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Pivotal week in coaching vacancies, and Brock Purdy: 'He's the man'
With the 49ers in full offseason mode, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss where San Francisco stands in the hiring process for their three vacant coordinator positions. With a host of NFL coaching vacancies still yet to be filled, Matt and Jennifer address the viability of the 49ers landing their top target in former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Also, Matt and Jennifer breakdown the three 49ers who made the prestigious AP All-Pro teams and which of them is up for a contract extension. Lastly, they analyze the overwhelming support quarterback Brock Purdy has already received this offseason punctuated by the general manager, coach and now team captain during a studio appearance on ESPN's NFL Countdown--(1:00) Pivotal week for 49ers coaching staff, DC decision this week?(5:00) Kubiak's role as offensive coordinator delayed by NFL coaching vacancies protocol(10:25) AP All-Pro teams announced, three 49ers make the cut(18:00) Jauan Jennings not fined for Week 18 penalties, should have stayed in game, nixed 1k opportunity(28:30) Purdy, agent having about as good a start to offseason as you can have heading into extension talks
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Shanahan, Lynch take measured approach to 49ers offseason despite significant organizational changes
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' end-of-season press conference with president of football operations/general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan. Matt and Jennifer address three major coaching changes announced by the 49ers, and the potential candidates to fill new openings on Shanahan's staff. Also, Matt and Jennifer detail the organization's commitment to quarterback Brock Purdy, with the rhetoric surrounding his contract extension heating up. Lastly, they analyze other marquee player personnel decisions that will define San Francisco's offseason.--(1:00) 49ers waste no time jumping into offseason preparations(1:30) 49ers relieve Schneider, Sorensen of coordinator duties(3:00) Potential DC candidates: Saleh, Ulbrich, Staley, Bradley?(16:00) Lynch, Shanahan on 49ers' commitment to Purdy, need for quick negotiations(26:45) Marquee 49ers players whose contract situations still need sorting
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49ers' disappointing 2024 season ends in blowout loss to Cardinals
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' season-ending loss to the division-rival Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Matt and Jennifer break down Josh Dobbs' first 49ers start, Jauan Jennings missing out on a 1,000-yard season, the defense's inability to force takeaways and the 49ers' rash of rookie injuries, most notably Isaac Guerendo. Lastly, Matt and Jennifer analyze how the 49ers will move into the offseason with so many question marks around their future.--(2:00) DC Sorensen, special teams personnel all need to be evaluated for performance this season(4:00) Rookie RB Isaac Guerendo carted off field four plays into game with ankle, knee injuries(9:00) Does Sorensen have what it takes to make defense elite again?(15:00) Shanahan shows evolution by letting Kubiak call plays in regular-season game(21:00) Jauan Jennings falls short of 1,000-yard goal after ejection(25:00) Deebo's 49ers future remains murky
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Kyle Shanahan previews 49ers' Week 18 matchup vs. Arizona Cardinals
Kyle Shanahan sits down with Greg Papa to discuss what to expect from Joshua Dobbs, Jauan Jennings and others as the 49ers take on the Cardinals in the season finale. Also, Matt Maiocco is joined by Carlos Ramirez to discuss Kyle Shanahan's plans this offseason and Deebo Samuel's future in San Francisco.
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What positives can 49ers carry over from difficult 2024 season into 2025?
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' disappointing season coming to a close Sunday in Arizona. With Brock Purdy injured, backup Josh Dobbs will start at quarterback and in familiar territory. Matt and Jennifer analyze what unique qualities Dobbs brings to the position as well as his history with former college teammate Jauan Jennings, who has a chance to surpass 1,000 yards receiving in a season for the first time in his career. Lastly, Jennifer sits down with Greg Papa to breakdown how the 49ers can beat the Cardinals in their 2024 regular-season finale.--(1:55) Backup Dobbs gets the start in 2024 finale(3:25) Jennings on cusp of first 1,000-yard receiving season(7:30) Could Kirk Cousins be 49ers' backup next year?(9:30) Four 49ers selected to 2025 Pro Bowl(14:00) What attributes does Dobbs bring to quarterback position?(27:00) 49ers need to generate takeaways to win, a problem area in 2024
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