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LuckyCharms

(22,680 posts)
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 10:40 PM 21 hrs ago

I don't know one thing about this NFL analyst, but his autistic son joined him on the set and brought tears of joy.

It's always good to see some sincere human emotion.

So much fucking pain in the world right now, and then you have something like this...

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https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/1saxm8c/nfl_analysts_autistic_son_madden_joined_the_set/

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I don't know one thing about this NFL analyst, but his autistic son joined him on the set and brought tears of joy. (Original Post) LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago OP
Dan Orlovsky, played for several teams, mostly as a backup.. Permanut 21 hrs ago #1
What a beautiful young man. sheshe2 20 hrs ago #2
Beautiful. LoisB 20 hrs ago #3
You're gonna choke right up. calimary 19 hrs ago #4
Oh, yeah. I cried. Beautiful human. DevineAli 18 hrs ago #6
Thank You For This. BurnDoubt 19 hrs ago #5
Props to Dan Orlovsky... pecosbob 16 hrs ago #7

Permanut

(8,393 posts)
1. Dan Orlovsky, played for several teams, mostly as a backup..
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 11:14 PM
21 hrs ago

Cool rhat he named his son Madden; sounds like a nod to long time Raiders coach and outstanding analyst John Madden.

calimary

(90,067 posts)
4. You're gonna choke right up.
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 01:03 AM
19 hrs ago

I can feel hearts melting every time he’s on camera!

So young, and already a role model!

BurnDoubt

(1,742 posts)
5. Thank You For This.
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 01:16 AM
19 hrs ago

We are just on the cusp of understanding just how much variety there is in Life. We are all, each of us, a bag of tricks. And they come in all shapes and sizes. Each of us is unique, a collection of millions of genetic bits, an experiment in Life.
We all have value, and some of us have talents with amazing skills and abilities that may be hidden and could benefit from support and encouragement. We all deserve a chance to bloom in our own Light. Going forward, this needs to be our aim: to provide the support and guidance to every person so they can be their potential and partake in a fruitful, productive and Loving Life.
Thank You for sharing yourself with us, Madden. You have shown us you are a talented, Loving young man and I wish you all the good things Life can bring. Go on and find your Super Powers, and, remember to use them only for Good.

pecosbob

(8,395 posts)
7. Props to Dan Orlovsky...
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 03:23 AM
16 hrs ago

He's on kind of a rehabilitation tour after his recent faux pas. He was widely called out recently over a conflict of interest regarding a college prospect he was promoting.

Beyond this incident I've never heard a bad word about him and I have enjoyed him on numerous podcasts in the past.

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