49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

Kyle Juszczyk joins "49ers Talk" from the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe to share his impressions of the rookie class, provide an update on George Kittle’s recovery and look ahead to training camp. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan also discuss whether the 49ers can finally reduce Christian McCaffrey’s workload and how rookie running back Kaelon Black could play a key role in the backfield this season.

(05:00) - Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift wedding details surface

(07:00) - Why Christian McCaffrey still wants to play every offensive snap

(09:30) - The 49ers have had challenges finding true McCaffrey backup

(11:00) - How backup running backs have limited Kyle Shanahan's offense

(12:00) - Kaelon Black vs. Jordan James for RB2 job

(20:00) - McCaffrey's new training regimen at age 30

(21:30) - Should 49ers preserve veteran stars for playoff push?

(25:00) - Kyle Juszczyk joins the show from ACC celebrity golf tournament

(29:00) - Juszczyk teaches at Tight End University

(31:00) - Juszczyk reacts to Kelce-Swift wedding

(32:00) - Juszczyk's glowing review of rookie Kaelon Black

(33:00) - Why McCaffrey is still motivated entering Year 10

(33:30) - Early impressions of rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling

(36:30) - What Rams' Myles Garrett addition means for NFC West

(38:00) - Could George Kittle be ready for season opener?

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Jerry Rice joins "49ers Talk" from the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe to discuss Mike Evans' impact on the 49ers, and why he believes San Francisco's goal should be nothing short of winning the Super Bowl. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' upcoming training camp, highlighting the team's revamped wide receiver group led by newcomer Mike Evans and intriguing young talents like De'Zhaun Stribling and Jordan Watkins.

(03:00) - The San Francisco 49ers training camp schedule announced

(04:30) - What joint practice with Robert Saleh, Titans means for San Francisco

(09:30) - Why Mike Evans completely changes outlook of 49ers' offense

(11:15) - Breaking down crowded 49ers wide receiver competition heading into training camp

(12:45) - Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling drawing buzz as a potential breakout contributor

(15:00) - Can Jordan Watkins take next step toward meaningful role this season?

(18:15) - Who could win punt, kickoff return jobs in training camp?

(19:45) - Jerry Rice joins the show from the American Century Championship in Tahoe

(22:00) - Steph Curry's greatness impresses even Jerry Rice

(23:30) - Jerry Rice reflects on his place in 49ers history, work ethic that made him the GOAT

(27:30) - Jerry Rice explains why he believes 49ers can win Super Bowl in 2026

(29:00) - Mike Evans could become Brock Purdy's most reliable target

(32:30) - Is it Super Bowl or bust for 49ers?

(36:00) - Comparing the dynasty-era 49ers expectations to today's salary cap NFL

(40:00) - Which young players must emerge as the next generation of 49ers stars?

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On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the latest developments in the Brandon Aiyuk saga and the excitement of seeing the NFC West shaping up into the best division in the NFL. Then, Matt sits down with NFL analyst and former offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth at the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe to discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ busy offseason and why Whitworth believes Trent Williams is the best offensive tackle of all time.

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(3:25) Matt and JLC break down latest news in Brandon Aiyuk saga

(9:52) All 49ers draft picks have signed their contracts and are ready for training camp

(12:55) Excitement around the NFC West and why it should be the toughest division in the NFL

(14:34) Matt and NFL analyst Andrew Whitworth preview the NFC West

(19:16) The challenges of creating a game plan against Myles Garrett and possibly Aaron Donald on the Rams

(21:30) Whitworth breaks down 49ers' approach to building their offensive line

(27:42) Matt and JLC discuss Whitworth's claim that Trent Williams is the best offensive tackle of all time

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Quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Mac Jones and a host of former 49ers signal-callers were on hand for the sixth annual Tight End University to provide reps. Also, Brandon Aiyuk's stalemate with the organization continues, with more social media videos feeding fuel to the fire. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Aiyuk's offseason behavior is descending into new depths, and how the 49ers quarterbacks are developing this offseason.

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(2:00) Brandon Aiyuk’s offseason evolves into the bizarre

(12:30) Why 49ers don’t need to do Aiyuk any favors

(23:00) Is there a winner in Aiyuk-49ers saga?

(31:00) Brock Purdy Interview from TEU

(35:00) Mac Jones Interview from TEU

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George Kittle co-hosts Tight End University for the sixth consecutive summer at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, giving NFL tight ends an opportunity to train, study film and network. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Tight End University has grown and developed over the last six years. They also assess where the 49ers' star tight end stands in his rehab from an Achilles tear last season and if he's on track to make his season debut in Week 1.

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0:00 Jennifer checks in from Tight End University

5:00 Still processing the the passing of Aldon Smith

7:00 Addressing the Brandon Aiyuk saga that keeps rolling on this offseason

14:00 Updates on George Kittle's rehab progress as he hosts TEU again

21:00 Kittle discusses how TEU has grown in its sixth year

27:00 How Kittle and Juszczyk went from teammates to best friends

32:00 Juszczyk bringing his experience as a fullback to the tight end position

35:00 Juszczyk details how Kittle has approached his rehab and why his positivity has factored into bouncing back

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