Rui Thomas

I'm addicted to French fries. My favorite athletes are Mike Bibby and Shane Lechler.

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Bigger Draft Bust: JaMarcus Russell or Rolando McClain?

There are busts, and there are Pamela Anderson-busts.  To be a bust as big as the Baywatch star’s, you must be selected in the top ten picks of the NFL draft and fail incredibly as a professional athlete. …Read More

Rolando McClain’s Retirement Was Three Years Too Late

Do not confuse Rolando McClain with John McClane; the former will likely surrender when facing adversity. On May 15 McClain retired from the NFL, surpassing the likes of Ernie Sims and Aaron Curry as…Read More

Why The Oakland Raiders Should Sign Kyle Vanden Bosch

General manager Reggie McKenzie fell short of completing a face transplant, but his offseason decisions left the Oakland Raiders defense practically unrecognizable. A unit that surrendered the fifth most…Read More

5 Oakland Raiders On The Hot Seat

Getting fired from a job has its benefits.  For example, if you worked for the Oakland Raiders, a pink slip would excuse you from a losing atmosphere and a boss without fashion sense. But the negatives…Read More

How Many Games Will The 49ers Win Next Season?

For a second straight campaign, the San Francisco 49ers avoided catastrophic injuries to their stars as they seized the NFC West title. Repeating their regular season success in 2013 will be no guarantee,…Read More

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Oakland Raiders: The Case For Signing Brandon Lloyd

The last time the Oakland Raiders signed a former 49ers wide receiver (not named Ashley Lelie), the…Read More

Why JaMarcus Russell Will Make a Successful Comeback

Besides murderers, everyone deserves a second chance. Even alleged drug user JaMarcus Russell. The disgraced…Read More

Carson Palmer: A Career of Disappointment

Al Davis would spit in Carson Palmer’s face if he had the chance. The late Raiders’ owner preached…Read More

Oakland Raiders: Worst Free Agent Signings Since 2000

We all have haunting regrets. Mike Tyson regrets not smoking marijuana with 2Pac, while the Raiders front…Read More

Who Is The Pope Of Bay Area Sports?

Praise Jesus.  With the March election of Pope Francis, stability in the Catholic Church has finally…Read More

NFL MVP Candidates In 2013

It’s hard enough to earn an NFL roster spot, much less an MVP award.  But couch potatoes can look…Read More

Why the 49ers Should Trade For Tim Tebow

When your NFL completion percentage is lower than JaMarcus Russell’s, it may be time to change careers. But…Read More

Early AFC West Preview

It’s never too early to drink alcohol or anticipate the next NFL season.  The division dubbed as…Read More

Why the 49ers Should Keep Alex Smith

Is marrying your cousin unconventional?  Yes, and so is keeping Alex Smith if you are the 49ers. …Read More

Kings: The Case For Trading DeMarcus Cousins

Unless you’re Helen Keller, it’s clear the Kings are terrible.  Sacramento is 19-34 this season…Read More

Randy Moss Is Not the Greatest Wide Receiver of All-Time

Charles Manson has been upstaged as the craziest celebrity in America.  The title now belongs to Randy…Read More

Super Bowl XLVII: Why the Niners Have the Better Defense

Whose team fields a stronger defense, the Ravens or 49ers?  Equivalently, who wields a longer peepee,…Read More

Activities To Fill The Void (In Case The Sacramento Kings Move)

Call me delusional, but the Kings are staying in Sacramento.  The United States of America will also…Read More

Note to Jim Harbaugh: Unleash Randy Moss

Following the summer of love in 1998, Randy Moss took the NFL by storm.  He was the consensus NFL…Read More

Why the 49ers Should Stick With David Akers In The Playoffs

Should we pity Jim Harbaugh’s wife?  If Alex Smith’s treatment was any inclination, the coach doesn’t…Read More