49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

The 49ers and Rams couldn't have taken more opposite approaches to their historical matchup in Melbourne, and the final result showed in San Francisco's lopsided 27-7 win. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how San Francisco's elite preparation, attention to detail and execution overwhelmed a heavily favored Los Angeles team to make history in the NFL’s first regular-season game down under and start the season off on the right foot.
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(0:00) 49ers' dominant performance unexpected but welcomed
(5:00) 49ers players widely praised organizational approach to game, 'buy-in' made difference
(8:00) Myles Garrett's impact was non-existent
(9:00) Game was coaching masterclass from Shanahan, Morris
(10:00) Breaking down 49ers' defensive performance
(12:00) How Warner, Greenlaw energized defense
(18:00) Breaking down 49ers' offensive performance
(20:00) Rookie RB Kaelon Black helped CMC have second-half burst
(25:00) Injury updates on De'Zhaun Stribling, Jake Tonges
(30:00 How Australia won Shanahan over

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“49ers Talk” co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia, and discuss the teams’ different approaches to international travel. Then, Matt sits down with coach Kyle Shanahan to break down key matchups in their NFC West division rivalry game. Also, former 49ers great Ricky Watters joins Matt in Melbourne to discuss San Francisco's international brand appeal.
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(1:33) Key takeaways from 49ers’ week in Melbourne, Australia
(7:37) Did 49ers or Rams have better travel strategy?
(12:44) Latest roster, injury updates ahead of 49ers-Rams
(16:13) Kyle Shanahan explains 49ers’ approach to Melbourne travel plans
(18:01) Shanahan details keys to success for offense vs. Rams’ defense
(18:34) Shanahan shares what veteran Mike Evans brings to 49ers
(20:09) Shanahan thrilled to have Deebo Samuel back with 49ers
(28:03) Ricky Watters discusses 49ers' international brand appeal

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The 49ers departed early for Melbourne, Australia, last week in a strategic move to acclimate to the massive time shift. They endured a 16-hour, 7,855-mile flight across the Pacific Ocean and have settled into the routine of a regular game week. Monday (Melbourne time) was their first practice at AAMI Park. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' long journey, as they also made the trek down under, and how San Francisco is adapting to its new surroundings ahead of the first-ever NFL regular-season game in Australia. Later, star tight end George Kittle opens up about how impactful coach Kyle Shanahan has been on his career, what he expects from a 'confident' Brock Purdy this season, as well as what joining the 49ers' 10-year wall means to him.
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(0:00) 49ers acclimating to Melbourne, Australia
(12:00) All 49ers players that travelled were spotted on the field but Bosa
(22:00) 49ers name their team captains
(26:00) George Kittle Exclusive Interview
(43:00) Mike Evans sees a budding star in ‘low-maintenance’ rookie De'Zhaun Stribling

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The San Francisco 49ers held their final practice Wednesday in Santa Clara ahead of their international flight that evening to Melbourne, Australia. For the first time all offseason, star defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle were present and fully participating together. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how the pair of veteran superstars can navigate the long journey down under with a clean bill of health. Later, quarterback Brock Purdy opens up to Matt about his maturation as a leader, a family-man, and his excitement for the upcoming season.

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(0:00) Last 49ers practice in Santa Clara before departing for Australia

(2:00) Nick Bosa and George Kittle return to full practice

(6:00) Keys to adjusting to the time change: a custom flight plan for every player

(10:00) 49ers current health situation

(20:00) Brock Purdy exclusive 1-on-1 interview

(36:00) Breaking down Brock Purdy's NFL impact since being drafted as Mr. Irrelevant

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It's roster cutdown day, and the San Francisco 49ers had to make some tough decisions as they whittled their squad down from 90 to 53 players. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan provide in-depth analysis of the 49ers' initial 53-man roster and what these decisions mean for the upcoming season.

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(0:00) Initial 53-man roster takeaways

(5:00) Injured/Reserve candidates

(15:00) Breaking down offensive roster construction

(25:00) Breaking down defensive roster construction

(35:00) Big-picture roster discussion

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