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.

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(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.

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(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

Kyle Shanahan sits down with Greg Papa to discuss what to expect from Joshua Dobbs, Jauan Jennings and others as the 49ers take on the Cardinals in the season finale. Also, Matt Maiocco is joined by Carlos Ramirez to discuss Kyle Shanahan's plans this offseason and Deebo Samuel's future in San Francisco.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' disappointing season coming to a close Sunday in Arizona. With Brock Purdy injured, backup Josh Dobbs will start at quarterback and in familiar territory. Matt and Jennifer analyze what unique qualities Dobbs brings to the position as well as his history with former college teammate Jauan Jennings, who has a chance to surpass 1,000 yards receiving in a season for the first time in his career. Lastly, Jennifer sits down with Greg Papa to breakdown how the 49ers can beat the Cardinals in their 2024 regular-season finale.

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(1:55) Backup Dobbs gets the start in 2024 finale
(3:25) Jennings on cusp of first 1,000-yard receiving season
(7:30) Could Kirk Cousins be 49ers' backup next year?
(9:30) Four 49ers selected to 2025 Pro Bowl
(14:00) What attributes does Dobbs bring to quarterback position?
(27:00) 49ers need to generate takeaways to win, a problem area in 2024

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the fallout from the 49ers' high-scoring 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions. They discuss Brock Purdy's elbow injury and status for San Francisco's regular-season finale. Matt and Jennifer also analyze George Kittle's trajectory toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame following another 1,000-yard season, and if he will get a contract extension in the offseason. Also, Ricky Pearsall's breakout performance compares to legendary 49ers' WR Jerry Rice's rookie breakout game on "Monday Night Football." Lastly, 49ers kicker Jake Moody's future with the team is scrutinized after another poor performance.

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(1:00) Brock Purdy’s injured elbow
(11:00) Should Purdy have been out there with 49ers' makeshift offensive line?
(17:00) George Kittle's trajectory toward HOF, offseason contract extension?
(21:00) Ricky Pearsall's breakout game evokes memories of Jerry Rice
(27:00) Does Jake Moody have the yips, will he be on the team next year?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan remember the iconic 2024 NFC Championship Game last season between the 49ers and the Detroit Lions. San Francisco's 17-point comeback was tied for the largest NFC title game comeback in NFL history. With much less on the line in their Week 17 rematch, Matt and Jennifer discuss how both teams will cope with injuries and what motivates the 49ers with two games remaining after being eliminated from playoff contention.

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(2:00) 49ers OL decimated by injuries
(8:00) 49ers and Greenlaw on same page about shutting him down for final two regular season games
(12:00) Integrity, accountability keeping players focused for final two games
(35:10) How important are these last two games for Deebo?
(38:00) NFC Championship rematch vs. Lions in Week 17, 49ers' iconic NFL playoff comeback against Detroit

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan interview 49ers legend and Miami native Frank Gore ahead of San Francisco's Week 16 matchup with the Dolphins. They discuss why Kyle Shanahan's offense consistently produces successful running backs and why Gore is confident he'd have the NFL's all-time rushing record if he played in it. Matt and Jennifer also evaluate the 49ers' 29-17 loss to the Dolphins, Dre Greenlaw's injury setback, Deebo Samuel being Deebo again and the 49ers officially being eliminated from playoff contention.

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(1:00) Same old story in Week 16 vs. Dolphins with miscues, injuries
(7:20) 49ers must protect Dre Greenlaw from himself after injury setback
(21:35) Is the Super Bowl hangover real?
(25:30) Deebo serves as bright spot in loss
(36:34) Gore on how Kyle Shanahan creates success for running backs
(37:39) Gore confident he'd have NFL's all-time rushing record if he played for Shanahan

Kyle Shanahan sits down with Greg Papa to discuss Mike McDaniel’s offense, Dre Greenlaw’s return, and Brock Purdy’s first meaningful NFL game against the Dolphins. Also, Matt Maiocco is joined by Jennifer Lee Chan and Carlos Ramirez to break down what to expect in the 49ers’ final three regular season games.