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Mike Tunison

Mike Tunison is a freelance writer based in Alexandria, Va. and the former editor of Kissing Suzy Kolber. You can follow him at @xmasape on Twitter.

Oh, Canada? Imagining a Super Bowl in Toronto, Vegas, London and on an island

Vegas seems destined to be a fixture of the Super Bowl rotation, but what about taking The Big Game overseas?

Chief reasons why Tennessee (or Kansas City) will win AFC title game

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Mike Tunison and Chris Mueller dish on the Titans' chances of becoming the first sixth seed to win a conference title game since the 2010 Packers.

Are Jimmy Johnson, Bill Cowher really Hall of Fame worthy?

Their NFL coaching resumes don't add up to all-time greatness, Yardbarker's Mike Tunison writes.

Imagining Tom Brady in Cleveland, Chicago, Tampa Bay ... and Pittsburgh?!

In One-On-One, Yardbarker writers Chris Mueller and Mike Tunison dish on 2020 destinations for free-agent-to-be Tom Brady. Wouldn't he look great in those ugly Browns unis?

Hang it up, Tom Brady, we've seen enough

After 20 seasons, six NFL championships, nine Super Bowl appearances, three MVPs, 17 division titles, 14 Pro Bowl appearances, and untold other individual accolades, it’s time for the greatest of all time to retire, Yardbarker's Mike Tunison writes.

Why Steelers, Cardinals, Rams could be playoff-bound in 2020

It's almost guaranteed that next year’s playoff field will look dramatically different than this year’s. Should the Cowboys and Browns be optimistic? In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller and Mike Tunison dish on the 2020 playoff possibilities.

Cases for, against NFL wild-card teams advancing to Super Bowl

Since the fourth-seeded Ravens edged the 49ers to win Super Bowl XLVII following the 2012 season, no Wild Card Weekend team has advance to the Super Bowl. Yardbarker's Mike Tunison pumps the 2019 wild-card teams full of hope.

Steelers must go all-in in 2020. That means adding a standout receiver.

Pittsburgh is typically conservative in free agency, preferring to build through the draft. They need to buck that trend in 2020, Mike Tunison writes. 

Should NFL end testing for marijuana?

By waiting for full federal government legalization, the NFL looks cowardly, cruel and reactive, Yardbarker's Mike Tunison writes in his weekly One-On-One with Chris Mueller.

Urban Meyer pursuit by Cowboys, Redskins could be intriguing

There are reasons to question the former college coach's feasibility as an NFL head coach, Mike Tunison writes.

Are slumping Patriots down and out or still formidable?

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller and Mike Tunison dish on defending Super Bowl champion New England, which has lost three of its past five. 

2020 NFL QB market is loaded, but are there enough destinations?

The fate of Cam Newton, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota and potentially others is somewhat dependent on some still-shifting aspects of the quarterback market, Mike Tunison writes

Steelers-Patriots Part 2? NFL playoff matchups we want to see

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Mike Tunison and Chris Mueller dish on potential NFL playoff matchups. Anyone want to see Seattle or San Francisco close the Jason Garrett era with the Cowboys?

Why it's not smart to crown Ravens, bury Patriots

Don't dismiss New England, which has a history of stopping high-powered offenses like Baltimore's, Yardbarker's Mike Tunison writes.

How to fix NFL's fumble possession rules

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Chris Mueller and Mike Tunison dish on a technological solution to a vexing issue, too.

Carson Wentz's struggles, injury scare clear way for Eagles to roll dice on Colin Kaepernick

Carson Wentz and the Eagles are struggling mightily, but their season is far from over. With the division title still within reach, Philadelphia should consider a major move sure to draw headlines, writes Yardbarker's Mike Tunison.

2019 NFL games we want flexed to Sunday night

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Mike Tunison and Chris Mueller play "Schedule-maker for a Day" as the NFL season heads into the home stretch. Plus, we offer a crazy Week 17 idea.

Colin Kaepernick's workout doesn't settle anything

The NFL knows the exclusion of Colin Kaepernick continues to be a popular talking point from those inclined to criticize the league, and for good reason, Mike Tunison writes.

Four NFL teams that could surprisingly make playoffs

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Mike Tunison and Chris Mueller also dish on the playoff chances of the Steelers, Browns and Eagles.

From disaster to contender: Raiders now true challengers to Chiefs in AFC West

After consecutive offseasons of major roster retooling, not to mention some big-time wide receiver drama, the Oakland Raiders are rising up the ranks in the AFC, writes Yardbarker's Mike Tunison.

Seahawks' Wilson, Ravens' Jackson, Texans' Watson lead midseason NFL MVP picture

In their weekly One-On-One, Yardbarker NFL writers Mike Tunison and Chris Mueller talk NFL MVP, exploring if any non-QBs can challenge the trio of Russell Wilson, Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson for the award.

Advice to Bears: Ditch woeful Mitch Trubisky for now

The Bears should bench the third-year starter and play Chase Daniel for the remainder of the season -- or at least until they're eliminated from playoff contention, Mike Tunison writes.

Six breakout NFL stars, from 49ers' Kittle to Browns' Garrett

In their weekly One-On-One, Yardbarker NFL writers Mike Tunison and Chris Mueller dish on George Kittle, Myle Garrett, Gardner Minshew, Terry McLaurin and more.

NFC favorite 49ers chart course to meet Patriots in Super Bowl

With apologies to Green Bay and its rapidly improving offense, the Saints, now that Drew Brees is back, are San Francisco's greatest NFC threat, Mike Tunison writes