Ryan SakamotoRyan 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]

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Are the Oakland Raiders an Option for Tim Tebow?

  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

Oakland Raiders: Top 3 Position Battles to Watch for Next Season

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

2013 NFL Draft: Grading the Oakland Raiders’ First Four Picks

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

Oakland Raiders: How Much Pressure is on GM Reggie McKenzie?

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

Does Adding Matt Flynn Really Make The Raiders Better?

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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Oakland Raiders: 3 Things to Watch for During the Preseason

With the NFL pre-season set to begin in August, I have identified three things the Raider Nation should…Read More

Rich Gannon: The Last Decent Quarterback for the Oakland Raiders

Since QB Rich Gannon’s neck injury forced him to retire in 2005, the Oakland Raiders have had…Read More

Oakland Raiders: Why They Should Draft Florida DT Sharrif Floyd

As the Oakland Raiders build their draft boards, it will be interesting to see what they do with the…Read More

Analyzing the Oakland Raiders Free Agent Signings

  While the majority of the Raider Nation was hoping for a big splash in free-agency, general manager…Read More

What Would Al Davis Do With Raiders Current Roster?

Although the late Al Davis has passed away, his stamp on the team lingers. With numerous hand picked…Read More

Raiders: How Much Pressure Is On GM Reggie McKenzie?

As the Oakland Raiders prepare for the 2013 NFL Draft, no person will be more scrutinized and under…Read More

Why the Raiders Should Not Draft Geno Smith

The quarterback trickle down-effect has already begun, leaving many to ponder where Geno Smith’s…Read More

Why the Raiders Should Bring Back Charles Woodson

In the 1998 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders selected Charles Woodson with the fourth overall pick. A…Read More

Why Raiders Fans Are More Passionate Than Niners Fans

Living in the Bay Area, it is hard not to be a sports fan. In a culture, where sports matter, the San…Read More

Raiders: Why Darren McFadden Will Thrive Under New System

As the Oakland Raiders prepare for the 2013 season, they will need to incorporate Darren McFadden into…Read More

Raiders: What Can We Expect From Terrelle Pryor?

When the late Oakland Raiders’ owner Al Davis hand-selected QB Terrelle Pryor in the third-round…Read More

49ers Offense Running On All Pistols

When 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman first implemented the “pistol…Read More

Akers’ Missed Field Goal a Blessing In Disguise

With the San Francisco 49ers down 24-21 late in the third quarter, it was up to kicker David Akers to…Read More

NFC Championship: 49ers vs. Falcons Game Preview and Prediction

Well, it is finally here. The game that got away exactly 365 days ago, and stopped the San Francisco…Read More

5 Reasons Why 49ers Will Win NFC Championship Game

With NFL analysts weighing their predictions as the game comes to fruition, there are several reasons…Read More