Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The 49ers just wrapped joint practices with the Chargers, and there's a lot to unpack before Thursday's preseason finale. Matt Barrows joined the show to break down who impressed, who's banged up, and why a chunk of the fan base still can't let go of Jim Harbaugh. Barrows gives an inside look at practice, from Kaelon Black looking explosive in his return from injury to Deebo Samuel adding juice to every rep he takes. But the real story is health: Mike Evans left practice early with tightness, Christian McCaffrey's situation gets fully addressed after conflicting reports called it everything from "tightness" to a "hold-in," and both Nick Bosa and George Kittle appear to be trending toward a return. On top of that, the 49ers are on an accelerated countdown to their Week 1 opener in Australia, which changes how the entire roster is being managed right now.
Topics discussed include:
Why some fans still prefer Harbaugh over Shanahan
Kaelon Black's return and expected Week 1 role
Deebo Samuel's impact on practice tempo
Mike Evans' quad/ankle concern and what it means going forward
The real story behind Christian McCaffrey's absence
Nick Bosa and George Kittle's recovery timelines
The left guard competition heating up
The inside history of Kyle Shanahan and Mike McDaniel's relationship
Do you think fans should let go of the Harbaugh era, or is the frustration with Shanahan fair? Let us know in the comments.
0:00 – Do Fans Still Want Harbaugh Over Shanahan?
2:43 – Practice Recap: Kaelon Black & Deebo Return
6:52 – Mike Evans Injury Scare
8:57 – The Truth Behind McCaffrey's Absence
17:08 – Inside the Shanahan–McDaniel Relationship
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The 49ers just wrapped joint practices with the Chargers, and there's a lot to unpack before Thursday's preseason finale. Matt Barrows joined the show to break down who impressed, who's banged up, and why a chunk of the fan base still can't let go of Jim Harbaugh. Barrows gives an inside look at practice, from Kaelon Black looking explosive in his return from injury to Deebo Samuel adding juice to every rep he takes. But the real story is health: Mike Evans left practice early with tightness, Christian McCaffrey's situation gets fully addressed after conflicting reports called it everything from "tightness" to a "hold-in," and both Nick Bosa and George Kittle appear to be trending toward a return. On top of that, the 49ers are on an accelerated countdown to their Week 1 opener in Australia, which changes how the entire roster is being managed right now.
Topics discussed include:
Why some fans still prefer Harbaugh over Shanahan
Kaelon Black's return and expected Week 1 role
Deebo Samuel's impact on practice tempo
Mike Evans' quad/ankle concern and what it means going forward
The real story behind Christian McCaffrey's absence
Nick Bosa and George Kittle's recovery timelines
The left guard competition heating up
The inside history of Kyle Shanahan and Mike McDaniel's relationship
Do you think fans should let go of the Harbaugh era, or is the frustration with Shanahan fair? Let us know in the comments.
0:00 – Do Fans Still Want Harbaugh Over Shanahan?
2:43 – Practice Recap: Kaelon Black & Deebo Return
6:52 – Mike Evans Injury Scare
8:57 – The Truth Behind McCaffrey's Absence
17:08 – Inside the Shanahan–McDaniel Relationship
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