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<div>Nate Jackson is a former NFL tight end and author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/slow-getting-up-a-story-of-nfl-survival-from-the-bottom-of-the-pile-nate-jackson/6430451?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpc-oBhCGARIsAH6ote9JzWMngZDpSjF2eoL1_JlyPm2QhDfkNgOzqvaB4n9ic0qqUNQ4iCwaAsasEALw_wcB">Slow Getting Up</a>. He lives in Denver.</div>
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Nate Jackson

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels stands there looking like a stupid asshole in his visor and headset.

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The Problem Was Always Josh McDaniels

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 29: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings runs onto the field before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings v Green Bay Packers

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The End Of Kirk Cousins

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Ray Ratto

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01: Owner and managing general partner Mark Davis (L) of the Las Vegas Raiders talks with head coach Josh McDaniels on the Raiders' sideline before the team's game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Las Vegas Raiders

Same As It Ever Was In Raiderland

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Lauren Theisen

A collage of QBs from this weekend's NFL games. Jaren Hall, Mitch Trubisky, Tyson Baget, Brett Rypien, Will Levis, Josh Dobbs, P.J. Walker, Tommy DeVito

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Who Are These People?

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 29: Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles forces Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders to fumble in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 29, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

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Struggling Eagles Sack Sam Howell Just Once

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Barry Petchesky

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 29: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants hugs Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets after the Jets' 13-10 overtime win at MetLife Stadium on October 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

New York Jets v New York Giants

You Can’t Unsee Jets-Giants

"El Corazon Secreto" (The Secret Heart) art installation by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa is pictured at the Hospital Clinic in Barcelona on September 28, 2023, marking the World Heart Day.

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The Way To My Heart

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Patrick Redford

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a first half touchdown against Charvarius Ward #7 of the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 23, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Minnesota Vikings

Sometimes You Just Have To Grab The Football

A photo of a television with a Dolphins/Eagles game on it, with Nick Sirianni's face filling the screen. Below it is a media cabinet, and there are some books and a PS5 behind a sound bar. In front of that sound bar is a small 1980s boombox.

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I Just Want To Listen To Merrill Reese Call The Eagles Game While I Watch. It Is Harder Than You’d Think.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 22: Dexter Lawrence II #97 and Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants sack Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders in the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v New York Giants

Sam Howell Cannot Stop Getting Sacked

Mark Dent is a writer at The Hustle. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Texas Monthly, Vox, Wired, The Kansas City Star, and elsewhere. He lives in Dallas.

Mark Dent

Rustin Dodd is a writer at The Athletic and a 2023-24 Knight-Wallace fellow at the University of Michigan. He previously worked as a sportswriter at The Kansas City Star from 2010 to 2017. He lives in Brooklyn.

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Mike Garrett of the Kansas City Chiefs rushing against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I, on Jan. 15, 1967.

Mike Garrett in Football Action

Book Excerpts That Don't Suck

The Scout Who Integrated The Kansas City Chiefs

JAPAN, TOKYO - MARCH 17 : Sumo Wrestler Training in Sumida. Sumo wrestlers training in the Azumazeki-beya, located at Higashi–Komagata, Sumida. The sumo-beya, aka heya ('room') is an organization of sumo wrestlers where they train and live. All wrestlers in professional sumo must belong to one. There are currently 43 heya on MARCH 17, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Frédéric Soltan/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Life With Manboobs

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts on the bench in the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium on October 16, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys v Los Angeles Chargers

Nobody Does It Like The Chargers

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Tyrod Taylor #2 of the New York Giants looks on in the second quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Giants v Buffalo Bills

The Giants Just Keep Doing Bad Things

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 15: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Eagles History Forever Marred By Loss To Jets

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 1: Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy #10 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 1, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Chicago Bears

Jerry Jeudy Tries, Fails To Get Into It With Steve Smith

Foxborough, MA - October 8: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field following the game. The Patriots lost to the New Orleans Saints, 34-0. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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Bill Belichick Is Going Out The Way He Came In

Jordan Love is pushed by a Raiders defender after throwing a pass.

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Jordan Love Flops Against A Very Bearsy Opponent

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Israel Daramola

Mekhi Becton #77 and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of the New York Jets celebrate after beating the Denver Broncos 31-21 at Empower Field At Mile High on October 08, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

New York Jets v Denver Broncos

It’s Nathaniel Hackett’s Big Day

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Samer Kalaf

Bill Belichick looks frustrated as the Patriots lose.

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It’s Time To Entertain The Idea Of Bill Belichick Losing His Job

Sam LaPorta and Josh Reynolds celebrate after scoring a touchdown

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The Lions Are Swaggering

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 08: George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after his receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Steelers Stink! They’re In First Place!

Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a touchdown by Christian McCaffrey #23 during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy Is Good Enough To Make His Teammates Annoying

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California.

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The Eagles Must Run The Tush Push More

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Justin Ellis

Quarterback Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants is helped off the field after an injury against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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