49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

"49ers Talk" hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down San Francisco’s veteran free agent additions this offseason before flashing back to a conversation with GM John Lynch about offseason acquisitions TE Luke Farrell, S Jason Pinnock and DB Tre Brown. Matt then sits down with Pinnock to discuss teaming up with his former coach Robert Saleh again and what new wrinkles in his game he’ll bring to the 49ers. -- (4:00) Breaking down the 49ers’ veteran free agent acquisitions this offseason (6:00) Robert Saleh’s return brings familiar expectations for 49ers’ defense (8:00) Matt, JLC detail how Bryce Huff is a natural fit opposite of Nick Bosa (10:00) GM John Lynch discusses what Luke Farrell, Jason Pinnock and Tre Brown bring to 49ers (12:00) Matt, JLC expect the veteran free agents to compete for significant roles during training camp (16:00) JLC believes 49ers will prioritize getting Jake Moody’s confidence back (22:00) Jason Pinnock shares why he joined 49ers and his excitement playing for Saleh again (37:00) Matt, JLC discuss how Pinnock can succeed in Saleh’s scheme

"49ers Talk" hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan debate if general manager John Lynch could make a big-name acquisition this offseason and discuss San Francisco’s defensive line and secondary depth. Jennifer then catches up with 49ers backup quarterbacks Mac Jones and Tanner Mordecai at George Kittle’s Tight End University to discuss the good vibes in the 49ers’ locker room during OTAs and minicamp, and what they have been learning from Brock Purdy. -- (2:00) Could John Lynch pull off a big-name acquisition this offseason? (5:00) Breaking down the 49ers’ defensive line and secondary depth (10:00) Realistic expectations for 49ers' incoming rookie class (17:00) What Mac Jones and Tanner Mordecai are learning from Brock Purdy (20:00) Jones describes the good vibes in 49ers’ locker room during OTAs and minicamp (28:00) Mordecai discusses how Purdy prepares for game days and how it translates to the field

"49ers Talk" co-host Jennifer Lee Chan visits the fifth annual Tight End University (TEU) in Nashville, Tenn., an event hosted by San Francisco tight end George Kittle, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and NFL alum and FOX Sports analyst Greg Olsen. Jennifer and Matt Maiocco discuss the 49ers' tight position group and break down the numerous activities surrounding TEU. Jennifer then catches up with new 49ers tight end Luke Farrell, who is attending the event for the first time, and asks about how he has settled with his new teammates. Also, Kittle speaks with Jennifer about how the event has grown over the years and how excited he is for the upcoming season. Later, Matt and Jennifer address cornerback Deommodore Lenoir's arrest and release for obstruction of justice. -- (1:00) Breaking down Tight End U as an evolving event (3:00) Kittle has put in work to grow TEU, help fellow tight ends (7:00) Farrell reflects on joining 49ers in offseason (8:00) Farrell excited to learn from Shanahan (14:00) Kittle discuss TEU, Brock Purdy getting paid (18:00) Addressing Lenoir's arrest in Los Angeles

Second-year 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall sits down with NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco to reflect on his tumultuous rookie season in the NFL, a season that saw him traumatically shot in an attempted robbery before he worked his way into San Francisco's offense with some explosive performances. Pearsall opens up with Matt about how that moment has changed his life and how thankful he is to still be playing today. Also, Matt and Jennifer discuss Pearsall's harrowing rookie season experience and what to expect from him in his sophomore season. -- (1:00) Small break between offseason training program and training camp (6:00) How Pearsall’s measurables stack up as a WR1 (9:00) The expectations for Pearsall have heightened this season (10:15) Exclusive Pearsall Interview (11:00) Pearsall didn't want the season to end based on strong performances to end campaign (15:00) (4:00) Pearsall’s relationship with Brock Purdy (19:00) Reflecting on the day he was shot (20:30) Is there a way to translate his recovery from the incident into making him a better football player?

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan review the the tumult surrounding the 49ers' 2024 offseason. Renewed and refreshed, San Francisco is poised to return in 2025 with a vengeance. Then, 49ers general manager/president of football operations John Lynch sits down with Matt to break down how San Francisco's offseason transformation can catapult the team from its recent substandard results. -- (1:00) Reliving the tumult of 49ers' 2024 offseason (4:00) Why big question mark surrounds 49ers' draft class (6:00) Can the reliable veterans stay healthy? (16:00) How does CMC make everyone in his orbit better? (18:00) Lynch on state of the 49ers' union (23:00) Breaking down the defensive-line depth in 2025