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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks in a post-game interview after Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

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Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Philadelphia Eagles

Head Coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room before the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 41-23.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: San Francisco 49ers

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Barry Petchesky

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Show Us Your Fantasy Football Team

Joe Burrow walks off the field during the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Cincinnati Bengals

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Jonathan Gannon scratching his head, asking: "Who took the bus?"

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Jonathan Gannon’s Gut Might Need A Little More Fire

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during a regular season NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2022 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

NFL: NOV 24 Bills at Lions

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Buffalo Bills

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A Minnesota Vikings fan with a painted face and a goofy horned helmet looks contemplative/despondent during the team's loss to the New York Giants in the 2023 NFC Wild Card game.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – New York Giants v Minnesota Vikings

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Jerry Jones the owner of the Dallas Cowboys against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 29, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dallas Cowboys v Tennessee Titans

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Dallas Cowboys

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Xavier McKinney #29, Dexter Lawrence II #97 and Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants run out onto the field before a pre-season football game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Panthers 21-19. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v New York Giants

O Captain! More Captains!

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Jacksonville Jaguars v Houston Texans

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Jacksonville Jaguars

Quarterback Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants after defeating the Carolina Panthers 21-19 in a pre-season football game at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: New York Giants

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts while being hit during a passing attempt against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Minnesota Vikings v Washington Commanders

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Minnesota Vikings

Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 27, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.

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Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Baltimore Ravens

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Ray Ratto

Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up during pregame warm ups prior to playing the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Denver Broncos v San Francisco 49ers

Trey Lance’s Draft Position Never Meant Anything

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (57) lays on the turf as Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Riley Patterson (10) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a game winning field goal in an AFC Wild Card game at TIAA Bank Field.

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Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Los Angeles Chargers

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Moron Pushing Petition To Rename Commanders Has Long History Of Being A Moron

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 27: Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins stretches with Tua Tagovailoa #1 during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Miami Dolphins

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 21: Joey Slye #6 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with teammates after kicking the go-ahead field goal against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of the preseason game at FedExField on August 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

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The Stupidest Streak In Sports Ended In A Really Stupid Way

Head coach Pete Carroll and Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of the preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on August 18, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Chicago Bears v Seattle Seahawks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Seattle Seahawks

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Michael Oher #74 of the Ole Miss Rebels stands with his family during senior ceremonies prior to a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

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The Tuohy Family’s Side Of The Story Has A Giant Hole At The Center

Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Lessons Learned At A Terrible Eagles Preseason Game

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Samer Kalaf

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 29, 2021: Gunner Olszewski #80 of the New England Patriots performs a drill during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 29, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

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NFL Training Camp Storylines, Ranked

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

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