Noah Becker
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1. I think it's incredibly likely he's a big step down.
2. It's interesting that he was with Fangio for 3 years in Denver and that integrated 3 rookies (Risner, Cushenberry, Meinerz).
3. QB pressure--which it seems the Vikings were particularly bad at--is a QB stat.
2. It's interesting that he was with Fangio for 3 years in Denver and that integrated 3 rookies (Risner, Cushenberry, Meinerz).
3. QB pressure--which it seems the Vikings were particularly bad at--is a QB stat.
I looked but could not find even one person in Vikings world who was upset when they parted ways with Kuper.
I don't know anything about Chris Kuper other than Vikings podcasts & Vikings fans were celebrating when Minnesota let go of him. Not great!
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
1. I think it's incredibly likely he's a big step down.
2. It's interesting that he was with Fangio for 3 years in Denver and that integrated 3 rookies (Risner, Cushenberry, Meinerz).
3. QB pressure--which it seems the Vikings were particularly bad at--is a QB stat.
2. It's interesting that he was with Fangio for 3 years in Denver and that integrated 3 rookies (Risner, Cushenberry, Meinerz).
3. QB pressure--which it seems the Vikings were particularly bad at--is a QB stat.
The Eagles OL coach job 1999 to present:
- Held the role for a dozen years;
- Dean of NFL OL coaches, all-time great;
- Long-time college coach at the pinnacle of the NCAA.
So, I would describe the newest hire as having more than a soupçon of "fall guy" to him.
- Held the role for a dozen years;
- Dean of NFL OL coaches, all-time great;
- Long-time college coach at the pinnacle of the NCAA.
So, I would describe the newest hire as having more than a soupçon of "fall guy" to him.
February 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The Eagles OL coach job 1999 to present:
- Held the role for a dozen years;
- Dean of NFL OL coaches, all-time great;
- Long-time college coach at the pinnacle of the NCAA.
So, I would describe the newest hire as having more than a soupçon of "fall guy" to him.
- Held the role for a dozen years;
- Dean of NFL OL coaches, all-time great;
- Long-time college coach at the pinnacle of the NCAA.
So, I would describe the newest hire as having more than a soupçon of "fall guy" to him.
I keep reading this tweet and expecting it to say different words than it does. Like, this does not seem possible.
Sam Darnold, who barely played in 2022-23 (seven total starts), has been party to 34 wins since leaving the Jets in 2021. The Jets have 26 wins since 2021
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I keep reading this tweet and expecting it to say different words than it does. Like, this does not seem possible.
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Sam Darnold, who barely played in 2022-23 (seven total starts), has been party to 34 wins since leaving the Jets in 2021. The Jets have 26 wins since 2021
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Sam Darnold, who barely played in 2022-23 (seven total starts), has been party to 34 wins since leaving the Jets in 2021. The Jets have 26 wins since 2021
It was cool to see Drake Maye fulfill his "new Dan Marino" destiny by losing the Super Bowl in his second season and looking bad while doing it.
February 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
It was cool to see Drake Maye fulfill his "new Dan Marino" destiny by losing the Super Bowl in his second season and looking bad while doing it.
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Not even the most impressive defensive showing in Super Bowls over the last 365 days
Breaking: The Seahawks won the Super Bowl. They did it with a defensive showing for the ages.
The Seahawks Win the Super Bowl With a Defensive Showing for the Ages
Seattle kept the Patriots off the scoreboard until the fourth quarter to claim the second title in franchise history—and exact revenge on New England.
on.wsj.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Not even the most impressive defensive showing in Super Bowls over the last 365 days
Genuinely jealous of Seahawks fans. It must be incredible to see your favorite basketball team and your favorite football team win titles in consecutive seasons.
February 9, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Genuinely jealous of Seahawks fans. It must be incredible to see your favorite basketball team and your favorite football team win titles in consecutive seasons.
Gotta wonder if the Pats should consider an established Super Bowl winning HC to get their guys over the top now that Vrabel has firmly established he can't handle it.
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Gotta wonder if the Pats should consider an established Super Bowl winning HC to get their guys over the top now that Vrabel has firmly established he can't handle it.
This Seahawks team is going to be one of the least deserving title winners ever but Mike Vrabel is such an unbelievable fraud as a coach that I am enjoying this.
February 9, 2026 at 2:04 AM
This Seahawks team is going to be one of the least deserving title winners ever but Mike Vrabel is such an unbelievable fraud as a coach that I am enjoying this.
Really enjoyed this article on Malinin and it was cool watching him go partial sicko mode:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Man Who Broke Physics
Even before competing in his first Olympics, 21-year-old Ilia Malinin has transformed the sport of figure skating.
www.theatlantic.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Really enjoyed this article on Malinin and it was cool watching him go partial sicko mode:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Justin Herbert MVP vote is a work of subversive genius and I respect it.
February 6, 2026 at 4:13 AM
The Justin Herbert MVP vote is a work of subversive genius and I respect it.
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Does this count as a success for the Vibes & Culture CEO Head Coach?
February 6, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Does this count as a success for the Vibes & Culture CEO Head Coach?
Look, with all due respect, this is just an insane thing to write right now.
February 5, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Look, with all due respect, this is just an insane thing to write right now.
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I wrote about how our beloved Philadelphia 76ers handled trade deadline week! open.substack.com/pub/broadstr...
February 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I wrote about how our beloved Philadelphia 76ers handled trade deadline week! open.substack.com/pub/broadstr...
There's no way that Nick demoted Stout or hired an OC who wanted different OL style without explicit FO/ownership approval and awareness.
He demoted him midyear 2025 (likely with mgmt OK)
February 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
There's no way that Nick demoted Stout or hired an OC who wanted different OL style without explicit FO/ownership approval and awareness.
I'll blame Nick Sirianni for a lot of stuff. I don't think Jeff Stoutland leaving the team is his fault.
February 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I'll blame Nick Sirianni for a lot of stuff. I don't think Jeff Stoutland leaving the team is his fault.
Wow, that's crazy that the Sixers are under the luxury tax now.
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Wow, that's crazy that the Sixers are under the luxury tax now.
John Harbaugh's first few hires really underscoring the degree to which the Ravens' front office was propping up his performance.
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
John Harbaugh's first few hires really underscoring the degree to which the Ravens' front office was propping up his performance.
THANK YOU, MR. MARA. I WAS DEEPLY CONCERNED WHEN YOU LET COACH KAFKA LEAVE BUT I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU WOULD HIRE AS HIS REPLACEMENT SOMEONE WHO LOOKS LIKE AN OLDER, SADDER (WISER) VERSION OF COACH KAFKA.
NEWS: The New York Giants are hiring Matt Nagy to be their next offensive coordinator, per source.
John Harbaugh has his new OC.
John Harbaugh has his new OC.
February 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
THANK YOU, MR. MARA. I WAS DEEPLY CONCERNED WHEN YOU LET COACH KAFKA LEAVE BUT I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU WOULD HIRE AS HIS REPLACEMENT SOMEONE WHO LOOKS LIKE AN OLDER, SADDER (WISER) VERSION OF COACH KAFKA.
Three former head coaches on this staff, all of them were head coaches for 4ish seasons, none of them has won more than 20 games in his career.
The Tennessee Titans are hiring veteran 49ers assistant Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator, source confirms. Robert Saleh brings a familiar face over from San Francisco.
February 2, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Three former head coaches on this staff, all of them were head coaches for 4ish seasons, none of them has won more than 20 games in his career.
Now this is BLOGGING
What Sean Mannion’s Shrine Bowl play-calling can tell us about his vision for the Eagles
by @jonnypage9.bsky.social
www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia...
by @jonnypage9.bsky.social
www.bleedinggreennation.com/philadelphia...
What Sean Mannion’s Shrine Bowl play-calling can tell us about his vision for the Eagles
Our first look at Philadelphia’s new OC in action.
www.bleedinggreennation.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Now this is BLOGGING
Eagles reached out to Gannon because they knew the idea of that guy getting credit for his scheme/personnel development would infuriate Vic into staying another year.
February 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Eagles reached out to Gannon because they knew the idea of that guy getting credit for his scheme/personnel development would infuriate Vic into staying another year.
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The Inquirer’s obituary of Dan McQuade, written by Gary Miles with his unparalleled empathy and detail-rich prose:
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d... via @inquirer.com
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d... via @inquirer.com
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43
Often irreverent, always inventive, he filed memorable stories about the Wildwood T-shirt scene, Wawa hoagies, the Philly accent, and other cool stuff. His stories sparkled with research and humor.
www.inquirer.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The Inquirer’s obituary of Dan McQuade, written by Gary Miles with his unparalleled empathy and detail-rich prose:
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d... via @inquirer.com
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d... via @inquirer.com