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Lifelong fan of Bay Area teams, especially the Giants and the 49ers. If I am not writing or researching fantasy football, I am likely watching Klay Thompson's 37 point quarter on repeat.
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3 Bold Predictions For The New Orleans Saints In 2021

New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field prior to an NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
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3 Sleeper NFL Draft Picks Who Could Be Stars In 2021

NFL board with footballs Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

Ranking The 3 Worst Draft Picks In The 2021 NFL Draft

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

Ranking The 3 Best NFL Draft Classes Of 2021

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

2 Moves The Cowboys Need To Make During The Draft

The Dallas Cowboys Draft Table prior to the second and third rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
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How The Top 10 Picks Could Unfold In The NFL Draft

nfl draft stage Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
MLB

3 MLB Teams Off To Great Starts In The 2021 Season

baseball in ball glove Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

Top 3 Number 1 Overall NFL Draft Busts Of All-Time

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Teams Most Likely To Move Down In The NFL Draft

nfl draft stage Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

Re-Drafting The Top 5 Players In The 2018 NFL Draft

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NFL

3 Most Underrated Signings In 2021 NFL Free Agency

NFL board with footballs Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Teams That Should Trade For Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to throw the football runs with the football during the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals on September 13, 2020, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

What Yannick Ngakoue Brings To The Las Vegas Raiders

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) in action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens on November 08, 2020 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Ideal Landing Spots For WR T.Y. Hilton In Free Agency

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts on October 20, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

Top 3 DTs Worth Pursuing In 2021 NFL Free Agency

A General View of the National Football League logo on the Field inside Mercedes Benz Stadium during Super Bowl LIII week on January 28, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

Denver Broncos 3 Best Options At QB In 2021

Denver Broncos stadium Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Biggest Draft Needs For Washington Football Team In 2021

Washington Football Team Wide helmet resting on the field prior to an NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Football Team on December 27, 2020, at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

3 NFL Players Who Could Breakout In 2021

A view of the NFL logo before the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on January 19, 2020 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Moves The Steelers Need To Make In The 2021 Offseason

A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 24th 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
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3 Free Agent Targets For The Dallas Cowboys In 2021

Dallas Cowboys helmet sits on the field during the football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans on August 30, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Biggest Draft Needs For The Miami Dolphins In 2021

A Dolphins helmet awaits on the sideline for the next series during the football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans on October 25, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

Is Matthew Stafford A Hall Of Famer? (Full Argument)

matthew stafford Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

The 3 Biggest Draft Needs For The Baltimore Ravens

A detailed view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet is seen resting on the field in game action during the preseason NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens on August 20, 2018 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

The 3 Biggest Draft Needs For The San Francisco 49ers

A San Francisco 49ers helmet sits on field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15th 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

The 3 Biggest Draft Needs For The Jacksonville Jaguars

A detailed view of a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 29, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

The 3 Biggest Draft Needs For The New York Jets

A NY Jets helmet sits on the bench during the second half of the New York Jets home opener versus the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

What Happened To Michael Vick? (Complete Story)

Former NFL player Michael Vick before the Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams football game on November 25, 2019, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
MLB

What Happened To Daisuke Matsuzaka? (Complete Story)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka during an interleague regular season Major League Baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies beat the Red Sox 2-1. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Ideal Landing Spots For QB Sam Darnold In 2021

New York Jets quarterback SAM DARNOLD (14) is seen at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford New Jersey Miami defeats New York 20 to 3. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL

Top 3 Defensive Coordinators To Replace Cowboys DC Mike Nolan

Dallas Cowboys helmet sits on the field during the football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans on August 30, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field prior to an NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.
NFL

3 Bold Predictions For The New Orleans Saints In 2021

  The 2021 NFL season marks a new era for the New Orleans Saints. Future Hall-of-Fame... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL board with footballs
NFL

3 Sleeper NFL Draft Picks Who Could Be Stars In 2021

  Watching late-round draft picks blossom into superstars is one the best parts of the NFL.... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
NFL

Ranking The 3 Worst Draft Picks In The 2021 NFL Draft

  The 2021 NFL Draft was full of surprises and headscratchers. Teams reached for play... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
NFL

Ranking The 3 Best NFL Draft Classes Of 2021

  The 2021 NFL Draft was a wild ride. https://twitter.com/Browns/status/1389322627550... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
The Dallas Cowboys Draft Table prior to the second and third rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
NFL

2 Moves The Cowboys Need To Make During The Draft

  Capitalizing on this year's draft is an absolute must for the Dallas Cowboys. They... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
nfl draft stage
NFL

How The Top 10 Picks Could Unfold In The NFL Draft

  Draft week is finally upon us. The stars of tomorrow will have the spotlight to themsel... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
baseball in ball glove
MLB

3 MLB Teams Off To Great Starts In The 2021 Season

  The MLB season is less than four weeks into its grueling 162-game schedule, and it's alrea... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27, 2018, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
NFL

Top 3 Number 1 Overall NFL Draft Busts Of All-Time

  Every year, the NFL draft brings hope and optimism for downtrodden franchises. Owni... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
nfl draft stage
NFL

3 Teams Most Likely To Move Down In The NFL Draft

  We are less than two weeks away from the 2021 NFL Draft, and it could not have come at a b... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
roger goodell
NFL

Re-Drafting The Top 5 Players In The 2018 NFL Draft

  It has only been three years since the 2018 NFL Draft, but we have seen an exceptional... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
NFL board with footballs
NFL

3 Most Underrated Signings In 2021 NFL Free Agency

  The 2021 NFL free-agent market frenzy was a sight to behold. Even though the pandemic s... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to throw the football runs with the football during the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals on September 13, 2020, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

3 Teams That Should Trade For Jimmy Garoppolo

  It has been quite the offseason for Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers. Af... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) in action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens on November 08, 2020 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
NFL

What Yannick Ngakoue Brings To The Las Vegas Raiders

  The Las Vegas Raiders struggled quite a bit on defense in 2020. Despite devoting dr... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts on October 20, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN.
NFL

3 Ideal Landing Spots For WR T.Y. Hilton In Free Agency

  For nine years, T.Y. Hilton has been a playmaker and a fan-favorite for the Indianapol... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
A General View of the National Football League logo on the Field inside Mercedes Benz Stadium during Super Bowl LIII week on January 28, 2019 in Atlanta, GA.
NFL

Top 3 DTs Worth Pursuing In 2021 NFL Free Agency

  Defensive tackles play a largely unheralded position. Their impact does not always... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
Denver Broncos stadium
NFL

Denver Broncos 3 Best Options At QB In 2021

  The Denver Broncos find themselves in a conundrum. They drafted Drew Lock to be their f... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
Washington Football Team Wide helmet resting on the field prior to an NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Football Team on December 27, 2020, at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.
NFL

3 Biggest Draft Needs For Washington Football Team In 2021

  The 2020 season served as a clean slate for the Washington Football Team. They ditc... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
A view of the NFL logo before the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on January 19, 2020 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.
NFL

3 NFL Players Who Could Breakout In 2021

  Every year, fans and teams look for the next big thing in the NFL. And every year,... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 24th 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
NFL

3 Moves The Steelers Need To Make In The 2021 Offseason

  The Pittsburgh Steelers had a tale of two seasons. After going undefeated through t... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
Dallas Cowboys helmet sits on the field during the football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans on August 30, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
NFL

3 Free Agent Targets For The Dallas Cowboys In 2021

  At 6-10, the Dallas Cowboys had a season to forget. Whether it was the play on th... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
A Dolphins helmet awaits on the sideline for the next series during the football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans on October 25, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
NFL

3 Biggest Draft Needs For The Miami Dolphins In 2021

  The Miami Dolphins were not supposed to be contenders in 2020. They were not suppos... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
matthew stafford
NFL

Is Matthew Stafford A Hall Of Famer? (Full Argument)

  Matthew Stafford is easily the greatest quarterback in the history of the Detroit Lion... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
A detailed view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet is seen resting on the field in game action during the preseason NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens on August 20, 2018 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NFL

The 3 Biggest Draft Needs For The Baltimore Ravens

  The Baltimore Ravens are one of the premier teams in the NFL. They have one of the... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
A San Francisco 49ers helmet sits on field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15th 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
NFL

The 3 Biggest Draft Needs For The San Francisco 49ers

  This past season was a disaster for the San Francisco 49ers. The franchise and the fanb... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
A detailed view of a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 29, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.
NFL

The 3 Biggest Draft Needs For The Jacksonville Jaguars

  Just three years ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars were on the cusp of their first Super B... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
A NY Jets helmet sits on the bench during the second half of the New York Jets home opener versus the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
NFL

The 3 Biggest Draft Needs For The New York Jets

  Not a lot went right for the New York Jets this year. They finished 2-14, officia... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
Former NFL player Michael Vick before the Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams football game on November 25, 2019, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA.
NFL

What Happened To Michael Vick? (Complete Story)

  Michael Vick was the ultimate cheat code. He had an unparalleled combination of spe... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka during an interleague regular season Major League Baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies beat the Red Sox 2-1.
MLB

What Happened To Daisuke Matsuzaka? (Complete Story)

  Before Yu Darvish and Shohei Ohtani took the league by storm, Daisuke Matsuzaka was the he... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
New York Jets quarterback SAM DARNOLD (14) is seen at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford New Jersey Miami defeats New York 20 to 3.
NFL

3 Ideal Landing Spots For QB Sam Darnold In 2021

  Sam Darnold was meant to be the savior of the New York Jets. Taken with the third-o... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago
Dallas Cowboys helmet sits on the field during the football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans on August 30, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
NFL

Top 3 Defensive Coordinators To Replace Cowboys DC Mike Nolan

  Mike Nolan has been the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator for 12 games, and yet he... Kaiyo Funaki • 3 years ago


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