Mike Tanier

Whenever possible, I try to assemble something special for Thanksgiving. Longtime readers know that our family celebrates not just Thanksgiving, but my oldest son's (and my) birthday. The holiday has always taken on a special significance to me, as I have always been a firm believer in our nation's civic spirit, a belief that has gotten rather rickety in the last few weeks.

Long headline! Anyway, the Seahawks, Patriots and Cowboys aren't good. And Kirk Cousins cannot sing.

The headline says it all. Except squirrels.

Part One of a three-parter on what the NFL will look like in ten years. This one starts with a virtual Tom Brady on your pool table, then gets crazy.

Featuring Precott-Wentz I, penalty complaints and much, much more.

Yes, it was bad. Let me make it better.

I look at why Cam Newton's press conference grumble-puss routine is really a problem and go out of my way NOT to explore what Colin Kaepernick's mediocrity says about 'Murica.

Everything is just a subliminal meditation on the state of American politics and societal discourse.

Gotta remember to keep posting these. This week's Digest is a glorified reason to pile on the Jets and complain for the umpteenth time about how boring Ravens football is.

Hey gang! Tanier here promoting a story I am particularly proud of.

This is the story of how an ex-NFL player with brain damage got a service dog. And how that player is helping to solve the service dog shortage in America and trying to get dogs to veterans, ex-players and anyone else who needs them.