Seth Wickersham
@sethwickersham.bsky.social
ESPN Senior Writer and New York Times bestselling author.
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A heartfelt thank you for making AMERICAN KINGS an instant New York Times bestseller.
Love generally played well and the Packers lost as a team, but hours later, the miss to Musgrave stands out. He had him and the ball wasn’t even close enough to draw a flag.
January 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Love generally played well and the Packers lost as a team, but hours later, the miss to Musgrave stands out. He had him and the ball wasn’t even close enough to draw a flag.
From my book: For whatever reason, Caleb Williams has often been a precocious slow starter. But when he heats up, watch out.
January 11, 2026 at 1:27 PM
From my book: For whatever reason, Caleb Williams has often been a precocious slow starter. But when he heats up, watch out.
Harbaugh’s Ravens were one of the toughest opponents during the Patriots dynasty — until one moment, when Belichick set a trap for his opponent and opposing coach.
January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Harbaugh’s Ravens were one of the toughest opponents during the Patriots dynasty — until one moment, when Belichick set a trap for his opponent and opposing coach.
I think — think — that this is the first time John Harbaugh has been fired as a coach at any level. He’s 63. He’s been coaching since 1984. Amazing, given his chosen profession. Not, given his ability.
January 6, 2026 at 11:19 PM
I think — think — that this is the first time John Harbaugh has been fired as a coach at any level. He’s 63. He’s been coaching since 1984. Amazing, given his chosen profession. Not, given his ability.
The Tomlin-Harbaugh rivalry has such a describable feel: cold, bruising, raw, high stakes, but maybe not the highest. Both have won with different stars and styles. The Pats, Chiefs and Peyton define the past 20 AFC years, but what these two have done is still remarkable.
January 5, 2026 at 3:33 AM
The Tomlin-Harbaugh rivalry has such a describable feel: cold, bruising, raw, high stakes, but maybe not the highest. Both have won with different stars and styles. The Pats, Chiefs and Peyton define the past 20 AFC years, but what these two have done is still remarkable.
One of the reasons the Falcons didn’t hire Bill Belichick in 2024, per me @dvnjr.bsky.social and Jeremy Fowler, is that they didn’t want to be searching for a new head coach in two years, after he’d presumably break the wins record.
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Inside Bill Belichick's failed offseason job hunt
As the NFL has moved on from this year's firing-and-hiring cycle, two questions remain: Why is Bill Belichick suddenly and seemingly unemployable? And will he coach again?
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January 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM
One of the reasons the Falcons didn’t hire Bill Belichick in 2024, per me @dvnjr.bsky.social and Jeremy Fowler, is that they didn’t want to be searching for a new head coach in two years, after he’d presumably break the wins record.
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Matthew Stafford has been more than a proficient quarterback, against top competiton. He’s been an artist. He is the MVP.
January 5, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Matthew Stafford has been more than a proficient quarterback, against top competiton. He’s been an artist. He is the MVP.
Gonna miss what I'll always call Rich Stadium. It was on the funky side, and had some real magic. Weird stuff happened there. 35-3. David Treadwell hitting the upright twice. Even the Ferguson-Hooks Hail Mary. New venues have all the frills but that quality is always elusive.
January 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Gonna miss what I'll always call Rich Stadium. It was on the funky side, and had some real magic. Weird stuff happened there. 35-3. David Treadwell hitting the upright twice. Even the Ferguson-Hooks Hail Mary. New venues have all the frills but that quality is always elusive.
Me when my editor likes a story
January 4, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Me when my editor likes a story
Thank you GMA
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December 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Thank you GMA
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I'm waaaay late on this, but here are some books I loved this year. Buy buy buy.
1. How to Be a Screenwriter, by Phil Stark
2. The Life of Singleton, by Thomas Golianopoulos
3. Changeover, by @girinathan.bsky.social
4. American Kings, by @sethwickersham.bsky.social
1. How to Be a Screenwriter, by Phil Stark
2. The Life of Singleton, by Thomas Golianopoulos
3. Changeover, by @girinathan.bsky.social
4. American Kings, by @sethwickersham.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I'm waaaay late on this, but here are some books I loved this year. Buy buy buy.
1. How to Be a Screenwriter, by Phil Stark
2. The Life of Singleton, by Thomas Golianopoulos
3. Changeover, by @girinathan.bsky.social
4. American Kings, by @sethwickersham.bsky.social
1. How to Be a Screenwriter, by Phil Stark
2. The Life of Singleton, by Thomas Golianopoulos
3. Changeover, by @girinathan.bsky.social
4. American Kings, by @sethwickersham.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Sports book of the year? So many. I loved American Kings by my friend, @sethwickersham.bsky.social. Even if it also gave me High School Quarterback PTSD. Exceptionally well done.
We discussed, icymi: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AY3...
We discussed, icymi: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AY3...
Seth Wickersham on "American Kings:" Waterfield to Namath to Young to Mannings to Caleb Williams
YouTube video by Go Long with Tyler Dunne
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December 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Sports book of the year? So many. I loved American Kings by my friend, @sethwickersham.bsky.social. Even if it also gave me High School Quarterback PTSD. Exceptionally well done.
We discussed, icymi: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AY3...
We discussed, icymi: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AY3...
RIP to an absolute legend. Dr. Ranly was a kind, sweet man — and the only professor I ever feared, in all the ideal ways.
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Donald P. Ranly, Nov. 4, 1935 – Nov. 10, 2025
Beloved distinguished MU professor of journalism lived a rich, fulfilling life.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
RIP to an absolute legend. Dr. Ranly was a kind, sweet man — and the only professor I ever feared, in all the ideal ways.
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This is an excellent job, located in the sun or in four seasons!
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Senior Editor NFL
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December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is an excellent job, located in the sun or in four seasons!
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Enjoyed talking to @NPR about how the NFL, against all sanity, has become conducive to the old-man quarterback’s game.
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Philip Rivers' return to the NFL, by the numbers
Philip Rivers is coming out of retirement at age 44 for a shot at playing for the Indianapolis Colts, who are struggling to make the playoffs. He last played in the NFL in 2021.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Enjoyed talking to @NPR about how the NFL, against all sanity, has become conducive to the old-man quarterback’s game.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Rick Telander = stud
December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Rick Telander = stud
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17. AMERICAN KINGS: A BIOGRAPHY OF THE QUARTERBACK by @sethwickersham.bsky.social
a history lesson, a topographical analysis (and perhaps criticism) of the industry, and a love letter to the art and artistry of what a quarterback is. a spectacular read and parable on the high costs of fame.
a history lesson, a topographical analysis (and perhaps criticism) of the industry, and a love letter to the art and artistry of what a quarterback is. a spectacular read and parable on the high costs of fame.
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 AM
17. AMERICAN KINGS: A BIOGRAPHY OF THE QUARTERBACK by @sethwickersham.bsky.social
a history lesson, a topographical analysis (and perhaps criticism) of the industry, and a love letter to the art and artistry of what a quarterback is. a spectacular read and parable on the high costs of fame.
a history lesson, a topographical analysis (and perhaps criticism) of the industry, and a love letter to the art and artistry of what a quarterback is. a spectacular read and parable on the high costs of fame.
"You could have a delicious moment where Kraft and Belichick get busts together," a veteran Hall of Fame voter told ESPN. "I'd pay a lot of money to watch that. ... Of course, only one of the two men could get in. And I'd pay a helluva lot of money to see that."
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Kraft, Belichick to both appear on HOF ballot
Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft will face off against three senior nominees next month for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"You could have a delicious moment where Kraft and Belichick get busts together," a veteran Hall of Fame voter told ESPN. "I'd pay a lot of money to watch that. ... Of course, only one of the two men could get in. And I'd pay a helluva lot of money to see that."
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Still 5 weeks left, so there's plenty of time to sort out the MVP. Hopefully voters remember to look at Christian McCaffrey's year. Usually MVP goes to a Q, and OPOY goes to a skill player. Right now, the reverse should happen.
December 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Still 5 weeks left, so there's plenty of time to sort out the MVP. Hopefully voters remember to look at Christian McCaffrey's year. Usually MVP goes to a Q, and OPOY goes to a skill player. Right now, the reverse should happen.
I still think one of the most ridiculous stats is that Gronk averaged more yards a catch than Hill, Jefferson, and OBJ.
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I still think one of the most ridiculous stats is that Gronk averaged more yards a catch than Hill, Jefferson, and OBJ.
Brady once told me that accuracy is about “decisiveness.” He just mentioned how the greats know presnap which target has the best matchup. If he’s covered, they move to the outlet. If he’s covered, they throw it away. The best have thought that way for decades.
November 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Brady once told me that accuracy is about “decisiveness.” He just mentioned how the greats know presnap which target has the best matchup. If he’s covered, they move to the outlet. If he’s covered, they throw it away. The best have thought that way for decades.
Brady on the call for a Bears game reminds me of this from my book:
November 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Brady on the call for a Bears game reminds me of this from my book: