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49ers training camp practice recap, Day 4: The QB narrative is starting to shift

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Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Recapping what happened on offense, from the quarterback to the offensive line The fourth practice in a row was equally taxing mentally as it was physically for the San Francisco 49ers. After losing a 1-on-1 rep, cornerback Jason Verrett said, “my legs are so heavy.” I focused on the offense during Saturday’s practice, and … [Read more...] about 49ers training camp practice recap, Day 4: The QB narrative is starting to shift

Raiders implementing different plays for QB Marcus Mariota than with Derek Carr

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Raiders training camp ramped up a bit Saturday. The first five days are what they call their acclimation period, and today the players had easily their most extensive team sessions of camp so far, giving us our best look at the talent on the team. The takeaway from it was just how good Marcus Mariota looks compared to last year when he was fighting through a torn pectoral … [Read more...] about Raiders implementing different plays for QB Marcus Mariota than with Derek Carr

K Daniel Carlson becomes third Raiders player placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

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For the third time in four days the Raiders have placed one of their players on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Kicker Daniel Carlson becomes the latest to be placed on the list, explaining his absence from Saturday’s practice. The previous players to be placed on the list were running backs Theo Riddick and Jalen Richard. Riddick testing positive for COVID was what ultimately … [Read more...] about K Daniel Carlson becomes third Raiders player placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs no longer setting receiving goals. What changed?

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Following Josh Jacobs’s rookie season in 2019, he set about trying to up his game. The one aspect of his game he wanted to add was as a receiver out of the backfield. He even set the lofty goal of 60 catches. Though his receptions totals improved last season (33) from his rookie year (20), he fell well short of his goal. This season Jacobs has abandoned his receptions … [Read more...] about Raiders RB Josh Jacobs no longer setting receiving goals. What changed?

49ers release WR to make room for TE Jordan Matthews

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The 49ers on Saturday officially announced the addition of TE Jordan Matthews to their 90-man roster. To make room for the former wide receiver, San Francisco released WR Bennie Fowler. The Matthews signing was reported by NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo on Friday. Matthews spent part of the previous two seasons in the Bay Area as a wide receiver. Over the offseason he added weight … [Read more...] about 49ers release WR to make room for TE Jordan Matthews

Candlestick Chronicles: Early 49ers training camp takeaways

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A couple training camp practices are in the books so Chris and Kyle jumped in for another episode of Candlestick Chronicles to discuss what went down the first couple days of camp. The guys chat about the quarterbacks first and why early returns on Jimmy Garoppolo are positive, including a little uncharacteristic spice from him in his press conference. Chris and Kyle also … [Read more...] about Candlestick Chronicles: Early 49ers training camp takeaways

49ers training camp notes from Day 3: The defense continues to impress

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Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Jordan Elliott is back to recap what he saw from the Niners at practice on Friday. As the 49ers hit the practice field for their third day of practice, they did so without star defensive end Nick Bosa who sat out due to what head coach Kyle Shanahan described as a scheduled rest day. Shanahan told reporters the … [Read more...] about 49ers training camp notes from Day 3: The defense continues to impress