Wonderful story. Masterfully told by Dan Shaughnessy, who is so good. x.com/dan_shaughne...

RIP Bob Harlan, one of the most underrated men in the history of the Packers. And one of the kindest and most decent.

Hi. I wrote a book, “The Game,” about my 40 years covering football and the explosive growth of the game. Re-reported one story per year and learned a lot about stuff I thought I knew. I’ll be recording the audiobook. Prediction: You might get sick of me. Preorder here: wwnorton.com/books/the-game

So proud of @kalynkahler.bsky.social for continuing the tradition of pairing in-the-know Combine sports media with fans and readers and smart folk in central Indiana. This is a wonderful event. Please go, and if you can’t, support a great children’s cause. Thanks! give.rileykids.org/event/sun-ki...

Congrats to @dannyfunt.bsky.social on a good and important book: “Everybody Loses: The tumultuous rise of American sports gambling.” So many dangers, so well-reported by Danny.

Sorry. Here is the link to my pod conversation with Jim. apple.co/4nkn4YO

Weekly spot on “Let’s Go” pod with Jim Gray. Lots of praise for a certain former NYG QB. www.instagram.com/reel/DPAC-9G...

Good luck to Gary Myers. It’s publication day for his “Brady vs. Belichick” book, an excellent look at this major football story of our time. www.amazon.com/Brady-vs-Bel...

Here's my weekly pod conversation with Jim Gray for the "Let's Go" show. Great to be back talking football with Jim. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

Good luck to my Cincinnati friend Jack Brennan on the publication of his book "Football Sissy." Took guts for him to come out and write it, and it is one heck of a story. www.amazon.com/Football-Sis...

Proud of daughter Laura and the great work done by sfedfund.org for students who really need it. Help if you can. Thanks. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/c...

Highly recommended. The man’s a genius. True genius. Master of the piano if there ever was one in the rock/pop world. Could treat wives better, tho. Great work by HBO. www.hbomax.com/shows/billy-...

Tim Rooney died today. One of the best scouts I met in my 40 years covering the league. Crucial pro personnel confidant for Parcells in ‘80s for the Giants. Always kept a short list of top prospects in his back pocket so he could be ready to advise Parcells/George Young on best waiver guys. RIP Tim.

CLEVELAND-Cool to be with my bro-in-law Lou and my old Ohio U pal Tony Grossi at Dodgers-Guards Tues night. Progressive Field rocks.

One more Irsay note: He talked to me quite a few times about my column. We came in right around the same time, in the mid-80s. When I retired, I got a package in the mail from him. A nice letter, plus a football, painted like a game ball. It said: "LAST MAN STANDING." I appreciated that. RIP, Jimmy.

RIP Jim Irsay. A very good human being. Consistent contributor to our annual Scouting Combine Tweetup in Indianapolis. May not sound like much. But in 2023, our beneficiary was Teachers Treasures, an Indy charity that allowed teachers to get $500 worth of school supplies per year per teacher, free.

Kudos to @mikesilver.bsky.social for a great story from inside the Jags' draft/trade process. Packed with info you only get if you're there. As one who has embedded in these rooms, I know how hard it is. And to post by 10:30 pm ET, 2 hours post-drama, is phenomenal: www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...

Excellent post Mike. Thanks for writing it.

Steve, I knew him & greatly admired him. RIP to a man who shifted the paradigm on sports books from hagiographies to real things, warts and all. The Knight book stands with Ball Four as among the top sports works ever. John Feinstein set a standard for the rest of us to follow. A model for the ages.

So proud of my wife, Ann King, for her writing and her tireless work in getting her novel published. It’s about a Catholic girl with a great North Star battling through a tough life. B&N, Bookshop.org, Amazon. You’ll love it. I certainly did and am only slightly prejudiced in the matter.

We need to pay attention, Americans.

So proud of @kalynkahler.bsky.social and the many generous NFL media experts for continuing the Scouting Combine tradition of media giving back to the community. You go, K-dog. And thanks to the @colts.bsky.social for their annual generous support. Please attend if you can. Thanks.

RIP, Dick Jauron. In a cutthroat league, you were classy, always available, smart and so human. I only wish I got to tell you how much I admired you. What a legacy you leave.

What a terrific story about the Eagles and their roots by @conororr.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/philadel...

I was at a screening for “The Buddy Way,” about the coaching career and personal life of Buddy Teevens, whose zeal for football safety is legend. He died in 2023. Worth your time on ESPN. x.com/omahaprod/st...

“My word is for sale.” www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/...

Man, these are two great teams. What a game.

Once more, if you miss FMIA: Each week for my appearance on “Let’s Go” with Jim Gray, I write some notes for Jim+producer Dave Hagen. Maybe 2,000 words. If you want to read, hit me at [email protected] with your email by 9 am ET Mon and I’ll forward the notes. Put “NFL notes” in subject line.

Hi Rippy. Thanks. Each week for my appearance on “Let’s Go” with Jim Gray, I write some notes for Jim+producer Dave Hagen. Maybe 2,000 words. Will send to anyone. Email [email protected] with your email address by 9 am ET Monday and I’ll forward the notes. Put “NFL notes” in subject line.

Sad to hear of the passing of Greg Gumbel. Such a great pro, such a great person. Always he thought he was so good at making everyone in his booth or on his set better every day.