49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

NBC Sports NFL analyst Chris Simms sat down with '49ers Talk' co-host Jennifer Lee Chan to discuss how his friend Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers' front office can approach the offseason with a slew of significant league-wide checkpoints coming up. Simms also shares the origin of his bond with Shanahan as teammates and then friends in college at Texas, and how he knew Shanahan would be a successful coach early in his career. Matt Maiocco also joins Jennifer to discuss which areas San Francisco might address in free agency or through the draft and which prospects might fit the bill.

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(8:00) Middle-round talent pool is deep for the 49ers to fill many holes

(17:00) 49ers have to do their homework to fill roster voids

(23:00) Draft expert Daniel Jeremiah identifies two WRs who can block

(33:00) Simms on Shanahan’s two best seasons as 49ers' coach

(39:00) Shanahan develops WRs well, but he has been at his best when he has a true No. 1

(42:00) Simms believes some NFL teams just want to be relevant, but Shanahan and a handful of other teams go for it every year

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Former 49ers director of player personnel and, most recently, general manager of the Tennessee Titans Ran Carthon sat down with "49ers Talk" co-host Jennifer Lee Chan to dissect the most pressing needs on San Francisco's offseason agenda. As a former front-office stalwart, Carthon takes us behind the scenes of the 49ers' braintrust and provides a unique perspective on how they evaluate talent and negotiate contracts, as well as their overall vision for roster construction. Next, Jennifer and NFL broadcaster Andrew Siciliano discuss the ways the 49ers could approach their biggest needs this offseason -- whether through free agency or the draft -- and how the 49ers can reconcile the rise in the NFL salary cap and players' salary demands with their overall strategy of getting younger and more affordable at impact positions throughout their roster. Also, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer break down the curious market for backup QB Mac Jones and which NFL teams could be in line for a new starting quarterback.

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(4:00) Where does Mac Jones fall into NFL starting QB carousel for this coming season?

(6:00) Looking around the league, which QB starting situations might require a player of Jones’ caliber to come in and compete

(12:30) The differences between Sam Darnold and Mac Jones, and why the system and situation has to be right for Mac

(16:00) 49ers and Trent Williams have a successfully established relationship; it's mutually beneficial for Trent and 49ers to move forward together

(25:30) With Mac Jones not necessarily being shopped on the market, it will take a big deal to entice the 49ers to move him given his impact last season

(26:00) Carthon on Purdy’s development since his debut -- Shanahan had to call three different offenses with three different QBs in Purdy’s first season

(30:00) How Fred Warner’s development from a big nickel into a box MIKE LB deserves credit from the defensive visions of Robert Saleh, DeMeco Ryans

(32:00) From the top down -- Carthon said the 49ers as an organization were buttoned up in what types of players they sought and acquired

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San Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch spoke with media Tuesday in Indianapolis at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. From the podium, he delivered a number of offseason updates within the 49ers organization. Then, in an exclusive sit-down interview with "49ers Talk" co-host, Jennifer Lee Chan, Lynch touched upon those topics at greater length, from contract negotiations with star left tackle Trent Williams, the development of the 49ers' 2025 rookie class, the camaraderie Mac and Brock have built in the QB room, and how the front office intends to bolster the defensive line. Later, Matt and Jennifer break down all of those updates and provide insight into the offseason dealings of San Francisco at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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(3:00) Lynch optimistic in getting a deal with Trent Williams done despite negative reports

(8:00) Breaking down Mac Jones trade buzz, 49ers' free-agency opportunities

(24:00) Lynch shares how 49ers improve one of NFL's worst defensive lines last season

(27:00) Lynch details development of 49ers rookies Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins, Upton Stout and more

(32:00) What’s the 49ers' highest priority while evaluating talent at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine?

(37:00) How Trey Lance pick in 2021 helped Seahawks surge ahead of 49ers in talent

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With the news of the NFL's return to Mexico City announced the 49ers now will play in a pair of international games during the 2026 season. On this episode of '49ers Talk,' hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan address how the prospect of a grueling travel schedule next season could impact the organization both physically and logistically. Matt and Jennifer then identify players San Francisco potentially could franchise tag with the window opening up this week. The duo also look ahead to NFL free agency and if the 49ers could target a splashy offseason trade or hold onto their stockpile of draft picks
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3:00) 49ers coaching carousel: Brian Fleury named new Seahawks OC
(11:30) NFL announces the 49ers will play in Mexico City during 2026 season
(14:00) The challenges that intense international travel poses to the 49ers
(18:30) Will the 49ers use the franchise tag? Shanahan/Lynch have used it only once on kicker Robbie Gould
(20:00) Whats the market for Jauan Jennings, Brandon Aiyuk, breaking down potential replacements at wide receiver
(32:00) Recapping how the 49ers' dug themselves in hole with the Trey Lance trade, how much it set them back
(35:00) All things even, who would the 49ers draft if OL, WR, or DE were available in the draft at No. 27

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San Francisco defensive lineman and third-year pro Keion White was the victim of a shooting downtown following an incident at a nightclub. According to the team, he had successful ankle surgery this week after not sustaining any career-threatening injuries and will continue to rehab through the offseason. On this episode of '49ers Talk,' Matt Maiocco details the fallout from White's harrowing experience, which brought back memories from Ricky Pearsall's shooting in SF in the not-so-distant past. Matt then switches gears and dives into the 'genius' of head coach Kyle Shanahan. Former players Logan Ryan and Chad Brown each detail their short but productive times learning under Shanahan and how he's evolved as a play-caller and coach over the years.
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3:00) The details of Keion White's shooting -- linked to Atlanta rapper Lil Baby (via SF Standard source)
(14:00) Seattle dominated the SB on the defensive line, 49ers will have to beef up in draft or free agency
(22:00) Logan shares how the 49ers have found their nickel corner in Upton Stout
(23:00) Logan shares Kyle Shanahan's genius, compares him to playing under Bill Belichick
(27:00) Shanahan broke down the origins of his offense and his father's offense often for players and coaches
(28:00) Shanahan's aim is always to put defenders in conflict with their assignments
(29:00) How Brown has seen Shanahan's offense evolve -- setting up his targets different, but concepts are still the same

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