Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Vinny Bonsignore discuss what changes to expect if the NFL shortens the preseason to two games and what that means for the Las Vegas Raiders. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
San Francisco 49ers’ offensive tackle Joe Staley discusses his long tenure in the NFL, being a role model to the younger players on the team and what to expect from the Kansas City Chiefs defensive front in Super Bowl LIV. Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark also sings the praises of the 13-year offensive lineman and what it means to face him on Sunday. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert faced his share of adversity growing up in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Those who know him, and even those who didn’t, spoke about his ascension to become the player he is and how his mindset and work ethic got him to where he is now. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo talks about getting traded by the New England Patriots, becoming a part of a new team and how he developed into the player he is under the guidance of head coach Kyle Shanahan. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The San Francisco 49ers’ defense knows Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is a dual-threat quarterback. Conversely, the Chiefs know how dangerous their opponent’s defense is. Ahead of Super Bowl LIV, players from both teams talk about how they’re preparing to handle the challenges ahead of them. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ahead of Super Bowl LIV, Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu said at a media day that their team’s defense is prepared for almost anything since they’ve seen it all with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle shared their memories and paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and others in a helicopter crash on Sunday, during Super Bowl LIV’s opening night ceremonies in Miami. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
At Opening Night ahead of Super Bowl LIV in Miami, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce both spoke about their admiration for each other’s playing style. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After defensive end Dee Ford’s neutral zone infraction cost the Kansas City Chiefs a shot at making Super Bowl LIII, Ford made it to Super Bowl LIV with the San Francisco 49ers and discussed all the things that happened en route to getting there. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders beat reporter Michael Gehlken discusses the Raiders defensive woes thus far prior to their Battle of the Bay game against the 49ers.
Todd Dewey, Johnny Avello and Kelly Stewart go over the odds for the San Francisco 49ers upcoming season.
NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy The NFL released the revised policy on Wednesday after the controversy surrounding kneeling protests. NFLPA NFLPA The mandate requires players who choose not to stand to stay in the locker room or a similar location. The league will also exercise its right to fine any franchise that does not stand and “show respect” for the Anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick headed the kneeling protests in 2016, with many NFL teams following suit to date.
Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken provides an update from the NFL scouting combine about the Raiders and 49ers coin toss to determine which team will get the 9th or 10th pick of this years NFL Draft.
Jimmy Garoppolo Now Highest-Paid NFL Player Reports confirmed on Thursday He will be making $27.5 million per year, earning him the title of NFL’s highest-paid player to date. The previous title holder was Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford with a $135 million contract. Garoppolo was traded from the New England Patriots and won all five games he started as a 49er, completing 67.4 percent of his passes to go with seven passing touchdown and five interceptions.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart (@kellyinvegas) and Matthew Holt discuss their top picks for the first week of the NFL in this Sports Betting Spotlight.
Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart, and Johnny Avello look at the San Francisco 49ers in today’s sports betting spotlight at the newly redesigned Wynn Sports Book. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)