Mike Silver

Joe Flacco’s message to the Browns: ‘I can still do it’ Back with the Browns after a season in Indianapolis, Flacco wants the reps to prove he can deliver again.

The Browns have a crowded QB room. The OG is running it (so far). @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

The Oversight Committee subpoenaed the DOJ for the Epstein files. They now have 2 weeks to release the files to the committee.

It’s time to find out who’s been protected, who thought they were above the law, and who’s been hiding behind power.

Joe Flacco’s message to the Browns: ‘I can still do it’ Back with the Browns after a season in Indianapolis, Flacco wants the reps to prove he can deliver again.

After trading up to take Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round, the Browns rejected multiple trade offers for Dillon Gabriel, preferring to move forward with both rookies... @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

*40 going on 41 my bad

He's 40. Sorry Joe! 😱

"And not only do I need reps, I WANT reps. I LIKE reps..." At 41, Joe Flacco is atop the Browns' crowded QB depth chart... @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Because I cover the NFL and he's one of the best QBs of alltime

Newsom: He knows he’s going to lose in the midterms, and we have the opportunity to de facto end the Trump presidency in less than 18 months.

That’s what’s at stake. That’s why we’re putting a stake in the ground. We’re not drawing lines just to draw lines—we’re holding the line: on democracy.

Hear ya. Just commenting on the post in question lol.

I really love the Joe Walsh from James Gang/Eagles/solo awesomeness but this Joe Walsh is starting to grow on me a little TBH

Larry Summers: "This is way beyond anything Nixon ever did ... this is the stuff of democracies giving way to authoritarianism. Firing statisticians goes with threatening the heads of newspapers, launching assaults on universities, launching assaults on law firms. This is really scary stuff."

How Aaron Rodgers’ connection with Mike Tomlin led him to the Steelers Rodgers on the longtime Steelers coach: “It felt like I was talking to a friend, not a coach. ... He's a big part of this whole thing.”

Aaron Rodgers told me he thinks the Steelers can make some noise in 2025: “A lot of guys are battle-strong and have been through some tough stuff. And with the leadership we’ve got — and with Mike T. — I like our chances.” @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

I'll make that assessment based on the 20-plus years I've been talking to him (and everyone else in the football world). But thanks.

🙏🏼

Thanks

He is not, in fact, a different person

Happy Birthday to this sublime songwriter who always rocks the coolest shirts... @countingcrows.bsky.social

How Aaron Rodgers’ connection with Mike Tomlin led him to the Steelers Rodgers on the longtime Steelers coach: “It felt like I was talking to a friend, not a coach. ... He's a big part of this whole thing.”

I caught up with Aaron Rodgers in Latrobe. "This place reminds me of Green Bay," he said. "I say that with the utmost respect... I feel like because there is such a history of excellence, there’s almost an underlying, tacit way of carrying yourself." @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

You should try that one on your site

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The FBI Redacted Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files The bureau’s FOIA team tasked with conducting a final review of the records blacked out the names before higher-ups said last month that releasing the documents ‘would not be appropriate or warranted....

Breaking Bloomberg:

The FBI redacted Trump's name in the Epstein files.

"An FBI [Freedom of Information Act] team redacted Trump's name—and the names of other prominent public figures—from the documents, according to three people familiar with the matter."
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Big news from @diannarussini.bsky.social

Since I constantly speak with coaches and talent evaluators I tend not to nerd out on numbers when I make such assessments. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I also know what the Steelers would have paid.

Except he wasn't one of the worst. And he did take less.

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers opens up about this new chapter and how he arrived in Pittsburgh.

The great @mikesilver.bsky.social has the exclusive story.

How Aaron Rodgers' connection with Mike Tomlin led him to the Steelers

Why did Aaron Rodgers take a below-market deal with the Steelers? “I was taking orders from my (new) sister-in-law, Mia,” Rodgers said, smiling. “She’s 20 and she’s the brains of the family; you just have to ask her.” @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

How Aaron Rodgers’ connection with Mike Tomlin led him to the Steelers Rodgers on the long-time Steelers coach: “It felt like I was talking to a friend, not a coach. ... He's a big part of this whole thing.”

"Whether he wrote it down, I don’t give a shit..." How Mike Tomlin's patience, empathy and listening skills won over Aaron Rodgers. @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

You are warped

His child died. 🤦🏻‍♂️