Thursday, August 29, 2019

Latest injury may ruin McKinnon's comeback bid

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jerick McKinnon aggravated his newly repaired knee in practice this week and now his future is uncertain. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/McKinnon-Has-Uncertain-Future-After-Another-Setback-558691871.html

Peterman may have edge over Glennon

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Going into the Raiders' final exhibition game, Nathan Peterman may surprisingly have an edge over Mike Glennon to win the backup quarterback job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Peterman-May-Have-Edge-Over-Glennon-in-QB-Duel-558696471.html

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

When will Gabe Jackson play in 2019?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard Gabe Jackson, recovering from knee surgery, will be back in the lineup, but when? A couple of weeks or at midseason? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Says-Gabe-Jackson-is-Recovering-Quickly-558569571.html

Dee Ford says he'll be ready for season opener

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Dee Ford returned to practice after sitting out three weeks after a knee procedure, and says he'll be ready to roll for the regular-season opener. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Dee-Ford-Returns-to-Practice-Says-Hes-Ready-for-the-Season-558565451.html

Monday, August 26, 2019

Keisan Nixon impressing Raiders at CB

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted rookie Keisean Nixon may have earned himself a job at cornerback already. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/In-Final-Week-Nixon-May-be-In-Nelson-May-be-Out-558321861.html

Jeff Wilson Jr. having strong summer for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. was a long shot to make the 49ers roster, but the odds may now be in his favor. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/Bay-Area-Sports-361904231.html

Friday, August 23, 2019

Raiders may keep a few undrafted rookies

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Keelan Doss and perhaps three or four other undrafted rookies may make the Oakland roster, says Jon Gruden. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Roster-Could-Include-Several-Undrafted-Rookies-557998621.html

Garroppolo says he'll "fight" to be his best

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jimmy Garoppolo is eager to play in another game Saturday vs. the Chiefs to erase his horrible outing against the Broncos. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Garoppolo-Eager-to-Get-Back-on-the-Field-Saturday-558002211.html

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Anthony Rush fighting to make Raiders roster

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted defensive tackle Anthony Rush, released by the Eagles in late July, has drawn raves since joining the Raiders but his odds remain long to make the roster. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Long-Shots-Must-Shine-Against-the-Packers-557871821.html

Jimmie Ward will get shot at free safety

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Often-injured free safety Jimmie Ward still has time to win the job from Tarvarius Moore. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Ward-Still-Has-Time-to-Win-49ers-Free-Safety-Role-557876341.html

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Gruden: Brown is back and is 'all in'

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Antonio Brown has mostly been absent this summer, but now he's back and Jon Gruden says he's committed. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Says-Antonio-Brown-is-Back-and-All-In-557746901.html

49ers happy to have a healthy Jaquiski Tartt

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Safety Jaquiski Tartt is back after consecutive seasons of suffering broken arms. A healthy Tartt makes the 49ers defense much better. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Benefitting-From-Having-a-Healthy-Tartt-557742791.html

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Garoppolo throws 5 picks in 5 attempts

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jimmy Garoppolo is known for his accuracy, so is there cause for worry when he throws five straight interceptions in a summer practice? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Not-Worried-About-Garoppolos-Ugly-Practice-544638411.html

Undrafted Keelan Doss making bid with Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former UC Davis receiver Keelan Doss, from Alameda, is making a strong bid to make Raiders roster. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Undrafted-Keelan-Doss-Hopes-to-Keep-Momentum-Rolling-544558261.html

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Mullens vs. Beathard is still a dead heat

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan says there's no edge for either Nick Mullens or C.J. Beathard in the battle to win the No. 2 QB job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mullens-Beathard-Remain-in-a-Dead-Heat-for-Backup-Job-539807781.html

Antonio Brown will (finally) report to Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Antonio Brown loses his appeal to the NFL to use his old helmet and says he will finally report to training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Report-Indicates-Antonio-Brown-Will-Join-Raiders-539750011.html

Monday, August 12, 2019

Arden Key has terrific opening game

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Arden Key may have given the Raiders a glimpse of his terrific potential in the first exhibition game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Excited-by-Arden-Keys-Debut-Performance-537416591.html

Shanahan wants more out of his wide receivers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Head coach Kyle Shanahan says no one wide receiver has shown he's No. 1, and the group as a whole needs to do more. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Wants-to-See-More-From-His-Wide-Receivers-537336531.html

Gabe Jackson's injury a blow to Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard Gabe Jackson will miss as much as two months after an injury in training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Jacksons-Injury-a-Blow-to-Raiders-Hopes-for-a-Fast-Start-530176211.html

Sherman sees big season for 49ers' Taylor

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Richard Sherman says Trent Taylor has special talent, could catch 80-90 passes in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Sherman-Believes-Trent-Taylor-Will-Have-Huge-Season-530254991.html

Nicholas Morrow drawing praise from Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Young linebacker Nicholas Morrow could push veteran starters for playing time. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Nichols-Morrow-Learning-from-Veteran-Linebackers-527922281.html

Ankle sprain will slow Nick Bosa

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie defensive tackle Nick Bosa sprains his ankle and may not play in summer games. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Bosas-Ankle-Sprain-May-Keep-Him-Out-of-Games-527843581.html

McKinnon excited to be back on the field

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jerick McKinnon finally is back to 100 percent. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Jerick-McKinnon-Completes-Long-Road-Back-to-the-Field-523620281.html

Is time running out for Vanderdoes?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes is battling another injury. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Time-May-be-Running-Out-for-Raiders-Vanderdoes-523603591.html

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Jordan Matthews not a lock at WR for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers signed ex-Eagles & Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews this offseason to provide experience to a young group, but he'll have to fight for his roster spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Veteran-Receiver-Matthews-Must-Fight-for-His-Roster-Spot-523169921.html

Josh Mauro could start at DE for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Veteran journeyman Josh Mauro, in his first training camp with Raiders, is No. 1 on the depth chart now at one defensive end spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Josh-Mauro-Could-Start-at-Defensive-End-for-Raiders-523215801.html

Brad Spiess has been hooked on hiking since he was a boy on Guam

Brad Spiess is a personal trainer, Army veteran and ardent hiker. Hiking is part of his lifestyle and his gateway to nature and landscape photography, and keeps him fit and grounded. My story on him for the Active San Diego series in the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2019-08-05/hiking-plays-lead-role-in-trek-for-fitness

Monday, August 5, 2019

Rookie DE Bosa coming on strong for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: In training camp so far, rookie defensive end Nick Bosa has been even better than the team had hoped. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Its-Early-but-49ers-Nick-Bosa-Looks-On-Track-to-be-an-Impact-Player-520810151.html

As expected, Raiders' Waller is excelling

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end Darren Waller hasn't played much in his short NFL career, but he now appears poised for a breakout, and even an injury Friday shouldn't stop him. https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-practice-report-TE-Darren-Waller-14277625.php

Friday, August 2, 2019

Injury sidelines 49ers' Garnett once more

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Joshua Garnett, who was taking snaps with the first team, is out three weeks with finger surgery. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Injury-Puts-49ers-Garnett-on-the-Sidelines-Again-513725221.html

Raiders' Hankins doing more with less

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden says defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is the most improved player in camp after coming to camp lighter and more fit. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Smaller-Hankins-is-Giving-Raiders-Big-Results-in-Training-Camp-513789441.html

Thursday, August 1, 2019