Matt Maiocco

San Francisco

Reporter, 49ers Insider at NBC Sports Bay Area

Entering Season No. 30 covering the 49ers.

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Kubiak admits reducing CMC's 49ers workload isn't so simple

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Matt Maiocco

Kubiak admits reducing CMC's 49ers workload isn't so simple originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSANTA CLARA — Running back Christian McCaffrey had 339 touches during the 2023 regular season. AdvertisementHe earned NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and the 49ers came within an overtime stop of winning the Super Bowl. In a not entirely unrelated comparison, McCaffrey appeared in just four games last year. The 49ers finished last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record.
49ers QB Brock Purdy focused on self-growth amid contract negotiations

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Matt Maiocco

SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Brock Purdy just wants to hear the truth. Sometimes it seems as if honesty comes in short supply around the NFL. But Purdy demands tough love from his coaches, 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said. “He wants to study himself, he wants to see where he can improve, he wants to be told the truth about what we think about how he can improve,” Kubiak said this week.
Why reducing Christian McCaffrey’s workload isn’t so simple for 49ers

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Matt Maiocco

SANTA CLARA — Running back Christian McCaffrey had 339 touches during the 2023 regular season. He earned NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and the 49ers came within an overtime stop of winning the Super Bowl. In a not entirely unrelated comparison, McCaffrey appeared in just four games last year. The 49ers finished last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record. “You guys saw in 2023 how important he is to what we want to be as an offense,” 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said this week.
Robert Saleh ‘indebted’ to 49ers, hungry for return in 2025 NFL season

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Matt Maiocco

SANTA CLARA — Rather than attempt to venture out and try something new, Robert Saleh wanted to repay the loyalty that was shown to him. That is why Saleh accepted the 49ers’ offer to return to the organization nearly four months ago as defensive coordinator. He held that same role on Kyle Shanahan's staff from 2017 to 2020. “If you think about those first two years as D-coordinator in ’17 and ’18, it wasn’t easy,” Saleh said Thursday in his first public comments after returning to the 49ers.
Robert Saleh ‘indebted’ to 49ers, hungry for return in 2025 NFL season

1 week ago | nbcbayarea.com | Matt Maiocco

SANTA CLARA — Rather than attempt to venture out and try something new, Robert Saleh wanted to repay the loyalty that was shown to him. That is why Saleh accepted the 49ers’ offer to return to the organization nearly four months ago as defensive coordinator. He held that same role on Kyle Shanahan's staff from 2017 to 2020.
Expectations for 49ers 2025 NFL Draft class after offseason re-tooling

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Matt Maiocco

The 49ers do not have much time to wait for their rookies to arrive. After losing a dozen starters and key backups since the end of last season, the 49ers relied on the 2025 NFL Draft to restock their roster. “We knew we had to add a lot of people,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “Fortunately, we had 11 draft picks, and it's very rare you use all 11 draft picks.
Expectations for 49ers 2025 NFL Draft class after offseason re-tooling

1 week ago | nbcbayarea.com | Matt Maiocco

The 49ers do not have much time to wait for their rookies to arrive. After losing a dozen starters and key backups since the end of last season, the 49ers relied on the 2025 NFL Draft to restock their roster. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are “We knew we had to add a lot of people,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “Fortunately, we had 11 draft picks, and it's very rare you use all 11 draft picks.
Examining 49ers’ offensive depth chart after 2025 NFL Draft selections

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Matt Maiocco

Despite their many issues last season, the 49ers’ offense still was among the best in the NFL in total yards. Under coach Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers’ offense consistently has ranked near the top of the league. In the past six seasons, the 49ers were fourth, 15th, seventh, fifth, second and fourth. But it certainly was not perfect. The 49ers had a minus-10 in takeaway/giveaway differential, and they experienced problems cashing in touchdowns through most of the season.
Examining 49ers’ offensive depth chart after 2025 NFL Draft selections

1 week ago | nbcbayarea.com | Matt Maiocco

Despite their many issues last season, the 49ers’ offense still was among the best in the NFL in total yards. Under coach Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers’ offense consistently has ranked near the top of the league. In the past six seasons, the 49ers were fourth, 15th, seventh, fifth, second and fourth. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are But it certainly was not perfect.
49ers' 2025 NFL Draft haul increases depth at key defensive positions

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Matt Maiocco

49ers' 2025 NFL Draft haul increases depth at key defensive positions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe 49ers placed a great deal of emphasis on the 2025 NFL Draft. After all, the organization had many holes to fill on defense, and they opted against being aggressive during the free-agent signing period. AdvertisementThe 49ers used their first five draft selections to focus on giving defensive coordinator Robert Saleh some players.