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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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: 49ers Gipson most likely to start for Ward; Safety Jackson knocked down twice keeps getting up; more on Garoppolo

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Former Cleveland Brown Tashaun Gipson Sr most likely will fill in for safety Jimmie Ward on opening day Sun Sep 11, 2022 due to Ward’s hamstring injury that head coach Kyle Shanahan said was pretty significant (whodatedwho.com file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers Jimmie Ward injury is pretty significant according to head coach Kyle Shanahan that the team moved quickly and picked up Tashaun Gipson Sr from the Cleveland Browns. Shanahan said that Ward in danger of missing the opener on Sep 11 in Chicago because of a hamstring injury.

#2 David, how important is it that the 49ers pass rusher Drake Jackson who was knocked down pretty hard by the Minnesota offensive line last Saturday got up and battled some more which had Shanahan saying most players would be done but Jackson is a different kind of player.

#3 Dave, the Seattle Seahawks are waiting, hoping that the 49ers release quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo so they would avoid his $26 million guaranteed salary and the Seahawks like other NFL teams are trying to wait this out as opening week approaches.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Tough drills for Patriots with Raiders in today’s practice; plus more Raiders news

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Miami Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley (45) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the first half of Sat Aug 20, 2022 pre season game at US Bank Stadium in Miami (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 The idea of having NFL teams facing each other in practice drills has to be a given that friction will be no doubt. That’s what happened in today’s practice between the visiting New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas today.

#2 The Patriots no doubt were trying to impress their old offensive coach Josh McDaniels but it just wasn’t working on all cylinders for the Pats. On the 11on 11 scrimmages the Pats had only four positive plays in 18 attempts.

#3 Rich looking back on the Raiders last game against the Miami Dolphins they were down towards the stretch 13-12 but as all good teams do the Raiders came back with a fourth quarter touchdown and pulled off a 15-12 win. It might be pre season but the Raiders are 3-0 going into Friday night’s game against the Patriots.

#4 Rich, do you see quarterback Derek Carr getting some snaps in the fourth and final pre season game against the Patriots. Will coach McDaniels want to take a look at what Carr can do before the regular season gets started.

#5 Running back Kenyan Drake said in an interview with AP that the Raiders had no more room in the back field and that the 28 running back will be moving on. Drake was told personally in a phone call by Raiders general manager Dave Zeigler. Drake said that he appreciated the respect of the call from Zeigler.

Rich Perez does the Raiders podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com throughout the Raiders 2022 season.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Langliers knows how to make an entrance; A’s rookie powers with 3 hits on Sunday; plus 49ers and Raiders news

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Girlfriend of Alex Rodriguez of ESPN2 TV Kathryne Padgett (left) and girlfriend of Oakland A’s designated hitter Shea Langliers and sister of Kathryne, Raegan Padgett (right) selfie with Langliers standing by A’s dugout in the background for a post game interview (instagram photo by katpadgett)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Oakland A’s catcher Shea Langliers has been a huge addition in the A’s line up and Sunday afternoon was no exception as Langliers ended the A’s 81 game tripleless drought and slugged three hits.

#2 Langliers triple ended the 81 game tripleless drought fro the A’s a Major League record that last happened back in 1901. Langliers now has two triples this season the other was in triple A baseball.

#3 The A’s open up a three game series Monday night against the Miami Marlins. Starting for the Marlins Edward Cabrera (3-1, 1.78) and for the A’s Adam Oller (2-5, 6.63) a 6:40 first pitch at the Oakland Coliseum.

#4 Amaury turning to the NFL the San Francisco 49ers still haven’t found a taker for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is it because some teams are shying away from his $25 million final year of his contract or teams who have looked into picking up Garoppolo have looked and were staying with what they had at quarterback.

#5 The Las Vegas Raiders according to UFC president Dana White blew an opportunity to get future Hall of Famers Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski before the 2020 season but former head coach Jon Gruden vetoed the deal.

Join Amaury Pi Gonzalez on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network is the lead play by play announcer and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Getting to the bottom of the real reason why Brady and Gronk were not signed by Raiders

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after playing against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC playoffs. Brady was seriously interested in joining the 2020 Las Vegas Raiders until former head coach Jon Gruden vetoed any notion of the idea of Brady coming to Vegas. (AP News file photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Tony, Las Vegas Raiders owner Marc Davis said involving a past move to get quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski was something he had no knowledge about.

#2 UFC president Dana White tried to bargain the idea but then Raiders head coach Jon Gruden shut down the deal and said it was not happening. Davis said yesterday quote “I don’t know man” regarding any deal for Brady or Gronkowski.

#3 White said that Brady was ready to be quarterback in Las Vegas for the 2020 season but Gruden for no given reason didn’t want either Brady or Gronkowski coming to Vegas. White said that Brady and Gronkowski were ready to sign with the Raiders and maybe the dynamic of the Raiders would have changed.

#4 Brady was eager and ready to play for the former Bay Area team as Brady comes from San Mateo and was excited about the idea and Gronkowski was ready for it too. If you had to speculate do you think jealousy played a part that had Gruden keep them out?

#5 The Raiders host Brady and Gronkowski’s former team the New England Patriots this Friday night and there is talk that the Raiders are about to release running back Kenyan Drake, Drake has 545 yards and three touchdowns in scrimmage and scouting reports say at 28 years old he’s got a lot of football left in him. Drake has a duel skillset in the running and passing game wouldn’t they Raiders need someone with that kind of talent?

Join Tony Renteria for the Raiders podcasts weekly at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Sudfeld most likely back up quarterback to Lance

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld (7) prepares to heave one against the Minnesota Vikings defense on Sat Aug 20, 2022 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, there was a combination of back up in Saturday night’s game in Minnesota for head coach Kyle Shanahan to evaluate we’ll start with the back up quarterbacks vying for a job at the quarterback position Brock Purdy and Nate Sudfeld what impressed you most about their work under center?

#2 Sudfeld went 13-17 for 102 yards and a touchdown he’s been getting a lot of looks in the last two pre season games.

#3 Brock Purdy could end up as the third stringer for Trey Lance, Purdy 14-23 for 128 yards from the sound of head coach Kyle Shanahan he’s pretty keyed in on Purdy.

#4 Joe, talk about the defense they held the Vikings to seven points is this reflective of the kind of defense the 49ers will have in the regular seaon?

#5 49ers return back to Santa Clara on Thu Aug 25th against the Houston Texans. Will Lance get to play the first half in this one and what are some of the things that coach Shanahan looks for in this final pre season game.

Join Joe Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers offense sloppy, defense the star of the show in 14-7 preseason win over Vikings

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San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tayler Hawkins, center, celebrates with teammates linebacker Segun Olubi, left, and safety George Odum, right, after intercepting a pass during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

It’s only the preseason but things need to get cleaned up on the offensive side of the ball.

The San Francisco 49ers had another stellar performance by their defense, while the offense looked in preseason form in their 17-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday evening at U.S. Bank Stadium.

San Francisco improved to 2-0 on the preseason, while Minnesota dropped to 0-2.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had his backup quarterbacks rotating every two series to start the game. The majority of the offensive and defensive starters, including Tre Lance and Fred Warner, sitting this one out as this was an opportunity for guys on the bubble to make an impression before the cutdown to from 85 to 80 happens on August 23rd.

The defense stood out on the Vikings first drive. An outside corner blitz led to Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond to force a throw up in the air only to have 49er cornerback George Odom intercept the ball and return it for 34 yards.

Another welcome sighting was the play of defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. He recorded one sack and was in the backfield during his time in the first half. It was Kinlaw’s first game action since he tore his ACL last October.

The offensive side of the ball was another story in the first half. A combination of dropped by balls by three different players, penalties, bad pass protection from the offensive line led to just two Robbie Gould field goals as San Francisco trailed Minnesota 7-6 at halftime.

The 49ers were 1/7 on third down conversions and 0/2 on fourth down conversions in the first half.

San Francisco’s defense had three takeaways during the game and have six in the first two preseason games with five interceptions and one fumble recovery. The combo of Malik Turner and Sam Womack III were responsible for the fumble recovery.

Nate Sudfeld led a 14-play, 79 yard drive at the end of third quarter that resulted in a JaMycal Hasty two-yard rushing touchdown to give the Niners a 14-7 lead with 14:57 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Sudfeld finished the game 13 of 17 for 102 yards and one touchdown. Brock Purdy was 14 of 23 for 128 yards and no interceptions. Neither separated themselves for the backup quarterback job as they both played better in the second half.

Mond finished 10 of 20 for 82 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Sean Mannion was 10 of 15 for 65 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

GAME NOTES: 49ers offensive lineman Alfredo Gutierrez made his NFL debut in the final two minutes of the game and received the game ball from Shanahan.

UP NEXT: San Francisco finishes out the preseason against the Houston Texans on Thursday 8/25 at 5:15pm at NRG Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: 49ers pull off 17-7 win over Vikings; Are 49ers bluffing about dealing Garoppolo?

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (15) tries to break a tackle by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (36) at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sat Aug 29, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Taking a look at today’s pre season game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis the 49ers defense kept them in check for most of the game.

#2 Taking a look at the quarterbacks and your evaluation of who might win a job as back up Nate Sudfeld and Brock Purdy in terms of accuracy and getting the offense in the red zone how did they do today against the Vikings?

#3 Some say in the press particularly NBC Sports that the 49ers are running a Jimmy Garoppolo bluff and they might very well keep him as back up?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: McDaniels wasn’t kidding about rotating the offense

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Miami Dolphins cornerback Nik Needham (40) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Isaiah Zuber (89) in first half action at Hard Rock Cafe Stadium in Miami on Sat Aug 20, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels wasn’t fooling around when he said he wanted to get a look at everybody on the offense and did so starting with using all three back up quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham, Nick Mullens, and Chase Garbers.

#2 Rich, Garbers executed what he learned at Cal with a few keepers while under center with two carries for 46 yards.

#3 Zamir White Raiders running back carried five times for eight yards and a touchdown he’s looking to break in the line up.

#4 For the Raiders wide receivers Jesper Horsted and Keelan Cole led in carries with three didn’t score a touchdown but McDaniels got them some looks while on the run.

#5 Rich last pre season game will be at Allegiant Stadium on this Fri Aug 26th there is little doubt that McDaniels will get quarterback Derek Carr a few snaps in that one just before the regular season starts.

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts following all Raiders games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Michael Roberson: James highest paid safety in NFL; TJ Watt says don’t compare him to brother JJ just yet; plus more

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Los Angeles Charger safety Derwin James became the highest paid safety in league history. The Chargers are looking forward to seeing his handiwork this season. (Sports Illustrated file photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Michael:

#1 Michael, the Los Angeles Chargers signed safety Derwin James to the tune of $76 million plus for four years the highest paid safety in the game. That’s $19 million plus per year and the first year of the deal is a record setting $29 million. How big of a help will he be for the Chargers?

#2 Pittsburgh Steeler outside linebacker TJ Watt says not to compare him to his brother Arizona Cardinals defenseman JJ Watt it’s too early to make that kind of comparison. TJ said that JJ was absolutely unstoppable.

#3 San Francisco 49er Jimmie Ward who is suffering from a significant hamstring injury Dr. Marc Safran of Stanford Medical Medicine said Ward has a grade 1 or 2 strain but with a good medical staff surrounding him he could be back by week 1 against the Chicago Bears according to Dr. Safran.

#4 The hamstring is going around 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell is likely to miss pre season, cornerback Emmanuel Mosely and Daniel Brunskill are also out of action how does their absence impact the team.

#5 Turning to college football the Stanford Cardinal and quarterback Tanner McKee who had 206 completions in 315 attempts for 2327 yards. How do you like his game and what kind of season does the Cardinal expect out of him under center?

Join Michael Roberson with Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com