Observations from 49ers practice

Kyle and Chris discuss takeaways from Chris' visit to watch the 49ers practice in training camp. He has thoughts on the young defensive linemen, Ricky Pearsall's return, Jauan Jennings' injury, the secondary, Christian McCaffrey, the offensive line and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris talk about the initial takeaways from the early days of 49ers training camp. They discuss why Jauan Jennings could be in line to get his contract situation handled sooner rather than later, the early returns from the linebacker competition, whether or not the team has a shadow GM making special teams decisions, Trent Williams owning a private jet, and a lot more.

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch addressed the media ahead of the San Francisco 49ers beginning training camp this. What stood out about Shanahan discussing the contract stalemate with Jauan Jennings, the team not having a timeline with Brandon Aiyuk, a conversation about where things stand in the trenches and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris take a look at the San Francisco 49ers situation at linebacker ahead of the start of training camp. The key question: will rookie third-round draft pick Nick Martin develop into the player they need him to be? Is the starting linebacker job the biggest camp battle on the entire roster? They dive into all that and more, like linebacker names and uniform questions.

Jauan Jennings has said he either wants a new contract or to be traded away from the 49ers! Kyle and Chris break it all down -- why Jennings has leverage, what type of contract he likely deserves, and what the rest of the receiving corps could be with or without him -- and they preview the receiver position ahead of the start of training camp.

Kyle Madson and Chris Biderman preview the San Francisco 49ers running backs ahead of the start of training camp with one important question: how much Christian McCaffrey do they need to make the playoffs? And are there ways to limit his use in the regular season to make sure he's available come January? That talk about Isaac Guerendo in Year 2, Jordan James prognosis as a rookie, and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' secondary heading into the start of training camp. Can Renardo Green take a leap in Year 2? Will Deommodore Lenoir play inside or stick outside? Can Upton Stout take over nickel as a rookie? And will an injury to Malik Mustapha at safety be problematic for their depth? All those thoughts and more in the latest Candlestick Chronicles Podcast.

In their first installment of training camp previews, Kyle and Chris take a look at the 49ers' offensive line, which has largely been neglected with key resources in recent seasons. But is there a chance it could be better than perception? What about Trent Williams' health? And is Colton McKivitz due for a big pay day? They break it all down!

Kyle and Chris discuss if Kyle Shanahan is going to do different things with the 49ers offense based on an under-the-radar addition to the roster this offseason. Then they break down whether Ricky Pearsall is ready for a breakout in his second NFL season after showing signs as a rookie.

Chris is joined by ESPN 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner to talk all things 49ers, including takeaways from OTAs, if the team is benefitting from a more normal offseason, the state of the roster and resetting it, which young players have a chance to step up, and if the San Francisco can bounce back after going 6-11 in 2024.