The 49ers said they wouldn’t offer Eric Reid a contract, despite the fact he’s moving to linebacker. That discussion is tabled until the team sees what Reid can do at the position.
Golden State’s point guard is a perfect 47-for-47 to begin the season from the free throw line, and at this point, the Warriors’ star admitted he’s beginning to take notice of his foul shooting binge.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today has been breaking news throughout the week regarding shakeups on the Giants coaching staff and front office. On Wednesday he joined Gary & Larry, and in addition to reporting that the Giants are the front runner for Giancarlo Stanton, he had some interesting things to say regarding the future of Giants manager Bruce Bochy.
Eric Reid wanted to make sure Colin Kaepernick was part of the next meeting between players and owners on inequality. But now players are waiting for owners to come up with concrete proposals.
Throughout the week, legendary MLB writer Bob Nightengale of USA Today has reported on a handful of shakeups in the Giants coaching staff and front office. On Wednesday, Nightengale broke some more news that could prove to be especially significant, telling Gary & Larry that the Giants are not only the leaders in the sweepstakes to acquire Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, but that either he or Diamondbacks outfielder J.D. Martinez will be on the team ‘for sure’ in 2018.
The Eagles might be searching for a left tackle by the Oct. 31 deadline. This Sunday, they will get a close look at Joe Staley, but it would take a lot for the 49ers to let him go.
Players, mainly, 49ers safety Eric Reid pushed for Colin Kaepernick’s presence at the next joint players and owners meenting. Now it looks like that will happen.
If the decision was left in the hands of Dave Righetti, Giants’ general manager Bobby Evans indicated the franchise’s longtime pitching coach would have remained in his role for the 2018 season.