Tartt showed he's growing into an elite safety

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jaquiski Tartt ranked as one of the NFL's best strong safeties in 2017. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Tartt-Could-be-Among-NFLs-Best-Strong-Safeties-in-2018-471966063.html

Jamie Greubel Poser is zipping in her bobsled toward (she hopes) another Olympic medal, this time in South Korea

Olympic bobsledder Jamie Greubel Poser is focused on getting the absolute most out of every moment on the track leading into the Games in February in South Korea. My story for TeamUSA.org: https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/January/31/My-Focus-How-Jamie-Greubel-Poser-Achieves-A-Goal-Each-Run-Down-A-Bobsled-Track

New Raiders QBs coach was big help to Lions

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New QBs coach Brian Callahan had success helping Matt Stafford of the Lions in 2017 by focusing on small, technical details of his game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/New-Raiders-QB-Coach-Likely-to-Focus-on-Specific-Stuff-471958093.html

Niners' banking on salary-cap flexibility

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: No other NFL team has as much room under the salary cap heading into 2018 as the 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Banking-on-Salary-Cap-Flexibility-471777664.html

Raiders' Hudson ranked No. 1 pass-blocker in the NFL

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Was center Rodney Hudson an expensive pick-up in 2015? Yes. Was he worth it? Absolutely. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Investment-in-Hudson-Was-Wise-Move-471774614.html

Cassius Marsh was valuable 49ers pick-up

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Patriots cast-off Cassius Marsh made the 49ers' defense and special teams better late in the year. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Marsh-was-Versatile-and-Effective-Pick-up-for-49ers-Defense-471647084.html

Carr leads AFC Pro Bowl win, promises more in 2018

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr helps AFC win the Pro Bowl, then promises Raiders fans it's just the first of many wins in 2018 https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Carr-Shines-in-Pro-Bowl-Now-Looks-Forward-to-2018-471639974.html

Carr finding success, praise at Pro Bowl

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Derek Carr probably doesn't deserve to be at the Pro Bowl, but he is. And he's doing good things. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Carr-Showing-HIs-Skills-at-the-Pro-Bowl-471294114.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_BAYBrand

Shanahan gives Saleh high marks for defense

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan is very happy with the progress Robert Saleh made as defensive coordinator in his first season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Pleased-by-Progress-of-Salehs-Defense-471288914.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_BAYBrand

Sled hockey standout Rico Roman focused on helping his team win a second straight Paralympic gold medal

Army veteran and  U.S. sled hockey forward says creating a tight bond off the ice is important before the team heads to PyeongChang to defend its Paralympic championship. My story for TeamUSA.org: https://www.teamusa.org/News/2018/January/24/My-Focus-How-Rico-Roman-Helps-Keep-The-US-Paralympic-Sled-Hockey-Team-In-The-Right-Frame-Of-Mind

Just 23, Cooper seems a good bet to rebound

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Amari Cooper had a down year in 2017, but at 23 he's likely to rebound in Jon Gruden's new passing attack. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Cooper-is-Too-Good-to-Give-up-On-471103833.html

Lynch: 49ers are working hard to sign Garoppolo

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM John Lynch says it "makes too much sense not to happen" for the team to sign its new quarterback to a long-term deal. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Lynch-Says-49ers-are-Working-Hard-to-Sign-Garoppolo-471098553.html

Raiders' Guenther excited by Conley's potential

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Gareon Conley had a tough rookie year, but new defensive coordinator Paul Guenther believes he can be excellent. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Guenther-Eager-to-Work-With-Conley-470907413.html

Shanahan was bolstered by support in first year

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan said he weathered a rocky start to his first year by the support of those around him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Learned-Grew-in-First-Year-as-Head-Coach-470917073.html

Doug Siverly had a long, uphill climb against cancer, obesity, smoking and diabetes, but now he's back on track

Doug Siverly found out he had lymphoma of the stomach at the same time he discovered he was going to have a new grandchild. He wasn't ready to check out yet, so he put everything he had to getting healthy again. After beating cancer, losing more than 100 pounds and quitting smoking, he's transformed his life. My story for the Health section of the Union-Tribune: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/sd-he-doug-siverly-20180123-story.html

Carr hopes Jon Gruden is tough on him

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Is Jon Gruden tough on his QBs? Derek Carr says he hopes so. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Carr-Hopes-Gruden-is-Tough-and-Demanding-470711853.html

Garnett hopes less is more for him in 2018

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers will see a whole new Joshua Garnett in 2018. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Joshua-Garnett-Excited-About-Return-in-2018-470721903.html

If Hyde leaves, Breida, Williams & draft will fill hole

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Carlos Hyde had a good season, but if he leaves in free agency, 49ers have options at running back. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Breida-Williams-Could-Fill-Hydes-Role-470534383.html

Raiders new defensive coordinator stops scoring

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: New defensive coordinator Paul Guenther has had his greatest success in keeping opponents off the scoreboard. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Guenthers-Defenses-Have-Been-Stingy-About-Points-470526963.html

Goodwin showed 49ers he's more than fast

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Marquise Goodwin says the only thing that changed about him in 2017 was the 49ers threw him the ball. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Goodwin-Showed-49ers-and-NFL-Hes-More-Than-Fast-470133443.html