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49ers Plus Minus

Audacy
San Francisco 49ers
49ers
Brock Purdy
Christian Mccaffrey
NFL
Kyle Shanahan
George Kittle
Mac Jones
Seattle Seahawks
Nick Bosa
Fred Warner
Ricky Pearsall
Arizona Cardinals
Trent Williams
Philadelphia Eagles
Jauan Jennings
Trade Deadline
Brandon Aiyuk
John Lynch
Raheem Morris

BREAKING: 49ers Plus Minus now has its own feed! The Athletic’s Matt Barrows plugs listeners into the Niners’ locker room, personnel interviews, and the latest news & notes to keep you up-to-date on the 49ers. New Episodes drop every Gameday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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The 2026 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in mid May. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who's at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging c... more

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.

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Matt Barrows goes solo to breakdown the final day of the NFL Draft for the 49ers and analyzing the UDFA class.

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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.

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Recent Guests

John Lynch
General Manager, San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: Thoughts on John Lynch's Comments at the Owners Meetings
Ross Tucker
Audacy NFL insider
Audacy
Episode: In-Depth Wild-Card Preview + Guest Ross Tucker
Jauan Jennings
Wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: Bye Week Updates & Jauan Tells His Side of The Story
Matt Barrows
Associated Press writer covering the San Francisco 49ers
The Athletic
Episode: A Very Curious Cutdown Day

Hosts

Tim Kawakami
Host of 49ers Plus Minus; longtime The Athletic writer and voice in team coverage.
Matt Barrows
Co-host and reporter; provides analysis and insider perspectives on the 49ers.
Tim Cavacami
Host of the show; leads discussions on roster moves and draft analysis.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Two of the Best!

    Really excited about this podcast. Kawakami and Barrows are two the most insightful in covering the 49ers. They don’t disappoint. This is a MUST FOLLOW!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John3801
    United States9 months ago

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Great guests, strong analysis with locker-room flavor.
Insightful, data-driven, and entertaining.
Balanced, engaging discussions that stay on topic without getting dull.
Two of the best in the business for 49ers coverage.
Consistently solid depth on roster moves and drafts.

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#234
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Talking Points

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Thoughts on John Lynch's Comments at the Owners Meetings
Q: Matt Barrows, what did John Lynch have to talk about today?
Lynch covered multiple topics, including Trent Williams, the receiving corps, the offensive line, and the substation issue, while highlighting the ongoing discussions and the team's plans for a new facility.
Headlines from Shanahan and York Media Sessions
Q: What was the headliner for you?
The co-hosts found the most notable moments in Kyle Shanahan and Jed York's remarks to be the discussion about McCaffrey's workload, the potential for Jordan James to take on more running duties, and the ongoing Brandon Aiyuk situation, including trade talk and the team's reluctance to rush a move.
Mailbag: Changes on Defense, Old Nolan & Singletary Stories
Q: Is it a bad idea to take a top caliber running back early in the draft?
The 49ers have been successful finding running backs late or after the draft, so perhaps it's not necessary.
Mailbag: Changes on Defense, Old Nolan & Singletary Stories
Q: What are your thoughts on Chris Kocerek?
There might be questions about his effectiveness, particularly regarding player development beyond Nick Bosa.
Mailbag: Changes on Defense, Old Nolan & Singletary Stories
Q: Tim, do you want to ask me about how awesome Media Night was?
Yes, it was actually huge and spacious, unlike the cramped environments of previous events.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 49ers Plus Minus

What is 49ers Plus Minus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the focus is on the San Francisco 49ers, covering draft strategy, free agency, contracts, front-office dynamics, and coaching decisions, all with insider context and banter between seasoned beat reporters. Listeners get a mix of tactical roster analysis, speculative trades, and behind-the-scenes notes from interviews, travel plans, and organizational decisions, along with lighthearted storytelling that adds personality to the football discourse. A standout is the consistent emphasis on how front-office moves, cap management, and player evaluation shape the team's immediate and long-term outlook, often anchored by direct references to figures like the head coach and general manager and reinforced by on-the-ground repo... more

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