Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the wild game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. This rivalry game went sideways for both teams at times. How will the 49ers respond to this performance as they go into next week's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals? 1:20 - 3:50 Trenton Cannon concussion update 4:00 - 6:18 49ers blew it, plain and simple plus stat rundown 6:20 - 8:06 Defensive issues, special teams, weird plays 8:15 - 11:09 The 49ers did everything they weren't s...
Dec 06, 2021•47 min•Ep. 379
On this episode of 49ers Talk, Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down who on the 49ers will need to step up with Deebo Samuel and Fred Warner out with injuries against the Seahawks. Matt and Laura discuss where Elijah Mitchell's rookie season ranks in 49ers history and why Kyle Shanahan has stopped using Trey Lance packages in recent games.
Dec 02, 2021•50 min•Ep. 378
Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco analyze a third straight 49ers win as the team wore down the Minnesota Vikings. George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and a host of other factors conspired to create a victory that got everyone hyped. Laura and Matt take a look at all of the pivotal moments from this win and set their sights on a divisional matchup with the struggling Seattle Seahawks. 1:22 - 2:55 Kyle Shanahan on Jimmy G's "ill-advised" throw and the rough start of the game 3:10 - 6:19 Elijah Mitchell, 27 ca...
Nov 29, 2021•31 min•Ep. 377
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's strong play and why the door is still open for his return next season. Also, will Sunday's game against the Vikings be the biggest game of the season for the 49ers? 2:30 Could Jimmy G possibly be the 49ers starting QB next season? 8:00 Deebo Samuel in position for new contract this offseason 14:00 49ers-Vikings matchup and playoff implications 26:15 Can the 49ers go undefeated the rest of the way? 31:00 Nick Bosa taking game to another level...
Nov 25, 2021•40 min•Ep. 376
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the 49ers dominant win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Focus, some new faces, and interesting play calling from Kyle Shanahan worked wonders, and this 49ers team has some swagger going into next week.
Nov 22, 2021•39 min•Ep. 375
Fred Warner joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss the 49ers' win over the Rams and the players-only meeting the day before that sparked the dominant performance from the defense. Matt and Laura also weigh in on how Deebo Samuel is changing the game, Elijah Mitchell's toughness, and how the 49ers can get back into the playoff picture. 10:15 Deebo Samuel wins NFC Player of the Week 11:05 How Deebo is changing the game of football 15:00 49ers get good news on injury report 16:00 Elijah Mitc...
Nov 18, 2021•54 min•Ep. 374
Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco are stunned by the San Francisco 49ers’ win over arguably one of the best teams in the NFL – the Los Angeles Rams. George Kittle’s wisdom, Jimmy Garoppolo’s arm, Kyle Shanahan’s play-calling, and a mysterious gold chain came together with a slick offense and tough defense to produce a big win. What does next week have in store? 0:15 – 2:20 Are you stunned by this 49ers win? Here’s what they did right… 3:35 – 4:40 Shanahan wanted to run the ball 40 times, the Niners r...
Nov 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 373
Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco get out their red pens and grade the 49ers on every part of their game. Then they assess the John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan partnership as the 49ers head coach weighs in on the roster as well as drafting and depth. What grade do you think the 49ers deserve so far? 2:40 - 4:48 This season has been bad, but there's still hope. 6:30 - 9:35 Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch may be to blame 15:25 - 18:00 Shanahan talks depth, roster building, injuries 23:20 - 25:30 More injury c...
Nov 11, 2021•49 min•Ep. 372
Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco break down yet another disappointing 49ers game. While everyone searches for someone to blame, Matt and Laura take a look at the team’s lack of passion, leadership issues, injuries, and more. 1:46 – 3:05 The 49ers are an unreliable football team 4:32 – 5:28 They don’t carry themselves confidently and lack passion 11:30 – 12:27 This loss was embarrassing to say the least 13:19 – 14:12 It’s been over a year since the 49ers have won at Levi’s stadium 28:01 – 29:07 This ...
Nov 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 371
Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco dissect some hot topics for 49ers faithful, including the huge matchup vs. the banged-up Cardinals this week. They also break down whether Brandon Aiyuk has finally gotten back into Kyle Shanahan's good graces again and what the 49ers need to do to be a legitimate threat in the playoff hunt. 4:30 Why the 49ers home game vs. the Cardinals is so critical 8:30 Kyler Murray’s injury and getting key 49ers starters back could be the big difference 11:30 49ers trade for def...
Nov 04, 2021•43 min•Ep. 370
Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco react to the 49ers finally snapping their four-game losing streak by beating the Bears 33-22. Elijah Mitchell meshed well with a “completely different” Jimmy G. Trey Lance sits, much to 49ers’ fans chagrin. Laura and Matt then look ahead to the Cardinals and a tough rest of the season. 2:03 – 4:50: 49ers launch a true team effort with Garoppolo, Samuels, and Mitchell on the field 5:33 - 9:02: Is Elijah Mitchell the running back of the future for the 49ers? 9:15 – 10:...
Nov 01, 2021•40 min•Ep. 369
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt try to figure out what has happened with the 49ers season by answering fans’ Twitter questions. Is Kyle Shanahan in danger of losing his job? What about Jimmy G? Plus, is Trey Lance going to save the day, or is it just a pipe dream? Key Insider Analysis: 2:00 - 3:35 Jerry Rice's opinion on the state of the 49ers. "What is going on with this team!?" 3:46-5:20 Is there a lack of leadership and dedication within this team that is hindering their progress and ability to ...
Oct 28, 2021•34 min•Ep. 368
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the 49ers' disheartening 30-18 loss to the Colts on Sunday Night Football. Jimmy Garoppolo struggled and opened the door for Trey Lance to take over the starting QB job when he's healthy. Kyle Shanahan's play calling was questionable and the 49ers lack of leadership was evident. Plus, Matt doesn't hold any punches when he says this team "stinks."
Oct 25, 2021•39 min•Ep. 367
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt sit down with Tony Dungy to preview the 49ers-Colts game and share his thoughts on the DeForest Buckner trade. Later, Jerry Rice joins to weigh in on the Trey Lance-Jimmy Garoppolo debate and the 49ers' search for an identity. Rice appeared on behalf of Quaker, which is asking people to participate in the “Quaker Good Call Challenge." The challenge encourages people to join the fight against hunger by following three simple steps. Joining is simple. From now until De...
Oct 21, 2021•49 min•Ep. 366
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt look around the NFL and discuss how the 49ers can make a playoff run following their bye week. Later, Matt sits down with John Lynch to assess the the 49ers' struggles and the perceived 'crisis' around the team. Lynch breaks down Trey Lance's role, Brandon Aiyuk's slow start, and what to expect from Aaron Banks.
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 365
Takeo Spikes joins Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco to discuss why 49ers fans shouldn't panic, Trey Lance vs. Jimmy Garoppolo, and how to evaluate Kyle Shanahan's performance as head coach. Matt and Laura also break down what to expect in the final 10 games of the season.
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 364
Trey Lance's first NFL start had plenty of ups and downs. In the end, the 49ers fell further behind in the NFC West with a 17-10 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The defense held it's own against Kyler Murray but the offense failed to put points on the board. After the game, Kyle Shanahan hinted that Jimmy Garoppolo would return as starting QB when healthy. Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss Sunday's loss and who should start at QB after the bye week.
Oct 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 363
Laura Britt and Matt Maiocco discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's health and the probability of Trey Lance's first NFL start on Sunday against the Cardinals. Is Kyle Shanahan ready to make the long-term switch at QB? Matt and Laura also discuss if criticism of Shanahan is fair, latest injury updates, and Deebo Samuel's hot start to the 2021 season.
Oct 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 362
Trey Lance stepped in for an injured Jimmy Garoppolo but the 49ers couldn't overcome key mistakes in a 28-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Lance is expected to get the start next week against the Cardinals. Trent Williams also left Sunday's game with an injury adding to a long list of injuries for a San Francisco team that finds itself falling behind in the stacked NFC West. (1:10) 49ers' defense comes out on fire against Seahawks (4:30) 49ers face uphill climb the rest of the season as injuries...
Oct 04, 2021•37 min•Ep. 361
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss why it's so hard to evaluate Jimmy Garoppolo and if the 49ers missed an opportunity to re-sign Richard Sherman. Joe Staley joins the podcast to offer his take on the 49ers QB situation, why the offense needs more Trey Lance, and what to expect on Sunday when San Francisco takes on the Seahawks. (2:30) Why 49ers chose Josh Norman, Dre Kirkpatrick over Richard Sherman (13:15) Joe Staley weighs in on Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance discussion (16:45) Staley makes th...
Sep 30, 2021•43 min•Ep. 360
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the 49ers’ Week 3 loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Kyle Juszczyk’s touchdown and Robbie Gould’s point after gave the 49ers a 28-27 lead with 37 seconds left on the clock but that was plenty of time for Rodgers and Davante Adams to get into FG range for the game winner. (1:26) Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams were on a different level (3:54) Kyle Shanahan, Jimmy Garoppolo leave too much time on the clock for Rodgers (7:35) Trey Lance scores T...
Sep 27, 2021•29 min•Ep. 359
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joins Matt Maiocco to break down Jimmy Garoppolo’s early season performance, how Nick Bosa can get even better and how the 49ers move forward with all the injuries at running back. Then, NBC Sports broadcaster Cris Collinsworth joins the show to preview the Sunday Night Football showdown between San Francisco and Green Bay. (1:26) How will 49ers handle their injuries this weekend? (6:51) Shanahan addresses the status of the 49ers’ RBs (11:48) Shanahan on the depth ...
Sep 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 358
49ers president Al Guido joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss the return of fans to Levi's Stadium on Sunday night against the Packers, what it’s like to work with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch and how the 49ers' brass go above and beyond to take care of the players. Plus, Matt and Laura preview the 49ers' Sunday night showdown with the Packers and Aaron Rodgers. (3:26) Will Jennings fill the Bourne role for the offense? (6:04) Is Aiyuk trending in the right direction? (14:16) Guido disc...
Sep 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 357
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including Nick Bosa and the defense taming the Eagles' offense and Jimmy Garoppolo leading the 49ers to a comeback victory. Plus, Matt and Laura discuss Trey Lance’s lack of playing time and Deebo Samuel’s continued dominance. (1:26) 49ers take down Eagles to move to 2-0 (5:04) Garoppolo gets all the snaps in Week 2 (11:26) Are injuries a cause for concern at running back? (16:51) How do 49ers move forwar...
Sep 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 356
49ers offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to break down how the 49ers move forward after losing Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett for the season, why he thinks the “sky is the limit” for the 49ers with Jimmy Garoppolo and look ahead to San Francisco’s Week 2 matchup with the Eagles. (1:26) Greenlaw misses practice with groin injury (7:04) Will the 49ers slow down the Eagles' run game? (14:06) Who will start at corner this weekend vs. the Eagles? (20:41) McGlinchey...
Sep 16, 2021•56 min•Ep. 355
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the breaking news of Raheem Mostert being out for the rest of the 2021 NFL season, how it will affect the 49ers and what impact Elijah Mitchell and Trey Sermon will have this season. (1:26) Mostert out for remainder of season (5:14) Is Mitchell the answer at running back? (8:36) How will Sermon factor into the running game? (13:36) 49ers sign Kirkpatrick to help their secondary (26:41) Early season 49ers’ overreactions...
Sep 14, 2021•22 min•Ep. 354
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the 49ers' Week 1 victory over the Detroit Lions, including the injuries sustained by Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett, the debut of rookie running back Elijah Mitchell and the continued use of the quarterback shuffle with Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. (1:26) Verrett injured as 49ers beat lions (5:14) How do the 49ers move forward at cornerback? (13:04) How does Mostert’s injury affect the rushing game? (18:06) Garoppolo solid for 49ers in Week 1 (24:22) 49...
Sep 13, 2021•30 min•Ep. 353
49ers defensive line coach Kris Kocurek joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss his coaching strategy, the returns of Nick Bosa and Dee Ford and what he expects from the defense this season. Plus, Matt and Laura share some of their season predictions before previewing the 49ers’ Week 1 matchup against the Lions. (1:26) 49ers face Lions in Week 1 (8:34) Hurd could be moved IR (14:04) 49ers announce team captains (21:06) Kocurek on the 49ers-Lions matchup (26:22) Kocurek reveals his coaching...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 352
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss what to watch for with the 49ers this season, including if Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance will shuffle at QB, how Nick Bosa will perform returning from injury, and if San Francisco will rely on Fred Warner more. Plus, Dave Birkett, Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press, joins the show to break down the 49ers’ Week 1 matchup with Jared Goff and the Lions. (4:06) How will the 49ers use Garoppolo and Lance this season? (11:04) Will Sherfield be the 49ers ...
Sep 05, 2021•52 min•Ep. 351
Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the latest 49ers news, including if Brandon Aiyuk will be the 49ers' punt returner and when Trey Lance will return to practice. Plus, Matt and Laura recap the Dwight Clark Legacy series event from this week and tune in to hear the last installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance.” (1:06) 49ers set 53-man roster (5:34) Who will be the 49ers' punt returner? (12:34) Recapping the Dwight Clark Legacy event (19:02) Will Kyle Shanahan be a better coach than his dad? (28...
Sep 02, 2021•45 min•Ep. 350
