Second-year 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall sits down with NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco to reflect on his tumultuous rookie season in the NFL, a season that saw him traumatically shot in an attempted robbery before he worked his way into San Francisco's offense with some explosive performances. Pearsall opens up with Matt about how that moment has changed his life and how thankful he is to still be playing today. Also, Matt and Jennifer discuss Pearsall's harrowing rookie season experience and what to expect from him in his sophomore season.

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(1:00) Small break between offseason training program and training camp
(6:00) How Pearsall’s measurables stack up as a WR1
(9:00) The expectations for Pearsall have heightened this season
(10:15) Exclusive Pearsall Interview
(11:00) Pearsall didn't want the season to end based on strong performances to end campaign
(15:00) (4:00) Pearsall’s relationship with Brock Purdy
(19:00) Reflecting on the day he was shot
(20:30) Is there a way to translate his recovery from the incident into making him a better football player?

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan review the the tumult surrounding the 49ers' 2024 offseason. Renewed and refreshed, San Francisco is poised to return in 2025 with a vengeance. Then, 49ers general manager/president of football operations John Lynch sits down with Matt to break down how San Francisco's offseason transformation can catapult the team from its recent substandard results.

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(1:00) Reliving the tumult of 49ers' 2024 offseason
(4:00) Why big question mark surrounds 49ers' draft class
(6:00) Can the reliable veterans stay healthy?
(16:00) How does CMC make everyone in his orbit better?
(18:00) Lynch on state of the 49ers' union
(23:00) Breaking down the defensive-line depth in 2025

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan report back from San Francisco's mandatory minicamp. The duo discusses injury updates on important players and how their recovery timelines will affect the 49ers' position groups. Also, Matt and Jennifer address the noticeable change in atmosphere around the organization after veteran offensive lineman Trent Williams described a team rejuvenated by rest and reflection.

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(1:00) 49ers injury updates
(13:00) What has been the offseason theme so far?
(15:00) Trent Williams discusses 49ers' rejuvenated locker room
(23:00) How has Robert Saleh put his stamp on the defense?
(28:00) What question marks, players stand out entering break?