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Why the 49ers must strike gold with their 2025 NFL Draft class
With the 2025 NFL Draft now a month away and the number of roster losses vastly outweighing the gains, the 49ers now are more reliant than ever on the success of their rookies. San Francisco has pivoted to a less familiar offseason strategy that hinges on getting this draft class 'right.' Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss if the 49ers can compliment their proven core with impactful youth from this draft and extend their championship window. The duo also discuss which players on both lines of scrimmage make sense for the 49ers in the first round and beyond? Also, Matt and Jennifer take a not-too-early look at the 49ers' players scheduled to hit free agency in 2026 as their needs don't just stop with the 2025 season.--(3:15) 49ers have typically drafted a year in advance, this season they are drafting for 'now'(7:00) This can't be a ‘reach’ draft, 49ers must prioritize the best player available(13:25) People talk about the high-profile draft misses during the John Lynch era, but he's found many gems in his tenure(18:00) Did drafting Brock Purdy save John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan’s jobs?(22:00) Looking ahead at 49ers' scheduled free agents for 2026
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Scrutinizing 49ers' offseason strategy, if team can pull off John Lynch's 'plan'
After either releasing or losing over 15 players in free agency, 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed media from Stanford's Pro Day on Wednesday to reiterate San Francisco has an offseason "plan" in motion. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan dissect what the 49ers' actual strategy is, from purging overpriced, underperforming veterans to loading up on affordable, younger talent in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 49ers' 11 draft picks are tied for the most, and they'll need to hit on a majority of them to replenish the roster depth they lost. Matt and Jennifer wonder how thin the margins are for the 49ers to pull this plan off.--(1:15) Lynch reiterates 49ers do have "plan" despite mass free-agency departures(4:15) Assessing Lynch's plan now that roster is worse off than at 6-11 season's end(6:00) Why releases of Leonard Floyd, Maliek Collins were so puzzling(7:15) How moves foreshadow 49ers paying Purdy, Kittle and eventually Warner(11:55) Listing two areas where 49ers' roster actually has improved(20:00) Jennifer and Matt agree 49ers must bolster D-line in draft(30:00) Can Jake Moody come back from down year?
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What Jordan Mason trade says about 49ers’ 2025 NFL Draft intentions
On “49ers Talk,” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Kyle Juszczyk’s return to the 49ers, break down Jordan Mason’s trade to the Minnesota Vikings, and explain why San Francisco is poised to have a big impact in the 2025 NFL Draft in an otherwise quiet free agency for the red and gold.(1:28) - Kyle Juszczyk returns to 49ers(4:50) - Jordan Mason traded to Minnesota(11:39) - San Francisco's running back depth chart(15:30) - How Mason's trade affects the 49ers' 2025 Draft intentions(20:13) - Matt Maiocco's 4.0 Mock Draft and free agency around the NFL(21:27) - Why the 49ers haven't filled their needs in free agency(28:35) - Assessing the 49ers' picks in 2025 NFL Draft(32:15) - Matt Maiocco's predictions for top picks in 2025 NFL Draft
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49ers add Mac Jones in Free Agency, but how will they replace Dre Greenlaw?
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' recent free agency moves... or lack there of, as well as the addition of Mac Jones and how he may fit with the San Francisco four years after it was rumored the team was going to draft him No. 3 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Then Jennifer Lee Chan sits down with Connor Rogers and the two do a deep dive into Robert Saleh's turbulent times with the New York Jets and what the 49ers might expect this time around with their defensive coordinator.(01:30) - 49ers add Mac Jones... four years after speculation of San Francisco drafting him(08:00) - John Lynch tempered fans expectations this offseason as 49ers have not been as active as they'd hoped(09:45) - Seven 49ers defensive starters are gone from the Super Bowl LVIII team two seasons ago(12:30) - Connor Rogers pulls the curtain back on what happened with Robert Saleh and the New York Jets(17:00) - Would 49er fans be happy if San Francisco gave Dre Greenlaw the same contract the Denver Broncos did?(23:00) - 49ers still have seven players making $15 million a year or more with Brock Purdy's contract looming
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Breaking down 49ers' free-agency moves, decision to release Kyle Juszczyk
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' recent moves since the NFL's legal tampering period officially began Monday, why San Francisco decided to release nine-time Pro Bowl fullback and team captain Kyle Juszczyk and how the team can fill out the rest of its roster.1:30 – Fans unhappy with losing favorite players2:30 – Recapping recent moves, releasing Kyle Juszczyk4:30 – Was it the right time to refresh and get younger instead of rebuilding?7:00 – Breaking down who will make up the defensive line,9:10 – Team isn’t doing this because of money problems now, doing it because of future cap concerns11:00 – Breaking down additions to the roster12:00 – Expectations for Luke Farrell, Richie Grant, Luke Gifford16:15 – Difficult decisions with veterans20:30 – Are 49ers setting up the Brock Purdy contract?22:30 – Reactions to Dre Greenlaw leaving24:30 – Offensive roster break down30:00 – Possible options for backup QB
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