Niners' Buckner sees reputation rising

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner hasn't gone unnoticed by NFL scouts, analysts. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Buckners-Stock-Continues-to-Rise-474058783.html

Would Gruden give Manziel a shot?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden always has been a fan of QB Johnny Manziel, who now wants to make a comeback. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Would-Gruden-Want-Johnny-Manziel-473932943.html

49ers may pursue ex-Raider Amerson

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After being released by Oakland, cornerback David Amerson has several teams interested in his services, including the 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Reported-to-Have-Interest-in-David-Amerson-473928503.html

Georgia LB Roquan Smith could be a Raiders target

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Though it's early, several draft analysts share the opinion that Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith would be perfect for Oakland. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Georgia-Linebacker-an-Early-Favorite-for-Raiders-Draft-473804823.html

Foster's arrest leaves 49ers with tough choices

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Reuben Foster's arrest on assault and other charges puts the 49ers in a tough spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Face-Tough-Choices-With-Foster-473809073.html

49ers' turnaround is on high-speed plan

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Signing of Garoppolo is the latest sign that 49ers management team is on the fast-track to leading 49ers back into contention. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Show-Theyre-Fully-Committed-to-Winning-473577523.html

Might Pryor return to Raiders as a wide receiver?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Could former Raiders QB Terrelle Pryor wind up back in Oakland as a wide receiver? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Free-Agent-Pryor-Could-Return-to-Raiders-473584423.html

Pleasant surprise Marsh has re-signed with 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive end and special teams standout Cassius Marsh aced his 2017 audition and has been re-signed for two years. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Re-Sign-473383613.html

Even in a down year, Khalil Mack was special

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Even in a down year, Khalil Mack is judged to be one of the NFL's most dynamic players. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Even-in-a-Down-Year-Raiders-Mack-is-Among-NFLs-Best-473390853.html

49ers, Reid expected to part ways soon

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Strong safety Eric Reid will likely be allowed to depart in free agency. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Likely-to-Say-Goodbye-to-Safety-Eric-Reid-473150013.html

Raiders' new WR coach Bennett has had success

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New Raiders wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett was on the Packers staff for 13 years and was demanding -- and successful -- in multiple roles. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/New-Raiders-Wide-Receivers-Coach-Will-be-Demanding-473156173.html

Garcon could be perfect receiver for Garoppolo

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Injured wide receiver Pierre Garcon could be a perfect target for 49ers' QB when he returns this offseason. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Garcons-Return-Could-be-a-Bonus-for-Garoppolo-472962853.html

Raiders say goodbye to David Amerson

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback David Amerson, who was a find for the team in 2015, is released. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Cut-Ties-with-Cornerback-David-Amerson-472953993.html

At 30, Nicole Crane has a healthy interest in daily workouts and a clean diet

Nicole Crane has been intent on living a healthy, active life since she was about 10. Now 30, Crane gets some type of different exercise every day. My story for the Union-Tribune Health section: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-active-crane-20180205-story.html

Oddsmakers like 49ers' Super Bowl chances

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Vegas sports books have put the 49ers in the upper third of teams in early odds for the 53rd Super Bowl in 2019.

Could Janikowski return to Oakland in 2018?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Sebastian Janikowski, even at 40, would likely be better than Giorgio Tavecchio. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Kicking-Position-is-Up-for-Grabs-472350883.html

QB-filled first round should help 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: A projected run on QBs high in the draft would be a blessing for the 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Wealth-of-QBs-at-Top-of-Draft-Should-Help-49ers-472359343.html

Olympic snowboard champ Jamie Anderson knows she can win again if she pays attention to her wellness

Olympic snowboard gold medalist Jamie Anderson knows if she takes good care of herself she'll be in the right frame of mind to do her best on the slopes at PyeongChang. My story for TeamUSA.org: https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/February/02/My-Focus-How-Self-Care-Positive-Energy-Are-Driving-Jamie-Anderson-Toward-Another-Gold-Medal

If Barkley's available, 49ers might take him

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Though running back isn't No. 1 on the priority list, if Saquon Barkley of Penn State should fall to the 49ers' slot, it would be hard for them not to take him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Would-49ers-Use-Top-Pick-on-Penn-States-Barkley-472160053.html

Cooper bulked up, then seemed to slow down

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Did Amari Cooper slow himself down by bulking up before 2017?https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Wayne-Raiders-Cooper-Appeared-Slower-in-2017-472166653.html