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Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders cut roster down to 80 players; Gruden to make more cuts

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(photo from the lasvegasreviewjournal.com) Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) who was released from the Raiders on Wed Aug 24, 2021 makes the catch but loses it for an incomplete pass while Seattle Seahawks corner Ahkello Witherspoon (2) looks on at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Aug 22, 2021

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 The Raiders trimmed their roster by three players to get to the 80 players which included wide receiver Marcell Ateman, defensive tackle Darius Stills, and put veteran linebacker Darren Lee on the injured reserve list.

#2 With the three recent cuts head coach Jon Gruden will have the tough task of trimming the roster further and that could come as early as after today’s practice or after Sunday’s game against the 49ers.

#3 The Raiders have expressed interest in linebacker KJ Wright who also is open to offers from the Seattle Seahawks if negotiations work out. Wright who is currently unsigned is leaning towards Seattle but if that falls through the Raiders have expressed some interest. Either way Wright will land somewhere.

#4 Rich, last Sunday night was a night that rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs won’t forget he was all over coverage and his best play was when he leaped over the Seahawks receiver TuTu Atwell to grab an interception. Coach Gruden is so happy with his work that Hobbs will play all or most of Sunday’s game against the 49ers.

#5 For the second consecutive pre season game Raiders third string quarterback Nathan Peterman started and played the entire game. Throwing 16-24 for 172 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions last Sunday against the Rams. With Derek Carr skipping pre season games and back up Marcus Mariota resting an injured leg do you see Carr and Mariota getting some time against the 49ers this weekend or will Peterman get most of the time under center?

Join Rich Perez for the weekly Raiders podcasts heard from Las Vegas Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers comeback in win over Chargers in second preseason game 15-10; Lance throws for 2 TDs

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) avoids getting taken down by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (20) but can’t make the two point conversion in the first half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (AP News photo)

~ By Pearl Allison Lo 

~ August 22, 2021 

~ INGLEWOOD– San Francisco began and ended with the lead 15-10 in their first visit to SoFi Stadium for Los Angeles´ first official home game with 68,327 attendance.

There were a lot of penalties in the game, 13 for the 49ers and 12 for the Chargers, the first occurring with 14:18 left in the first.  

San Francisco QB Jimmy Garoppolo started and stayed in for one drive like last game, because of how long the first drive lasted. He was able to avoid a sack and scramble for 10 yards, but was eventually intercepted by Asante Samuel Jr. The possession took 15 plays and lasted almost seven and a half minutes.

The 49ers got their first safety of the preseason when DL Jordan Willis sacked QB Easton Stick in the end zone with 10:42 left in the second.

With 9:07 left, this time it was the other San Francisco QB Trey Lance who was intercepted and it ended up more costly. The following possession after two penalties by the 49ers, the Chargers got the first touchdown. Stick made a three yard pass to WR Joshua Palmer with 5:49 left.

Los Angeles tacked on a field goal to make it 10-2 with just over a minute left to go in the half. This was thanks to a 39-yard long pass to WR Jalen Guyton near the beginning of the drive and despite offensive holding and intentional grounding penalties to the Chargers. LB Jonas Griffith for the 49ers also had a facemask penalty which offset the loss a bit.

The first half excitement wasn’t over yet though. Off a no huddle 12-yard gain by RB Wayne Gallman II to get to 3rd and 1, the 49ers called a timeout and Lance threw another deep pass to WR Trent Sherfield for the second game in a row, this one for 41 yards.

The Bolts then committed a 5-yard penalty and after another timeout, Lance threw five yards into the end zone to WR Mohamed Sanu Sr. and Lance ran to convert for two more points. Kicker Robbie Gould missed the extra point attempt, bringing the score back to within two. 

Los Angeles brought in QB Chase Daniel for the second half. 

Lance had his first non-scoring scramble go for eight yards as San Francisco regained the lead on almost a six and a half minute drive, in which they converted from 3rd down three times. Lance threw a 16-yard pass to WR Travis Benjamin with 5:01 left in the third.

Things kept going the 49ers’ way when they got their first interception with 13:13 left in the fourth. Safety Jared Mayden intercepted Daniel and went 54 yards for a score, but DL Shilique Calhoun was called for offensive holding. 

The Niners committed a third turnover when new QB Nate Sudfeld fumbled on his second drive of the game and LB Cole Christiansen recovered. 

San Francisco and the Chargers punted for the remainder of the game, most three and outs or extended by penalties. Bolts´ Jessie Lemonier committed the last penalty of the game with 1:49 left for roughing the passer.

Regarding the 49ers´ quarterbacks, Garoppolo threw 3 of 6 for 15 passing yards, 10 rushing yards and the one interception. Lance finished 8 of 14 for 102 passing yards, eight rushing yards, two scores, the one interception and was sacked twice. Sudfeld went 3 for 5 for 24 yards. Head Coach Kyle Shanahan remained noncommittal after the game between Garoppolo or Lance starting Week 1. 

For the Bolts, Stick went 10 for 14 for 85 yards and one TD. Daniel went 14 of 21 for 60 yards and one interception. The San Francisco defense sacked each of them multiple times, Stick three times and Daniel twice. 

Overall the Niners won the yardage game, 281-162. The biggest difference came via rushing, with San Francisco outrunning Los Angeles 148-53.

The Chargers rested all their offensive starters. 

Up Next: The Niners play their third and final preseason game versus their former Bay Area rival, the Las Vegas Raiders August 29th at 1pm. 

Raiders win with tough last second stop 17-16 over Rams

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) scores a second half touchdown and is congratulated by Derek Carr (4) with Matt Bushman (84) is background against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sat Aug 21, 2021 (AP News photo)

RAIDERS WIN WITH A TOUGH LAST SECOND STOP 17-16

By Rich Perez

Las Vegas Media and Sports Radio Service


LOS ANGELES, CA-The Las Vegas Raiders rolled into SoFi Stadium, home of the Rams, with a huge chip on their shoulder after some rough practices all week with the Rams at their practice facility. Winning with a new look… defensive style 17-16.

Raiders RB Trey Ragas started the scoring with a rushing Touchdown that led to a 7-0 lead which the Raiders held for much of the first half before the tables turned on Raiders QB Nate Peterman who was intercepted in the second quarter, leading to a Rams drive to tie the game. The Rams would add another three points to go into the half leading the Raiders 10-7.

The second half was dominated by the play of rookie out of Illinois Nate Hobbs,Hobbs had an interception and added several top plays to ignite the Raiders defense to key stops of the Rams offensive surges. Nate Peterman led the Raiders on two key second half drives, in which the Raiders went up 17-10 with ten unanswered points.

Rams running QB Bryce Perkins played a very tough fourth quarter and made some key drives to bring the Rams back into the game, eluding a would be sack on 4th and 6 on the 15 to gain a key first down, then scoring on a key fourth and Goal with a well executed pass to the corner of the end zone to make the game 17-16 Raiders. The extra point attempt was a two point conversion, in which the fade route failed as the Raiders defense held up to secure the win 17-16. 

Next week the Raiders (2-0) will play in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, against the San Francisco 49ers next week. That will wrap up the pre-season and lead to the Monday night 9/13 opening night showdown vs the Baltimore Ravens in Las Vegas, NV.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Lance advantage he got looks at Chargers first team defense

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San Francisco 49er quarterback Trey Lance (5) on the signal count against the Seattle Seahawks on Sat Aug 14, 2021 at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara (USA Today photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 One thing about last Thursday’s practice at the 49ers camp head coach Kyle Shanahan was going to make sure that he wanted to see quarterback Trey Lance get some more reps which he did as Lance got eight straight plays in against Sunday’s opponent the San Diego Chargers first team.

#2 In the practice Lance completed the three passes one was a shovel pass, he also made a nice slot throw to Mohamed Sanu that Sanu dropped. But coach Shanahan was satisfied with what he saw of Lance.

#3 Shanahan said he will have Lance drill with the starters and the opposition first team and wanted to see what he can do.

#4 Jeremiah, After 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa played last season for the first 11 snaps and was felled by an injury suffering a torn ACL against the New York Jets during week 2 but says. Bosa is leaner and in better shape. 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans said Bosa looks fast and explosive.

#5 Ryans said Bosa’s recovery could make him better than his rookie year in 2019 in last week’s practice he pressured the Chargers quarterbacks. In Bosa’s rookie season in 2019 he had 47 tackles, 9.0 sacks and 25 quarterback hits.

Join Jeremiah for the 49ers podcasts Saturday nights at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Tony Renteria: Texans QB Watson accused of sexual assault; Rogers playing out the string in Green Bay

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Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson drops back to pass is under investigation for extortion and has been accused of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior is seen here during practice on Wed Aug 18, 2021 (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports with Tony R:

#1 The Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is accused of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior is being investigated by the FBI. Watson also spoke to the FBI about extortion as well. Watson is being sued by different women. Can he get out of this fix?

#2 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers who is signed for one more year under restructured contract. Rogers heart isn’t in Green Bay and most likely will leave after this season. Do you think he fits in in New England or Denver for next season.

#3 The Dallas Cowboys said they won’t use Dak Prescott until the regular season on Sep 9th. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he wants to reserving Prescott for the regular season. He’s been injured prone how long can the Cowboys protect Prescott.

#4 The Las Vegas Raiders used quarterback Nathan Peterman who impressed Raiders head coach Jon Gruden in their last game against Seattle Seahawks who threw for 246 yards, one interception, no touchdowns and got the running backs in good position.

#5 Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is trying to stay ahead of back up quarterback Justin Fields for the starting job. Dalton said this week “right now it’s my time” Dalton threw for 2-4 for 18 yards last Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. Fields threw 14-20 for 143 yards and one touchdown. Do you see a quarterback controversy in Chicago?

Join Tony each Thursday for the Headline Sports podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Peterman set running backs up for good field position

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) threw for 246 yards against the Seattle Seahawks on Sat Aug 14, 2021 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Raiders head coach Jon Gruden rested starting quarterback Derek Carr and back up quarterback Marcus Mariota and third string quarterback Nathan Peterman quarterbacked the whole game. Before we get into Peterman Gruden using caution as most coaches will in not playing Carr and Mariota in the first pre season game.

#2 On Peterman he led the team for a win didn’t throw a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks and threw for one interception but got the Raiders in good field position for the backs to get into the end zone.

#3 Carr was rested by Gruden as he actually skipped playing the entire game as planned. Mariota had a leg injury and also rested. Although Gruden and the Raiders are curious to see what they can do they stayed on the side of caution and one of them might make an appearance this Saturday in Los Angeles against the Rams.

#4 Peterman’s completion total was impressive throwing 29-38 for 246 yards that also is a testament about how much protection he got from the offensive line and getting time to throw.

#5 The Raiders head to the Southland and face the Rams at SoFi Stadium this Saturday. The Rams dropped their last game to the LA Chargers 13-6 last Saturday. While pre season is an opportunity to look at the back ups and free agents it was a game that lacked offense for the Rams who used two quarterbacks Devlin Hodges and Bryce Perkins, Perkins was the only QB to throw a touchdown in the game for the Rams only score.

Join Rich for the Raiders podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Lance’s 80 yard TD pass is the talk of the town; Garoppolo looked sharp as well

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is congratulated by offensive tackle 49ers Mike McGlinchey (69) after Lance’s 80 yard pass to wide receiver Trent Sherfield during Sat Aug 14, 2021 pre season game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 David, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance’s 80 yard pass to wide receiver Trent Sherfield for a touchdown last Saturday is still the topic of discussion while that may not be the clincher for a starting job it was a good initiation in Lance’s first game with the 49ers.

#2 Head coach Kyle Shanahan had a good look at Lance keeping him in for much of the second quarter. Lance threw 5-14 for 128 yards, and one touchdown and stayed in pocket pretty for much for his throws.

#3 Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was also impressive in the short time he saw action going 3-3 for 26 yards no touchdowns. Shanahan like what he saw of Garoppolo as Garoppolo threw with lots of confidence in the first pre season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Join David for the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Lance looks ready throws for 128 yards; Garoppolo looks sharp in his short stint

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Play of the game, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield (left) sprints down field for an 80 yard reception the Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mike Hughes (21) and safety Devon Key (24) give chase after a brilliant pass from quarterback Trey Lance (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance show some elusiveness, Lance went 5-14 for 128 yards and a touchdown. He had some good throws that were dropped by the receivers he could have had eight completions if the receivers had caught the ball.

Lance’s 80 touchdown throw to Trent Sherfield was a good play, Lance’s throw was a dart it had a little wobble to it but it was a good throw. Lance had some great aggressiveness good play calling. Lance pretty played the entire second quarter after quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo quarterbacked one series. For Garoppolo played for ten snaps Garoppolo in his time under center in the game looked good going 3-3 for 26 yards and was able to get the ball out of his hand quickly.

The receiving core there are guys who are trying to make the roster Jauan Jennings had a nice catch on a ball that was throw by quarterback Josh Rosen in the second half the pass was a little high. Jennings one reception and 26 yards in the contest, Wide out Charlie Woerner caught one for 34 yards and didn’t score, and Trent Sherfield one reception and 80 yards and one touchdown.

Join Joe Sundays for the 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Chiefs win edge over 49ers in clubs’ first preseason game 19-16

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) threw against the Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Demone Harris (96) at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Aug 14, 2021 (AP News photo)

~ By Pearl Allison Lo

~ August 14, 2021

~ San Francisco almost made a late comeback Saturday, but Kansas City was able to prevail 19-16 with 1:19 left in the contest.  

49ers’ rookie quarterback Trey Lance made a splash in his debut, with an 80-yard rocket to wide receiver Trent Sherfield. 

Quarterbackwise, the traditional starters, San Francisco’s Jimmy Garoppolo and the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes each played the first drive, followed by Lance and Chad Henne.

The first three drives of the game resulted in punts. 

Kansas City got on the board first due to good field position combined with a 13-yard pass interference penalty to Talanoa Hufanga. Henne made a five yard pass to Byron Pringle with 2:57 left in the first. 

After an incomplete pass and a seven yard sack in his first drive, Lance followed it up with his 80-yarder score eight seconds later. It stayed 7-6 when kicker Robbie Gould’s extra point hit an upright. Lance finished 5-of-14 for 128 yards and was sacked four times. 

The 49ers made it two scoring drives in a row as Deommodore Lenoir intercepted Henne. Robbie Gould helped the cause at the end of the resulting drive with a 36-yard field goal, making it 9-7 with 12:29 left in the second.

Lance made another big play with 9:44 left, throwing 34 yards to Charlie Woerner. 

The Chiefs brought in “rookie” undrafted free agent quarterback Anthony Gordon with 7:45 left.

With just under a minute left before halftime, kicker Harrison Butker went for a 62-yard field goal. It would have been a career-best, but fell short. 

The 49ers led all halftime stats except for first downs.

Kansas City went up 10-9 after the first drive of the second half. It was the longest drive of the game, lasting 6:14 and culminating with a 52-yard field goal by Butker.  

After the opening drives, quarterbacks rookie Shane Buechele and Josh Rosen came in for San Francisco and the Chiefs respectively. 

The 49ers had two drives resulting consecutively in an interception and a fumble. The interception came with their closest position of the second half so far when they were on KC’s 19.

Kansas City padded their lead by three with a 46-yard Butker field goal with 4:27 left to go in the game and this sparked two more scores.

Nsimba Webster started San Francisco’s drive with a 43-yard return followed by a 34-yard rush. 

With the clock winding down and potential overtime looming, the Chiefs made sure it did not happen and Buchele walked into the endzone for the game’s final points.

The match officially ended on an illegal shift penalty to the 49ers.

Red zone totals were 2-2 for Kansas City and 1-3 for San Francisco. 

Up Next: The 49ers will face one of their Southern California counterparts next in the form of the Los Angeles Chargers at the new SoFi Stadium Sunday August 22 at 4:30pm. 

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Gruden calls off Wed morning practice; Mariota willing to leave Raiders for starting job

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota raises a hand if he’s offered a starting job somewhere in the NFL as he’s seen here working out at the Raiders training facility in Henderson NV on Tue Aug 10, 2021 (photo by the Las Vegas Review Journal)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden called off Wednesday morning practice at 7:30am this morning as a reward to his players and staff for all their hard work as they prepare for Saturday’s game at Allegiant Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs.

#2 The Raiders usually schedule their practices for 7:30 am to beat the desert heat all players, coaches, and personnel reported but got to go home with pay. The heat is one of the reasons why they schedule an early practice.

#3 The Raiders have now added a fourth quarterback to their pre season roster Case Cookus, Cookus was an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2020 and had off season stops with the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos. Will Cookus be someone the Raiders look at during pre season or do the Raiders plan to carry four quarterbacks on opening day?

#4 Rich, talk about the Nevada mask mandate at Allegiant it’s reported that it’s impacting ticket sales the Raiders lost two sell outs after the mandate was imposed by Nevada Gov Steve Sisolak. According to Allegiant general manager Chris Wright he said he had two shows in October that were near sell outs canceled and now two Raiders games that will not sell out because fans refuse to wear the mask under mandated mask law.

#5 Quarterback Marcus Mariota is willing to work he’s the back up quarterback but it’s pretty well known that if a starting quarterback position opened up somewhere he’s willing to hop a flight lickity split to a new team.

Join Rich for the Raiders podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com