49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

As the 49ers enter the second week of their offseason with three coordinator vacancies, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss where San Francisco stands in the hiring process for its open positions. Former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh remains a primary target, but his head-coaching aspirations might be too strong with so many openings around the NFL. Matt and Jennifer analyze those head-coaching destinations and how a candidate might fit in those organizations. Lastly, Matt and Jennifer discuss Super Wild Card Weekend and make some interesting connections between the 49ers and kickers in the playoffs.--(1:00) 49ers' coaching vacancies taking longer to fill than anticipated (5:00) NFL playoffs, head-coaching vacancies could be affecting 49ers' ability to fill coordinator roles(14:30) Discussing the Rooney Rule and candidates the 49ers have interviewed(23:00) Super Wild Card Weekend and first-round playoff kicking connections(31:35) Rams' D-line has been in impressive; can 49ers get back to being dominant?

With the 49ers in full offseason mode, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss where San Francisco stands in the hiring process for their three vacant coordinator positions. With a host of NFL coaching vacancies still yet to be filled, Matt and Jennifer address the viability of the 49ers landing their top target in former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Also, Matt and Jennifer breakdown the three 49ers who made the prestigious AP All-Pro teams and which of them is up for a contract extension. Lastly, they analyze the overwhelming support quarterback Brock Purdy has already received this offseason punctuated by the general manager, coach and now team captain during a studio appearance on ESPN's NFL Countdown--(1:00) Pivotal week for 49ers coaching staff, DC decision this week?(5:00) Kubiak's role as offensive coordinator delayed by NFL coaching vacancies protocol(10:25) AP All-Pro teams announced, three 49ers make the cut(18:00) Jauan Jennings not fined for Week 18 penalties, should have stayed in game, nixed 1k opportunity(28:30) Purdy, agent having about as good a start to offseason as you can have heading into extension talks

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' end-of-season press conference with president of football operations/general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan. Matt and Jennifer address three major coaching changes announced by the 49ers, and the potential candidates to fill new openings on Shanahan's staff. Also, Matt and Jennifer detail the organization's commitment to quarterback Brock Purdy, with the rhetoric surrounding his contract extension heating up. Lastly, they analyze other marquee player personnel decisions that will define San Francisco's offseason.--(1:00) 49ers waste no time jumping into offseason preparations(1:30) 49ers relieve Schneider, Sorensen of coordinator duties(3:00) Potential DC candidates: Saleh, Ulbrich, Staley, Bradley?(16:00) Lynch, Shanahan on 49ers' commitment to Purdy, need for quick negotiations(26:45) Marquee 49ers players whose contract situations still need sorting

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' season-ending loss to the division-rival Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Matt and Jennifer break down Josh Dobbs' first 49ers start, Jauan Jennings missing out on a 1,000-yard season, the defense's inability to force takeaways and the 49ers' rash of rookie injuries, most notably Isaac Guerendo. Lastly, Matt and Jennifer analyze how the 49ers will move into the offseason with so many question marks around their future.--(2:00) DC Sorensen, special teams personnel all need to be evaluated for performance this season(4:00) Rookie RB Isaac Guerendo carted off field four plays into game with ankle, knee injuries(9:00) Does Sorensen have what it takes to make defense elite again?(15:00) Shanahan shows evolution by letting Kubiak call plays in regular-season game(21:00) Jauan Jennings falls short of 1,000-yard goal after ejection(25:00) Deebo's 49ers future remains murky