You will rarely ever see a player with a more potent combination of character and talent than Raiders tight end Darren Waller. Days after surpassing 1000 yards for the second straight season and being named to his first Pro Bowl, Waller was named the first ever two-time Craig Long Award recipient. For those unfamiliar, this is the seventh year the Craig Long Award has been … [Read more...] about Darren Waller details how he overcame 'shame' to become Raiders first two-time Craig Long Award winner
Archives for December 2020
Raiders RG Gabe Jackson makes pitch for linemate Denzelle Good 'Pay the man'
Midway through this season, the Raiders players and coaches were gushing about offensive lineman Denzelle Good and how he was the team’s MVP early on. What he did to earn such praise was step in at both tackle and guard, first for the injured Trent Brown at right tackle and then for the injured Richie Incognito. Stepping in at right tackle was no small accomplishment. Not only … [Read more...] about Raiders RG Gabe Jackson makes pitch for linemate Denzelle Good 'Pay the man'
49ers restore QB Josh Johnson, WR Kevin White to practice squad
The San Francisco 49ers restored quarterback Josh Johnson and wide receiver Kevin White to the practice squad from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. White and Johnson had been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list last week. White, a former first-round pick by the Chicago Bears, has spent the majority of the season on the team’s practice squad, but suited up in three games … [Read more...] about 49ers restore QB Josh Johnson, WR Kevin White to practice squad
Elite prospects who could debut in 2021
49ers injury news: Kinlaw sits, Ward full participant at practice
Plus the team restored two players from the practice squad/COVID-19 list. The San Francisco 49ers had one of their last practices of the 2020 season. The team has been decimated by injuries all year, and it looks like they will be down a few more players for their Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Here is the Niners’ practice report for today: Did not participate: … [Read more...] about 49ers injury news: Kinlaw sits, Ward full participant at practice
Robert Saleh reflects on his four seasons with 49ers
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The defensive coordinator had a lot of praise for what Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have built in San Francisco. In what could be his final media availability as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, Robert Saleh touched on various subjects, including potentially becoming a head coach. The 41-year-old is … [Read more...] about Robert Saleh reflects on his four seasons with 49ers
Bears travel to Eugene to take on Ducks on New Year’s Eve
Bears travel to Eugene to take on Ducks on New Year’s Eve Lisi Ludwig/FileThe past year has certainly been one to forget, and by Thursday night, many will certainly be counting down the minutes and seconds before the new year. But just a few hours before 2020 enters the history books, Cal men’s basketball will attempt to make the last night of the year one to … [Read more...] about Bears travel to Eugene to take on Ducks on New Year’s Eve
Cal OT Jake Curhan declares for 2021 NFL Draft
Cal OT Jake Curhan declares for 2021 NFL Draft Cal Football/CourtesyAfter five seasons in blue and gold, Cal offensive lineman Jake Curhan will say his goodbyes to Memorial Stadium and take his talents to the next level, according to a tweet from the right tackle on New Year’s Eve. “After five years, it is time for me to pursue my goals and dreams,” said Curhan in a statement … [Read more...] about Cal OT Jake Curhan declares for 2021 NFL Draft
49ers remove Kevin White, Josh Johnson from COVID-19 list
The 49ers removed receiver Kevin White and quarterback Josh Johnson from the COVID-19 list and restored both to the practice squad, the team announced. The players went on the COVID-19 reserve list Dec. 22. Johnson’s placement on the list forced the 49ers to sign Josh Rosen from the Buccaneers’ practice squad to backup C.J. Beathard [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers remove Kevin White, Josh Johnson from COVID-19 list