (24:40) Avery details Lance’s “advanced” knowledge (31:01) Avery reveals how Lance improved without a full season(40:19) What type of QB should 49ers draft? (44:42) Could Garoppolo be traded on draft day?

Apr 18, 2021 • 54min
Greg Cosell weighs 49ers fits for QB NFL draft prospects Justin Fields, Mac Jones and Trey Lance
NFL Films’ Greg Cosell joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt on 49ers Talk to discuss the top quarterback prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft, which quarterback would fit best in the 49ers’ system and reveals some skill position draft targets for San Francisco. (2:21) Silver says 49ers are “favorites” in NFC(5:40) How many wins will 49ers have next season? (17:50) Cosell discusses how to evaluate a quarterback prospect (22:40) Cosell breaks down Jones, Fields and Lance (28:30) Areas of concern with QB prospects (33:19) Does Jones raise any questions? (40:00) Cosell reveals some skill position targets for the 49ers (46:50) Has Shanahan's QB preference changed?

Apr 14, 2021 • 39min
Will Justin Fields' pro day affect 49ers' draft selection?
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the importance of the 49ers attending Justin Fields’ second pro day, the growing advantages of having a mobile QB in the NFL, and how the offseason could affect next season for San Francisco.(5:51) Lynch, Shanahan attend Fields’ second pro day (12:40) NFL Draft pet peeves (20:50) Is Fields the popular choice for 49ers fans? (28:20) Will the mobile QB soon be the majority in the NFL?(34:20) Some teams opt-out of offseason workouts

Apr 11, 2021 • 48min
Adam Schefter discusses 49ers’ 'open mind' regarding 2021 NFL Draft, QB plans in 2021
ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss the 49ers’ blockbuster trade with the Dolphins, San Francisco’s “open mind” in regards to the No. 3 overall pick and how Jimmy Garoppolo factors into the team's plans at quarterback in 2021. (1:51) Bosa progressing well in ACL rehab (7:40) How formidable will 49ers’ defensive line be next season? (12:50) What has changed about covering the NFL? (21:30) Schefter discusses the 49ers, Dolphins trade (26:20) Schefter on if the 49ers are “smokescreening” other teams(33:24) Schefter says 49ers are “planning” on having Garoppolo as starter(38:36) Discussing Schefter’s article on Kyle Shanahan and Chris Simms

Apr 7, 2021 • 51min
Analyzing 49ers' QB options in the 2021 NFL Draft
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt are joined by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Josh Schrock and Dalton Johnson to break down the 49ers' quarterback options in the 2021 NFL Draft, how Justin Fields is underrated and why Trey Lance might have the biggest upside of any of the quarterbacks.(1:38) How does Darnold trade affect 49ers? (8:04) 49ers reportedly inquired about Darnold before trade with Dolphins (12:50) Which QB do 49ers fans want drafted? (18:30) Are Lynch and Shanahan on the same page? (26:05) Who will 49ers draft at No. 3? (34:24) Which QB has the biggest upside? (38:36) Sherman still unsigned headed toward draft(44:55) 49ers later round position targets

Apr 5, 2021 • 54min
Justin Fields' fit with 49ers, Mac Jones fan anger and Jimmy Garoppolo’s value with Mike Tannenbaum
Former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss why he believes the 49ers will select Mac Jones, whether Justin Fields or Trey Lance has more upside and Jimmy Garoppolo’s current trade value.(3:18) Would Jones at No. 3 anger 49ers’ fans? (10:04) Importance of Shanahan attending Jones’ pro day(14:00) How important is 2021 NFL Draft class for Lynch and Shanahan?(21:41) Tannenbaum reveals the 49ers' biggest roster need (27:00) Did the 49ers need to trade up to No. 3? (32:22) Tannenbaum on if 49ers should draft Fields or Lance (33:50) Is Garoppolo more valuable now compared to the past?

Mar 31, 2021 • 39min
Should 49ers fans trust Kyle Shanahan with QB pick; is Mac Jones safer than Justin Fields?
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss if Jimmy Garoppolo could be the 49ers' starting QB this season, why Mac Jones is the presumed selection with the No. 3 overall pick and how coach Kyle Shanahan’s history gives a hint for the 2021 NFL Draft.(3:07) Should 49ers select Jones or Fields? (6:56) How risky is the trade for the 49ers? (16:12) What makes Jones the favored choice?(23:01) Do 49ers fans trust Shanahan’s QB decisions? (34:10) Could Shanahan’s history shed light on the No. 3 pick? (36:40) NFL now has 17-game season

Mar 28, 2021 • 43min
2021 NFL Draft: 49ers' QB targets with No. 3 pick
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss some potential quarterback targets in the 2021 NFL Draft, if Jimmy Garoppolo could still be the starter for the 49ers next season and how drafting a quarterback changes the future of the organization. (4:07) 49ers’ targets at No. 3 overall(7:56) Is Wilson the 49ers' best option? (12:12) Could Fields fit in the 49ers’ offense? (20:01) Would Jones succeed with the 49ers? (28:10) What is Shanahan looking for in a quarterback?(33:23) Is Garoppolo still the 49ers' starter in 2021?