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49ers Pro Bowlers Fred Warner, Nick Bosa react to 'exciting' Saleh signing
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.--(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
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49ers name Brant Boyer new special teams coordinator
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.--(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
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Emergency Podcast: Robert Saleh officially returns as 49ers' defensive coordinator
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.--(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?
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49ers' defensive coordinator candidates dwindle; which line will be addressed in 2025 draft?
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.--(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?
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NFL coaching carousel continues as 49ers interview coordinator candidates
As the 49ers enter the second week of their offseason with three coordinator vacancies, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss where San Francisco stands in the hiring process for its open positions. Former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh remains a primary target, but his head-coaching aspirations might be too strong with so many openings around the NFL. Matt and Jennifer analyze those head-coaching destinations and how a candidate might fit in those organizations. Lastly, Matt and Jennifer discuss Super Wild Card Weekend and make some interesting connections between the 49ers and kickers in the playoffs.--(1:00) 49ers' coaching vacancies taking longer to fill than anticipated (5:00) NFL playoffs, head-coaching vacancies could be affecting 49ers' ability to fill coordinator roles(14:30) Discussing the Rooney Rule and candidates the 49ers have interviewed(23:00) Super Wild Card Weekend and first-round playoff kicking connections(31:35) Rams' D-line has been in impressive; can 49ers get back to being dominant?
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