Garcon has some of NFL's best hands

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Wideout Pierre Garcon, when he comes back from injury for 2018 season, will give QB Jimmy Garoppolo some of the surest hands in the NFL, according to a rating of passes dropped since 2015. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Returning-Garcon-Will-Make-Sure-Garoppolo-is-in-Good-Hands-482551531.html

Ateman gives Raiders a tall, physical target

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Oakland's seventh-round pick, Marcell Ateman of Oklahoma State, will have to fight his way through the logjam at wide receiver, but he offers height and size that others don't have. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Wide-Receiver-Ateman-Will-Fight-for-Raiders-Roster-Spot-482389161.html

Niners' draft pick Street will sit out first season

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners took defensive lineman Kentavius Street in the fourth round, even though he won't be able to play until 2019 because of a knee injury. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Lynch-49ers-Believe-Pick-of-Street-Was-Worthwhile-482386481.html

With a compass, a map and her running shoes, Sharon Crawford has become a legend in the sport of orienteering

Orienteering is a combination of cross-country running and map reading. At 73, Sharon Crawford is still active in the sport and is a legend to her peers. My story about her for ESPNW.com: http://www.espn.com/espnw/life-style/article/23465263/at-73-former-ironman-sharon-crawford-legend-unusual-sport-orienteering

Suddenly, 49ers have a stockpile of great punt returners

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Dante Pettis, D.J. Reed and Trent Taylor give 49ers a trio of breakaway punt returners to choose from in 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Have-Multiple-Candidates-to-Return-Punts-482289331.html

Arden Key: Boom or bust for Raiders?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Most teams had no interest in using a high draft pick on LSU edge rusher Arden Key because of past problems. But the Raiders took him in the third round because of his terrific talent, and believe his best is yet to come. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Say-They-Believe-Key-Can-Turn-the-Corner-482294151.html

Raiders' Derrick Johnson has something to prove

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derrick Johnson is 35, but he says he still has the fire to be among the NFL's best linebackers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Derrick-Johnson-Has-Something-to-Prove-482180661.html

Four 49ers draft picks among best projected rookies

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Four of 49ers' draft picks ranked among projected best rookies in the NFL in 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Lynchs-Second-Draft-Class-May-be-as-Good-as-his-First-482176391.html

Raiders trade for WR Switzer could produce dividends

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ryan Switzer is just 5-foot-8, but he's the all-time leading receiver at North Carolina. Yet in Dallas in 2017, he was hardly used. Now after a trade to the Raiders, he could fill a couple of roles. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Ex-Cowboy-Receiver-Switzer-Hopes-for-Better-Role-with-Raiders-482067321.html

Beadles becomes casualty of 49ers' remake

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard-tackle Zane Beadles is released after the 49ers added several linemen through the draft and free agency. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Cut-Ties-With-Versatile-Lineman-Zane-Beadles-482071961.html

Niners shifting third-round pick Moore to cornerback

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Southern Miss safety Tarvarius Moore has great speed and played man-to-man in college, so the 49ers selected him in the third round and will play him at cornerback, where they see him having great potential. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Eager-to-See-What-Moore-Can-do-at-Cornerback-481929941.html

Pineiro will battle for Raiders' kicking job

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Florida kicker Eddy Pineiro, signed as a free agent, will compete with Giorgio Tavecchio for Raiders' kicking job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Pineiro-Will-Challenge-Tavecchio-For-Kicking-Job-481932731.html

New Raiders' punter ranks as SEC's all-time best

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Florida standout Johnny Townsend will replace Marquette King. He has a leg that booms kicks, but needs to get more hang time in the NFL. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/New-Raiders-Punter-Has-Terrific-Pedigree-481759051.html

Niners love McGlinchey's smarts and character

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Yes, the 49ers loved the way Mike McGlinchey played tackle at Notre Dame. But, just as much, they love his personality and traits. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Character-Counted-When-49ers-Picked-McGlinchey-481749291.html

For 49ers, Warner is insurance for Foster

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: There were a couple of reasons the 49ers drafted BYU linebacker Fred Warner. One is named Reuben Foster. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-See-Warner-Making-an-Impact-as-a-Rookie-481637721.html

Derrick Johnson? Raiders would be better with Bowman

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: NaVorro Bowman played well for the Raiders last season and is 30, five years older than ex-Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson. Yet it's Johnson the Raiders are talking with Thursday. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Talking-With-Ex-Chiefs-Linebacker-481641621.html

Undrafted RB Wilson has real shot at making roster

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted running back Jeffery Wilson of North Texas State has signed with the 49ers and has a shot to make the roster. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Running-Back-Jeffery-Wilson-49ers-Roster-481505741.html

All signs point to Gruden as Raiders' man in charge

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden was hired to be head coach of the Raiders, but four months in, it's easy to see he's also above GM Reggie McKenzie, too. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Recent-Moves-Show-Gruden-is-in-Charge-481510551.html

49ers decide to pick up option on Armstead

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: 49ers pick up fifth year of contract for Arik Armstead, ensuring the defensive lineman will stick around through 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Banking-on-Armsteads-Potential-481381281.html

Ex-Steeler Bryant gets warm welcome in Oakland

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raiders hope wideout Martavis Bryant can thrive in new environment. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Hope-Martavis-Bryant-Can-Flourish-in-New-Surroundings-481376911.html