On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to the 2026 schedule release, break down when San Francisco's toughest stretch is, discuss marquee matchups, the impact of two international games, and consider if San Francisco is primed to make another playoff run with Matt's way-too-early season predictions.

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(1:00) 49ers’ 2026 official schedule release
(3:00) The rigors of being one of NFL's most popular teams
(10:00) Impact of 49ers' rest differential
(13:00) Rookie camp round-up from last week
(16:00) Top 49ers road trips for fans in 2026
(25:00) Maiocco's way-too-early season predictions

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As the 49ers opened rookie minicamp Thursday in Santa Clara, coordinators Raheem Morris, Klay Kubiak and Brant Boyer took to the podium to sound off on the new additions and the upcoming NFL season. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss nuances of each coordinator's approach to the season with new talent in the locker room. The duo also breaks down how each draftee from the 2026 NFL Draft class might project to the final roster.

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(0:00) The 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class is finally in town
(4:00) Breaking down Trent Williams' contract, succession plan
(11:00) Can rookie Kaelon Black win backup RB role?
(17:00) 49ers draft picks who can make immediate impact
(25:00) Who will be 49ers' main return man?
(30:00) Predicting what 49ers will do with extra cap space
33:00) Carver Willis penciled in as starting left guard

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General manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan have crafted 10 NFL draft classes together since the pair joined the 49ers in 2017, but perhaps none has been scrutinized as much as their 2026 group. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down San Francisco's draft strategy, and how the team valued its heavily researched prospects despite outsiders viewing them as reaches.

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(1:00) How Matt, Jennifer are processing the draft
(2:30) 49ers' draft board didn’t match analyst mocks
(7:00) Breaking down perception of a ‘reach’ in the NFL draft
(14:00) Marrying skills, tape to a system more important than draft stock
(23:00) Deep dive into third-round pick, Indiana RB Kaelon Black
(38:00) Noteworthy UDFAs signed by 49ers

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