49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

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' final 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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The 49ers wrapped up their preseason with a 18-12 touchdown-less win over the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. Next up is the difficult task of finalizing the 53-man roster by Sunday afternoon. On "49ers Talk,' Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss which position-group competitions remain and any late risers who could challenge for a roster spot with injuries undoubtedly playing a major role in final decisions.

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(2:00) Kyle Shanahan/John Lynch have big roster decisions ahead

(6:00) Biggest camp competition remains at left guard

(9:00) With Dominick Puni still in concussion protocol will he even travel to Australia?

(17:00) The race to be CMC’s backup is wide-open between Kaelon Black, Jordan James

(37:00) Welcome Kylen Mills as the new host of 49ers Pre/Postgame shows on NBC Sports Bay Area

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On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the fallout after San Francisco's principal owner, Jed York, entered no-contest pleas on two misdemeanor charges Monday morning in Ohio. Could this offseason turmoil leak into the 49ers' on-field results? Then, the duo welcomes legendary broadcaster Greg Papa on the return of "Ask Papa" as NBC Sports Bay Area unveils its new studio and game day team. Later, 49ers offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. rounds out the episode in the final installment of "Meet the Rookies."

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(0:00) 49ers owner Jed York arrested

(7:00) Will York arrest bring consequences to 49ers organization?

(13:00) NBC Sports Bay Area announces new studio, game day team

(16:00) Welcoming Greg Papa back to 'Ask Papa' segment

(37:00) Meet the Rookies: Enrique Cruz Jr.

 

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The 49ers received a major roster boost ahead of their preseason finale, as star tight end George Kittle was activated off the PUP list and running back Christian McCaffrey rejoined the fray after speculation about his "tightness." On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss just how important the return of both of these veterans is, and if Kittle could very well play Week 1 in Australia. Later, we hear from versatile rookie linebacker Jaden Dugger, who sits down with Matt on the seventh edition of Meet the Rookies.

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(0:00) Kittle, CMC, return to practice gives locker room boost

(7:00) Does Kittle have a chance to play in Week 1?

(11:00) 49ers had feisty practice Sunday; Purdy and Warner went at it

(18:00) 49ers injury updates

(21:00) Meet the Rookies: Jaden Dugger

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The 49ers received a major roster boost ahead of their preseason finale, as star tight end George Kittle was activated off the PUP list and running back Christian McCaffrey rejoined the fray after speculation about his "tightness." On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss just how important the return of both of these veterans is, and if Kittle could very well play Week 1 in Australia. Later, in separate interviews with Matt, we hear from versatile rookie linebacker Jaden Dugger and 49ers legend Joe Montana.

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(0:00) Kittle, CMC, return to practice gives locker room boost

(7:00) Does Kittle have a chance to play in Week 1?

(11:00) 49ers had feisty practice Sunday; Purdy and Warner went at it

(18:00) 49ers injury updates

(21:00) Meet the Rookies: Jaden Dugger

(33:00) Exclusive Interview with 49ers legend Joe Montana

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