At the 2025 NFL Annual Meeting, 49ers CEO Jed York revealed their offseason free-agency approach heavily was influenced by the decision as an organization to pay quarterback Brock Purdy. The 49ers dialed back their spending this offseason in preparation for the largest contract in franchise history, an investment York said the organization's brass is aligned with. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss York's comments, his first publicly since their offseason departures, and weigh what number Purdy and the organization might land on in addition to when. Also, Matt and Jennifer review coach Kyle Shanahan's explanation on Kyle Juszczyk's offseason contract carousel as well as his belief i n the current iteration of the 49ers' offensive line and bringing in camp competition for kicker Jake Moody.

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1:30) 49ers CEO Jed York speaks for first time since free-agency roster ‘purge’
(6:00) York confirms offseason inactivity was preparation for signing/extending Purdy, Kittle, Warner
(7:00) York believes Purdy is top-10 NFL QB, will he pay him like that?
(11:00) York explains why Purdy deal ‘shouldn’t be that hard to do’ once they sit down
(12:00) 49ers offseason program starts Apr 21, important benchmark for contract to get done?
(16:45) York, Shanahan, and Lynch have been aligned in offseason message, strategy throughout process
(25:00) Shanahan confirmed the 49ers will bring in competition for kicker Jake Moody

The 49ers' offseason rolls along this week from the 2025 NFL Annual League Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. Team owners, executives, head coaches and other league personnel gather at this summit to discuss and vote upon important topics for the 2025 season. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan caught up with 49ers general manager John Lynch during a scrum of local reporters for an update on San Francisco's offseason plans. Among the topics discussed were updates on Brandon Aiyuk's health and trade interest as well as Brock Purdy's impending contract extension. Matt and Jennifer discuss how the 49ers have executed their plans thus far and provide insight on how those efforts are perceived around the league. The pressure to pull off their offseason reboot seems welcomed by the front office, and the looming 2025 NFL Draft largely is where that effort will be evaluated both in the short and long term.

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(1:30) Lynch indicates Aiyuk will be with 49ers for the 2025 season
(3:15) No timetable on Aiyuk’s return but he's meeting necessary benchmarks
(4:45) With Aiyuk's immediate future sorted, Purdy’s impending contract becomes the main focus
(6:30) 49ers seem to be committed tp Purdy, but committed at the right price
(12:00) 49ers feel pressure to find productive players this draft; Lynch said that "pressure" is a privilege
(16:00) Discussing the state of the offensive line, which has "good pieces"
(24:00) The 2025 NFL Draft, not free agency, will define the 49ers' offseason

With the 2025 NFL Draft now a month away and the number of roster losses vastly outweighing the gains, the 49ers now are more reliant than ever on the success of their rookies. San Francisco has pivoted to a less familiar offseason strategy that hinges on getting this draft class 'right.' Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss if the 49ers can compliment their proven core with impactful youth from this draft and extend their championship window. The duo also discuss which players on both lines of scrimmage make sense for the 49ers in the first round and beyond? Also, Matt and Jennifer take a not-too-early look at the 49ers' players scheduled to hit free agency in 2026 as their needs don't just stop with the 2025 season.

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(3:15) 49ers have typically drafted a year in advance, this season they are drafting for 'now'
(7:00) This can't be a ‘reach’ draft, 49ers must prioritize the best player available
(13:25) People talk about the high-profile draft misses during the John Lynch era, but he's found many gems in his tenure
(18:00) Did drafting Brock Purdy save John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan’s jobs?
(22:00) Looking ahead at 49ers' scheduled free agents for 2026