What Jordan Mason trade says about 49ers’ 2025 NFL Draft intentions

The 2025 NFL draft takes place this month at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This will bring a host of new faces to the 49ers' organization, who hold a tie for the most picks in this year's edition with the Baltimore Ravens. On this episode of "49ers Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how the infusion of youth will invigorate an aging roster and provide a much-needed spark for the 2025 NFL season. Also, Matt and Jennifer detail how the spotlight won't just be on the new draftees but some familiar faces as well. The duo discuss why Christian McCaffrey's health might be the single most important fitness development of the 49ers' offseason and how Robert Saleh implements his defense will play a major role in determining San Francisco's ceiling moving forward.--(6:45) Why official pre-draft visits are so valuable to NFL teams(9:30) Youth infusion will be critical to aid an aging roster that reflected its age last season(15:00) Its very well possible that the 49ers' OL is already set – given the comments from San Francisco's brass recently(17:30) Have the 49ers not learned their lesson from previous years when it comes to completing important contracts?(23:30) Can the 49ers work on parallel tracks? San Francisco has shown a lack of an ability to get deals done in a timely manner(35:00) The 49ers absolutely have to get a starter on the defensive line this draft, biggest need(40:30) Saleh knows how to make defensive adjustments, the 49ers are paying him for his ability to coach up a defense in need of it

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At the 2025 NFL Annual Meeting, 49ers CEO Jed York revealed their offseason free-agency approach heavily was influenced by the decision as an organization to pay quarterback Brock Purdy. The 49ers dialed back their spending this offseason in preparation for the largest contract in franchise history, an investment York said the organization's brass is aligned with. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss York's comments, his first publicly since their offseason departures, and weigh what number Purdy and the organization might land on in addition to when. Also, Matt and Jennifer review coach Kyle Shanahan's explanation on Kyle Juszczyk's offseason contract carousel as well as his belief i    n the current iteration of the 49ers' offensive line and bringing in camp competition for kicker Jake Moody.--1:30) 49ers CEO Jed York speaks for first time since free-agency roster ‘purge’(6:00) York confirms offseason inactivity was preparation for signing/extending Purdy, Kittle, Warner(7:00) York believes Purdy is top-10 NFL QB, will he pay him like that?(11:00) York explains why Purdy deal ‘shouldn’t be that hard to do’ once they sit down(12:00) 49ers offseason program starts Apr 21, important benchmark for contract to get done?(16:45) York, Shanahan, and Lynch have been aligned in offseason message, strategy throughout process(25:00) Shanahan confirmed the 49ers will bring in competition for kicker Jake Moody

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The 49ers' offseason rolls along this week from the 2025 NFL Annual League Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. Team owners, executives, head coaches and other league personnel gather at this summit to discuss and vote upon important topics for the 2025 season. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan caught up with 49ers general manager John Lynch during a scrum of local reporters for an update on San Francisco's offseason plans. Among the topics discussed were updates on Brandon Aiyuk's health and trade interest as well as Brock Purdy's impending contract extension. Matt and Jennifer discuss how the 49ers have executed their plans thus far and provide insight on how those efforts are perceived around the league. The pressure to pull off their offseason reboot seems welcomed by the front office, and the looming 2025 NFL Draft largely is where that effort will be evaluated both in the short and long term.--(1:30) Lynch indicates Aiyuk will be with 49ers for the 2025 season(3:15) No timetable on Aiyuk’s return but he's meeting necessary benchmarks(4:45) With Aiyuk's immediate future sorted, Purdy’s impending contract becomes the main focus(6:30) 49ers seem to be committed tp Purdy, but committed at the right price(12:00) 49ers feel pressure to find productive players this draft; Lynch said that "pressure" is a privilege(16:00) Discussing the state of the offensive line, which has "good pieces"(24:00) The 2025 NFL Draft, not free agency, will define the 49ers' offseason

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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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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?

21 Maalis 36min

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

14 Maalis 48min

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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