Raiders' Brown may be better at right tackle

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: After getting a big free-agent deal from his play at left tackle with the Patriots in 2018, Trent Brown is moving to right tackle with the Raiders, where analysts say he's better. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Trent-Brown-May-be-Better-on-the-Right-Side-511953021.html

Tarvarius Mullen is moving to safety

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After playing his rookie season at corner, Tarvarius Mullen will try free safety with the 49ers, a position at which he excelled at Southern Mississippi. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Tarvarius-Moore-Has-Potential-as-a-Free-Safety-511951401.html

Mullen eager to replicate Clemson success

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Second-round cornerback Trayvon Mullen was so good at Clemson that opponents rarely threw his way. Now he's confident he can win a starting role with Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Rookie-Cornerback-Confident-He-Can-Play-in-NFL-511895362.html

Robbie Gould in no hurry to report to 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Niners may be without their kicker, Robbie Gould, when training camp opens. And, perhaps, for far longer. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Heres-the-Kicker-Niners-May-Not-Have-One-511836621.html

Raiders' O-line was shaky on long-developing plays

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: There's a stat for everything ... and often, the Raiders have bad stats. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Offensive-Line-Was-Particularly-Shaky-on-Longer-Plays-511839021.html

Raiders' Richard feels 'blessed' by career

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jalen Richard was overlooked in high school and went undrafted out of college but has built a fine NFL career with the Raiders and says he's "blessed." https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Jalen-Richard-Takes-Nothing-for-Granted-511781231.html

Shanahan's 49ers to start camp on July 26

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Training camp is now just a month away for 49ers, starting on July 26. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Training-Camp-Now-Just-a-Month-Away-for-49ers-511779831.html

Nathan Peterman? Raiders may need backup QB help

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Nathan Peterman? Mike Glennon? Raiders go into training camp with a need for at least one more QB option behind Derek Carr. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Backup-Quarterback-Situation-Could-be-Shaky-511729122.html

49ers will use 'Wide 9' defensive alignment

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco will switch to a "Wide 9" alignment on defense, with its ends two yards outside the opponent's tight end or tackle. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Defense-Will-Have-a-Different-Look-in-2019-511625782.html

Burfict will be Raiders' defensive signal caller

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders defensive coordinator says linebacker Vontaze Burfict will be the quarterback of the defense. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Expect-Burfict-to-be-a-Quarterback-on-Defense-511627932.html

Prediction: Hurst will be Pro Bowler in 2019

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: One national analyst sees defensive tackle Maurice Hurst as a Pro Bowler in his second NFL season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Hurst-Could-be-a-Pro-Bowl-Defensive-Tackle-in-Year-2-511569781.html

Samuel says he'll be 100 percent by training camp

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie WR Deebo Samuel had to sit out minicamp because of a hip injury but is raring to go for training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Samuel-Says-Hes-Ready-to-Rock-and-Roll-in-Training-Camp-511568711.html

49ers will go with committee of RBs

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tevin Coleman or Jerick McKinnon may emerge as 49ers' No. 1 back, but the strength of the backfield will be its depth. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Committee-of-Running-Backs-Could-be-Potent-511514152.html

Garnett will get final chance to start

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Joshua Garnett, heading into his final season with the 49ers, still has a shot at a starting job, coaches say. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Offensive-Line-Coach-Still-Believes-in-Garnett-511458571.html

Will Raiders many moves pay off in 2019?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: There's no question the Raiders added much talent this offseason.  Whether it will pay off is to be determined. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Offseason-Was-Busy-But-Was-it-Good-511460411.html

After hard lessons, Carlson still kicking

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Daniel Carlson wants to continue to get better as an NFL kicker after going through an up-and-down rookie year. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Kicker-Learned-How-to-Cope-With-Adversity-as-a-Rookie-511403652.html

Undrafted Iowa guard could crack 49ers roster

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ross Reynolds, Iowa's best run blocker as a senior, has a "nasty streak" that is impressing Niners coaches. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Former-Iowa-Guard-Brings-Nasty-Streak-to-49ers-511271061.html

Townsend no lock to keep Raiders job

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Punter Johnny Townsend had an up-and-down rookie season and now faces competition for job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Townsend-Must-Battle-to-Keep-His-Job-511242381.html

Garoppolo will work with Tom House

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jimmy Garoppolo will work with QB coach Tom House before training camp begins. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/With-Minicamp-Complete-Garoppolo-Ready-to-Continue-Work-511239671.html

Antonio Brown may help Raiders CBs

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders corners will be tested and honed, every day, by facing receiver Antonio Brown. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Cornerbacks-May-Benefit-From-Antonio-Brown-511184151.html

Shanahan will be patient with backup QB duel

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan, at team minicamp, says competition for backup QB job between Nick Mullens and C.J. Beathard will last through training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Will-Take-His-Time-to-Evaluate-Beathard-Mullens-511182801.html

Renfrow could be good catch for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie Hunter Renfrow played in the slot at Clemson but will be asked to be more versatile for the Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Renfrow-Has-a-Chance-to-Catch-on-With-Raiders-511127802.html

Coleman was like a Christmas gift, say 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tevin Coleman's signing is compared to getting an early Christmas gift say 49ers offensive coaches. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Coaches-Excited-by-Tevin-Colemans-Addition-511125882.html

Raiders now have deep RB corps

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders should have a deep, talented bunch of running backs in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Running-Backs-Group-Should-be-Much-Better-511073962.html

Bucker: 'Nobody can block me'

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, coming off a Pro Bowl, says the best is yet to come. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Buckner-Eager-to-Become-One-of-NFLs-Best-511071982.html

Abram already on Raiders' first team

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: First-round pick Johnathan Abram already is a starter at safety in OTAs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Rookie-Safety-Abram-Appears-Ready-to-Start-510968011.html

Niners may give Pettis a special role

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco may finally give Dante Pettis a role as the team's No. 1 punt returner. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-May-Let-Dante-Pettis-Play-a-Special-Role-510965971.html

Hurst looks even better in Year 2

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: As a rookie in 2018, defensive tackle Maurice Hurst was very good. In spring workouts, it appears he's improved further. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Hurst-Hopes-to-Build-on-First-Year-Experience-510915781.html

The Joe Show must go on with 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Offensive tackle Joe Staley signs a two-year extension to stay with the team through 2021. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/The-Joe-Show-Will-Continue-With-49ers-Through-2021-510913751.html

Crosby could overtake Key at defensive end

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie Maxx Crosby is seen by some as a better all-around talent at defensive end than Arden Key. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Rookie-Crosby-Will-Battle-With-Arden-Key-at-Defensive-End-510863031.html

Will the real Jimmy Garoppolo please stand up?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Is Jimmy Garoppolo the QB who was scintillating in 2017, or the one who struggled early in 2018 before a season-ending injury? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Garoppolo-Faces-a-Prove-It-Season-With-49ers-510861491.html

Is Raiders' Ferrell "mean enough" to succeed?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Even talented players get labeled, for better or worse. No. 1 pick Clelin Ferrell is reportedly being questioned by some in the Raiders organization on whether he is "mean enough" on the field. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Is-Raiders-Clelin-Ferrell-Mean-Enough-to-Excel-510811721.html

Liz Tenuto is always on the move

To Liz Tenuto, being active is like breathing or getting out of bed each day. It's a constant. The ultra runner just wishes there were more time in every day to do more activities. My story about her for the Active San Diego series in the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2019-06-03/when-it-comes-to-fitness-shes-in-it-for-the-long-run

Will Incognito signing bite the Raiders?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Some predict the signing on controversial lineman Richie Incognito will turn out to bite the Raiders in some way. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Some-Believe-Raiders-Will-Pay-a-Price-for-Signing-Incognito-510761261.html

49ers gambling Ward will stay healthy

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: DB Jimmie Ward has had a slew of injuries, but was re-signed by the Niners in March. Now he's hurt again. Can he still play well in 2019? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Despite-Latest-Injury-Ward-Still-in-49ers-Plans-for-2019-510758981.html