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27th season covering NFL. The Athletic + HOF selector, PFWA board, AP Awards Voter, QB Tiers, Pick Six column. Alum: ESPN, TNT, S-R, Football GM Podcast .

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Also in PIck Six: Josh Allen is the most betrayed QB in the league right now

Full column...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

17.11.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you hear how much the #chiefs have improved!

17.11.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

These perceptions will linger until...

17.11.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rams exposed Sam Darnold (again). Will he sink the Seahawks? β€” Sando's Pick Six

Jam-packed Pick Six column live for Week 11 and leading with #seahawks vs #rams

www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

17.11.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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QB future for all 32 NFL teams: Daniel Jones, Tua Tagovailoa among intriguing decisions ahead

My run thru all 32 #NFL quarterback situations required getting creative with some categories. Such as, "Our opponents hope we stay the course"

www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

13.11.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Speaking of Super Bowl chances from the NFC...

10.11.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Re-stacking NFC contenders: Are Rams, Seahawks more dangerous than Eagles? β€” Pick Six "I'm trusting Seattle and the Rams both over Philadelphia," an exec said, as the Rams and Seahawks sit atop the NFC at 7-2.

Jam-packed Pick Six column today as we re-stack the NFC with #rams now projected with best Super Bowl chance -- but must play #seahawks this week

www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

10.11.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Raiders-Broncos REACTION: Denver's Bo Nix PROBLEM, Geno STRUGGLES | THE HERD NFL w/ Colin Cowherd
YouTube video by The Herd with Colin Cowherd Raiders-Broncos REACTION: Denver's Bo Nix PROBLEM, Geno STRUGGLES | THE HERD NFL w/ Colin Cowherd

Always fun catching up with Colin Cowhered. Today we figured out the entire #NFL in one short segment (πŸ˜‰).

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07.11.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In-season #NFL trades are way, way up ...

How much does it matter?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=impc...

06.11.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bears’ late TD produced the team’s best offensive game in 45 years Yes, the Bengals have allowed 500 yards three times this season, but the Bears gained the most of any of Cincinnati's opponents.

In "Pick Six," @sandonfl.bsky.social puts the Bears' offensive performance into perspective

03.11.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Re-stacking AFC contenders: Bills, Chiefs still favorites? Who else is dangerous? β€” Pick Six What was once a three-team race between the Bills, Chiefs and Ravens is now complicated, with several upstarts jumping into the mix.

@sandonfl.bsky.social's full Pick Six menu:
◽️ Re-stacking AFC contenders
◽️ Will Tucker Kraft’s injury doom Pack?
◽️ Key J.J. McCarthy takeaway
◽️ Record kick only part of story
◽️ Bob Trumpy’s critical call
◽️ Two-minute drill: Bears’ 576
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

03.11.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Video: NFL trade deadline was wilder than ever, but is its impact overrated?

Is the #NFL trade deadline overrated?

That depends...

There were 22 in-season trades this year, most on record. Which ones fit with best practices for success?

Pretty cool video production here with some written takeaways as well

www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

06.11.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great way to start this Blue Friday with our weekly @sandonfl.bsky.social visit. Mike and I talked about why this game vs the Texans is bigger than many realize and why he thinks John Schneider is the early Exec of the Year favorite.

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17.10.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Colin Cowherd’s NFL Week 7 Predictions: Bucs-Lions, Commanders-Cowboys | THE HERD Blazin' 5
YouTube video by The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd’s NFL Week 7 Predictions: Bucs-Lions, Commanders-Cowboys | THE HERD Blazin' 5

Friday with Colin Cowherd talking QBs after Joe Flacco somehow outdueled Aaron Rodgers

Baker for MVP?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3J-...

18.10.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cowboys have let Dak Prescott down at rare levels β€” Watch the Betrayal Index This is the Betrayal Index, ranking every NFL quarterback by comparing his own production to the support his team provides.

Dak Prescott is the highest paid ... and most BETRAYED ... quarterback in the #NFL this season

Here's where they all rank [check out the video too!]

www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

16.10.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4

Also in Pick Six today: comparing last four #eagles OCs thru six games calling plays ... plus historic comps for Saquon Barkley, who is on pace for 46% of last year's rushing production

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#jets also fully guaranteed $10 million of Justin Fields' salary ... in 2026

13.10.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Flip side to this is, you get fuller buy-in from a couple key players

13.10.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Same old Jets? Why the 0-6 start is especially difficult to stomach: Pick Six Few people expected the Jets to be good, but watching the rival Patriots and Aaron Rodgers' Steelers winning only exacerbates the misery.

It's not enough for the #jets to be bad. Rodgers and Darnold also have to be good, along with the rival #patriots and while we're at it did we mention Todd Bowles is 5-1?

Pick Six column for Week 6 leads with the 0-6 #jets but packs in much much more

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

13.10.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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The Eagles look vulnerable. Minnesota looks regretful. @sandonfl.bsky.social and I talked about the state of the NFC, and where the Seahawks fit in the picture. I also played my exclusive interview with John Benton.

πŸŽ™οΈ www.patreon.com/posts/where-...

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10.10.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill Walsh was almost the first coach of the Seahawks. Dave Boling and @sandonfl.bsky.social L spun their marvelous tales of years gone by and provided their usual keen insights into this version of the Seahawks and the NFC West.

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πŸ“Ί youtube.com/live/wuajaPN...

03.10.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What ails the NFL’s 6 winless teams? For some, it’s obvious. Others might surprise you The Giants' QB situation is in the spotlight, but the defense shares the blame. Meanwhile, the Texans' offensive struggles are hardly new.

Fun (?) run thru the #NFL’s 0-3 teams

A dubious distinction for eachβ€”complete with a reference to the 1922 Louisville Brecks

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

25.09.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not pictured, but in the column: Pretty amazing #chargers chart

22.09.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Also, about Joe Burrow's availability ...

22.09.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Also, I explain why I'm higher on the #eagles than the exec quoted here...

22.09.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh, and about those #NFL coaches publicly saying they have no issue with Tom Brady's dual role--yeah, right!!

22.09.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anything stand out about how the #vikings have collected their 23 victories during the Brian Flores era?

22.09.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sizing up the NFL’s 6 undefeated teams, from mainstays to newcomers: Pick Six It's no surprise the Bills and Eagles are undefeated, but the Chargers and Colts have done their best to steal the spotlight.

Pick Six column for #NFL Week 3 leads with the six unbeatens: #eagles, #bills, #colts, #49ers, #chargers & #buccaneers

www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

22.09.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Eagles-Rams clash of ages that could help shape the top of the NFC

The #NFL’s youngest defense faces the oldest offense in Week 3

#eagles DC Vic Fangio has never had a D this young

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

18.09.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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