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