Raiders await decision from Lynch

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders are waiting to see if Marshawn Lynch will return for a third season in Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Waiting-to-Determine-Status-of-Lynch-506492781.html

49ers pick up option on Armstead

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco exercises its fifth-year option on DL Arik Armstead. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Will-Pick-Up-Armsteads-Fifth-Year-Option-506491521.html

49ers will put franchise tag on kicker

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers will keep kicker Robbie Gould via the franchise tag. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gould-Will-Remain-With-49ers-in-2019-506436341.html

Mayock: Carr is a "franchise quarterback"

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New Raiders GM Mike Mayock says he's happy with the team's quarterback situation. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Mayock-Calls-Carr-a-Franchise-Quarterback-506437751.html

Combine is exciting, new experience for Mayock

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Mike Mayock eager for first combine as an NFL GM.https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mayock-Eager-for-First-NFL-Combine-as-a-GM-506382631.html

Georgia WR may be fit with 49ers in 2nd, 3rd round

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Riley Ridley, likely available on Day 2 or 3 of the draft, could be a nice addition to the WR corps. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-May-Have-Eyes-on-Georgia-Wide-Receiver-506380801.html

Fowler could be free-agent fit with 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Rams & Jaguars outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr., expected to be a free agent, might be a great pick-up for San Francisco. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Free-Agent-Fowler-Could-be-Good-Fit-With-49ers-506325531.html

Gruden, Mayock focusing now on free agents

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock are spending all their time studying free agents right now, with free agency happening before the draft. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Gruden-Mayock-Doing-Their-Homework-506326601.html

It appears Raiders' Carr is a Le'Veon Bell fan

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Would the Raiders want free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell? It appears Derek Carr does. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Carr-Appears-to-be-a-Fan-of-LeVeon-Bell-506217531.html

Kittle isn't resting on his laurels

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end George Kittle, even after a record-breaking season, has areas he wants to work on over the next few months. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Kittle-Isnt-Content-With-Terrific-2018-Season-506215401.html

Does Garnett have a future with 49ers?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former first-round pick Joshua Garnett goes into the final year of his contract with the 49ers, but the team could cut ties with him or trade him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Niners-Face-a-Question-About-Guard-Joshua-Garnett-506155911.html

Big things may be in store for Maurice Hurst

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Maurice Hurst's rookie year has some analysts believing he could be a star. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Hurst-Could-be-Next-Big-Thing-at-His-Position-506157291.html

49ers will keep Gould, one way or another

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If the 49ers can't re-sign kicker Robbie Gould to an extension, it's likely they'll keep him via the franchise tag. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Expected-to-Keep-Gould-One-Way-or-Another-506100401.html

Raiders have NFL's toughest 2019 schedule

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders will get no breaks in 2019. They have the league's toughest schedule, based on opponents' winning percentage. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Face-a-Hard-Road-in-2019-506102311.html

The next Belichick? Shanahan has a fan

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: On the NFL Network this week, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was described as the NFL's next Bill Belichick. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/After-Two-Rough-Seasons-Will-Shanahan-Win-in-2019-506044731.html

Carr was down in 2018, could be up in 2019

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: One review of Derek Carr's inconsistent 2018 season indicates there are a number of factors pointing to his improvement in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Carr-Could-Improve-Dramatically-in-Second-Season-With-Gruden-506046771.html

Murray's rise may helps 49ers in draft

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: If Kyler Murray's stock rises after the NFL combine, the 49ers could profit from other teams' bids to land the Oklahoma QB. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Murrays-Rise-Could-Help-49ers-on-Draft-Day-505992521.html

49ers evaluating their use of Thomas

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: No. 3 overall pick Solomon Thomas hasn't been an impact player yet, so 49ers are evaluating how they are using him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Want-to-Help-Thomas-Make-Bigger-Impact-505893681.html

Raiders can find a cornerback in second round

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Notre Dame All-America cornerback Julian Love could be among the quality corners available for the Raiders in the second round. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Could-Find-a-Cornerback-in-Second-Round-505895361.html?shf

49ers will release Garcon and Gilliam

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco will cut WR Pierre Garcon and lineman Garry Gilliam to save more room under the cap. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-to-Release-Veterans-Gilliam-and-Garcon-505836451.html

OBJ-to-Raiders rumors are far-fetched

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Will Odell Beckham Jr. be traded to the Raiders? Probably not. But that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of speculation about it. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Its-Rumor-Time-for-the-Raiders-and-the-NFL-505839291.html

49ers likely to upgrade at right guard

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Mike Person was a nice stopgap at right guard in 2018 for the 49ers, but the team is likely targeting that position for a major upgrade. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-May-Seek-Upgrade-at-Right-Guard-505777381.html

Odds are, Osemele will bounce back in 2019

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former All-Pro guard Kelechi Osemele is only 29, so chances are he'll bounce back to elite status in 2019 when he's healthy. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Osemele-Could-Come-Back-Strong-in-2019-505779491.html

Lynch's early draft success provides hope

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM John Lynch is 2-for-2 on his first two rookie classes. Can he get a third hit in April? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Can-49ers-Lynch-Produce-Another-Strong-Rookie-Class-505721851.html

Steve Young: 49ers should go all in on offense

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former 49ers QB Steve Young says the 49ers should think offense first in building the team. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Ex-49ers-QB-Young-Has-Advice-for-John-Lynch-505665931.html

Is Donald Penn be part of Raiders' plans?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tackle Donald Penn still has another year on his contract remaining with the Raiders, but Oakland could release him and save $5.5 million in cap space. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Penn-Hopes-to-be-Part-of-Raiders-Turnaround-505668181.html

Raiders have two routes to an edge rusher

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders' most pressing priority is to upgrade their pass rush. Through the draft? Free agency? Or both? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Have-Two-Routes-to-Grab-Elite-Edge-Rusher-505564601.html

Kittle's 2018 year judged 13th best in NFL

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end George Kittle was judged by Pro Football Focus to have the 13th-best season performance in the NFL in 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Kittle-Ranked-as-One-of-NFLs-Top-Performers-505562071.html

Maycock will be scouting his scouts

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New Oakland GM Mike Mayock has put his scouting staff on notice that they need to be better. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Mayock-Will-be-Scouting-His-Scouts-505506911.html

Taylor says back surgery impacted his play in 2018

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Wide receiver Trent Taylor is eager to show 2018 slump was just a blip. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Trent-Taylor-Eager-to-Rebound-in-2019-505504851.html

Wes Welker will join Shanahan's 49ers staff

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ex-Pats standout Welker to coach team's receivers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Welker-Expected-to-Become-49ers-New-Receivers-Coach-505416481.html

Trade of Mack gave Raiders a hangover

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Now that the season is over, former Raiders standout Amari Cooper says the Raiders players were angry and frustrated about the trade of Khalil Mack. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Trade-of-Mack-Gave-Raiders-a-Long-Hangover-505362621.html

Oddsmakers see potential in 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The first Super Bowl odds for the coming season give the 49ers much more credit than what their 4-12 record might indicate. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Oddsmakers-Give-49ers-a-Fighting-Chance-in-2019-505361041.html

Her interest in fitness and health has become Sheri Matthews Kimmel's foundation for her life and business

In college, Sheri Matthews Kimmel discovered she'd have to be the steward of her own health and fitness. Since then, she's made a business of helping others, too. My story for the Union-Tribune Health section: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-kimmel-20190204-story.html

Antonio Brown to 49ers rumors persist

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: With WR Antonio Brown and the Steelers still feuding, more rumors and predictions surface that Pittsburgh will trade him to the 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Antonio-Brown-San-Francisco-49ers-Buzz-Continues-505307741.html

Key wants to gain strength after rookie year

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: As a rookie defensive end, Arden Key showed quickness, but a lack of finishing power. He wants to change that. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Hoping-Arden-Key-Builds-on-Rookie-Year-505311211.html

Some around NFL praise Gruden-Mayock pairing

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Brian Billick and Steve Mariucci are among several longtime NFL insiders who see the merits of a Jon Gruden/Mike Mayock partnership with the Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Many-Around-NFL-Praise-Gruden-Mayock-Team-505198511.html

49ers have a pile of cash to spend

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: With more than $30 million rolled over from 2018, the 49ers enter the offseason almost $60 million under the salary cap. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Have-Plenty-of-Cash-to-Spend-505196831.html