For restless football fans, NFL Scouting Combine week is their much-needed plunge back into league action. For NFL front offices, it's the event that starts to shape or reshape their organizations. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan provide you with everything you need to know about the event, which begins next week in Indianapolis. The annual invite-only gathering helps teams evaluate the year's top draft-eligible players. Matt and Jennifer analyze what direction the 49ers, armed with a bevy of picks and numerous roster holes to fill, will go in the draft along with other draft expert's insights. Also, Matt and Jennifer discuss the precipitous fall fan-favorite Deebo Samuel has experienced as well as which under-the-radar free agents the 49ers should lock up. Finally, they discuss other noticeable roster moves the 49ers have made so far.

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(2:00) NFL Scouting Combine is where front office offseason priorities take shape
(7:00) Why is combine held in Indianapolis rather than other big cities around country?
(10:00) What days and exams matter most in team evaluations of players?
(13:00) Interesting 49ers' draft evaluations over the years
(15:00) Mock Draft Season – Who do national draft experts have 49ers picking at No. 11?
(25:00) Criticism of Deebo Samuel has grown exponentially since trade request, deal seems inevitable
(31:00) Reaction to LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles' release and which free agents should be retained

With some big-name NFL players pushing for trades or entering the free-agent market fray, will the 49ers swing big or build their roster around the margins of an already established contender? Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan analyze how the 49ers should go about piecing together their roster and whether the emphasis should be on free agency or the draft. Also, with Deebo Samuel's trade request over the weekend, Matt and Jennifer discuss the possible destinations he could land and what type of compensation the 49ers could expect. Lastly, with a successful blueprint in place, will the 49ers take notes from the NFC rival Eagles and Rams in bolstering their defensive line, or will their priority rest on building their offensive line first?

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1:00) Gus Bradley joins 49ers' staff as No. 2 to Robert Saleh
5:45 Major sticking point in potential Deebo trade is his contract situation
7:45 Possible destinations for Deebo Samuel: Bills, Chargers, Commanders, Texans, Broncos; depends on fit
(16:00) Jed York continues tone of support, confidence in Shanahan and Purdy over SB weekend
(21:00) What's the market for Dre Greenlaw? 49ers make most sense, reunion with Ryans intriguing
(30:00) Should the 49ers forgo big-name, big-money targets in lieu of targeting affordable options through the draft and will they focus those draft efforts on the D-line or O-line?

Super Bowl LIX wasn't the only big NFL news on Sunday, as 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel reportedly requested a trade during his exit meeting with Kyle Shanahan in January. Deebo and his agent also reportedly were granted permission to seek a trade partner to facilitate the deal. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down Samuel's time with the team from his All-Pro 2021 season to his dip in production since signing a three-year extension that started with a very public hold-out. Matt and Jennifer discuss what the ramifications of moving on from Deebo are, both contractually and from a roster-construction standpoint. The 2025 49ers wide receivers room no doubt will be different this coming season. Who will they sign? Who will step up? Matt and Jennifer attempt to answer those tough questions on this episode of 49ers Talk.

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(1:00) Recapping lopsided Super Bowl LIX outcome
(5:00) Deebo has requested a trade before – this request feels different - 49ers willing to deal
(9:00) Might be best for the 49ers to move on, Deebo's request takes pressure off 49ers to instigate trade
(17:00) Where does the 49ers' WR room stand without Deebo in 2025?
(29:00) With NFL Combine coming up, could it be favorable environment to kick-start trade talks, Purdy extension?

With the eyes of the NFL world centered on the Super Bowl in New Orleans, the 49ers personnel department is focused on free agency, the draft, and most importantly, Brock Purdy's looming extension. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how this potentially mammoth deal could fit into the 49ers' overall offseason plan. Also, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning weighs in on the impact a huge contract can have on a young player and the responsibility they have once a franchise makes that big of a commitment. Later, Matt unveils his post-Senior Bowl mock draft and the surprising player he has the 49ers taking with the No.11 pick. Additionally, Matt and Jennifer dive into roster construction, will the 49ers inquire about Cleveland's defensive end Myles Garrett? Plus, what is Kyle Juszczyk's future in the final year of his contract.

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(1:00) George Kittle receives NFL Salute to Service Award on fourth nomination, to be honored at ceremony
(8:00) JLC interview with Peyton Manning at Pro Bowl weekend (How extension could impact Brock Purdy)
(24:00) Myles Garrett trade request, what would Cleveland ask for in compensation?
(32:00) Kyle Juszczyk's future entering the final year of his contract
(36:00) Matt unveils his post-Senior Bowl mock draft pick at No.11 for 49ers
(41:00) Will the 49ers address the offensive line in the draft, rare those picks immediately pay off, Dominick Puni an outlier

The 49ers' brass was in Mobile, AL. this week to attend the annual Senior Bowl, the premier college football showcase of the season. Armed with 10 picks, Kyle Shanahan and Co. will evaluate the top talent slated to participate in the event this weekend. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how much of an impact newly re-hired defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will have on those selections. Also, with the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games scheduled this weekend, Jennifer is on-site in Orlando and spoke with 49ers' Pro Bowl selections linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Nick Bosa about the organization's reacquisition of Saleh and their participation in this weekend's festivities.

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(1:00) Can Saleh help 49ers rediscover their defensive fire?
(3:50) Fred Warner reacts to Saleh's signing from Pro Bowl
(10:00) Warner's early career success under Saleh; can he take him to the next level?
(17:00) How Senior Bowl standouts can impact draft assessments (Ex. Deebo Samuel)
(19:00) Nick Bosa reacts to Saleh's signing from Pro Bowl

The 49ers filled their special teams coordinator vacancy on Monday by hiring former New York Jets assistant Brant Boyer. Boyer comes with a wealth of experience, having served in the same role for New York for the previous nine seasons. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Boyer's hiring as well as his connection to newly hired defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, whom Boyer worked under in the same role with the Jets the last three seasons. Boyer will have big decisions this offseason with kicker Jake Moody's inconsistent play and punter Mitch Wishnowsky's health and prohibitive price-tag. Also, Matt and Jennifer break down the 49ers' notable free agents and how the organization should prioritize their potential to re-sign with the team.

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(1:00) Robert Saleh must have had a role in Brant Boyer’s hiring from his days as Jets head coach
(4:25) Possible big decisions on kicker, punter given issues with inconsistencies, availability
(10:00) Discussion on special teams issues in the NFL playoffs
(14:00) Breaking down the Super Bowl matchup, worst possible scenario (Eagles vs Chiefs)
(17:00) 49ers' most intriguing free agents
(21:00) Is Eric Saubert the bridge backup TE between George Kittle and a potential draftee

The 49ers finally have secured their top target for their defensive coordinator position, and it’s a familiar face. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Robert Saleh's second stint with San Francisco came to fruition amid a wild NFL coaching carousel. What will be first on Saleh's agenda to restore the 49ers' defense back to its dominant reputation, and is his fiery sideline demeanor the key to San Francisco’s missing edge? Matt and Jennifer analyze how Saleh ascended the NFL defensive ranks and catapulted his career by bolstering the 49ers’ defense his first time around. Also, Matt and Jennifer provide updates on former 49ers DC Nick Sorensen and assistant coach Brandon Staley's futures with the organization.

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(1:00) 49ers get top DC target Robert Saleh
(6:00) Why Saleh ultimately returned to the 49ers
(11:00) Saleh's NFL coaching journey and how 49ers catapulted his career
(12:30) Updates on former DC Nick Sorensen and assistant Brandon Staley
(31:35) Is Saleh's fiery demeanor key to sparking 49ers' defensive edge?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan sound off on the NFL divisional-round playoffs, and discuss remaining candidates for the 49ers' open coordinator roles as coaching vacancies fill around the league. Will former 49ers DC Robert Saleh return to the role, or will San Francisco hire internal candidate Brandon Staley? Matt and Jennifer also analyze the 49ers' upcoming draft needs and if they will prioritize the offensive or defensive line.

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(1:00) Reviewing the divisional-round playoffs
(14:00) Will the 49ers address their O-line in the upcoming draft?
(22:30) Watching QB mistakes in the playoffs solidifies Brock Purdy’s positioning
(30:00) How to grade O-line draftees; the jump to the NFL is steep
(40:00) Potential locker room issues if Staley were appointed to DC with Sorensen moving to specials teams?