Mike Silver
@mikesilver.bsky.social
Senior national columnist for The Athletic. Author; current book, The Why Is Everything, available everywhere: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324093609/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
Partner, Backstage Media. Past: NFL Network, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, SF Chronicle
Partner, Backstage Media. Past: NFL Network, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, SF Chronicle
Appreciate you!!!
Really enjoying The Why Is Everything by @mikesilver.bsky.social - perfect read for the week before Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay coach huge playoff games.
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Appreciate you!!!
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More on how the Eagles offense could never find the answers during a disappointing 2025 season ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
The problems inside the Eagles’ offense went far beyond Kevin Patullo
The Eagles are searching for a new offensive play caller, but they might be underestimating the severity of the problem.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
More on how the Eagles offense could never find the answers during a disappointing 2025 season ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
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After this season’s flop, the Philadelphia Eagles’ wounded offense needs much more than a Band-Aid.
This failure was a group effort, beginning with coach Nick Sirianni and extending to quarterback Jalen Hurts, @mikesilver.bsky.social writes.
This failure was a group effort, beginning with coach Nick Sirianni and extending to quarterback Jalen Hurts, @mikesilver.bsky.social writes.
January 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
After this season’s flop, the Philadelphia Eagles’ wounded offense needs much more than a Band-Aid.
This failure was a group effort, beginning with coach Nick Sirianni and extending to quarterback Jalen Hurts, @mikesilver.bsky.social writes.
This failure was a group effort, beginning with coach Nick Sirianni and extending to quarterback Jalen Hurts, @mikesilver.bsky.social writes.
The Eagles' offense was a mess all season--especially when it mattered most. My column for @theathletic.com ⬇️
January 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The Eagles' offense was a mess all season--especially when it mattered most. My column for @theathletic.com ⬇️
Mike Tomlin's departure makes it highly unlikely that Aaron Rodgers--if he chooses to keep playing (a huge IF)--would embrace a return to the Steelers...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
If that was the end for Aaron Rodgers, remember him for his audacious magic
If the Steelers' playoff loss was Aaron Rodgers' final act, it won’t be a wholly satisfying one. Yet it won’t define him, either.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Mike Tomlin's departure makes it highly unlikely that Aaron Rodgers--if he chooses to keep playing (a huge IF)--would embrace a return to the Steelers...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
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Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are separating after 19 seasons, sources tell @diannarussini.bsky.social.
January 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are separating after 19 seasons, sources tell @diannarussini.bsky.social.
Bobby 💔
Pigpen
Keith
Brent
Jerry
Vince
Hunter
Barlow
Phil
Donna
💙 💀 🌹
Keith
Brent
Jerry
Vince
Hunter
Barlow
Phil
Donna
💙 💀 🌹
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Bobby 💔
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Do I….agree with Aaron Rodgers??
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Do I….agree with Aaron Rodgers??
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For those hoping Aaron Rodgers could summon one more offering of big-game magic, Monday night did not deliver it.
If the Steelers' playoff loss was his final act, it won’t be a wholly satisfying one.
✍️ @mikesilver.bsky.social
If the Steelers' playoff loss was his final act, it won’t be a wholly satisfying one.
✍️ @mikesilver.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
For those hoping Aaron Rodgers could summon one more offering of big-game magic, Monday night did not deliver it.
If the Steelers' playoff loss was his final act, it won’t be a wholly satisfying one.
✍️ @mikesilver.bsky.social
If the Steelers' playoff loss was his final act, it won’t be a wholly satisfying one.
✍️ @mikesilver.bsky.social
Aaron Rodgers stuck up for his former coach last night. Matt LaFleur's reaction via text: “I’m speechless. He didn’t have to do that, but he did. (It’s) one of the nicest compliments (of) my life. I’m so appreciative of him for that.” @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
For battered magician Aaron Rodgers, this latest act ended without one final trick
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Aaron Rodgers stuck up for his former coach last night. Matt LaFleur's reaction via text: “I’m speechless. He didn’t have to do that, but he did. (It’s) one of the nicest compliments (of) my life. I’m so appreciative of him for that.” @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Was this the final act of Aaron Rodgers' sublime career? If so, it was a rough ending. "That's what makes me sick..." My story from Pittsburgh, for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
For battered magician Aaron Rodgers, this latest act ended without one final trick
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Was this the final act of Aaron Rodgers' sublime career? If so, it was a rough ending. "That's what makes me sick..." My story from Pittsburgh, for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
This kid was raised well
We started the show today with a tribute to Bob Weir and a nod to this improbable #49ers season.
Catch all the action from today on your podcast page ⬇️
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
📹 @KNBR
Catch all the action from today on your podcast page ⬇️
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
📹 @KNBR
January 13, 2026 at 1:56 AM
This kid was raised well
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There is nothing like San Francisco and the 49ers repped the city in stirring fashion Sunday...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
January 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
There is nothing like San Francisco and the 49ers repped the city in stirring fashion Sunday...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
There is nothing like San Francisco and the 49ers repped the city in stirring fashion Sunday...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
How it happened...
With the season on the line, the San Francisco locked in and defied the intimidating circumstances yet again.
@mikesilver.bsky.social on the upset win ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
@mikesilver.bsky.social on the upset win ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Inside the giddy 49ers locker room, a tribute to the Dead from a team that won't die
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:19 PM
How it happened...
A San Francisco story, from Philly 💀🌹
George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon with six minutes left in the second quarter vs. the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles.
“I’m not dead,” Kittle told his teammates.
Nor, it turned out, were the San Francisco 49ers.
“I’m not dead,” Kittle told his teammates.
Nor, it turned out, were the San Francisco 49ers.
January 12, 2026 at 1:19 PM
A San Francisco story, from Philly 💀🌹
They needed a miracle. They got it. 💀🌹
January 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
They needed a miracle. They got it. 💀🌹
Just crushed. Thank you Bobby.
"Let the words be yours I'm done with mine"
💀🌹💙
"Let the words be yours I'm done with mine"
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January 11, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Just crushed. Thank you Bobby.
"Let the words be yours I'm done with mine"
💀🌹💙
"Let the words be yours I'm done with mine"
💀🌹💙
An LA story...
The Chargers and Rams have become perennial playoff teams, but in L.A., that isn't always enough.
Now, armed with high-profile coaches and star quarterbacks, both teams are starting to get some traction in a crowded marketplace.
✍️ @mikesilver.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Now, armed with high-profile coaches and star quarterbacks, both teams are starting to get some traction in a crowded marketplace.
✍️ @mikesilver.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
January 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
An LA story...
Like many L.A. residents, long-suffering Browns fan @tedlieu.bsky.social has embraced the Chargers and Rams as they head into the playoffs. My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
The Rams and Chargers are playoff bound again. Is L.A. into it?
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Like many L.A. residents, long-suffering Browns fan @tedlieu.bsky.social has embraced the Chargers and Rams as they head into the playoffs. My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
The Rams and Chargers are headed to the playoffs. I went to LA for a vibe check. My story for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Rams and Chargers are headed to the playoffs. I went to LA for a vibe check. My story for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
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This was also what Charles Manson was saying before his arrest. Almost word for word.
January 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
This was also what Charles Manson was saying before his arrest. Almost word for word.
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A quarter of the NFL's teams now have head coaching vacancies:
◽️ Titans
◽️ Giants
◽️ Falcons
◽️ Raiders
◽️ Browns
◽️ Cardinals
◽️ Ravens
◽️ Dolphins
◽️ Titans
◽️ Giants
◽️ Falcons
◽️ Raiders
◽️ Browns
◽️ Cardinals
◽️ Ravens
◽️ Dolphins
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
A quarter of the NFL's teams now have head coaching vacancies:
◽️ Titans
◽️ Giants
◽️ Falcons
◽️ Raiders
◽️ Browns
◽️ Cardinals
◽️ Ravens
◽️ Dolphins
◽️ Titans
◽️ Giants
◽️ Falcons
◽️ Raiders
◽️ Browns
◽️ Cardinals
◽️ Ravens
◽️ Dolphins
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BREAKING: The Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel, per source.
McDaniel finishes with a 35-35 record in four seasons, including two playoff losses.
McDaniel finishes with a 35-35 record in four seasons, including two playoff losses.
January 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
BREAKING: The Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel, per source.
McDaniel finishes with a 35-35 record in four seasons, including two playoff losses.
McDaniel finishes with a 35-35 record in four seasons, including two playoff losses.