Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how Trey Lance can improve and take advantage of this offseason, why Sam Darnold has tremendous potential in the 49ers' offense and what we know so far about Brock Purdy’s recovery. Plus, what are some positions the team should target in the upcoming draft? (2:16) Kittle makes surprise WrestleMania appearance (11:05) Are the 49ers set at QB despite injury history? (18:32) Is Lance on the trading block? (27:10) Where can Lance improve his game? (34:19...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 529
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how Brock Purdy’s recovery creates a big opportunity for Trey Lance this offseason, why the three-month mark is so important for Purdy's rehab and why the 49ers could be affected by some rule changes in 2023. (1:16) 49ers set to learn more in June about Purdy’s recovery (7:05) Could Lance grab the starting job this offseason? (14:32) Should the NFL allow an emergency third QB? (17:10) York ‘optimistic’ Levi's Stadium will host another Super Bowl (24:...
Mar 29, 2023•38 min•Ep. 528
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down John Lynch’s comments about the team's faith in Brock Purdy, what that could mean for Trey Lance and why the 49ers wont have any interest in acquiring Lamar Jackson. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at the NFL draft and examine why the 49ers should be happy with their upcoming picks. (1:16) Lynch on the 49ers' current QB situation (14:05) Can Purdy continue his success? (18:32) What does the Purdy situation mean for Lance? (27:10) Are the 49ers intereste...
Mar 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 527
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what Ross Dwelley re-signing with the 49ers means to the offense, why the kicker position is the 49ers' biggest glaring hole and share some behind-the-scenes stories surrounding their jobs and what it is like to be an NFL insider. (2:29) Dwelley set to return to 49ers (9:16) Potential tight end draft targets (14:05) 49ers add depth on OL with Feliciano signing (22:32) What will the 49ers do at kicker? (31:10) Behind the scenes of NFL reporting (39:36...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 526
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what Javon Hargrave brings to the 49ers’ defense, why Clelin Ferrell could be the team’s biggest under-the-radar signing this offseason and the importance Sam Darnold will have for San Francisco. Plus, are the 49ers better now compared to the end of the season? (2:29) Have the 49ers gotten better this offseason? (9:16) What does Hargrave bring to the 49ers? (14:05) Will newcomer Ferrell exceed expectations? (25:32) Can the defensive line be better in...
Mar 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 525
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ performance in free agency to this point, including if fans should be worried about the amount of departures for the team and how they plan to replenish their depth. Then, center Jake Brendel joins the show to discuss his multiyear deal with the 49ers and why he is impressed with San Francisco's offseason so far. (2:29) Should fans worry about the 49ers’ free-agent losses? (6:16) What is the 49ers’ biggest loss this offseason? (14:05) Bren...
Mar 16, 2023•51 min•Ep. 524
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to the breaking news of the 49ers agreeing to terms with both Javon Hargrave and Sam Darnold, how the new additions impact the current roster and why the team’s losses in free agency so far are not surprising. (1:29) 49ers surprise with Hargrave agreement (8:16) Is the Hargrave deal a good one for the 49ers? (12:05) 49ers agree to terms with Darnold (20:32) How important is Gipson return to the defense? (26:30) Reflecting on Jimmy G’s time with the 49ers...
Mar 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 523
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss what Brock Purdy’s recovery timetable should look like after his surgery, how that impacts the 49ers’ mentality headed into free agency and how the team fills other needs moving forward. Plus, Doctor Nirav Pandya joins the show to explain what fans should look for with Purdy’s recovery and why Purdy could come back better than ever. (1:29) 49ers announce Purdy undergoes successful surgery (8:16) Does Purdy’s injury influence 49ers’ free-agency hunt? (15...
Mar 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 522
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down if the 49ers have interest in Lamar Jackson and what it would take to acquire the former MVP, the narrative San Francisco fans have on the quarterback situation between Trey Lance and Brock Purdy and what to expect headed toward free agency next week. (1:29) Purdy set for surgery Friday (8:16) Looking at the Purdy vs. Lance narrative (14:05) Are the 49ers interested in Lamar Jackson? (21:02) Would 49ers made a big QB move if Purdy is out next season?...
Mar 08, 2023•40 min•Ep. 521
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by PFF’s Steve Palazzolo to break down the special talent he sees in Brock Purdy, how Trey Lance has potential to be a cheat code for the 49ers’ offense and why Mike McGlinchey is destined for a big free-agent contract. Plus, Matt and Jennifer discuss the chances Tom Brady makes his way to the Bay Area and what positions San Francisco will target in the draft. (1:52) Gould announces plans to leave 49ers, kick for another NFL team (8:16) Why is the co...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 520
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by 49ers general manager John Lynch to discuss the latest surrounding Brock Purdy’s delayed surgery, what the 49ers’ plans are for the NFL Scouting Combine and free agency and how he sees Trey Lance progressing as an NFL quarterback. (1:12) Griese to return as 49ers quarterback coach (9:16) Will McGlinchey be back next season? (15:05) Could Ward, Gipson return to 49ers? (20:30) Lynch on how the 49ers handle the combine (25:36) Lynch updates Purdy’s i...
Mar 01, 2023•45 min•Ep. 519
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by Sage Rosenfels to break down what he has seen from Brock Purdy so far, how Purdy compares to NFL great Drew Brees and what the 49ers' next step is with Trey Lance. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at the 49ers’ roster and discuss where the team’s top priorities should be heading toward free agency. (3:12) Who is the 49ers’ most important free agent? (8:16) Potential free agency quarterback targets (13:05) Do the 49ers need to add a slot receiver? (20:...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 518
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by NBC Sports’ Peter King to discuss why he believes Brock Purdy will be the starter for the 49ers next season, the key to Purdy’s standout rookie season and the interesting way Kyle Shanahan handles roster decisions. Plus, Matt and Jennifer recap the 49ers' season and give out their awards. (3:12) Recapping the 49ers’ season (9:16) Looking back to Purdy’s debut (16:05) Is McCaffrey the focal point of the 49ers’ offense? (22:30) Where can 49ers impro...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 517
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by NFL Films' Greg Cosell to break down what he saw from Brock Purdy this season, where Trey Lance can improve moving forward and to discuss possible landing spots for Jimmy Garoppolo. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look ahead to free agency and answer some questions the 49ers will face. (3:12) 49ers announce more coaching moves (8:16) Purdy set for surgery on Feb. 22 (17:05) Will 49ers pick up fifth-year option for Kinlaw, Aiyuk? (25:10) Cosell on the impo...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 516
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by NBC Sports’ Chris Simms to break down what he sees happening with the 49ers’ quarterback situation, what the future will hold for Jimmy Garoppolo in free agency and why Kyle Shanahan is underrated as a brilliant offensive mind in NFL history. (3:12) Is the locker room behind Purdy? (7:45) Chiefs take down Eagles in Super Bowl (16:16) Coaches on the move for 49ers (21:05) Simms on Lance’s future with the 49ers (27:30) Does the draft selection matte...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 515
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Nick Bosa and DeMeco Ryans respectively winning awards at NFL Honors, the budding rivalry between the 49ers and the Eagles and why Patrick Willis’ chances to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame grew this week. Then, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero joins the show to break down how draft scouts were wrong about Brock Purdy, and former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum weighs in on Bosa’s future in San Francisco. (3:12) Bosa, Ryans win awards at NFL Honors (6:45) Will Wil...
Feb 11, 2023•45 min•Ep. 514
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski to discuss George Kittle’s greatness, if Tom Brady is done playing in the NFL and how impressed he was by Brock Purdy. Then, NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund stops by to break down why Steve Wilks is perfect hire for the 49ers, and NFL Network's Steve Wyche drops in to explain why the 49ers are the model for hiring and developing minority coaches. (3:12) Should the 49ers have a quarterback competition? (8:45) What’s...
Feb 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 513
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport to break down his reporting on Brock Purdy’s surgery date, what that means for the 2023 season and what he envisions the 49ers doings with some of their free agents. Then, Ryan Leaf stops by to shares his take on the quarterback situation in San Francisco, and Raheem Mostert joins the show to show his love to the 49ers fan base. (1:42) Purdy’s reported surgery date revealed (8:45) Rapoport gives more detail on Purdy’s re...
Feb 09, 2023•58 min•Ep. 512
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are in Phoenix at Radio Row to break down the 49ers' reported plans to hire Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator and what he will bring to the team. Then, we are joined by Dr. David Chao to look at Brock Purdy’s different surgery scenarios and Ross Tucker to explain why he expects the 49ers to remain at the top of the NFC for a long time. Plus, CEO of Mr. Irrelevant Melanie Fitch joins the show to share her stories of Brock Purdy from Mr. Irrelevant W...
Feb 08, 2023•55 min•Ep. 511
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss some offseason questions the 49ers face, including who will fill the vacated defensive coordinator position, if Brock Purdy and Trey Lance will compete for the starting job and what will happen to some notable 49ers free agents. (1:42) 49ers shift attention to offseason question marks (7:45) Update on 49ers' compensatory picks (17:30) Who will be the 49ers' next defensive coordinator? (27:16) Should Shanahan be criticized for his coaching? (39:45) Will ...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 510
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the latest updates regarding Brock Purdy’s injury and how that influences the 49ers' decisions at quarterback, the likely departure of Jimmy Garoppolo and the various free-agent decisions San Francisco will face this offseason. (1:42) 49ers set with Purdy and Lance at QB position (8:45) Should the 49ers bring in a veteran QB? (16:30) Garoppolo set to move on this offseason (23:16) Does Purdy have the backing of the locker room? (28:45) 49ers announce aw...
Feb 02, 2023•46 min•Ep. 509
Matt Maiocco and Carlos Ramirez break down the 49ers’ injury-riddled loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the impact of Brock Purdy’s elbow injury and the different avenues the team can go at the quarterback position this offseason. Plus, Jennifer Lee Chan joins the show to discuss how the 49ers move forward after their second consecutive NFC Championship Game loss and why the future is still bright in the Bay Area. (1:42) 49ers fall to Eagles in injury-filled fashion (6:45) How concerned should fan...
Jan 30, 2023•49 min•Ep. 508
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by Arik Armstead to discuss what makes this 49ers’ season so special to the team, the resilience he has shown fighting through injuries this season and the leadership role he has embraces in the locker room. Plus, Matt joins Eagles Insider Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro to talk all things NFC Championship and who holds the advantage headed into Sunday. (1:42) 49ers head off to Philadelphia for NFC Championship Game (8:45) Players to watch this Sunday ...
Jan 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 507
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers’ injury report headed toward the NFC Championship Game, what type of performance Brock Purdy needs to seal a San Francisco victory and if Kyle Shanahan has extra pressure on him this weekend. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to share some keys to slowing down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia offense and the environment the 49ers will face this Sunday. (1:42) Discussing the Omenihu situation (6:45) Are the Eagles the better team? (13:49) Should the 49e...
Jan 26, 2023•57 min•Ep. 506
Matt Maiocco and Carlos Ramirez break down the 49ers’ divisional-round playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys, if this was the team’s best defensive performance yet and the continued success of the Brock Purdy-to-George Kittle connection. Plus, Jennifer Lee Chan joins the show to discuss Kyle Shanahan’s trust in Purdy and preview the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (1:22) 49ers advance to NFC Championship Game (8:45) Was this the 49ers' best defensive performance? (14:49) Ana...
Jan 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 505
George Kittle joins Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan to discuss how Brock Purdy’s confidence feeds the offense, the dramatic impact Christian McCaffrey has had since joining the 49ers and how excited the tight end is to face the Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Playoff. Then, Cowboys reporter Michael Gehlken joins the show to preview this weekend's showdown between the 49ers and the Cowboys. (1:22) 49ers ready to face Cowboys in NFC divisional round (5:45) Is Kittle primed for a big performance? ...
Jan 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 504
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ mentality headed into their playoff matchup with the Cowboys, why this weekend will be the biggest test Brock Purdy has faced so far and if it is this the biggest game in Levi’s Stadium history. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to break down how Kyle Shanahan can trap Dallas’ defense and shares the one thing Purdy can improve on moving forward. (1:22) 49ers focused on Cowboys matchup this weekend (6:45) How can the defense slow down the Cowboys? (...
Jan 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 503
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the upcoming 49ers-Cowboys NFC Divisional Playoff, why fans should consider themselves lucky with the 49ers’ quarterback situation and how San Francisco can slow down Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense. (1:22) 49ers to face Cowboys in NFC Divisional Playoffs (6:45) Do the Eagles have the easier route? (13:25) Purdy’s maturity on display vs. Seahawks (18:31) How should fans feel about the QB depth? (24:16) Is it Purdy’s team moving forward? (30:58) S...
Jan 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 502
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ blowout victory over the Seattle Seahawks, if the Johnathan Abram/Deebo Samuel play was the turning point for the 49ers and the historic playoff debut for Brock Purdy. (1:34) 49ers use dominant second half to blow out Seahawks (6:15) Shanahan on Abram’s actions toward Deebo (12:20) Deebo’s impact felt vs. Seahawks (18:30) Looking at the defense’s performance (22:21) How does Purdy’s performance stack up historically? (32:46) Looking back a...
Jan 15, 2023•45 min•Ep. 501
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey to discuss how Brock Purdy helped him learn the 49ers’ offense, what his mindset was the past few seasons dealing with injuries and the team’s focus headed into the playoffs. (1:34) 49ers' health improving ahead of game with Seattle (6:15) How important will special teams be in the playoffs? (10:20) McCaffrey on his arrival in San Francisco (14:30) McCaffrey on his first impressions of Purdy (17:21) McCaffrey...
Jan 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 500