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From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Tim and Matt Barrows make their choices for the 49ers' biggest move of the offseason, their biggest worry going into training camp and the player most likely to surprise us in 2026.
Tim and Matt Barrows make their choices for the 49ers' biggest move of the offseason, their biggest worry going into training camp and the player most likely to surprise us in 2026.
The Athletic's Matt Barrows details Brandon Aiyuk's relationship with the 49ers, and what Washington might expect if they eventually sign him.
Grant & Danny react to Ian Rapoport saying the Commanders want to sign Brandon Aiyuk when he becomes available. Matt Barrows from The Athletic joins for a conversation at the start of hour 4.
Hour 4: 06/09/2026 - Matt Barrows gives us insight into the Brandon Aiyuk situation. - Could this Aiyuk situation drag out longer than we thought? - Pat McAfee is Making HOW MUCH?
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Kyle Shanahan canceling next week's minicamp and what that means about how the offseason has gone. Also, final OTA observations.
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Kyle Shanahan canceling next week's minicamp and what that means about how the offseason has gone. Also, final OTA observations.
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here):Tim and Matt Barrows review the standouts from the first open OTA and the podium sessions from Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, Dre Greenlaw and Colton McKivitz.
Tim and Matt Barrows review the standouts from the first open OTA and the podium sessions from Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, Dre Greenlaw and Colton McKivitz.
Steiny & Guru get into some 49ers OTAs with Matt Barrows of The Athletic who let's us in on a secret that Aiyuk, his agent, and the 49ers have STILL not been in communication. What do you do?!
Steiny & Guru catch up with Matt Barrows of The Athletic to discuss the start of OTAs for the 49ers and what the hottest offseason topics are shaping into.
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here) Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Barrows' interview with 49ers VP Tariq Ahmad about last month's draft class. Also, should the 49es close the offseason by signing Joey Bosa?
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Barrows' interview with 49ers VP Tariq Ahmad about last month's draft class. Also, should the 49es close the offseason by signing Joey Bosa?
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Tim and Matt Barrows go week-by-week through the 49ers' just-released schedule -- it's heavy with home games early and gets tougher late. Obviously with the two long international trips in there, too. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim and Matt Barrows go week-by-week through the 49ers' just-released schedule -- it's heavy with home games early and gets tougher late. Obviously with the two long international trips in there, too. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' rookie camp practice -- Romello Height as a defensive lineman, Kaelon Black's composure, De'Zhaun Stribling's speed and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Raheem Morris' first presser at 49ers DC along with other notes from interview day at rookie minicamp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Barrows joins Ben Standig to sort through the confusion around Brandon Aiyuk and how the narrative keeps growing without concrete news.
Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows answer listeners' questions about the 49ers' controversial 2026 draft class, how De'Zhaun Stribling stands out, and why an OT and raw LB could be their most interesting picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Matt Barrows goes solo to breakdown the final day of the NFL Draft for the 49ers and analyzing the UDFA class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steiny & Guru discuss the 3rd annual Agape Charity Golf Tournament, San Francisco 49ers draft class, why players are overvalued compared to others, if John Lynch knows what he's doing, Steve Kerr's conversation with the New Yorker, and if the Warriors should make a change... Plus, The Athletic's Matt Barrows joins us at 11:00a.
Steiny & Guru chat with The Athletic's Matt Barrows about the concerning draft history of the San Francisco 49ers and whether that's fair for a team that just won a road playoff game last season.
Steiny & Guru chat with The Athletic's Matt Barrows about the 49ers draft haul and why fans aren't too hot on the John Lynch-Kyle Shanahan draft strategy the past few seasons.
The Athletic's Matt Barrows tells Greg and JD which of the 40ers rookies could have an immediate impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the familiar pattern of the 49ers' three Day 2 draft choices -- WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Edge Romello Height and RB Kaelon Black. Also: trading Dee Winters for a fifth-round pick. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Matt Barrows and Tim Kawakami discuss the 49ers making two trades to get out of the first round -- who they passed up, who they wanted, and who they might take at No. 33 on Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers making two trades to get out of the first round -- who they passed up, who they wanted, and who they might take at No. 33 on Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Matt Barrows and Tim Kawakami discuss the hints John Lynch offered at his pre-draft session and what he said about Trent Williams' new $50-milion extension. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49ers writer Matt Barrows joins the show to preview San Francisco’s NFL Draft strategy now that Trent Williams is signed to an extension. We dig into roster needs, what the 49ers could do with the No. 27 overall pick, and whether trading down makes the most sense. Draft season is officially here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Kawakami and The Athletic's Matt Barrows discuss the hints John Lynch offered at his pre-draft session and what he said about Trent Williams' new $50-milion extension. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Tim and The Athletic's Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' likeliest scenarios going into next week's draft. Could they trade down from the 27th pick? Is it finally time to take a tackle? Or just select the best available WR? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim and The Athletic's Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' likeliest scenarios going into next week's draft. Could they trade down from the 27th pick? Is it finally time to take a tackle? Or just select the best available WR? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the likeliest and best scenarios for the 49ers in the upcoming draft. Pass rusher Cashius Howell first, a receiver second? KC Concepcion? Maybe actually take an offensive tackle? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the likeliest and best scenarios for the 49ers in the upcoming draft. Pass rusher Cashius Howell first, a receiver second? KC Concepcion? Maybe actually take an offensive tackle? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Silver & JD continue evaluating the Giants' week and how they've responded after the 0-3 start to the season, now winning three of their last four games. The guys evaluate Tony Vitello's commitment to his core players but not being afraid to tinker within the lineup and bullpen. The Athletic's Matt Barrows joins the show to recap his time in Phoenix, AZ at the NFL Owners Meetings and discuss whether the 49ers will be able to find an adequate RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the best on the 49ers beat, Matt Barrows joins Greg Silver & John Dickinson to address the 49ers slow playing the release of Brandon Aiyuk, evaluate the team's approach to free agency, and dissect whether or not the team can find an RB2 that will actually allow Kyle Shanahan to decrease Christian McCaffrey's workload next season. While Barrows doesn't believe that the 49ers will use one of their earlier draft selections on a running back, he makes a note of Mike Washington Jr. from Arkansas as a player to watch over the next few weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2: Silver & JD continue evaluating the Giants' week and how they've responded after the 0-3 start to the season, now winning three of their last four games. The guys evaluate Tony Vitello's commitment to his core players but not being afraid to tinker within the lineup and bullpen. The Athletic's Matt Barrows joins the show to recap his time in Phoenix, AZ at the NFL Owners Meetings and discuss whether the 49ers will be able to find an adequate RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the best on the 49ers beat, Matt Barrows joins Greg Silver & John Dickinson to address the 49ers slow playing the release of Brandon Aiyuk, evaluate the team's approach to free agency, and dissect whether or not the team can find an RB2 that will actually allow Kyle Shanahan to decrease Christian McCaffrey's workload next season. While Barrows doesn't believe that the 49ers will use one of their earlier draft selections on a running back, he makes a note of Mike Washington Jr. from Arkansas as a player to watch over the next few weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49ers writer, Matt Barrows joins the show to break down all the news coming out of the NFL owners meetings, including Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the team and the growing discussion about limiting Christian McCaffrey’s workload next season. A wide‑ranging and insightful 49ers conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 4 - We recap Mike Krukow’s strong comments on Giants closer Ryan Walker, with the role suddenly up for grabs after recent struggles. Plus, 49ers writer Matt Barrows joins the show to discuss key takeaways from the NFL owners meetings, including the growing idea of resting Christian McCaffrey more next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 4 - We recap Mike Krukow’s strong comments on Giants closer Ryan Walker, with the role suddenly up for grabs after recent struggles. Plus, 49ers writer Matt Barrows joins the show to discuss key takeaways from the NFL owners meetings, including the growing idea of resting Christian McCaffrey more next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49ers writer, Matt Barrows joins the show to break down all the news coming out of the NFL owners meetings, including Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the team and the growing discussion about limiting Christian McCaffrey’s workload next season. A wide‑ranging and insightful 49ers conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Tim and Matt Barrows discuss 49ers GM John Lynch's comments about the electrical substation, Trent Williams' contract, traveling to Australia and much more from the NFL owners meetings in Arizona. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Kyle Shanahan and Jed York's media sessions in Arizona. More snaps off for Christian McCaffrey? Door's open for a Brandon Aiyuk return? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss 49ers GM John Lynch's comments about the electrical substation, Trent Williams' contract, traveling to Australia and much more from the NFL owners meetings in Arizona. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senior Writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers, Matt Barrows joins Carlos Ramirez on Niners Nightly to break down some future possibilities for the team, including a possible reunion with Deeb Samuel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 2 - Maxx Crosby reacts to the blockbuster trade and says he still hopes to retire a Raider someday. Plus, 49ers writer Matt Barrows joins the show to share his thoughts on San Francisco as NFL free agency approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49ers writer, Matt Barrows joins the show to explain how Trent Williams’ contract situation could shape the team’s free‑agency plans. He breaks down the financial ripple effects and what San Francisco can realistically do on the open market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 2 - Maxx Crosby reacts to the blockbuster trade and says he still hopes to retire a Raider someday. Plus, 49ers writer Matt Barrows joins the show to share his thoughts on San Francisco as NFL free agency approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49ers writer, Matt Barrows joins the show to explain how Trent Williams’ contract situation could shape the team’s free‑agency plans. He breaks down the financial ripple effects and what San Francisco can realistically do on the open market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.