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
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“I play for my teammates. And I love playing for 14.” ⤵️
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After throttling the 49ers, the Seahawks had something to say about Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold's unflappable performance in the Seahawks' season-closing win over the 49ers should permanently retire his big-game stigma.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
“I play for my teammates. And I love playing for 14.” ⤵️
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January 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
My story from Levi's...
Great access and thoughts from Seattle on their real feelings about Sam Darnold by @mikesilver.bsky.social.
“Everybody’s been talking s—,” Jaxon Smith-Njigba said. “Everybody. Let me tell you something: Sam led us today.”
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“Everybody’s been talking s—,” Jaxon Smith-Njigba said. “Everybody. Let me tell you something: Sam led us today.”
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Sam Darnold chased off the critics, and the ghosts, with one unshakable showing
Sam Darnold's unflappable performance in the Seahawks' season-closing win over the 49ers should permanently retire his big-game stigma.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:17 PM
My story from Levi's...
Great win for the Golden Bears
Notre Dame lost at California 72-71 on Friday night in one of the most bizarre officiating calls of the season, prompting Fighting Irish coach Micah Shrewsberry to pursue a referee aggressively after the game concluded.
January 4, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Great win for the Golden Bears
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NEW from me:
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
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Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Private jets and ‘Bari pitches’: Inside Weiss’ chaotic CBS Evening News reboot
EXCLUSIVE: The new CBS News editor-in-chief has chartered private flights for her armed security detail, made last-minute logistical changes and fired off ‘Bari Pitches.’ Weiss is once again accused o...
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January 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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For a rabid and disarmingly loyal fan base that has enjoyed two playoff appearances (and zero victories) over the past 23 seasons, this would be a very welcome sight.
More from @mikesilver.bsky.social on why Brady should be running the show in Las Vegas ⤵️
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More from @mikesilver.bsky.social on why Brady should be running the show in Las Vegas ⤵️
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Can anyone save the Raiders? It’s time for Tom Brady to try
Brady as a silent adviser to the Las Vegas Raiders is one thing, but a present, fully accountable boss would send a far different message.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
For a rabid and disarmingly loyal fan base that has enjoyed two playoff appearances (and zero victories) over the past 23 seasons, this would be a very welcome sight.
More from @mikesilver.bsky.social on why Brady should be running the show in Las Vegas ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
More from @mikesilver.bsky.social on why Brady should be running the show in Las Vegas ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
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The Raiders are the worst team in the NFL and they need a leader.
It’s time for Tom Brady to come out of the shadows.
It’s time for Tom Brady to come out of the shadows.
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The Raiders are the worst team in the NFL and they need a leader.
It’s time for Tom Brady to come out of the shadows.
It’s time for Tom Brady to come out of the shadows.
They're the worst team in football, and leaning into the mantle. Can Tom Brady fix the Raiders?
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Can anyone save the Raiders? It's time for Tom Brady to try
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January 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
They're the worst team in football, and leaning into the mantle. Can Tom Brady fix the Raiders?
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“This is truly wide open. I feel like there’s no ‘Best Team in the NFL.'"
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Who’s the Super Bowl favorite in this unhinged NFL season? Nobody
The NFL playoff palette looks like a psychedelic rainbow, which means half of the league's teams can still dare to dream.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“This is truly wide open. I feel like there’s no ‘Best Team in the NFL.'"
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December 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
"It's a year when anyone could LOSE it..." My column for @theathletic.com on a wide-open Lombardi chase...
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Who’s the Super Bowl favorite in this unhinged NFL season? Nobody
The NFL playoff palette looks like a psychedelic rainbow, which means half of the league's teams can still dare to dream.
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"It's a year when anyone could LOSE it..." My column for @theathletic.com on a wide-open Lombardi chase...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
The king is running hangry...
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The Ravens’ biggest weapon might be Derrick Henry’s empty stomach
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December 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The king is running hangry...
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Raiders-Giants ticket holders should be offered refunds. This is dumb.
December 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Raiders-Giants ticket holders should be offered refunds. This is dumb.
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One of the best in the business, @mikesilver.bsky.social, tells his origin story
December 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 38
Guest: @mikesilver.bsky.social
Ahead of Bears-Niners, hear about how Silver got his start on the 49ers beat in the early 90's. Amazing stories in this one
Guest: @mikesilver.bsky.social
Ahead of Bears-Niners, hear about how Silver got his start on the 49ers beat in the early 90's. Amazing stories in this one
Mike Silver Discusses His Career Covering the NFL
YouTube video by Breaking In With Kevin Fishbain
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December 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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CBS NEWS: “We can’t report on the current murdering spree until we get the serial killer’s side of the story.”
December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
CBS NEWS: “We can’t report on the current murdering spree until we get the serial killer’s side of the story.”
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Join us on KNBR as the #49ers get ready to face the Colts on Monday Night Football
- Playoff spot clinched ✅
- Hopes for the No. 1 seed 👀
- Why I’m thinking about a different Colts team today 🤔
📞 415-808-5627
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- Playoff spot clinched ✅
- Hopes for the No. 1 seed 👀
- Why I’m thinking about a different Colts team today 🤔
📞 415-808-5627
📺 www.youtube.com/live/Rhfq_RX...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Join us on KNBR as the #49ers get ready to face the Colts on Monday Night Football
- Playoff spot clinched ✅
- Hopes for the No. 1 seed 👀
- Why I’m thinking about a different Colts team today 🤔
📞 415-808-5627
📺 www.youtube.com/live/Rhfq_RX...
- Playoff spot clinched ✅
- Hopes for the No. 1 seed 👀
- Why I’m thinking about a different Colts team today 🤔
📞 415-808-5627
📺 www.youtube.com/live/Rhfq_RX...
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A very early Sunday morning for @mikesilver.bsky.social with the Jags, this one was in motion hours before they went on to beat the Broncos.
What happened Sunday was a loud and clear statement that the Jaguars are a legitimate contender.
Their 34-20 victory over the Broncos kept them in the race for the division crown.
@mikesilver.bsky.social on Jacksonville embracing their role as "underdogs" ⤵️
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Their 34-20 victory over the Broncos kept them in the race for the division crown.
@mikesilver.bsky.social on Jacksonville embracing their role as "underdogs" ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Still don’t buy the the NFL’s hottest team? That’s all the motivation they need
A 34-20 victory over the the conference-leading Broncos was a loud and clear statement: The Jaguars are a legitimate contender.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A very early Sunday morning for @mikesilver.bsky.social with the Jags, this one was in motion hours before they went on to beat the Broncos.
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CBS News abruptly removed a segment from “60 Minutes” that was to feature the stories of Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration to what the program called a “brutal” prison in El Salvador. Sharyn Alfonsi, the correspondent, criticized the network’s decision to remove her reporting.
’60 Minutes’ Pulls Segment on Venezuelans Deported by Trump Administration, Drawing Criticism
Sharyn Alfonsi, a “60 Minutes” correspondent, criticized the network’s decision to remove her reporting from Sunday’s edition of the show.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
CBS News abruptly removed a segment from “60 Minutes” that was to feature the stories of Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration to what the program called a “brutal” prison in El Salvador. Sharyn Alfonsi, the correspondent, criticized the network’s decision to remove her reporting.
Reposted by Mike Silver
What happened Sunday was a loud and clear statement that the Jaguars are a legitimate contender.
Their 34-20 victory over the Broncos kept them in the race for the division crown.
@mikesilver.bsky.social on Jacksonville embracing their role as "underdogs" ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Their 34-20 victory over the Broncos kept them in the race for the division crown.
@mikesilver.bsky.social on Jacksonville embracing their role as "underdogs" ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Still don’t buy the the NFL’s hottest team? That’s all the motivation they need
A 34-20 victory over the the conference-leading Broncos was a loud and clear statement: The Jaguars are a legitimate contender.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What happened Sunday was a loud and clear statement that the Jaguars are a legitimate contender.
Their 34-20 victory over the Broncos kept them in the race for the division crown.
@mikesilver.bsky.social on Jacksonville embracing their role as "underdogs" ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Their 34-20 victory over the Broncos kept them in the race for the division crown.
@mikesilver.bsky.social on Jacksonville embracing their role as "underdogs" ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
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The Jaguars were presumed to be headed for a spanking against the hottest team in football.
Staring them in the face was a Broncos team that owned the NFL’s best record and hadn’t lost since the last day of summer.
Staring them in the face was a Broncos team that owned the NFL’s best record and hadn’t lost since the last day of summer.
December 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Jaguars were presumed to be headed for a spanking against the hottest team in football.
Staring them in the face was a Broncos team that owned the NFL’s best record and hadn’t lost since the last day of summer.
Staring them in the face was a Broncos team that owned the NFL’s best record and hadn’t lost since the last day of summer.
They just lost for the first time since... summer (Sept 21) 😂
The Broncos are as dead as the dodo. Luck, not talent got them where they are. Now that is over. And that makes me happy.
December 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
They just lost for the first time since... summer (Sept 21) 😂
I went on a very cold walk through downtown Denver Sunday morning with the Jaguars' top executives. A metaphor broke out. My story from the Mile High City, for @theathletic.com
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So you still don’t believe in the NFL’s hottest team? That’s all the motivation they need
Liam Coen doesn't need to search hard for ways to energize the Jaguars. The football-loving world is offering all the ammo he needs.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I went on a very cold walk through downtown Denver Sunday morning with the Jaguars' top executives. A metaphor broke out. My story from the Mile High City, for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
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Matt LaFleur gets so much praise from his Packers own locker room and coaches around the league. How is LaFleur feeling? Great access 👇🏼
Can a guy closing in on his sixth playoff appearance in seven seasons be on the hot seat? “That’s crazy,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said as he walked to his car. “Just look at his winning percentage. I think he’s really good.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
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A surreal Sunday wobbled the Packers — and raised the stakes for Matt LaFleur
In a brutal loss in Denver, the Packers' coach lost his best defender, and a golden opportunity to quiet the noise.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Matt LaFleur gets so much praise from his Packers own locker room and coaches around the league. How is LaFleur feeling? Great access 👇🏼
Can a guy closing in on his sixth playoff appearance in seven seasons be on the hot seat? “That’s crazy,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said as he walked to his car. “Just look at his winning percentage. I think he’s really good.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
A surreal Sunday wobbled the Packers — and raised the stakes for Matt LaFleur
In a brutal loss in Denver, the Packers' coach lost his best defender, and a golden opportunity to quiet the noise.
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Can a guy closing in on his sixth playoff appearance in seven seasons be on the hot seat? “That’s crazy,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said as he walked to his car. “Just look at his winning percentage. I think he’s really good.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...