When a fan runs onto a field during a game, the broadcast doesn’t show it in order to avoid encouraging others from following suit. For similar reasons, we’ve ignored the weird fight that has unfolded between a reporter and 49ers defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw. I’m not going to spend much time on this, other than [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers rally against reporter who antagonized Javon Kinlaw
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Alex Leatherwood getting reps at right tackle but also at guard
Alex Leatherwood started four games at right tackle last season as a rookie before his struggles prompted them to move him to right guard and play Brandon Parker at right tackle. The Raiders still are trying to figure out where Leatherwood’s future lies. He worked at right tackle during practice Thursday, but coach Josh McDaniels [more] … [Read more...] about Alex Leatherwood getting reps at right tackle but also at guard
Josh McDaniels on Colin Kaepernick workout: Derek Carr knows how we feel about him
Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick received a workout from the Raiders on Wednesday, the first time in five years he has gotten a private tryout from an NFL team. The Raiders have a starting quarterback who received a contract extension this offseason. Thus, Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said the team didn’t feel the need [more] … [Read more...] about Josh McDaniels on Colin Kaepernick workout: Derek Carr knows how we feel about him
How voluntary is “voluntary”?
As a week of Organized Team Activities come to a conclusion, it’s important to understand what OTAs are, and aren’t. They are voluntary. But they really aren’t. Players are expected to participate. Plenty of players have specific bonuses tied to participation in the offseason program. Even without a financial inducement to show up, it’s an [more] … [Read more...] about How voluntary is “voluntary”?
Will other teams now give Colin Kaepernick a look?
It took more than five years for quarterback Colin Kaepernick to finally get a tryout with an NFL team. Now that the Raiders have opened the door — and given that the football world did not stop spinning — will others give Kaepernick a chance to show what he can do? One team to watch [more] … [Read more...] about Will other teams now give Colin Kaepernick a look?