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San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Lance has nothing but good things to say about Garoppolo

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San Francisco 49ers who met with the news media this week said that he had nothing but good things to say about former starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco Chronicle file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance said there is nothing weird about saying that he can only say nothing but good things about 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo who guided and mentored Lance when he first came to the 49ers.

#2 Lance said that Garoppolo could have made it hell for him when he first got the Niners but he didn’t and he helped Lance out with everything.

#3 Garoppolo is not going to be released by the 49ers but the 49ers are still shopping Garoppolo. The Miami Dolphins have showed interest in Garoppolo. The best time is to trade now.

#4 Joe, talk about linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair who had off season surgeries on his left knee and left elbow. Al-Shaair said that his knee surgery recovery is not as bad as recovery from the elbow surgery.

#5 Yes it’s only pre season but it means a lot to a lot of people everywhere when the Green Bay Packers come calling on Fri Aug 12 against the 49ers at Levi Stadium. How much will you see of Aaron Rogers and Trey Lance in that one?

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

49ers continue prep for 2022 season on Day 4 of training camp

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle gets the blood pumping during warmups during a training camp practice at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday Jul 30, 2022. (Sports Radio Service)

by Marko Ukalovic

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In the last practice before they strap on the pads for full contact, the San Francisco 49ers were busy working out the kinks on Day 4 of Training Camp at their training facility just outside Levi’s Stadium.

There was grim news to begin the day from head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst tore his biceps in practice yesterday and will require surgery to repair his biceps. Hurst will most likely miss the entire 2022 season.

San Francisco was already thin on their defensive line with Hassan Ridgeway out (mild quad strain) and Arik Armstead who suffered a knee sprain and will be out a few weeks according to Shanahan.

Quarterback Trey Lance led the offense out in team drills. During 11-on-11 team drills, Lance showed off his running ability, eluding the rush when the pocket broke down around him. He showed off his strong arm that has his teammates impressed.

The 49ers running game led by Elijah Mitchell and JaMychal Hasty had impressive runs during the 11-on-11 team drill.

However, once again for a third straight practice, the vaunted defense of the 49ers stole the show to the delight of the 49ers Faithful who were in attendance.

Linebacker Fred Warner was the star of the defense with a knock away on a George Kittle reception attempt. Warner also had an interception off of Lance who was trying to connect with Ray Ray McCloud.

Other defensive players that stood out was Tarvarius Moore who had two interceptions himself, one of Lane and the other off of quarterback Nate Sudfeld.

Neither Sudfeld or Brock Purdy, both who are battling for the backup QB spot, looked impressive with Sudfeld having numerous overthrows and Purdy not making quick decisions.

Shanahan said he’s liked what he has seen from Lance during the first week of training camp. “Yeah I think I said the last time I thought he had a really good day. I was very happy with the throws. There’s something we have to get on the same page with wide outs on and that’s what camp’s for letting it rip.”

The 49ers have Sunday off to get prepared for their first practice with the pads on Monday morning.

NEWS AND NOTES: Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw participated in team drills but was limited as the coaching staff is being cautious with him. Kinlaw is coming off surgery to repair his ACL he tore last November.

Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey participated in team drills for the first time since training camp began.

San Francisco’s first preseason game is on Friday 8/12 hosting the Green Bay Packers at 5:30pm at Levi’s Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Walker could win running back job; Adams selling 7th best among NFL jereseys; plus more

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Former New York Jet running back Austin Walker (38) will carry for the Las Vegas Raiders this season his fourth season in the NFL (photo from yahoo.com sports)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, after the Raiders place linebacker Kyler Fackrell on the injured reserve list that brought in running back Austin Walker which should strengthen the Raiders at the running back position.

#2 Walker joins the Raiders for the 2022 season which will be his fourth NFL season and formerly with the New York Jets, Walker rushed for 101 yards, one touchdown and 26 yards.

#3 Rich, of the top 50 top selling NFL jerseys the Raiders Devante Adams ranks No.7. Adams all his career wanted to be a Raider and his dream came this season and he will No.17 at wide receiver.

#4 Rich, offensive lineman Brandon Parker looks like he will get the starting position over teammate Alex Leatherwood. Parker has seen more action reps in practice and could win the job at right tackle and Leatherwood would be the swing tackle.

#5 Las Vegas Mayor Luis Trujillo says their is a state of emergency for the state of Nevada as the Canyon Hermits Peak Fire in New Mexico contaminated the Gallinas River which Vegas relies on. The river has been contaminated with ash and debris and has only 50 days left of clean water. New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham said $2.25 million has been earmarked for residents for access to safe drinking water. With football coming up this could if it Vegas runs out of clean water could be a big concern.

Join Rich for the Raiders podcasts Saturdays on http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Shanahan says “This is Trey’s team”

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel throws the ball around in the team’s camp in Santa Clara on Tue Jul 26, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says the team is not fooling around when they say their looking for a taker on quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

#2 Shanahan also said during practice this week that “this is Trey’s team”

#3 Shanahan also said that the 49ers have been trying to off load Garoppolo since the beginning of last season. The 49ers are still looking for takers but are having trouble as Garoppolo is in his final year of his $24 million contract and most teams have backed taking on his salary.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Adams compares quarterbacks Rogers vs. Carr

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Devante Adams makes a catch in camp in Las Vegas on Jul 22, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Devante Adams compared his former quarterback in Green Bay Aaron Rogers to his new Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr saying “Anytime you change quarterbacks from Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer it’s going to be a little bit of an adjustment,” Adams.

#2 Rich, Rogers is heading into his 18th NFL season and has won four MVP and was Super Bowl XLV MVP.

#3 Carr is in his ninth season and has been in the Pro Bowl three times and has almost every passing record history and holds a career regular season record of 57-70.

#4 Rich, are the Raiders offense better, worse or the same going into this season and are trying to put some of last season’s troubles like Henry Ruggs and Damon Arnette could they turn it around.

#5 When former Raider coach Jon Gruden took over he almost completely cleaned house and with new head coach Josh McDaniels has taken a brick by brick building process.

Rich Perez filled in for Tony Renteria for the Raiders podcasts heard Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: It’s pretty much official Lance to be starting quarterback; Teams balking on Garoppolo because of huge contract

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance drops back to pass during practice drills at the 49ers practice facility in Santa Clara on Wed Jun 1, 2022 (AP News file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 Joe sources pretty much say that the 49ers starting quarterback will be Trey Lance it’s really been no secret and there has been no takers on quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo so will that mean that Garoppolo can participate in practices with the team at some point?

#2 The Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Cleveland Browns but for different reasons any deal fell through.

#3 Head coach Kyle Shanahan was certain that the 49ers will find a trade partner for Garoppolo the hard part of that offering is the remaining year on his contract is $25 million and no team wants to get saddled with that unless the interested team wants to retain some of that contract.

#4 One of the other reasons the Niners want to move Garoppolo is because of Nick Bosa’s contract calls for $33 million and with a guaranteed price of $17 million and they want some cap room.

#5 Joe, the latest on the Deebo Samuel contract talks nothing imminent the 49ers want to get a deal and have Samuel before their first exhibition game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sat Aug 20th.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders pick to finish second in AFC West

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) ready to make the catch for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos last season on Sun 10-17-22 in Denver. Drake is coming off December surgery and hopes to see some action as the Raiders first pre season game kicks off on Aug 4, 2022 at the Hall of Fame Game (AP News file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 This year’s Los Vegas Raiders have one of the best offenses coming into the 2022 season we’ll start with the running backs Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake. Drake who had ankle surgery is trying to work through his injury and rehab the ankle and get ready for the Hall of Fame game on Aug 4th.

#2 Taking a look at the Raiders tight end Darren Waller Raider head coach Josh McDaniels looks for Waller to be his top end at the position.

#3 The Raiders at wide receiver are ready with Devante Adams and Hunter Renfrow the Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says these are two receivers that he can rely on and could get some scores for Las Vegas.

#4 Quarterback Derek Carr is coming off the 2022 season throwing 4804 yards for 23 touchdowns with a 94 quarterback rating.

#5 After all the troubles the Raiders had last season they now come in with a new team president Sandra Douglas Morgan, a new head coach Josh McDaniels, and general manager Dave Ziegler how do you see these three meshing going into this season. The Raiders have been picked to finish second in the AFC West.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Drake pushing to get ready for season after ankle surgery; Tony’s take on Incognito’s retirement; plus much more

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake scores a touchdown as Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) and inside linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. Drake is trying to return from an ankle surgery he had in December and try and make the team this month in Raiders camp. (AP News file photo)

On Raiders Sports podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Tony, talk about Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake who broke his ankle which he had to get surgery for last December and couldn’t clear minicamp last month how much will the Raiders miss Drake going into camp this month.

#2 Drake did mention that he would be ready for camp this month even thought the ankle isn’t 100% yet. That said how cautious do you see head coach Josh McDaniels being with Drake’s ankle?

#3 Tony, wanted to get your take on Richie Incognito’s retirement announcement this week. After 15 years and four NFL teams Incognito said he wanted to retire a Raider.

#4 Raiders tight end Darren Waller said he loves the chemistry and working with quarterback Derek Carr and wide receiver Devante Adams. Waller likes the idea that he and Adams could see more passes during the season from Carr.

#5 Tony, the Kansas City Chiefs not only are potent with quarterback Pat Mahomes on the offensive side of the ball but a big part of why the Chiefs are so successful they have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL. Knowing the Raiders face them twice a season how do you see the Raiders countering the Chiefs this season?

Join Tony for the Las Vegas Raiders each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers lacking at offensive linemen; Is Garoppolo all but gone?

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San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Aaron Brooks (65) tries to keep the Kansas City Chiefs at bay as Brooks is one of the few 49ers on the offensive line. (file photo yahoo.

On the SF 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, talk about head coach Kyle Shanahan and how he’s drafted in the off season he’s seems like he’s done well in all areas except at offensive lineman.

#2 Since Shanahan and Lynch have taken over the team of their 47 draft picks only seven of them have been linemen there haven’t been that many offensive linemen that have neither been picked up, drafted, or traded for.

#3 Sources at the Houston Texans made it clear that 49er quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not be joining the team anytime soon as talks between the Garoppolo camp and the Seattle Seahawks have shown some possibilities.

#4 One of the reasons why the Texans are not interested in signing Garoppolo is because they have their sights set on Stanford quarterback David Mills who could be a starter for the Texans someday.

#5 As the 49ers are all but set on making Trey Lance their starting quarterback can you see any possibility for the 49ers keeping Garoppolo or is all but gone?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Incognito announces his retirement after 15 yrs in NFL; ex-punter King says ex-coach Gruden hated him

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Former Las Vegas Raider Richie Incognito announced his retirement Thu Jul 14, 2022 and said he was retiring a Raider after playing for four different teams and 15 years in the NFL (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders guard Richie Incognito a four time Pro Bowler has announced his retirement from the Raiders and football.

#2 Incognito played for four different NFL teams but said after playing 15 years he wanted to retire a Raider saying that “I love the Raiders organization, and Mr. Davis means the world to me. It’s why after four teams and 15 years, I’m retiring a Raider.”

#3 Former Oakland Raider Marqutte King says the reason why former head coach Jon Gruden let him go in 2018 was purely because of Gruden’s hate for King. King said Gruden never even spoke to him and that Gruden let King go simply because he hated King.

#4 At one time King was one of the most exciting punters in the NFL, King with his athletic ability and was a favorite among the fans.

#5 Raiders quarterback Derrick Carr said he was very excited about working with running back Josh Jacobs saying he’s one of the best running backs and has worked very hard to get into shape for the 2022 season.

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