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Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Gruden says he’s a good church going person should he be forgiven or stay banished?

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Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks to his players when they were formerly in Oakland at the old Alameda practice facility on Tue Apr 24, 2018 (AP News file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says he feels shameful for the emails that he sent that were racist, anti-gay and misogynistic to former Washington Commanders team president Bruce Allen.

#2 Gruden said he’s a good church going father of three boys and has been married for 31 years and still loves football and would like another shot at working in the NFL again adding he hopes for forgiveness and wants another shot.

#3 Gruden has a lawsuit against the NFL saying the NFL ruined his career by making his emails public. Out of 650,000 emails that the NFL confiscated in it’s investigation of the Commanders only Gruden’s emails were made public and Gruden is suing the league for being singled out.

#4 Turning the Raiders as they prepare to meet the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sun Sep 11. Talk about Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert who has more touchdowns against opposing teams in the NFL except the Raiders who he’ll face next week.

#5 Will the Raiders continue to put the pressure on Herbert and can they keep him running all day?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Leatherwood cut ‘didn’t improve technique’; Drake picked up by Ravens; plus more news

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Former Las Vegas Raiders 2021 first round offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood was cut from the Raiders this week (file photo nfl.com)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich in what the Raiders are calling a disappointing start the Raiders are waiving their 2021 first round draft pick offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels has been shaking it up regarding players from the former head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock era.

#2 Leatherwood started at the tackle position during pre season under McDaniels. Under McDaniels he felt Leatherwood didn’t improve his technique to keep his job in Vegas.

#3 What’s that old NFL saying Rich about one team’s castaways is another team’s treasures. The Baltimore Ravens acquired running back Kenyan Drake from the Raiders. The Raiders were loaded with running back but the Ravens were looking to boost up a much needed running back group. Drake last season with the Raiders 545 yards for two touchdowns.

#4 Rich, get this wide receiver Devante Adams says he doesn’t want to hang out with quarterback Derek Carr just to look cute but he’s here to win a Super Bowl trophy how impactful are the Raiders expecting Adams to be this season.

#5 Raiders get this season underway this coming Sun Sep 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Rich just to get your evaluation of Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert and how the Raiders defensive line will try to limit his throwing time.

Join Rich for the Raiders podcasts Wednesdays and after Raiders home and away games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Is Garoppolo ready to step in just in case?; Are Niners still Lance’s team?

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback who will remain with the team could he end up being back as starting quarterback at some point this season? (CBS Sports file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave, With 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo staying in San Francisco does that mean that there’s just that possibility that the 49ers may not be quarterback Trey Lance’s job after all.

#2 Dave, how concerned will head coach Kyle Shanahan have to be that wide receiver Deebo Samuel most likely will not be in the line up for Sep 11th due to a bad bruise behind his knee which he got during Thursday’s pre season game in Houston?

#3 Reports say that Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields looked much better Saturday in a game the Bears pulled off against Fields old team the Cleveland Browns 21-20. Fields was 14-16 for 156 yards and threw for three touchdowns. Will the 49ers defense have their hands full on Sunday?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: How Carr and Raiders will approach Chargers for week 1 on Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) tunes up at the Raiders practice camp on Tue Aug 23, 2022. Carr has said he’s ready to go under center Sun Sep 11, 2022 for the opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SOFI Stadium in Los Angeles (AP file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Tony wanted to get an idea how you see Raiders quarterback Derek Carr for opening day against the the Los Angeles Chargers for this Sun Sep 11th?

#2 Raiders quarterbacks Chase Garbers and Jarrett Stidham shared quarterback duties last Friday at Allegiant Stadium. Garbers was 12-22 for 141 yards and Stidham 4-6 for 72 yards.

#3 Tony, talk about the role Stidham and how he supports and backs up starter Derek Carr going into this 2022 season?

#4 At running back Brittan Brown carried 11 times for 28 yards and a touchdown and Austin Walter six carries for 20 yards and no touchdowns in last Friday’s game.

#5 Opening day this Sunday as the Raiders kickoff the regular season against the the Chargers. Chargers always a tough customer how do you see these two team battling in interdivision AFC West football this Sunday?

Join Tony for the Raiders podcasts Mondays or Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Lance hopes not be running all day against Bears in opener

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thu Aug 25, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, Thursday night San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance was trying to run from the Houston Texans pass rush do you see Lance getting some protection on Sun Sep 11th in Chicago.

#2 Joe, 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack noted for leading in pass break ups and played a key role in preventing the Houston Texans from running up the score on the Niners on Thursday Night Football.

#3 Joe, talk about that pass that Womack broke up on a pass from the Texans quarterback Davis Mills intended for receiver Chris Moore in the second quarter.

#4 It’s pre season but how concerning is it that the 49ers got shutout, Lance was running all night and the running backs were stopped by the Texans defensive line.

#5 It’s off to Soldier Field for Sun Sep 11th’s opener against the Chicago Bears how ready are the 49ers to start the regular season?

Join broadcaster J Hawkes for all 49ers podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Would 49ers have been better off just staying in San Francisco?; Troubles with City of Santa Clara

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Levi Stadium the site of all operation cost disputes over the last few years between the San Francisco 49ers and the City of Santa Clara. Would the 49ers in hindsight been better off staying and building their own stadium in San Francisco? (file photo from Hochtief)

On 49ers podcast with Marko:

#1 The City of Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers continue to their embroil over stadium operation costs. The 49ers offered Santa Clara a $50,000 increase from the $650,000 to $700,000 to the general fund. In all the 49ers want to settle the dispute at a total of $4 million from $3.3 million.

#2 Marko, Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor said a proposal given to city council members by the 49ers ten minutes before a meeting was ridiculous because it did give her or city council members time to contemplate the impacts of the proposal. The conflict was not resolved despite the 49ers latest proposal.

#3 According to 49ers spokesman Rahul Chandhok the 49ers had lengthy discussions on how to settle the dispute with the Santa Clara city attorney over the last three months and that draft proposals were discussed and shared over the last two months and this should not have been a surprise to Gillmor and the city council.

#4 In hindsight considering all the problems with the city the 49ers have had over the operation costs with the city and some fans complaints about sitting in the hot sun on August and September days wouldn’t the team have been better off building the stadium and staying in San Francisco.

#5 Turning to the 49ers on the field the 49ers were shutout on Thursday in Houston 17-0 and 49ers quarterback Trey Lance said that there were mistakes and the team will get better and get ready for opening day on Sep 11th in Chicago.

#6 Marko, how doubtful is the offensive line was it a matter of Lance not getting enough time to throw and had to keep running because of the Houston Texans pass rush?

Marko Ukalovic is a 49ers beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Just win baby Raiders go perfect in pre season; Vegas defeats New England 23-6

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) celebrates with guard John Simpson (76) after a touchdown run during the first half against the visiting New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Fri Aug 26, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the podcast with Rich:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders completed their first undefeated pre season in the franchise history going 4-0.

#2 Rich talks about the quarterbacking of third stringer Chase Garbers and second stringer and back up quarterback Jarett Stidham. Garbers threw for 12-22 for 141 yards and Stidham went 4-6 and 72 yards.

#3 The Raiders offensive plan was effective scoring three times out of four possessions. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels had his game plan working on both sides of the ball.

#4 The receivers are going to be exciting with Keelan Cole 3 receptions for 48 yards, Tyron Johnson one reception for 45 yards, Jesper Horsted two receptions and 35 yards.

#5 The Raiders open up their regular season at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Chargers. Can the Raiders live up to their pre season performance and carry it over to opening week on Sun Sep 11?

Join Rich Perez for the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts home and away at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Daivd Zizmor: Questions on Lance’s timing and accuracy

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San Francisco 49ers Trey Lance (5) scrambles and leaps to make a throw under pressure from the Houston Texans defensive line in pre season action at NRG Stadium in Houston Fri Aug 26, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave, do you agree with a good quarterback should throw 90% strikes to receivers but in San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is throwing below 65% any cause for concern on the part head coach Kyle Shanahan?

#2 Lance under center struggled going 7-11 for 49 yards. He was under pressure as the offensive line struggled to contain the Houston Texans pass rush.

#3 It was three drives that Lance struggled in the 49ers open their regular season Sun Aug 11 against the Bears in Chicago at Soldier Stadium will Lance be ready by then?

Join David for the 49ers podcasts heard weekly at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Texans shutout 49ers 17-0 in final preseason game

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Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thu Aug 25, 2022 (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

In the final tune-up before the regular season, the Houston Texans defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a 17-0 shutout in the final preseason game on Thursday evening at NRG Stadium.

San Francisco finished the preseason 2-1 while Houston went undefeated at 3-0.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had the opening day starters begin the game on offense. Quarterback Tre Lance played the entire first quarter and the first drive in the second quarter before being pulled in favor of Nate Sudfeld. Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. started at halfback. The first drive stalled at the Texans 36-yard line after Steven Nelson broke up a deep ball to Deebo Samuel.

On the flip side Texans’ head coach had his opening day starters in the lineup as well. Quarterback Davis Mills led an opening drive that went 85 yards on 11 plays that resulted in rookie running back Dameon Pierce one-yard rushing touchdown. Pierce rushed for six carries on 36 yards during the drive. Charles Omenihu’s roughing the passer penalty kept the drive alive after the defense had stopped a third down conversion attempt.

Lance finished with 7 of 11 for 49 yards as the next three drives didn’t amount to much as the Texans defense forced the second year quarterback to check down the ball that resulted in failed third down conversions. San Francisco was also shutdown on a fourth down conversion attempt.

Mills played the entire first half and opened up the second half with a six play 77-yard drive that was capped off with a 16 yard touchdown reception by Chris Moore. Mills finished 6 of 10 for 58 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

Sudfeld and Brock Purdy battled for the backup quarterback role as they rotated in on offense in the second half. Neither distanced themselves from one another in winning the backup role. A combination of penalties, turnovers and dropped balls plagued the offense throughout the second half.

Sudfeld finished 5 of 10 for 49 yards with one interception. Purdy was 13 of 20 for 182 yards and one interception.

The lone offensive bright spot for San Francisco was backup tight end Ross Dwelley who had three catches for 42 yards.

The 49ers coaching staff now has some tough decisions to make between now and August 30th when teams have to cut the rosters down to 53 players for the regular season. There’s a crowded room at running back with Trey Sermon being a possible casualty of the talented backfield.

GAME NOTES: San Francisco was 6-for-15 on third down conversions. Houston was 6-for-14.

UP NEXT: San Francisco opens the regular season on the road against the Chicago Bears on Sunday 9/11 at 10:00am at Soldier Field.

Headline Sports podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Browns looking to Brissett to start at QB; Chargers Jackson out 2-4 wks ankle; plus much more NFL news

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, greets quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 (AP News photo)

On Headlines podcast with Marko:

#1 Cleveland Quarterback DeShaun Watson won’t be back until week 12 for his sexual misconduct with a dozen women. The Browns will tap back up quarterback Jacoby Brissett who did not see a snap in the last pre season game.

#2 Los Angeles Chargers cornerback JC Jackson who is one of the Chargers key cornerbacks will be out for two to four weeks due to an ankle injury. How much are they going to miss him out of the line up?

#3 The Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy plans not to use Dak Prescott at quarterback for the Cowboys last pre season game against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night. McCarthy does not want to take any risks of injuries to his star quarterback before the first week of the regular season.

#4 The Washington Commanders star pass rusher Chase Young will not be doing any chasing anytime soon as he was placed on the PUP list to recover from a torn ACL. Young was injured nine games into the 2021 season and still has not fully recovered and from the sound of Commanders head coach Ron Rivera Young may not even return for the 2022 season.

#5 Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFluer makes it no secret that he will be resting his starters for their next game Thursday in Kansas City in the final installment of pre season games. Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers and the starters will be watching from the sidelines.

Marko Ukalovic filled in for Jessica who podcasts every other Wednesday night for Headline Sports podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com