Jeff Schultz
@jeffschultzatl.bsky.social
Wrote a bunch of words. Spelled most of them correctly. Exit ramp: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5162555/2023/12/27/atlanta-braves-falcons-hawks-georgia-jeff-schultz/ Practicing radical empathy. Board member: WilliamsHouse.org, FamiliesAnonymous.org
Really good column by Ian O’Connor of @theathletic.com - Harbaugh made it clear long ago he was always going to the Giants.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
In his heart, John Harbaugh always knew he was meant to be a Giant
Harbaugh isn't concerned about the NFC East competition. He welcomes it. He is the first Giants coach who'll walk in with a Super Bowl ring.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Really good column by Ian O’Connor of @theathletic.com - Harbaugh made it clear long ago he was always going to the Giants.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
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After spending time at the American Football Coaches Association convention this week, thoughts from me and colleagues on:
- The calendar debate
- Why the 5-for-5 rule didn't pass (yet)
- Indiana's impact on coaches' thinking
- Tampering
And much more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
- The calendar debate
- Why the 5-for-5 rule didn't pass (yet)
- Indiana's impact on coaches' thinking
- Tampering
And much more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
What we're hearing from CFB coaches about the calendar, eligibility and tampering
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
After spending time at the American Football Coaches Association convention this week, thoughts from me and colleagues on:
- The calendar debate
- Why the 5-for-5 rule didn't pass (yet)
- Indiana's impact on coaches' thinking
- Tampering
And much more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
- The calendar debate
- Why the 5-for-5 rule didn't pass (yet)
- Indiana's impact on coaches' thinking
- Tampering
And much more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
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Mike Tomlin gathered his players and told them he was stepping down.
An excellent inside look at what he said in that room and how the stars reacted by @mikedefabo.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
An excellent inside look at what he said in that room and how the stars reacted by @mikedefabo.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
Inside Mike Tomlin’s final meeting as Steelers head coach
The coach broke the news of his resignation to his players on Tuesday. Emotions ran high.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Mike Tomlin gathered his players and told them he was stepping down.
An excellent inside look at what he said in that room and how the stars reacted by @mikedefabo.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
An excellent inside look at what he said in that room and how the stars reacted by @mikedefabo.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
Yeah. He wasn’t.
January 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Yeah. He wasn’t.
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The FBI carried out a disturbing raid on a WaPo reporter, but Jeff Bezos has absolutely nothing to say about it.
As one Postie told @nataliekorach.bsky.social, “If there is a moment to stand up for our journalistic values, this would be it.”
More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/washington...
As one Postie told @nataliekorach.bsky.social, “If there is a moment to stand up for our journalistic values, this would be it.”
More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/washington...
Bezos Abandons His Post
The FBI’s disturbing raid on a Washington Post reporter ignited widespread outrage across journalism, but Jeff Bezos stayed conspicuously silent—angering some inside the newsroom, Status has learned.
www.status.news
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The FBI carried out a disturbing raid on a WaPo reporter, but Jeff Bezos has absolutely nothing to say about it.
As one Postie told @nataliekorach.bsky.social, “If there is a moment to stand up for our journalistic values, this would be it.”
More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/washington...
As one Postie told @nataliekorach.bsky.social, “If there is a moment to stand up for our journalistic values, this would be it.”
More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/washington...
Comforting.
BREAKING: A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky in November failed four times on a different aircraft years ago, NTSB says.
A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times before on different planes
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November but at that point the planemaker didn’t believe it threatened safety.
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Comforting.
The perspective that should piss off nobody, so of course I'm sure it'll piss off everybody.
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The perspective that should piss off nobody, so of course I'm sure it'll piss off everybody.
We're going to find out today just how much Harbaugh is intrigued by the Falcons' job. Because if he doesn't leave the building, he wasn't.
Through today, the Giants are the only team that can hire a coach. Today is the first "interview" but there have been countless conversations between Harbaugh and Giants brass. There is a chance he does not leave the building.
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh is visiting the Giants today, sources tell me and Mike Garafolo. His first in-person visit and a good sign for NYG.
January 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM
We're going to find out today just how much Harbaugh is intrigued by the Falcons' job. Because if he doesn't leave the building, he wasn't.
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The conversation and backlash to the conversation re: the Jacksonville Jaguars news conference revealed one thing: Sports journalists have a problem.
Free & open link for all:
wapo.st/4sGqfgt
Free & open link for all:
wapo.st/4sGqfgt
Column | News conferences exist to inform fans. It’s too bad so many don’t get that.
The debate over a reporter’s actions after a Jacksonville Jaguars game reveals a troubling misunderstanding.
wapo.st
January 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The conversation and backlash to the conversation re: the Jacksonville Jaguars news conference revealed one thing: Sports journalists have a problem.
Free & open link for all:
wapo.st/4sGqfgt
Free & open link for all:
wapo.st/4sGqfgt
January 14, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Murphy: He's trying to convince you that immigrants are the greatest threat to our democracy to hide the fact that Donald Trump is the greatest threat to our democracy…
He wants us to be at war with each other as a distraction from the fact he is stealing from the American people
He wants us to be at war with each other as a distraction from the fact he is stealing from the American people
January 13, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Murphy: He's trying to convince you that immigrants are the greatest threat to our democracy to hide the fact that Donald Trump is the greatest threat to our democracy…
He wants us to be at war with each other as a distraction from the fact he is stealing from the American people
He wants us to be at war with each other as a distraction from the fact he is stealing from the American people
Steelers' fans were upset that the team kept hitting a wall in the playoffs. I get that. But did they ever consider Mike Tomlin might be the biggest reason they even made the playoffs? Good luck to the next guy trying to maintain Tomlin's level of excellence.
gold jacket soon whether he gets another job or calls it quits here. it is so fucking hard to be a competent to winning team every single season and he did it for 19 god damn seasons
big shoes to fill. theres no guarantee that what comes next is better
big shoes to fill. theres no guarantee that what comes next is better
January 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Steelers' fans were upset that the team kept hitting a wall in the playoffs. I get that. But did they ever consider Mike Tomlin might be the biggest reason they even made the playoffs? Good luck to the next guy trying to maintain Tomlin's level of excellence.
Not every division can be as stable as the NFC South.
AFC North head coaches:
Kevin Stefanski — Fired
John Harbaugh — Fired
Mike Tomlin — Stepping down
A new era.
Kevin Stefanski — Fired
John Harbaugh — Fired
Mike Tomlin — Stepping down
A new era.
January 13, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Not every division can be as stable as the NFC South.
What an offseason.
BREAKING: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is stepping down after 19 seasons in Pittsburgh, per source.
He just notified the team in a meeting.
He just notified the team in a meeting.
January 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM
What an offseason.
I wouldn't use the word "uneasy." I'd just point out the obvious: He has never done this before. Not even remotely close. But he's a smart and genuine person. That puts him ahead of many. In the end, he just has to hire good people.
is anyone feeling a little uneasy/think this matt ryan stuff is kinda fuckin ridiculous
January 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I wouldn't use the word "uneasy." I'd just point out the obvious: He has never done this before. Not even remotely close. But he's a smart and genuine person. That puts him ahead of many. In the end, he just has to hire good people.
Rich McKay said the same thing as Matt Ryan. The difference is, I believe Matt Ryan. It was difficult for Arthur Blank to accept that McKay has been a big part of the problem for a long time.
Ryan has been careful to say, over and over again in different ways, that he's not going to interfere with the next head coach and general manager.
Falcons have been frequently criticized by handsome bloggers and reporters alike for the way Blank/McKay have subtly and not-so-subtly meddled
Falcons have been frequently criticized by handsome bloggers and reporters alike for the way Blank/McKay have subtly and not-so-subtly meddled
January 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Rich McKay said the same thing as Matt Ryan. The difference is, I believe Matt Ryan. It was difficult for Arthur Blank to accept that McKay has been a big part of the problem for a long time.
The Falcons are wondering who to pick as coach between John Harbaugh, Matt Lafleur and Mike Tomlin.
January 13, 2026 at 4:05 AM
The Falcons are wondering who to pick as coach between John Harbaugh, Matt Lafleur and Mike Tomlin.
I AM optimistic about the Hawks. I think you misread that.
You’re not optimistic about the Hawks? I’m no Hawks fan (Falcons fan) but I am a big NBA fan. I think the Hawks have one of the best nucleus of talent to compete in the East right now. Would not be surprised to see them top 6 this year!
January 13, 2026 at 3:59 AM
I AM optimistic about the Hawks. I think you misread that.
Hawks? Yes.
Falcons? I’ll wait to see hires.
Braves? I dunno.
Yeah, hopefully my former employer hires a Braves’ writer soon.
Falcons? I’ll wait to see hires.
Braves? I dunno.
Yeah, hopefully my former employer hires a Braves’ writer soon.
@jeffschultzatl.bsky.social
1. Am I wrong to feel optimistic about the Braves, Hawks & Falcons right now?
2. I will miss the Braves beat writing (plus music & culture coverage) of your former colleague David O’Brien.
1. Am I wrong to feel optimistic about the Braves, Hawks & Falcons right now?
2. I will miss the Braves beat writing (plus music & culture coverage) of your former colleague David O’Brien.
January 13, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Hawks? Yes.
Falcons? I’ll wait to see hires.
Braves? I dunno.
Yeah, hopefully my former employer hires a Braves’ writer soon.
Falcons? I’ll wait to see hires.
Braves? I dunno.
Yeah, hopefully my former employer hires a Braves’ writer soon.
Texans’ d-line vs. Steelers’ o-line:
a red car is parked in a grassy field with a tank in the background
ALT: a red car is parked in a grassy field with a tank in the background
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Texans’ d-line vs. Steelers’ o-line:
CJ Stroud has been terrible tonight. Texans should be up by a couple of scores.
January 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM
CJ Stroud has been terrible tonight. Texans should be up by a couple of scores.
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Hawks GM Onsi Saleh talked about the Trae Young trade, the emerging core in Atlanta, his philosophy on when to move, CJ's fit and possibilities beyond this season, and other such things today: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh on Trae Young trade: 'I really wish him the best'
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Hawks GM Onsi Saleh talked about the Trae Young trade, the emerging core in Atlanta, his philosophy on when to move, CJ's fit and possibilities beyond this season, and other such things today: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
It's tough to leverage trade talks when nobody else wants the player.
Onsi Saleh declined to speak on the specifics of the negotiations when asked why Trae did not net any future draft capital in the deal
January 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
It's tough to leverage trade talks when nobody else wants the player.
The Falcons have interviewed John Harbaugh for their head coaching vacancy. Does that guarantee he will get/take the job? No. But given reports that he would only talk to a few teams, it's something.
January 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The Falcons have interviewed John Harbaugh for their head coaching vacancy. Does that guarantee he will get/take the job? No. But given reports that he would only talk to a few teams, it's something.