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Head coach Sean McDermott wrote a farewell message to the Buffalo Bills after being fired by the NFL franchise. The Buffalo Bills saw their NFL season come to an end after a heartbreaking 33–30 loss to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round, a defeat that ended what many believed was a clear opportunity for a Super Bowl. In the aftermath of that elimination, the Bills made the stunning decision to part ways with head coach Sean McDermott, closing a chapter that had defined the franchise for several seasons. The move sent shockwaves throughout the league and across the NFL landscape. McDermott responded shortly after with an emotional farewell letter. In the message, the longtime head coach expressed gratitude to the organization, the city of Buffalo, and especially the fan base that supported him throughout his tenure. “We love you. We will miss Buffalo. Bills Mafia, you are one of one,” McDermott wrote, in excerpts that quickly circulated the league. While the message struck an emotional chord, many around the NFL believed the dismissal was rooted in postseason frustration. The Bills appeared to have the ideal conditions for a deep playoff run and ultimately fell short once again. Buffalo entered an AFC playoff bracket without Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, or Joe Burrow, and even Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers were eliminated early. With the path seemingly open, the loss to Denver only intensified the sense that a major opportunity had slipped away, prompting organizational change. “We Love You! We will miss Buffalo. Bills Mafia, you are one of one!”A classy statement from Sean McDermott following his surprising exit from Buffalo: pic.twitter.com/teRqQpmDE1— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 19, 2026 Possible replacements for McDermott Several candidates have already emerged as potential replacements. According to ESPN’s Peter Schrager, former Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and current offensive coordinator Joe Brady are both under consideration, but a third name has also gained traction around the league. That name is Davis Webb, a former Bills quarterback who spent three seasons in Buffalo alongside Josh Allen and is currently on Sean Payton’s staff in Denver. Webb has already interviewed with Las Vegas and Baltimore, signaling that his profile is rising quickly in coaching circles. However, league rules limit Buffalo’s ability to move quickly. The Bills cannot formally interview candidates who are part of active NFL playoff teams, meaning they would need to wait until the Broncos are eliminated. If Denver reaches the Super Bowl, Buffalo would be forced to delay the process until after February 8, potentially extending an already pivotal offseason for the franchise.

Fernando Mendoza was seen during the 2026 CFP game against Miami with a white substance on his hands, sparking questions about whether its use was legal. Fernando Mendoza didn’t just draw attention during the 2026 CFP game against Miami for his sharp throws and how challenging it was to operate against the Hurricanes’ defense. He also caught the eye of viewers because his palms appeared completely white, covered in what looked like a powdery substance. In reality, Mendoza had what are known as “chalked hands,” something some quarterbacks use from time to time. The substance is typically rosin or liquid chalk, which helps improve grip on the football. Its use is not illegal in the CFP or under NCAA rules. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlie Caruso (@charliecaruso8) Developing story…

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have an extremely high asking price for Austin Reaves, as they would only be willing to consider a trade in exchange for two NBA superstars. The Los Angeles Lakers are in a complicated position this NBA season, coming off several losses marked by inconsistency and defensive breakdowns. Those struggles are increasing internal pressure to explore potential moves ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, and while one name consistently surfaces in trade speculation, moving Austin Reaves remains highly unlikely. Austin Reaves was once viewed as a short-term surprise, but he has firmly established himself as a core piece for the Lakers. His development has been so significant that Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has fielded numerous trade inquiries for the guard over the past year. NBA analyst Jason McIntyre recently reported on The Herd that the Lakers have rejected 20 trade offers involving Reaves during that span. According to the report, Los Angeles would only consider moving him in a blockbuster deal that returns two NBA superstars. “There are reports out there that the Lakers have turned down, wait for it, 20 offers in the last year for Austin Reaves,” McIntyre said. “The report goes on to say Pelinka is only interested in dealing Reaves in a package for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic. I did laugh when I first heard that.” Nikola Jokic during an NBA game with the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers and the value placed on Reaves While the asking price may seem unrealistic, it reflects how highly the Lakers value Reaves internally. The 27-year-old is averaging 26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game during the 2025–26 season while shooting 50.7 percent from the field, making this the most productive year of his career. Reaves has become far more than a complementary player, emerging as a reliable offensive option and a consistent presence alongside the team’s stars. His performance places him firmly in the conversation for a potential first All-Star selection in 2026. The chances of such a trade happening Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains uncertain. Milwaukee currently sits 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 17–24 record, fueling speculation about whether the two-time MVP could request a move before the deadline or during the offseason. If Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, becomes available, any Lakers offer would almost certainly include Reaves. However, Nikola Jokic is not viewed as a realistic target. The Denver Nuggets are third in the Western Conference at 29–14, and there has been no indication that the Serbian star is interested in leaving a roster that continues to win even in his absence.

VSCO filters, Kylie lip kits and the summer of Pokemon Go. The year 2016 is making a comeback in 2026 as people flood Instagram with throwback posts reminiscing about what they viewed as an iconic year for popular culture and the internet. In the past two weeks, many people online — from celebrities to regular Instagram users — dug through their camera rolls and Snapchat memories to unearth hyper-filtered photos of themselves a decade ago. Many of the photos share common themes now emblematic of the era: a matte lip and winged eyeliner, bold eyebrows and glamorous eye shadow. Acai bowls and boxed water. Chokers, aviator glasses and boho outfits made trendy by Coachella. “When I’m seeing people’s 2016 posts, even if they were in different states or slightly different ages, there’s all these similarities, like that dog filter or those chokers or The Chainsmokers,” said Katrina Yip, one of many people online who posted 2016 throwback photos. “It makes it so funny to realize that we were all part of this big movement that we didn’t really even know at the time was, like, just following the trend of that time.” The trend has become the latest example of people online romanticizing a different time as a form of escapism. Last year, Gen Zers, typically defined as those ages 14-29, posted videos expressing love for the charm and “cringe” of millennials. There has also been a recent surge in millennial-focused pop culture, which has been celebrated online. To many millennials and older Gen Z, 2016 was a year when community flourished on social media. People dumped their entire camera rolls into messy Facebook photo albums, sent each other silly Snapchat selfies and eagerly posted what they ate for brunch. “If you’re older, like maybe you were 50 in 2016 and you weren’t on Instagram or a heavy internet user, you might be like, ‘Why does everyone care about this random year?’” said Steffy Degreff, who shared her own throwback photos last week. Degreff, 38, said that for those who’ve been on social media for more than a decade, there’s nostalgia for the way social media used to function — with chronological feeds that focused only on the users people followed. There used to be an end to scrolling (specifically, when you ran out of updates from your friends). Platforms back then felt “a little bit less malicious” in their design, she said. “I do think that 2016 was the beginning of the end of a golden era of when people felt really good about the internet and social media and politics,” she added. “And then, obviously, the pandemic happened.” Many online who voiced their nostalgia described the overall energy of 2016 as “colorful” and “carefree.” Social media Jan 18 Social media addiction's surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers Celebrity News Dec 28, 2025 Influencers reveal how much money they make Social media Dec 3, 2025 Is brain rot real? Researchers warn of emerging risks tied to short-form video People often went out in crop tops and jeans with a flannel tied around their waist. They’d snap pictures of an outfit laid out carefully on their bed or of a giant acai bowl. Then, they’d pore over VSCO (a popular photo editing app) filters with their friends, debating which preset to choose. “Now, we’ve gone very neutral-toned, like quiet luxury aesthetic, very minimal,” said Paige Lorentzen, who shared throwback photos featuring some of the trendiest brands of the time, such as Boxed Water Is Better and Triangl Swimwear. “Whereas back then, it was the brighter the saturation on your photos, the better. Everything felt like summer.” The new year marked exactly 10 years since 2016; therefore, many online began posting the phrase “2026 is the new 2016,” according to the database Know Your Meme. But “as the trend carried on, some social media users began posting videos denouncing the idea of making 2026 the new 2016, citing problems with living in the past and pointing out bad things that happened in 2016,” Know Your Meme…