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San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Rourke and Martinez no touchdown passes in SF 19-13 loss to Titans in Santa Clara

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) struggled under center against the San Francisco 49ers defense at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday Night Football on Aug 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David, how much did it look to you that the Tennessee Titans Cam Ward struggled to you against the San Francisco in their 19-13 win over the 49ers?

#2 For the 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke threw 12-14 for 101 yards for a 96.7 rating. No touchdowns converted. How did he look in this first pre season game.

#3 49ers quarterback Adrian Martinez threw 16-30 for 159 yards and a 68.6 rating and was picked off twice. Talk about his evening on Thursday Night Football.

#4 For 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan he didn’t miss any of the 11 practices he had to coach since his July head on car accident and when you watched him coaching it didn’t look like he missed a step on the sidelines.

#5 Next up for the 49ers they’ll match up against the Los Angeles Chargers at So Fi Stadium in the Southland next Thursday Night Football what are some of the things that the 49ers will be looking for in game two of the pre season.

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders Mendoza looked sharp with 97 yards passed and a TD; Cardinals win 24-17 in Raiders first pre season game

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) is expected to do some big things for the Raiders in the 2026 season. Here Mendoza is seen here between plays against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Thursday Night Football on Aug 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza 97 yards one touchdown did he get some good looks, Mendoza hit Jeff Bech for a six yard pass in the Raiders first pre season game losing to the visiting Arizona Cardinals 27-14 at Allegiant Stadium.

#2 It was the first time that a top overall draft pick that was selected threw a touchdown in a pre season game since 2018 when Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield threw two touchdowns against the New York Giants.

#3 Mendoza in the fourth quarter almost got a second touchdown pass that was out of the reach of wide out Deven Thompkins. Mendoza was on target finding rookie Malik Benson for a 19 yard second quarter pass that threaded between three Cardinal defenders.

#4 Raider pass rusher Maxx Crosby who underwent knee surgery back in January sat out Thurday’s game and Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak made the decision to sit Crosby out for this first pre season game.

#5 Raiders first string quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 50 yards and one touchdown how did he look compared to Mendoza?

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts after each home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NFL podcast Jessica Kwong: Bears secondary takes a hit Bryant out with left knee injury 4-6 weeks; Packers Jacobs out 1 wk groin injury; plus more news

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Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant speaks with the media during football training camp press conference Wed Jul 29, 2026 at Lake Forest Ill. The Bears announced on Tue Aug 11, 2026 that Bryant underwent left knee surgery and will be out 4-6 weeks (AP News photo)

NFL podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 Bears lose Coby Bryant for 4–6 months — Chicago safety Coby Bryant underwent surgery on his injured left knee, a major blow to the Bears’ secondary before the regular season.

#2 Josh Jacobs sidelined with a groin injury — Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs will miss at least this week. MarShawn Lloyd is getting additional first-team work with Green Bay preparing for its preseason matchup with Pittsburgh.

#3 Aaron Rodgers expects to skip the preseason — Rodgers is embracing what he describes as his final NFL training camp, but doesn’t intend to play in Pittsburgh’s preseason games, putting extra focus on his preparation and the Steelers’ quarterback situation.

#4 Jayden Daniels turning heads in Washington — The Commanders’ offense continues to generate strong camp buzz, with reports describing Daniels as looking particularly sharp and efficient during Tuesday’s padded practice.

#5 Texans’ C.J. Stroud-to-David Montgomery connection explodes — Houston’s final training-camp practice before its preseason opener featured an 80-yard touchdown from Stroud to Montgomery, while the Texans’ right-tackle competition remains unsettled.

Join Jessica Kwong for the NFL podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria: Could Mendoza beat Cousins out for starting job?

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza practices at the Raiders practice faciltiy Wed Jun 10, 2026 at Henderson NV (AP file photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Is Kirk Cousins doing enough in training camp to justify remaining the Raiders’ Week 1 starting quarterback?

#2 Could rookie Fernando Mendoza force the Raiders to reconsider their quarterback plans after his recent strong performances?

#3 What does the Raiders’ impressive offensive showing in training camp say about Klint Kubiak’s new system?

#4 How important will Brock Bowers and Malik Benson be to the Raiders’ passing attack this season?

#5 Should the Raiders seriously explore a trade for Vita Vea to strengthen a defensive line led by Maxx Crosby?

Tony Renteria does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Expect Crosby to lead the way for the defense this season

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) as seen in this Dec 21, 2025 game is expected to lead the Raiders defense (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Is Kirk Cousins doing enough in training camp to justify remaining the Raiders’ Week 1 starting quarterback?

#2 Could rookie Fernando Mendoza force the Raiders to reconsider their quarterback plans after his recent strong performances?

#3 What does the Raiders’ impressive offensive showing in training camp say about Klint Kubiak’s new system?

#4 How important will Brock Bowers and Malik Benson be to the Raiders’ passing attack this season?

#5 Should the Raiders seriously explore a trade for Vita Vea to strengthen a defensive line led by Maxx Crosby?

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Look for Maxx Crosby to set the tone for the defense

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby can set the tone for the Raiders defense this season (AP file photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 How did quarterback Kirk Cousins perform in Tuesday’s practice, and what progress did rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza show while continuing to develop behind the veteran starter?

#2 Which defensive players stood out during the Raiders’ recent padded practices, and how did Maxx Crosby set the tone for the defense?

#3 What have coaches and teammates said about the competition in the Raiders’ secondary after several interceptions and pass breakups early in training camp?

#4 How has the increased physicality since the Raiders put on pads affected position battles along the offensive and defensive lines?

#5 Which Raiders players addressed the media on Tuesday, and what were the biggest takeaways from their comments about the team’s progress through training camp?

Rich Perez is an Las Vegas Raiders analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: What Deebo Samuel’s return means to 49ers

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was happy to return to the 49ers as he met with the press on Sat Aug 1, 2026 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (San Francisco Chronicle photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How will Deebo Samuel’s return change the 49ers’ offensive game plan, and what role do you expect him to play alongside players like Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Mike Evans?

#2 With Ricky Pearsall sidelined, how important is Deebo Samuel’s experience and versatility to the 49ers’ chances of competing for another Super Bowl?

#3 Do you think bringing Deebo Samuel back on a one-year deal was the right move by general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, and what are your expectations for his 2026 season?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Michael Roberson: Will Brady’s influence and advice guide Mendoza to be the franchise’s quarterback?

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza throws at the Raiders practice faciltiy in Henderson NV Jun 10, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders Michael Roberson:

#1 Could Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady’s influence and advice dictate quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s role and his future with the Raiders.

#2 Talk about how head coach Klint Kubiak sees his quarterback situation and how he will with juggle the quarterbacking situation between Kirk Cousins and Mendoza.

#3 Kubiak who met with the press on Tuesday said that he will be focusing on the first training camp practice and will run the first team offense.

#4 The spotlight has been on Mendoza whose is a Heisman Trophy Award winner and who led the Indiana Hoosiers into the national championship in 2025. Could he be the Raiders future franchise quarterback.

#5 For right now Kubiak says that Cousins is the starting quarterback and that he will get tons of reps. He said that Cousins deserves them because has played good football and Kubiak says he wants Mendoza and Aidan O’Connell to push him.

Las Vegas Raiders podcasts with Michael Roberson are heard Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Shanahan phone reaching while driving caused car accident

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan seen here in at a May 28, 2026 press conference at Levi Stadium. Met with the press on Tue Jul 28, 2026 to disclose it was his fault for the head on car accident while reaching for his cell phone (AP file photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a broken nose, a concussion, broken ribs, broken left hand, stitches for a cut above his right eye from his air bag inflating and got cut by his gararge door opener that was hanging on his sun visor when he caused a car accient.

#2 Shanahan said on Tuesday during a press confrence in his office that he had taken his eyes off the road while going 20 MPH and got into a head on collision and Shananhan said he’ll never forget how violent the crash when he collided with the woman driver of the other car.

#3 Shanahan on Tuesday while talking to the media wanted to clear up the story after 11 days since the accident that the fault of the accident was his and not to blame the other driver.

Join David Zizmor for the San Francisco 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers report podcast Michael Roberson: Could Aldon Smith’s death be related to his previous problems?

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Aldon Smith played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys after San Francisco drafted him with the seventh pick in the 2011 NFL draft. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

49ers report podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, Aldon Smith the former San Francisco 49er, Oakland Raider, and Dallas Cowboy defensive lineman who passed away on Saturday at 36 had a history of drinking related issues was it any surprise to hear about his passing?

#2 Smith played six years in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders, and Cowboys and was selected seventh in 2011 by the 49ers in the NFL draft.

#3 The 49ers said in a statement upon learning of the passing of Aldon Smith, “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen.” The 49ers continued saying that they were devestated by Smith’s passing at age 36.

#4 In Smith’s rookie season with the 49ers he had 14 sacks and 27 quarterback hits. Smith placed second place for the Defensive Rookie of the Year balloting. In his second year Smith in 2021 had his best year with 19.5 sacks and got to the quarterback with 29 hits. Smith also got Pro Bowl and All Pro honors. Smith’s sacks that year remains a 49es franchise record.

#5 Smith had numerous off field issues that saw him getting arrested ten times in nine years. He was arrested for DUI in 2021 in Maimi. In 2013 Smith was arrested in San Jose when he crashed his car into a tree. Smith had been arrested in October 2013 for three felonies for illegal assault weapon charges. Smith was suspended by the NFL for nine game in 2014 for the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies. On Aug 7, 2015 Smith had a third DUI charge and was released by the 49ers. Smith was suspended for nine games for violations of the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies and a third DUI arrest. He was released by the 49ers a day after he was arrested on hit and run, DUI and vandalism charges.

Michael Roberson is a podcast contributor and NFL analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com