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Mike Tanier

@miketanier.bsky.social
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Writer/Editor/Founder of Too Deep Zone: Subscriber-supported gonzo NFL journalism. Former NFL writer for Football Outsiders, Bleacher Report, the New York Times, Sports on Earth and other publications, some of which still exist!

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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 10h
Bears LT Braxton Jones (right knee) has been placed on injured reserve. The Bears are flexing practice squad DB Nick McCloud and DL Marcus Davenport to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Darren Urban @darrenurban.bsky.social · 9h
OLB Josh Sweat looks unlikely to play Sunday after the #AZCardinals elevate rookie OLB Cameron Robertson from practice squad for Sunday’s game.
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Tom Kessenich @tomkessenich.bsky.social · 9h
The #Panthers elevated WR Ja’seem Reed. Dave Canales said Friday would happen if Jalen Coker was ruled out which is now being reported. Fire up your Tremaynes.
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Field Gulls @fieldgulls.bsky.social · 9h
Jadarian Price out until November after landing on injured reserve www.fieldgulls.com/seattle-seah...
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Jadarian Price out until November after landing on injured reserve
Seattle fans will have to wait until November to see first round pick Jadarian Price in action again after he landed on injured reserve.
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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 15h
DVOA game projections now updated with the latest injury information. Thank you to thepredictors.com for use of their BUS scores to rate injuries in my projections. ftnfantasy.com/stats/nfl/dv...
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DVOA Game Projections
Predictions for every NFL game using DVOA. FTN's DVOA projections pick the winner of every game, as well as the projected final score.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 15h
????? too-deep-zone.ghost.io/sex-and-the-...
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Sex and the Sample Size
A tale of 1980s college misadventures, sampling errors, and ... Drake Maye?
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Matt Lombardo @mattlombardo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I want to put my money where my mouth is. It has always been a core value to leverage the work of Between The Hashmarks to tangibly help our most vulnerable, I’m pledging 30% of proceeds from each new subscription purchased this weekend to the Women’s Way Immediate Response Action Fund. (1/2)
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Gail Sideman, publicist @gsideman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
There's zero redemption in Watson's comments to date. To look at him is to 🤮. “He is not an inspiration by any stretch, and he’ll never be an inspiration to anybody. And he shouldn’t be an inspiration to Cleveland fans,” Stugotz said.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Frank the Tank nearly died at the end of August. Today, the vet said he doesn't need another checkup for 60 days! ❤️
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Maybe it won't matter for the Rams, but their return game was a mess last year, and special teams in general have been lousy this year. They could have drafted KC Concepcion instead of the QB who will prove how smart they are in 2032.
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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 02/10/2026
I looked at DVOA including last night's game, now with opponent adjustments based on this season. Browns are up to... 22nd When adjustments switch to being based on this year it will help Rams, Bears, and Bucs rank higher. Seahawks and Falcons will rank lower. (Depends on Week 4 games of course)
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Tom Pelissero @tompelissero.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
During the time the league’s investigation has been proceeding, York has stayed away from the 49ers first three regular-season games, as well as from NFL league meetings. Those three missed games are counted toward his suspension, and he may return on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Women’s March @womensmarch.com · 02/10/2026
Sexual violence runs from the frat house to the White House, and abusers count on us staying scattered and silent.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Oof.
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NFL Daily News @insidenflnews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for Week 4.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 02/10/2026
Donald Trump might believe he’s going to overcome his historic unpopularity by sabotaging the midterms. On October 17, millions of Americans are taking to the streets again to make it clear that’s not happening. Please join us for the next No Kings Day.
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No Kings
For more than a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power doesn't belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who think they're abo...
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Mike Payton @atozpayton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Dan Campbell just gave Lions fans two pretty massive secondary updates. One of them is Brian Branch He’s close. atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-...
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Dan Campbell just gave Lions fans two big reasons to feel better about the secondary
Campbell confirmed Brad Holmes had been working on a Porter trade for some time, then delivered the most encouraging Brian Branch update Detroit has received in months.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Star Trek was created by hacks with social justice agendas. It's what makes it thought-provoking space adventure.
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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The problem isn’t that they’re moving past it—it’s that they’re trying to rehabilitate it. Would be better for everyone if people who don’t want to engage with the facts just talked about the play on the field and left it at that.
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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 02/10/2026
New at @ftnfantasy.com from @brykno.bsky.social: Brock Purdy is cookin' but we use the FTN Stats iQ tool to find out where the Denver and Seattle defenses are likely to disrupt him. ftnfantasy.com/nfl/brock-pu...
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Brock Purdy vs. Denver and Seattle
So far, Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense are dominating the league. Will the Denver and Seattle defenses be able to slow him down?
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Meet some fun-to-root-for players who are making an impact in 2026. too-deep-zone.ghost.io/get-to-know-...
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Get to Know Some Guys
Get to know Vikings return man Myles Price, Bills DT Deone Walker and other not-so-big names who have helped their teams start off hot.
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rivers mccown @riversmccown.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Frustrating enough that I hate my coach and my receivers and it's everyone else's fault, but now Mason Rudolph thinks he can talk to me?
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
So that's Aaron Rodgers' wedding ring? Is he married to an Ostrogoth?
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ah that felt reassuring
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I have been listening to The Gorrilaz album "The Mountain" instead of the broadcast, fwiw.
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Matt Lombardo @mattlombardo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit treating Deshaun Watson like any other QB, and nary a mention of two dozen sexual assault allegations as part of an already disgusting “redemption” arc they’ve spent all night trying to weave is really gross.
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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Straight up: As a woman in football, this sucks to listen to. This week in particular.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Rick Neilson was gonna play a 22-neck guitar tonight but decided this game wasn't worth it.
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Jarrett Bailey @jbaileynfl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What’s it like being a Steelers fan, you may ask? Well just imagine you get kicked in the dick and balls. And that’s it.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 02/10/2026
There are now more than 2,200 No Kings events on the map for October 17! We hope to see you in the streets again with millions of Americans to stop the fascists from sabotaging the midterms.
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No Kings
For more than a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power doesn't belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who think they're abo...
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Dipshits never know it's time. To close the book and gracefully decline.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
So the defense that just saw a young starter traded away in a $$$ dispute is playing like it doesn't give a f**k. And the offense where the QB and coach scream cusses at each other is playing like it doesn't give a f**k. Can't seem to identify the Steelers' problem tonight. 🤔
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Rodgers only eats the outsides of vitamin bottles now.
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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 02/10/2026
Deshaun Watson hasn't been that good this year but I still don't like this thing where he doesn't entirely suck.
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JP Acosta @acosta32jp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Steelers receivers are not good enough to be in spread and shred mode all the time and Aaron Rodgers is not good enough to be in gun spread and shred mode all the time
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Guess Joey Porter was supposed to cover Boston on that one.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I just want the Buffalo Bills to suddenly walk out of the tunnel and both teams to scatter.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The offensive line that the Browns purchased this offseason in five separate Costco trips has looked pretty darn good this year.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
There's change at the bottom of my washing machine that's less washed that Aaron Rodgers.
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Dusty Evely 🎃 @dustyevely.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Hell yeah brother that’s the good stuff
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
hehehehe dad and big bro are fighting again.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Dear lord this is only the second series of the game and there have been 6 flags with a conference each
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Remember Tuesday when this Steelers drive started?
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
And Week 8 Packers center Joel Bitonio starts things off with the ceremonial smashing of the guitar.
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Dan Pizzuta @danpizzuta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A reminder for tonight
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If I knew the Tomlin Steelers were such a Nerd Herd I might have liked them more!
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Not a bad idea. The NFL rightsholders have decided (likely with some Shield nudging) to erase Deshaun Watson's past and reframe him as a comeback figure who we are supposed to root for. He's a piece of shit and everyone contributing to this whitewash should be ashamed of themselves.
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Mike Tanier @miketanier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Rooting for Aaron Rodgers tonight. Lesser of two evils. Political metaphor or something maybe. I dunno.
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