Quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Mac Jones and a host of former 49ers signal-callers were on hand for the sixth annual Tight End University to provide reps. Also, Brandon Aiyuk's stalemate with the organization continues, with more social media videos feeding fuel to the fire. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Aiyuk's offseason behavior is descending into new depths, and how the 49ers quarterbacks are developing this offseason.
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(2:00) Brandon Aiyuk’s offseason evolves into the bizarre 
 (12:30) Why 49ers don’t need to do Aiyuk any favors 
 (23:00) Is there a winner in Aiyuk-49ers saga? 
 (31:00) Brock Purdy Interview from TEU 
 (35:00) Mac Jones Interview from TEU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Mac Jones and a host of former 49ers signal-callers were on hand for the sixth annual Tight End University to provide reps. Also, Brandon Aiyuk's stalemate with the organization continues, with more social media videos feeding fuel to the fire. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Aiyuk's offseason behavior is descending into new depths, and how the 49ers quarterbacks are developing this offseason.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(2:00) Brandon Aiyuk’s offseason evolves into the bizarre&lt;br&gt;
 (12:30) Why 49ers don’t need to do Aiyuk any favors&lt;br&gt;
 (23:00) Is there a winner in Aiyuk-49ers saga?&lt;br&gt;
 (31:00) Brock Purdy Interview from TEU&lt;br&gt;
 (35:00) Mac Jones Interview from TEU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Mac Jones and a host of former 49ers signal-callers were on hand for the sixth annual Tight End University to provide reps. Also, Brandon Aiyuk's stalemate with the organization continues, with more social media videos feeding fuel to the fire. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Aiyuk's offseason behavior is descending into new depths, and how the 49ers quarterbacks are developing this offseason.

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Brock Purdy, Mac Jones team up at TEU as 49ers' Aiyuk drama rolls on

George Kittle co-hosts Tight End University for the sixth consecutive summer at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, giving NFL tight ends an opportunity to train, study film and network. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Tight End University has grown and developed over the last six years. They also assess where the 49ers' star tight end stands in his rehab from an Achilles tear last season and if he's on track to make his season debut in Week 1.
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0:00 Jennifer checks in from Tight End University 
 5:00 Still processing the the passing of Aldon Smith 
 7:00 Addressing the Brandon Aiyuk saga that keeps rolling on this offseason 
 14:00 Updates on George Kittle's rehab progress as he hosts TEU again 
 21:00 Kittle discusses how TEU has grown in its sixth year 
 27:00 How Kittle and Juszczyk went from teammates to best friends 
 32:00 Juszczyk bringing his experience as a fullback to the tight end position 
 35:00 Juszczyk details how Kittle has approached his rehab and why his positivity has factored into bouncing back Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;George Kittle co-hosts Tight End University for the sixth consecutive summer at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, giving NFL tight ends an opportunity to train, study film and network. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Tight End University has grown and developed over the last six years. They also assess where the 49ers' star tight end stands in his rehab from an Achilles tear last season and if he's on track to make his season debut in Week 1.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;0:00 Jennifer checks in from Tight End University&lt;br&gt;
 5:00 Still processing the the passing of Aldon Smith&lt;br&gt;
 7:00 Addressing the Brandon Aiyuk saga that keeps rolling on this offseason&lt;br&gt;
 14:00 Updates on George Kittle's rehab progress as he hosts TEU again&lt;br&gt;
 21:00 Kittle discusses how TEU has grown in its sixth year&lt;br&gt;
 27:00 How Kittle and Juszczyk went from teammates to best friends&lt;br&gt;
 32:00 Juszczyk bringing his experience as a fullback to the tight end position&lt;br&gt;
 35:00 Juszczyk details how Kittle has approached his rehab and why his positivity has factored into bouncing back&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

George Kittle co-hosts Tight End University for the sixth consecutive summer at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, giving NFL tight ends an opportunity to train, study film and network. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how Tight End University has grown and developed over the last six years. They also assess where the 49ers' star tight end stands in his rehab from an Achilles tear last season and if he's on track to make his season debut in Week 1.

Kittle, Juszczyk unite at TEU as 49ers star targets Week 1 return

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan remember former 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith, who passed away Saturday at the age of 36. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Smith burst onto the scene in San Francisco and holds franchise records that still stand to this day. But just as quickly, Smith fell into turmoil that ultimately would limit his on-field production. Matt and Jennifer look back at a beloved player, teammate and person who captured the hearts of fans in his short time with the organization, and honor the memory of not just the player, but the man.
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0:00 Aldon Smith dies at age 36 
 5:00 Smith wanted to help guide young players, avoid the pitfalls that plagued his career 
 13:00 What 49ers OL legends Joe Staley, Trent Williams both agreed about Smith 
 22:00 49ers Mailbag segment 
 23:00 Where do the 49ers stand with Brandon’s Aiyuk financially? 
 31:00 Why would Kyle Shanahan play a backup RB this season if he hasn’t done much of it before? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan remember former 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith, who passed away Saturday at the age of 36. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Smith burst onto the scene in San Francisco and holds franchise records that still stand to this day. But just as quickly, Smith fell into turmoil that ultimately would limit his on-field production. Matt and Jennifer look back at a beloved player, teammate and person who captured the hearts of fans in his short time with the organization, and honor the memory of not just the player, but the man.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;0:00 Aldon Smith dies at age 36&lt;br&gt;
 5:00 Smith wanted to help guide young players, avoid the pitfalls that plagued his career&lt;br&gt;
 13:00 What 49ers OL legends Joe Staley, Trent Williams both agreed about Smith&lt;br&gt;
 22:00 49ers Mailbag segment&lt;br&gt;
 23:00 Where do the 49ers stand with Brandon’s Aiyuk financially?&lt;br&gt;
 31:00 Why would Kyle Shanahan play a backup RB this season if he hasn’t done much of it before?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan remember former 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith, who passed away Saturday at the age of 36. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Smith burst onto the scene in San Francisco and holds franchise records that still stand to this day. But just as quickly, Smith fell into turmoil that ultimately would limit his on-field production. Matt and Jennifer look back at a beloved player, teammate and person who captured the hearts of fans in his short time with the organization, and honor the memory of not just the player, but the man.

Remembering Aldon Smith: Former 49ers star dies at age 36

Following the conclusion of the 49ers' productive and quiet offseason program, Brandon Aiyuk has resurfaced with seemingly disparaging comments aimed at the organization as the standoff between the two parties lingers. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how San Francisco and Aiyuk reached this bizarre juncture and what pathways remain moving forward. Also, Jennifer checks in with Fred Warner at his youth football camp to discuss his reunion with buddy Dre Greenlaw, breakout 49ers rookies and this season's goals for a defense in desperate need of an edge.
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1:00 Brandon Aiyuk's complex, confusing social media videos 
 7:00  Why Aiyuk still holds animosity over past contract negotiations 
 12:00 Breaking down where 49ers stand on their issues with Aiyuk 
 24:00 Behind wide receiver, which 49ers position group is most improved? 
 30:00 Fred Warner checks in from youth football camp 
 40:00 Who does Warner think will make defensive leap in 2026? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Following the conclusion of the 49ers' productive and quiet offseason program, Brandon Aiyuk has resurfaced with seemingly disparaging comments aimed at the organization as the standoff between the two parties lingers. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how San Francisco and Aiyuk reached this bizarre juncture and what pathways remain moving forward. Also, Jennifer checks in with Fred Warner at his youth football camp to discuss his reunion with buddy Dre Greenlaw, breakout 49ers rookies and this season's goals for a defense in desperate need of an edge.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;1:00 Brandon Aiyuk's complex, confusing social media videos&lt;br&gt;
 7:00  Why Aiyuk still holds animosity over past contract negotiations&lt;br&gt;
 12:00 Breaking down where 49ers stand on their issues with Aiyuk&lt;br&gt;
 24:00 Behind wide receiver, which 49ers position group is most improved?&lt;br&gt;
 30:00 Fred Warner checks in from youth football camp&lt;br&gt;
 40:00 Who does Warner think will make defensive leap in 2026?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Following the conclusion of the 49ers' productive and quiet offseason program, Brandon Aiyuk has resurfaced with seemingly disparaging comments aimed at the organization as the standoff between the two parties lingers. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how San Francisco and Aiyuk reached this bizarre juncture and what pathways remain moving forward. Also, Jennifer checks in with Fred Warner at his youth football camp to discuss his reunion with buddy Dre Greenlaw, breakout 49ers rookies and this season's goals for a defense in desperate need of an edge.

Making sense of Brandon Aiyuk's antics amid 49ers’ otherwise productive offseason

“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down week two of San Francisco’s OTA practices.
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(1:10) - Levi's Stadium prepares for the FIFA World Cup
(7:50) - 49ers injury updates
(9:50) - Notable participants in practice
(16:50) - Receiver room - Is Demarcus Robinson's spot in jeaopardy?
(22:15) - A look at special teams - will it be better than last year?
(24:00) - Is this 49ers roster better than it was a year ago? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down week two of San Francisco’s OTA practices.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(1:10) - Levi's Stadium prepares for the FIFA World Cup&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(7:50) - 49ers injury updates&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(9:50) - Notable participants in practice&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(16:50) - Receiver room - Is Demarcus Robinson's spot in jeaopardy?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(22:15) - A look at special teams - will it be better than last year?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(24:00) - Is this 49ers roster better than it was a year ago?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down week two of San Francisco’s OTA practices.

Why Trent Williams, Mike Evans were welcome sights at OTA practices

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