277. Reasons for optimism as 49ers head into offseason

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the impact of Trey Lance’s injury, what role Jalen Hurd will have this season and what the 49ers can expect from Nick Bosa. Plus, Matt and Laura look at the 49ers' Super Bowl chances and compare the current team to the 2019 squad.(1:06) How does Lance’s injury affect Week 1? (6:04) Will Lance make an impact this season? (13:34) Which position group has the most depth? (16:02) Discussing Bosa’s return from injury (19:22) Are the 2021 49ers better than the 2019 team?

31 Elo 202124min

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, including the quarterback shuffle from Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, and the performance from the defense. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at the roster and weigh in on who they think will make the final 53-man squad. (1:54) Garoppolo, Lance shuffle at QB in win over Raiders (5:50) How much will the 49ers use the QB shuffle? (9:34) Who will make the final 53-man roster? (15:02) Will Hurd make the roster? (20:22) Is defensive line the 49ers deepest position group? (25:50) What will the safety position look like this season?(31:00) Do the 49ers need more depth at cornerback?

30 Elo 202134min

49ers Legend and new NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers analyst Joe Staley joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to break down the quarterback competition between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, how he sees the season panning out for the 49ers and how football factors in to his future career plans.(1:54) How excited are 49ers fans for this season?(8:50) Joe Staley has a special announcement for 49ers fans (15:04) Staley on if he wants to coach in the future (20:02) Staley weighs in on the 2021 49ers(25:22) Staley discusses the Garoppolo vs. Lance competition(33:50) Staley details how it was when Shanahan and Lynch joined the 49ers (49:30) Updating the latest 49ers injuries (55:59) Third installment of "The Choice: Trey Lance"

26 Elo 20211h 6min

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the performances of Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance against the Chargers, the promise the defensive line showed and how productive the joint practices in Los Angeles were to 49ers overall. Plus, former 49er Dwight Hicks joins the show to discuss his time in San Francisco and his relationship with Dwight Clark. (1:54) Is Lance making a run to be the 49ers starting QB? (7:13) Should the blame be on the QB's for the interceptions?(14:44) How good can the 49ers defensive line be? (22:24) Hicks discusses the “Mad Scientist” George Seifert (27:22) Hicks details his leadership style (35:45) Hicks reveals when he knew Montana was someone special (40:30) Hicks looks back at his relationship with Dwight Clark(47:05) Hicks break down the current 49ers secondary

23 Elo 202157min

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt break down the importance of San Francisco’s joint practices with the Los Angeles Chargers and share their latest roster predictions for the 49ers. Then, former 49er Blake Costanzo discusses his impact on Alex Smith and his “LIVV” motto. Plus, tune in to hear the second installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance.”(1:14) 49ers, Chargers gearing up for joint practices (5:13) Will Jalen Hurd make the roster? (13:20) How many wide receivers will the 49ers keep?(19:07) Can Jordan Matthews make the roster as a tight end? (28:24) Costanzo discusses his relationship with Alex Smith (35:22) Costanzo on his unlikely NFL career(40:03) Costanzo talks about his high school coaching job (47:30) How impactful will the linebackers be this season? (54:36) Will Lance impress against the Chargers? (63:50) Second installment of "The Choice: Trey Lance"

19 Elo 20211h 20min

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' first preseason game against the Chiefs, including how Trey Lance performed in his first appearance as a 49ers quarterback, what the rushing attack looked like and if San Francisco’s youthful secondary held up against the Chiefs offense.(1:14) 49ers fall to Chiefs in first preseason game (7:13) How important are the joint practices with the Chargers? (13:20) Breaking down the 49ers' youthful secondary (18:50) Does the secondary have enough depth? (23:02) 49ers sign Mychal Kendricks (28:40) Are the 49ers set at wide receiver?

15 Elo 202136min

Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the last news coming out of 49ers training camp, including the signing of safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, the areas where Trey Lance has struggled thus far in training camp and where the 49ers should be concerned on defense. Then, tune in to hear the first installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance.”(2:37) Recapping the Hall of Fame induction ceremony (8:35) 49ers’ intensity picking up in training camp (12:20) Does Garoppolo’s experience give him an advantage over Lance? (17:50) Is strong safety an area of concern on defense? (25:02) 49ers sign Clinton-Dix to bolster safety position(26:40) First installment of “The Choice: Trey Lance”

12 Elo 202140min

49ers general manager John Lynch joins Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt to discuss being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Bill Walsh's impact on his career and how the team looks heading into the 2021 NFL season.(1:17) How much will Trey Lance play this season?(10:17) Is the 49ers' roster better than last year?(14:05) Lynch on what he is planning for his HOF speech(16:35) Lynch shares the impact Walsh had on his career(23:43) Lynch details how the team looks thus far through training camp(28:53) Lynch discusses the growth exhibited by Jimmy Garoppolo and Lance(41:22) Matt on Lynch’s Hall of Fame induction party

8 Elo 202146min