Ryan Sakamoto
Ryan is a Bay Area native who's also the Founder of Niner Fans, Editor of Niner Noise, Senior Staff Writer for Golden Gate Sports, and Contributor for Raising Zona. Born and raised in San Jose, he also graduated from San Diego State University. Ryan is a passionate 49er Faithful that's been fortunate to be a front row season ticket holder since '91. He eats, sleeps, and breathes, red and gold! For more information, please contact him via email at [email protected]
There is no surprise that the word circus is associated with current free-agent Tim Tebow. The controversial quarterback, who is hated by some and loved by many, is making his rounds around the…Read More
When training camp begins for the Oakland Raiders, there will be numerous camp battles to keep an eye on. And although all eyes will surely be on the quarterback position, I believe it is the defensive…Read More
As the dust finally settled with the 2013 NFL Draft, people have now entered the realm of dealing out draft grades. And while the Oakland Raiders held a top pick in the first-round ( No. 3) before striking…Read More
While the Raider nation is anticipating what direction GM Reggie McKenzie will go with the third overall pick, many of the fans have been mum with his free-agent acquisitions. He did not reach or overpay…Read More
I can not help but love the moves that Oakland Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie has made thus far. He is taking calculated risks while not over paying for talent. However, trading for Matt Flynn…Read More
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With the NFL pre-season set to begin in August, I have identified three things the Raider Nation should…Read More
Since QB Rich Gannon’s neck injury forced him to retire in 2005, the Oakland Raiders have had…Read More
As the Oakland Raiders build their draft boards, it will be interesting to see what they do with the…Read More
While the majority of the Raider Nation was hoping for a big splash in free-agency, general manager…Read More
Although the late Al Davis has passed away, his stamp on the team lingers. With numerous hand picked…Read More
As the Oakland Raiders prepare for the 2013 NFL Draft, no person will be more scrutinized and under…Read More
The quarterback trickle down-effect has already begun, leaving many to ponder where Geno Smith’s…Read More
In the 1998 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders selected Charles Woodson with the fourth overall pick. A…Read More
Living in the Bay Area, it is hard not to be a sports fan. In a culture, where sports matter, the San…Read More
As the Oakland Raiders prepare for the 2013 season, they will need to incorporate Darren McFadden into…Read More
When the late Oakland Raiders’ owner Al Davis hand-selected QB Terrelle Pryor in the third-round…Read More
When 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman first implemented the “pistol…Read More
With the San Francisco 49ers down 24-21 late in the third quarter, it was up to kicker David Akers to…Read More
Well, it is finally here. The game that got away exactly 365 days ago, and stopped the San Francisco…Read More
With NFL analysts weighing their predictions as the game comes to fruition, there are several reasons…Read More