49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

49ers legends assembled Tuesday night for the premier of a docu-series chronicling San Francisco's rise from NFL anonymity into a dynastic era of success marked by five Lombardi Trophies. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the impact San Francisco's golden era of the 80's and 90's has had on the organization, fanbase and league in general. The duo details how the current iteration of the 49ers can benefit from the foundation set by such transformative players and front office personnel. Matt and Jennifer later touch on former Patriots coach Bill Belichick's first-ballot Hall of Fame snub, and compare the 49ers to their division rivals who last week played in the NFC Championship and break down what steps San Francisco needs to take to match their dominance.
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(0:00) Seahawks look like prohibitive Super Bowl LX favorites
(2:30) Discussing three possible candidates to replace Saleh as DC
(5:00) Where 49ers must improve after watching NFC West rivals thrive
(15:00) Recapping fallout from ex-Patriots coach Bill Belichick's first-ballot HOF snub
(30:00) Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo interview
(33:00) Former 49ers general manager Carmen Policy interview
(38:00) Joe Montana Interview
(45:00) Steve Young Interview
(51:00) Jerry Rice Interview

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In a season marked by setbacks and adversity, the 49ers rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion. President of football operations/general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan echoed those sentiments in their end-of-season press conference Wednesday, touching on player health, offseason roster construction and the team's season-long resilience. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan look back San Francisco's unexpected run and break down some of the most memorable moments, including their picks for the 49ers' best game, most outstanding play and team MVP. Later, the duo look ahead to its promising young roster, how the 49ers' brass will add to it this offseason and how some of the team's injured stars recovery timetables shape up for next season.
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(0:00) Divisional playoff loss bittersweet end to successful season
(2:00) Shanahan proud that 49ers never lost two games in a row this season
(4:00) 49ers were successful in many ways despite off-script season
(8:00) Maiocco, JLC pick 49ers 'bests' of the season
(21:00) 49ers' searching for fifth defensive coordinator in five years
(30:00) Who will replace Robert Saleh as DC?
(33:00) Lynch declares Brandon Aiyuk has played last game as 49er
(35:00) Will the 49ers re-sign Jauan Jennings?
(37:00) 49ers not turning 'blind eye' to electrical substation injury theory
(38:00) Recovery timetables for San Francisco's injured stars

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The 49ers endured a brutal start to their NFC divisional-round matchup against the Seahawks on Saturday at Lumen Field, a kickoff return for a touchdown on the first play. Even in a season with a touch of destiny, a comeback wasn't in the cards for San Francisco in Seattle's 41-6 rout. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how San Francisco held its heads high in defeat and how the team can use this season as a springboard for success next season. The duo also breaks down quarterback Brock Purdy's season and how the mutual investment he and the 49ers organization made in each other can benefit through his prime. Finally, Matt and Jennifer provide an early look at the 49ers' pending free agents, the biggest of which might just be defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
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(1:00) 49ers play catch up from start vs. Seahawks
(3:00) 49ers didn’t look heartbroken; Did they process loss sooner than final score?
(5:00) The 49ers' fan base allowed themselves to dream big after win vs. Eagles
(11:00) How can the 49ers use this season as a springboard for success?
(18:00) Reviewing Brock Purdy’s season, his future as 49ers QB
(23:00) Looking ahead to NFL free agency
(30:00) Is Robert Saleh the 49ers' biggest potential free agent?
(31:00) Discussing Shanahan's possible succession plan for Saleh

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“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco’s playoff matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Matt also speaks with Greg Papa to break down key matchups for the pivotal NFC Divisional Round clash and discuss how playing Seattle Week 18 could be an advantage for San Francisco.
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(1:53) Matt, JLC preview 49ers-Seahawks NFC Divisional Round game
(6:32) Matt shares his five 49ers players to watch on Saturday
(12:52) Maiocco, Papa discuss how playing Seahawks Week 18 could be an advantage for 49ers
(15:09) Papa discusses 49ers fielding a different team going into divisional round
(23:50) Papa shares Seahawks' biggest advantages on offense and what adjustments 49ers will need to make
(33:25) Papa breaks down how Seattle’s defense was designed to counter San Francisco's offense
(38:40) Matt, JLC discuss possibility of Greg Papa returning to broadcast booth and Fred Warner to the field should the 49ers win
(39:54) Matt details Robert Saleh’s candidacy for several head coaching jobs around the league

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When 49ers rookie cornerback Upton Stout was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, his first phone call with the organization went viral. He showed a charisma and passion in that first interaction that has carried over onto the field. Stout will start at nickel Saturday vs. the Seahawks in the NFC divisional round of the NFL playoffs, a far cry from the hills of Western Kentucky where he started making a name for himself. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco sits down with the determined rookie to reflect on what motivates him to be successful, his biggest adjustment since becoming a professional and what a return of Fred Warner would mean to this team and special season. Matt also joins co-host Jennifer Lee Chan to discuss the news that Fred Warner was officially ruled out for Saturday's playoff game, as well as injury updates on WR Ricky Pearsall's status and other limited players. The duo discuss the impact Warner's presence at practice has had on the team this week, and how Seahawks QB (and former 49ers backup) Sam Darnold's lack of success in big games will follow him throughout his career unless he can turn it around; an apparent oblique injury won't help that cause.
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(0:00) Discussion around Fred Warner being ruled out for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs
(4:00) Even though he’s not going to play, he’s going to travel with the team to Seattle -- why Warner being there will positively affect the team
(8:00) How Pearsall looks on the practice field, if he plays he won’t be 100%, not until his PCL is more healed
(10:00) The 49ers are the biggest underdog (+7) of all the divisional playoff games this weekend, they like being in this position
(15:00) Upton Stout Interview
(20:00) What gave Stout confidence to compete at this level, what did he learn at Western Kentucky to help him achieve that
(23:00) How Stout has been quieting doubters his whole career, motivated to earn respect of the league
(36:00) Sam Darnold’s lack of past success in the playoffs will follow him throughout his career unless he starts winning in big games

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