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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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Broncos roll on 49ers for 30-9 win pre season opener in Santa Clara

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws against the San Francisco 49ers defense in the first pre season game on Sat Aug 9, 2025 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Jarrett Stidham threw for two touchdown passes after seeing Denver Bronco quarterbacks Bo Nix and Broncos starters struggle against the San Francisco 49ers defense. Stidham led the way in the pre season opener for a Bronco 30-9 win.

#2 The two teams worked out in a joint practice on Thursday as the starters from both teams got plenty of work in. The 49ers during the game played just a few starters and the Broncos used their starters for just a few series.

#3 Second game of the pre season 49ers are in Las Vegas against the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sat Aug 16, 2025

David Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts after each 49ers game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders QB O’Connell throws for 205 yards in 23-23 tie in Seattle pre season game

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is pretty thrilled after the defense pick off a pass for an interception against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle on Thu Aug 7, 2025 in the first pre season game for Las Vegas (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 How special has it got to be to have Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith return back to their old haunt in Seattle at Lumen Field.

#2 Carroll felt right at home while coaching the Raiders to a 23-23 tie. Carroll spoke to many Seattle Seahawks players before the game during warm ups.

#3 Carroll said of being able to play in Seattle for the first pre season game, “It was cool to be here. I loved it here,” Carroll said. “But it didn’t translate to something crazy for me. It was just an opportunity to play in a great setting. Thanks to the league for putting us in this game.”

#4 As far as the game was concerned Raiders starting quarterback Adrian O’Connell went 18-30 for 205 yards and one touchdown and two interceptions.

#5 Raiders next will host the San Francisco 49ers in pre season game #2 on Sat Aug 16th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Talk about this match up it’s not a regular season game but the 49ers fans travel well so there should be lots of excitement for this one.

Rich Perez podcasts Las Vegas Raiders football for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Lenior back in camp after hip injury; McKivitz back after one year absence; plus more

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Cornerback Deonmmodore Lenoir goes airborne against the Dallas Cowboys CeeDee Lamb (88) after intercepting a pass on Sun Oct 27, 2024 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. Lenior returned to practice Wed Aug 6, 2025 after suffering a hip injury. (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David talk about cornerback Deonmmodore Lenoir is back in camp Wednesday after suffering a hip injury. Lenoir missed four consecutive practices and returned to practice last Monday.

#2 Also after missing a year tackle Colton McKivitz was back after missing Saturday. Talk about how important he is to have in the line up.

#3 Also defensive end Nick Bosa, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams took a rest from practice on Monday talk about those three and how important they will be for the 49ers.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: QB Jones converts most of his passes; Pearsall makes practice for second straight day; plus more Niner news

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 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) works on passing drills during the first day of training camp at SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers back up quarterback Mac Jones threw 14 of 18 passes with no interceptions. Jones threw for a bunch of completions including a 30 yard pass to Demarcus Robinson, a 20 yarder to Equanimeious St. Brown who ran a corner route. Jones’ performance is accurate and completed 77% of his passes in five practices.

#2 Wide receiver Rickey Pearsall was at practice for the second straight day. Pearsall at 11 on 11 drills caught two passes. Pearsall didn’t practice in the second half or in 1 on 1 drills. The 49ers are using Pearsall cautiously after his coming off a hamstring injury.

#3 Wide receiver Jauan Jennings who is suffering from a calf injury from the off season didn’t show up to practice on Sunday. Jennings was wondering if that was calf injury or an Achillies injury. Christian McCaffrey had a calf strain and it turned out to be Achillies tendonitis. The 49ers are being cautious about Jennings if it’s a calf or Achillies.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Are the critics right about Purdy not rising to adversity?

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy addresses the media on Wed May 21, 2025 at the 49ers practice facility in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David, some critics have said that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy have said that Purdy is not worth of the $265 million five year deal he signed. That Purdy did not perform at a NFL top level. What is your take on such criticism.

#2 Purdy’s deal puts him in a tie for seventh highest paid player in the NFL and ties him with quarterback Jered Goff. Goff has a salary of $53 million per year. In 2023 Purdy set a single season record for passing yards at 4280 and threw for 31 touchdowns. Purdy’s numbers fell in 2024 passing at 3864, 20 touchdowns, and the 49ers finished 6-11.

#3 Critics continued to say that Purdy failed to elevate the 49ers and didn’t rise to the occasion in facing adversity and didn’t have the traits to live up to the leagues tip quarterbacks with some of the top contracts in the NFL.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Purdy, 49ers reach five year $265 million contact extension

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins defense Sun Dec 22, 2024 in Miami. Purdy signed a five year $265 million deal making him the eighth richest quarterback in the NFL on Fri May 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Brock Purdy signed a five year $265 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. The agreement also has $181 million in guarantees and another $165 million for the first three years averaging $53 million per year. The $100 million is fully guaranteed at his signing.

#2 The Purdy puts him behind seven other NFL quarterbacks. Purdy’s $181 million in guarantees puts him at eighth and his fully signed guaranteed salary signing puts him at 12th place.

#3 Purdy’s 2024 stats 3864 yards passing, 20 touchdowns, 12 interceptions. His resume in getting the 49ers to the post season has been remarkable.

David Zizmor is a San Francisco 49ers analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders Draft podcast Rich Perez Sat Apr 26, 2025: Jeanty expected to be the Raiders number 1 running back

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Former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty celebrates his selection by the Las Vegas Raiders as the sixth overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thu Apr 24, 2025 in Green Bay (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders Draft podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said all along that he wanted a deep, running, heavy offense and he’s looking forward to getting that out of the Raiders top draft pick Ashton Jeanty who was at the top of this year’s class and rated one of the best players coming out of the draft.

#2 Coach Carroll expects Jeanty to be rough and ready from the jump and looks to see Jeanty’s competitiveness and Jeanty is expected to take the ball right away.

#3 Carroll and the Raiders expect to build a foundation on offense with Jeanty and tight end Brock Bowers. These two players the Raiders are considering building their future on.

#4 Jeanty at Boise State was a tough running back and was tough to bring down when covering the ball and his performance translates to future successes in the NFL. Jeanty had 126 forced tackles, the most FBS, and had 1733 yards after contact and that was 590 more any other FBS player in the 2024 season.

#5 The Raiders current depth chart at running back will have Jeanty be the number one running back. The Raiders running back will join Raiders running back Raheem Mostert, Zamir White, Sincere McCormick, and Dylan Laube.

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

Headline Sports podcast Jessica Kwong: NFL draft kicks off Thursday

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Heisman Trophy Award winner and former Colorado Buffaloes corner back/ wide receiver Travis Hunter is favored to be the number one draft pick by the Tennessee Titans as the NFL draft kicks off Thu Apr 24, 2025 in Green Bay (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that he’s working on some “pretty substantive trades” but did not discuss details who he’s shopping and who he’s interested in obtaining. The Cowboys want to get some quality from their current ten selections as the go through seven rounds this Thursday through Sunday at the NFL draft.

#2 Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are trying to see whose available in the trade market in the early stages of the draft. The Tennessee Titans announced they will not be accepting any offers for their first overall pick. Meanwhile the Browns have the second pick and the New York Giants have the third pick.

#3 The Tennessee Titans are going to budge on getting the No. 1 draft pick this Thursday. Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said that the Titans have got offers from other NFL teams and they will hang onto their number one draft pick.

#4 The last regular game of the NFL season was back on January 5th and after all this time the San Francisco 49ers still have not signed quarterback Brock Purdy, Purdy does not have a long term extension but he’s been working out and doing voluntary practices and exercises with the 49ers with a group of players.

#5 In this week’s draft the Las Vegas Raiders are under pressure to make the right picks. The Raiders have been suffering the last few years and hope they can right the ship. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has been named the top candidate for the Raiders first round pick. Jeanty is a Heigman Trophy finalist and he’s been compared to the Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley.

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