Brian BanifatemiBrian Banifatemi

Brian is a huge sports fanatic who currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is an avid fan of all of the Bay Area's sports teams and loves to write about them. Feel free to contact him about any questions or comments that you might have.

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Oakland Raiders: Should We Believe the Tyler Wilson Hype?

When the Oakland Raiders drafted quarterback Tyler Wilson in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, a lot of fans were scratching their heads. The same Raiders team that traded for young and on-the-rise…Read More

Oakland Raiders: Why Signing Charles Woodson Was the Right Move

When rumors drifted through the air that the Oakland Raiders were considering signing former-Raider and free agent cornerback Charles Woodson, fans had a flurry of mixed emotions. On one hand, fans wanted…Read More

Oakland Raiders: Why Signing Josh Cribbs Was a Great Move

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has made no shortage of big moves this offseason, and on Wednesday night afternoon he made yet another one. Media reports broke out that the Raiders had…Read More

Why the Oakland Raiders Should Bring Back Richard Seymour

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie did some serious housecleaning during the offseason. Whether it was cutting long-time team members, signing veteran players for cheap, drafting fresh talent,…Read More

Oakland Raiders: 3 Reasons Why Fans Should Be Optimistic About the Future

The Oakland Raiders finished their previous season with a miserable  4-12 record. It’s not easy to bounce back from a year (or years) of playing bad football, but that is what the struggling Raiders…Read More

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Oakland Raiders: Why They Were Wrong To Deem Matt Flynn “Presumed” Starter

When the Oakland Raiders shipped away Carson Palmer to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for Matt Flynn,…Read More

Podcast: Around the Bay With Brian Banifatemi

Host Brian Banifatemi leads this Monday morning podcast to discuss the Oakland Raiders’ defensive…Read More

Why the Oakland Raiders Will Regret Not Drafting Tyrann Mathieu

When Tyrann Mathieu parted ways with LSU and their football program, I was stunned. How could it be?…Read More

Oakland Raiders: One Key Area They Addressed In The 2013 NFL Draft

The Oakland Raiders made a lot of different picks in this year’s 2013 NFL Draft. Whether it was…Read More

Oakland Raiders: Sio Moore Will Have a Lot to Prove with Bold Statement

The Oakland Raiders are clearly in a rebuilding phase, and that is perhaps the biggest reason why the…Read More

Oakland Raiders: What First Round Pick D.J. Hayden Brings to the Team

The Oakland Raiders were heavily speculated to trade down from their third overall pick in the 2013…Read More

Oakland Raiders 2013-2014 Schedule: Game-by-Game Breakdown

After finishing the year with an atrocious 4-12 record, the Oakland Raiders are looking to bounce back…Read More

Why the Oakland Raiders Should Bring in a Third Quarterback

The Oakland Raiders’ quarterback situation looks much better now than it did just a few weeks ago. They…Read More

Oakland Raiders: A New Secondary Awaits

Reggie McKenzie, the general manager for the Oakland Raiders, has really taken it upon himself to turn…Read More

Oakland Raiders Sign Veteran Safety Usama Young

Reggie McKenzie is doing some serious work for the Oakland Raiders right now. After signing cornerbacks…Read More

San Francisco 49ers: How High is Colin Kaepernick’s Potential?

There’s no question that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is a stud on the football…Read More

San Francisco 49ers: Why Carson Palmer and the Arizona Cardinals Won’t Scare Them

The NFC West is definitely on the rise and has become one of the league’s best and most dominant…Read More

Raiders: Why Acquiring Matt Flynn Was the Right Move

It’s about damn time. Raiders fans have been patiently waiting for this back-and-forth mayhem…Read More

Oakland Raiders: Where Will Carson Palmer End Up?

The days of Carson Palmer as an Oakland Raiders seem to be dwindling down. Palmer, who is due over $13…Read More

Warriors: Brandon Rush Will Be Ready For Training Camp

After crushing the Portland Trail Blazers 125-98 last night, the Golden State Warriors have some…Read More