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San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Jennings won’t return until he gets new contract; WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling signed to one year deal

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings still without a contract is holding out hoping for a contract extension. Here is Jennings at the 49ers camp in July but left with calf injury and has not returned. (AP photo file)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is still without a contract and is still negotiating wit the 49ers. Jennings is in his last season of his two year $15.4 million contract that he inked in 2024. Jennings has said he wants a new contract or a trade before opening week Sept 7th. Jennings who left camp with a calf injury has not practiced with the team in training camp and has not be to any of the pre season games.

#2 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Tanner Mordecai had a great outing in his last game against the Los Angeles Chargers in game 3 of the pre season finale. Mordecai threw for ten completed passes out of 13 for 103 yards, a touchdown, no interceptions, no sacks, and rushed for 12 yards on three carries. Do you see Mordecai getting some playing time in the regular season.

#3 Brock Purdy told the media this week that he was disappointed in losing the Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. The 49ers lost to the Kansas Chiefs. “I would say I was frustrated about losing the Super Bowl, and it was like, ‘All right, we got to get back,’ ” Purdy told SI “That’s all I saw, was getting back. And because some of those guys are out, I have to go make plays to get us back.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria: Raiders prepare for Patriots to open season Sep 7th; Meyers wants out of Vegas due to contract dispute

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Las Vegas Raiders Jakobi Meyers taking a dive at the Raiders training camp on Aug 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers wants a trade after he and the Raiders failed to agree on a contract extension. Did the Raiders signing and brining back Amari Cooper have something to do with the Raiders not giving Meyers a contract extension?

#2 Tony, Raiders quarterback Cam Miller threw 12-24 for 102 yards. The Raiders had a half time tie with the Arizona Cardinals at 10-10 but couldn’t score in the second half.

#3 Raiders running back Zamir White carried the ball nine times for 42 yards talk about his chances to impact the offense this season?

#4 Wide receiver Shredrick Jackson caught got one reception and ran for 29 yards.

#5 Raiders open up against the New England Patriots on Sun Sep 7 in Foxboro talk about how ready quarterback Geno Smith and head coach Pete Carroll are for opening week?

Tony Renteria talks Raiders football after every Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast Michael Roberson: 49ers upend Chargers 30-23 in pre season finale

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Rahiem Sanders (35) jumps over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas in the second half at Levi Stadium on Sat Aug 23, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 The pre season came to a conclusion on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) with the San Francisco 49ers (2-1) coming up with a 30-23 win. Mac Jones the 49ers quarterback is out with an injury and that brought in back up quarterback Tanner Mordecai who threw 10-13 for 103 yards and one touchdown.

#2 After taking a look at Mordecai can he fill the back up role if Brock Purdy had to leave on a moments notice?

#3 49ers running back Jeff Wilson carried 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown. Talk about his chances to make starter?

#4 49ers wide receiver Malik Turner caught three receptions for 41 yards, looks as if he covered the field and was a good target for Mordecai.

#5 49ers open the season against the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Jalen Milroe and head coach Mike MacDonald question is with all the injuries the 49ers had can they withstand the Seahawks on Sun Sep 7th in Seattle?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez Sat Aug 23, 2025: Raiders can’t keep up with Cardinals in 23-20 loss in pre season finale

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) takes a snap against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half in pre season action at State Farm Stadium in Glendale AZ on Sat Aug 22, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Rich, Raiders quarterback Cam Miller threw 12-24 for 102 yards. The Raiders had a half time tie with the Arizona Cardinals at 10-10 but couldn’t score in the second half.

#2 Raiders running back Zamir White carried the ball nine times for 42 yards talk about his chances to impact the offense this season?

#3 Wide receiver Shredrick Jackson caught got one reception and ran for 29 yards.

#4 Raiders open up against the New England Patriots on Sun Sep 7 in Foxboro talk about how ready quarterback Geno Smith and head coach Pete Carroll are for opening week?

Rich Perez talk Raiders football after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor Aug 20, 2025: Back up QB Jones out with injury; 49ers shopping for a wide receiver

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San Francisco 49ers back up quarterback Mac Jones (13) is out with a strained knee and the 49ers have numerous injuries up and down the roster going into week 3 of the pre season (AP News photo)

#1 The 49ers have injuries with four running backs, five of their defensive players are hurt, back up quarterback Mac Jones has a strained knee, and injuries at wide receiver.

#2 The 49ers tried to trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Metchie but the Eagles dealt Metchie to the Houston Texans.

#3 How concerning is it to have so many injuries and it’s not even close to opening day yet is there doubt that the 49ers will be ready?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria: O’Connell and offense looking good in match up against 49ers

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) carries against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas on Sat Aug 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Tony talk about the job quarterback Aidan O’Connell did. O’Connell went 15-23 for 138 yards, and one interception.

#2 On rushing the Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty carried seven times for 33 yards and scored one touchdown. Talk about his chances to make it as a starter?

#3 On receiver Carter Runyon had two receptions for 29 yards and didn’t score a touchdown. Talk about his chance to make it as a starting wide receiver.

#4 Geno Smith who will be the starting quarterback threw for 55 yards in five of six passes how ready does Smith look?

#5 Next up for the Raiders the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sat Aug 23 for a 7:00pm PT kick off.

Join Tony Renteria after each Raiders home and away game for the Raiders post game podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Evaluating the quarterback, run game and receivers after win against Raiders

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San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (top left) gets hoisted by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal in the fourth quarter to beat the Las Vegas Raiders in week 2 of the NFL pre season at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sat Aug 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David the 49ers got a look at back up quarterback Mac Jones Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium, Jones was 13-16, threw for 135 yards, and a touchdown. The Niners are looking for Jones to be Brock Purdy’s back up so far is he passing the audition.

#2 On ground game for rushing running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn carried nine times for 24 yards talk about how he’s been looking in camp and in this game?

#3 Brock Purdy got few snaps going throwing five for seven for 66 yards talk about how he looked in his short time under center.

#4  The 49ers had three offensive players who got hurt on Saturday, right guard Dominick Puni,  running back and special teams player Patrick Taylor suffered a shoulder injury, and rookie running back Corey Kiner is hurt with a ankle injury.

Next up for the 49ers: Saturday Aug 23 49ers host the Los Angeles Chargers do you see Purdy getting more snaps in this game?

David Zizmor podcasts 49ers football after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: 49ers Moody hits two field goals to break tie beat Raiders 22-19

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Las Vegas Raiders running Sincere McCormick (28) carries against the San Francisco 49ers in week 2 of the NFL pre season at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sat Aug 16, 2025 (Las Vegas Raiders photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Rich talk about the job quarterback Aidan O’Connell did. O’Connell went 15-23 for 138 yards, and one interception.

#2 On rushing the Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty carried seven times for 33 yards and scored one touchdown. Talk about his chances to make it as a starter?

#3 On receiver Carter Runyon had two receptions for 29 yards and didn’t score a touchdown. Talk about his chance to make it as a starting wide receiver.

#4 Geno Smith who will be the starting quarterback threw for 55 yards in five of six passes how ready does Smith look?

#5 Next up for the Raiders the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sat Aug 23 for a 7:00pm PT kick off.

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

Headline Sports podcast Jessica Kwong: All you need is Love, Green Bay quarterback is expected to return from knee surgery opening week; Steelers Rogers says helmet looks like a spaceship; plus more

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Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love (10) gets sacked by the New York Jets Jay Tufele (78) in the first half of pre season action on Sat Aug 9, 2025 (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love had surgery done on his left thumb to repair a ligament. Love is said to be ready for the season opener. Love tried to practice with the thumb Monday and work through the injury but it was decided that he needed the procedure.

#2 Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rogers said he did not like the fit of his helmet during practice saying the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II helmet looks like a space ship out in practice. Rogers said the face mask needs to be change because it’s an old facemask. Rogers words as you can imagine matter as he’s asking for a new helmet saying it doesn’t pass the safety standard.

#3 Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris ran drills for the first time in training camp. Harris had suffered a “superficial eye injury” during a July 4 fireworks mishap. The injury put Harris on the non football injury/inllness list. Harris’ agent said Doug Hendrickson said Harris should be back in time for the season.

#4 Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that leaked emails by the NFL forced him to resign as the Raiders head coach in 2021. Gruden said the league’s decision disrupted the 2021 season. Gruden said emails were leaked showed that he made racial slurs. What went wrong for Gruden who said the emails were leaked to the press before before Gruden had signed a letter of resignation. “The league’s actions disrupted the whole season,” Gruden said. “We were leading the division at the time, and they completely blindsided me.”

#5 New York Jets quarterback quarterback Tyrod Taylor is undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and will be out for the rest of the pre season according to Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. The Jets could not say when Taylor will be back from his knee surgery and will he be ready to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers for week 1.

Jessica Kwong does Headline Sports podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers meet Raiders at Allegiant in week 2 of pre season play Saturday

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins (17) is out for a month due to a high ankle sprain. Here is Watkins during the pre game warm ups before their game against the Denver Broncos at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Aug 9, 2025 (Getty News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Dave the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins is out for a month with a high ankle sprain. Watkins made a 50 yard catch during the 49ers first exhibition game against the Denver Broncos. Watkins played the first 39 snaps. He later complained of soreness in his ankle Sunday as the injury was being looked at.

#2 San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk is expected to return for week 6 due to a torn MCL and ACL in the right knee. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is having to deal with lots of wide receiver injuries.

#3 Next up for the 49ers their in Las Vegas to face the Las Vegas Raiders for week two of the pre season. Dave do you see the 49ers using any of their starters for this next pre season game and if yes most likely very limited basis.

Dave Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com