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Ray Ratto

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Media Meltdowns

ESPN’s Paying How Much For This?


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Dan McQuade

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Nick Sirianni’s Eagles Are So Bad They Remind Me Of Rich Kotite

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 07: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks during a press conference after a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

New York Jets v New England Patriots

The Belichick Vigil Starts Now

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Tom Ley

Atlanta head coach Arthur Smith reacts following the conclusion of the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons on December 24th, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

NFL: DEC 24 Colts at Falcons

Arthur Smith Left His Job Red And Mad

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Chris Thompson

Magic Johnson and Josh Harris watch the Commanders play football.

Commanders Assemble Funky Advisory Committee To Fix Team

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Hamilton Nolan

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs off the field during halftime against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars v Tennessee Titans

Jaguars Junction: Week 18

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Israel Daramola

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Miami Dolphins v New York Jets

Jets Players Inspired By Guy Who Spent Most Of The Season In Malibu Talking To Pat McAfee

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David Roth

Michael Penix Jr, seen here pointing at The Distraction logo at upper left during Washington's win over Texas in the Sugar Bowl on 1/1/2024.

Allstate Sugar Bowl – Texas v Washington

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Drew Magary

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Blake Corum #2 of the Michigan Wolverines runs with the ball for yardage away from Terrion Arnold #3 and Kool-Aid McKinstry #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during second half of the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 27-20 in overtime. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Rose Bowl Game – Alabama v Michigan

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What Happens When Players Start Opting Out Of The College Football Playoff?

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Pat McAfee Dons Formal Sleeves As He Tries To Explain Away Aaron Rodgers’s Comments About Jimmy Kimmel

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 31: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks on during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 31, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field.

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At Least The Eagles Will Play More 1:00 P.M. Games Next Season

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Aaron Rodgers And ESPN Are A Match Made In Desperation

David Tepper of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the New York Giants prior to the game at MetLife Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Carolina Panther vs New York Giants

David Tepper Throws Drink At Fans, Becomes NFL’s Chief Jagoff

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts to a penalty during a two point conversion attempt against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter in the game at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions v Dallas Cowboys

Dan Campbell Can’t Help Himself

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 28: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Joe Flacco Went From His Couch To The Playoffs

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Victoria Zeller

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills visits on set of the Amazon Prime TNF postgame show after an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Buffalo Bills

It’s All Worth It For 17

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 29: Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton, left, talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High on October 29, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24 to 9 during week 8 of the NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos taking on the Kansas City Chiefs during week 8 of the NFL regular season

Real Power Is Incinerating Your Boss’s Money

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Patrick Redford

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos passes during the 1st quarter of the game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field At Mile High on December 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

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The Broncos Seem Done With Russell Wilson

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Packers Suspend Jaire Alexander For Must-Win Game Because He Fucked Up A Coin Toss

Aaron Rodgers Sees A Vast “Medical Industrial Complex” Conspiracy Behind People Not Liking Him

American football player Chuck Bednarik (#60) of the Philadelphia Eagles eyes his opponants as Charlie Conerly (#42), quarterback for the New York Giants prepares to take the ball during a game, late 1950s or early 1960s.

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Eagles Versus Giants And Other Football Concerns

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 17: A fan dressed as Santa Claus cheers during the second half between the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Santa Claus

Chicago Bears v Cleveland Browns

The NFL Wants To Be The Reason For The Season

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Tommy DeVito Eats Crow, Dough To Quash Quarrel With New Jersey Pizzeria

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Aaron Rodgers Suspends His Purely Hypothetical Achilles Injury Comeback Tour


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Diana Moskovitz

Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills on the field before a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Highmark Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

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How Long Can The NFL Keep The Volume Down About Von Miller’s Arrest?