Mike Silver
mikesilver.bsky.social
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
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

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January 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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
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The Rams and Chargers are playoff bound again. Is L.A. into it?
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January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
The Rams and Chargers are headed to the playoffs. I went to LA for a vibe check. My story for @theathletic.com
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January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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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
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A quarter of the NFL's teams now have head coaching vacancies:

◽️ Titans
◽️ Giants
◽️ Falcons
◽️ Raiders
◽️ Browns
◽️ Cardinals
◽️ Ravens
◽️ Dolphins
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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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.
January 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Katy Tur and Cheryl Hines... yooooooooo
January 7, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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The rollout of Tony Dokoupil's rebooted "CBS Evening News" is not going over well inside the network. It's a "total disaster," as one insider put it. Or a "total shit show," as another told me.

Much more in @status.news: www.status.news/p/tony-dokou...
The Dokoupil Debacle
A chaotic on-air rollout, cringe social media posts, and MAGA-friendly editorial choices have turned Tony Dokoupil’s “CBS Evening News” debut into a source of embarrassment and growing alarm inside th...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM
This guy is hard to believe
Here's the clip of Tony Dokoupil ending tonight's broadcast by absolutely gushing over "ultimate Florida Man" Marco Rubio.
January 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM
There are seven openings. All six teams (besides the Ravens) could presumably have interest in Harbaugh. There may also be teams who don't have vacancies that try to get into the mix. Stay tuned.
January 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The coaching cycle just got way more intense
BREAKING: The Ravens have fired head coach John Harbaugh, per source.

Harbaugh won Super Bowl XLVII and six division titles with Baltimore in 18 seasons.
January 6, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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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
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All that talk about “Sham Darnold”?

Forget all that, @mikesilver.bsky.social writes.
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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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
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
🤦🏻‍♂️
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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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
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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.
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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
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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
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Who's the Super Bowl favorite in this unhinged NFL season?

Nobody, says @mikesilver.bsky.social.
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
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
Raiders-Giants ticket holders should be offered refunds. This is dumb.
December 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM