49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the intriguing prospects that have visited the 49ers facility and where they might fit on San Francisco’s roster. Can John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan continue to find talent and value in the later rounds? Matt and Jennifer break down the players that the 49ers brought in for top-30 visits to analyze what it says about their strategy.

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1:00) What to expect in the 2026 NFL Draft

(6:30) San Francisco’s history of finding real talent and value in the middle to late rounds

(8:30) Analyzing 49ers top-30 visits and what it says about their draft stategy

(20:30) Why 49ers could use one of their first two picks on a safety

(23:30) Can 49ers find an edge rusher to complement Nick Bosa?

(39:00) Addressing Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel controversy

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On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco sits down with NFL Draft expert Field Yates to analyze intriguing prospects the 49ers could target, starting with the No. 27 pick. Matt and Field break down San Francisco’s biggest positions of need and best fits. Could San Francisco draft Trent Williams’ eventual replacement? Field Yates weighs in. Later, Jennifer Lee Chan also joins Matt to discuss San Francisco's signing of former Bengals defensive end Cam Sample as well as her take on where the 49ers might go with the No. 27 pick.

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(0:00) Buzz around 2026 NFL Draft is ramping up

(5:00) 49ers sign former Bengals defensive end Cam Sample to a one-year deal

(18:00) Interview with ESPN's NFL Draft expert Field Yates

(31:00) The offensive linemen Yates believes might still be on the board at No. 27

(45:00) What EDGE prospects could the 49ers realistically take with the No. 27 pick

(50:00) Could the 49ers take a safety in the first round -- if not, where are their fits in later rounds?

(52:00) The 49ers have had multiple WR top-30 visits, is it a smoke screen or are they really interested in WR at No. 27?

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The 2026 NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, but the 49ers already are on the clock. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss if San Francisco would consider a compelling draft trade scenario that would see a quarterback-needy division rival moving up late in the first round and the 49ers acquiring much needed draft capital in return. Later, Matt and Jennifer touch on Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings Jennings' NFL futures and we hear from a couple of local Bay Area NFL prospects that participated in the 49ers' local Pro Day at SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara.

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(0:00) 49ers offseason program is on the horizon

(1:00) All players' participation in 2025's offseason program made a difference

(5:00) Purdy and Jones expected to be there, will Trent Williams be in attendance?

(12:00) Matt Maiocco’s 49ers draft trade scenario with the Cardinals

(23:00) Aiyuk and Jennings' NFL futures

(30:00) Texas TE Jack Endries interview from 49ers local Pro Day

(40:00) Arkansas CB Julian Neal is an SF native, he’s the first San Francisco public school Division 1 scholarship player since 2001

(45:00) Julian Neal Interview from 49ers local Pro Day

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Three of the 49ers' top brass spoke publicly this weekend at the NFL Annual League Meeting in Phoenix, and each confirmed San Francisco has positioned itself strongly ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the most important takeaways from general manager John Lynch, coach Kyle Shanahan, and owner Jed York's press conferences with the media. From player health and safety to savvy free-agent deals and trades, Matt and Jennifer asses how San Francisco's offseason work thus far can propel them into next season.

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(2:00) Trent Williams contract heading in right direction

(6:00) A look at Brandon Aiyuk’s future

(10:00) 49ers taking players' health and safety seriously

(13:00) Jed York wants to keep Lynch and Shanahan for a long time

(20:00) What will CMC's role look like in 2026?

(26:00) Discussing Raheem Morris' defensive scheme

(35:00) 49ers aren’t thrilled about starting the season in Australia

(40:00) 49ers factor history of health in free-agent signings

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It has been less than a month since the NFL's new league year began, but its been quite a busy offseason for 49ers general manager John Lynch. Now, with the dust settled at the 2026 Annual League Meeting, Lynch appeared with local Bay Area media to offer his assessment on the San Francisco's offseason thus far and the NFL Draft not far ahead. On this episode of '49ers Talk,' co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan, also in attendance for the league meetings in Phoenix, break down Lynch's updates on Trent Williams' contract negotiations, how San Francisco has addressed the substation theory as well as overall player health, and details on their vision for Mike Evans in Kyle Shanahan's offense -- among many other topics.

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(1:00) 2026 NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix

(10:00) GM John Lynch optimistic on Trent Williams' contract negotiations

 (15:00) The 49ers had a vision for Mike Evans in the offense

(17:00) Reaction to the 49ers' substation theory, how they've poured into resources for player health

(14:30) Health updates/rehab timelines for Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, George Kittle

(16:00) Health and wellness team will be challenged this season with all the international travel

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