Ryan Sakamoto

BEASTwriter is a Bay Area native who covered the San Francisco 49ers for seven years, five of those years as a fully credentialed beat writer for NinerFans.com, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports Radio, and FanSided Network while being a current member of the PFWA (Pro Football Writers Association). Providing insider analysis, his work has also been featured on NFL Network, ESPN, National Football Post, ESPN radio, and Sports Illustrated.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Why Steelers received a third-round compensatory pick and what they can do with it

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

5 players Steelers should target in second round

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Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Steelers Diontae Johnson was a blessing in disguise

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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tyler Eifert #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals cannot make a catch as Mark Barron #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers defends in the first quarter during the game at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Why Steelers Mark Barron could be among the cap casualties

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PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the ball against Bud Dupree #48 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Why Steelers Bud Dupree should be top priority despite tight cap space

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Ronald Blair III #98 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts to tackling Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Levi's Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

5 potential trades Steelers must consider before deadline

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Stephon Tuitt #91 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

How Steelers will cope the loss of All-Pro talent DE Stephon Tuitt

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for Dante Pettis #18 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Why Steelers Kevin Colbert trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick was right move

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 08: Ryan Izzo #85 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Devin Bush #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Steelers ILB Devin Bush shined, but still learning NFL game

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Why Steelers Justin Layne is the NFL Draft’s best sleeper

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Devin Bush of Michigan poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #10 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Why Steelers GM Kevin Colbert traded up for Devin Bush

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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers talks with Antonio Brown #84 during warmups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on September 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers: Explaining Antonio Brown’s trade value

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BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 11: Inside linebacker C.J. Mosley #57 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his fumble recovery in the 4th quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on September 11, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers can deliver divisional blow adding C.J. Mosley

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PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 02: NFL Hall of Famer Kevin Greene during a ceremony honoring Greene at half time during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field on October 2, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers: Kevin Greene’s “have fun” coaching style will benefit defense

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11: Vic Beasley Jr. #44 of the Atlanta Falcons on his way into the endzone scoring a touchdown after a fumble recovery against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 11, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)

Why Vic Beasley to the Pittsburgh Steelers makes sense

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