Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to the 49ers’ 2025 schedule release, break down when San Francisco will face its toughest stretch, discuss marquee matchups and consider if San Francisco is primed for a major bounce-back year given their favorable schedule.

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(Start) Immediate reaction to 49ers' 2025 schedule release
(2:30) Bye is Week 14, for the past three seasons it's been during Week 9
(9:30) This is a real opportunity for the 49ers to have a comeback season, along with the NFC West division
(13:00) Each 49ers' 2025 opponent discussed
(38:00) Nine away games this season – could be setting the 49ers up for an international game in 2026 (Mexico City?)
(42:00) 49ers in Phase 2 of their offseason program – the rookies seem like a very good group, friendly and social and seem very motivated

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to Robert Saleh's first media session since his return, and their first impressions of the other 49ers coordinators. Saleh shares why he wanted to return to San Francisco, while special teams coordinator Brant Boyer expresses confidence in Jake Moody. Also, Matt and Jennifer discuss the 49ers' 2025 draft class, who are in Santa Clara for San Francisco's rookie minicamp.

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(Start) Saleh begins second stint as 49ers DC
(3:00) Saleh's motivation to return to 49ers
(14:00) Discussing Saleh's prints all over 49ers' draft picks
(24:00) Boyer backs Moody after rough 2024 season
(29:00) Expectations for new 49ers QB Mac Jones

The 49ers' offseason shifted dramatically this past week, from drafting for the future to taking care of one of the present cornerstones of the organization, tight end George Kittle. On this episode of "49ers Talk," host Jennifer Lee Chan sits down with Kittle to discuss the relief he's feeling about getting this contract done ahead of important offseason training as well as any advice he could give to fellow captain quarterback Brock Purdy as he navigates his first big contact extension himself. Later, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer discuss the importance of getting Kittle's contract done ahead of San Francisco's offseason program and how that might impact Purdy's negotiations moving forward.

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(2:00) The addition of DJ Humphries at OT pretty much answers the question of who the 49ers swing tackle would be
(6:00) Ross Dwelley rejoins 49ers – joins full TE room of Luke Farrell, George Kittle, Mason Pline, Jake Tonges and Brayden Willis
(9:00) NFL analyst Greg Cosell believes seventh-round draft pick Kurtis Rourke is another late QB gem for San Francisco
(14:00) The structure of Kittle’s deal – shows a willingness to get the deal done, wanted to avoid stress of 2020 deal
(21:00) How is Kittle providing any guidance to Purdy as he navigates his own contract situation?