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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens fakes a handoff to running back Ty'Son Williams #34 against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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It’s Not Always About What A Coach Decides To Do

Isleworth, UNITED KINGDOM: (A COMPOSITE IMAGE MADE WITH TWO PICTURES PUT TOGETHER TO CREATE A PANORAMIC VIEW) A gardener uses a blower to clear a path of leaves in the gardens of Syon Park, home of The Duke of Northumberland, in Isleworth some 10 miles south-west of London, 20 November 2006. The gardens are renowned for the extensive collection of rare trees and plants since "Capability" Brown landscaped the park in the mid 18th century. It is registered as a Grade I landscape in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Historic Importance in England. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Heaven Is A Park Bench

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: Maxx Williams #87 of the Arizona Cardinals is carted off the field after sustaining a injury during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Arizona Cardinals

Show The Injuries

Disorder In The Court

The Time I Libeled Myself After Waking Up From A Coma

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 25: Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center on July 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp

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New England Patriots v¬†Miami Dolphins

NFL Coaching Trees Are A Scam

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It’s Me, The Unwanted Advice–Giver

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How To Not Suck At Writing

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XXX during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 17, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Jets 28-3.

New York Jets v Arizona Cardinals

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after losing to the Houston Texans 37-21 at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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Why Do College Coaches Fail In The NFL?

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I Hope I Get Old Before I Die

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 17: The Arizona Cardinals warm-up during a NFL team training camp at University of State Farm Stadium on August 17, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals Training Camp

The Best Part Of Football Is Getting Ready For It

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 21: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 20: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 20, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs v Arizona Cardinals

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Kansas City Chiefs

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You Have To Earn The Right To Fuck Off At Work

ORCHARD PARK, NY - JULY 28: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills and Cole Beasley #11 of the Buffalo Bills talk during training camp at the Adpro Sports Training Center on July 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills Training Camp

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Buffalo Bills

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Houston Texans v Green Bay Packers

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Green Bay Packers

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 14: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints v Baltimore Ravens

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: New Orleans Saints

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 21: Josh Oliver #84 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts to make a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a NFL preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens v Carolina Panthers

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Baltimore Ravens

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 29: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns v Atlanta Falcons

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Cleveland Browns

SCHOOLCRAFT, MI - AUGUST 30: Students return for the first day of the school year at Schoolcraft Elementary on August 30, 2021 in Schoolcraft, Michigan. The Schoolcraft Community School district, like many school districts throughout the country are adapting to mask mandates for teachers and students due to the current surge of Covid-19 cases. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)

Schools Open For New School Year Amid Ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic

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