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Drew Magary

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 17: Referee Carl Cheffers #51 calls a defensive penalty during the fourth quarter of the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Funbag

You Don’t Want AI Refs

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)

Jamboroo

If You Run From The Shotgun On Short Yardage One More Time, I Will Murder You

I Am Politely Asking TV Broadcasters To Stop Reading Tweets On Air

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)

Life Lessons

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)

Show The Injuries

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)

Have You Hugged Your Local Run-Stuffing Fat Guy Today?

at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

NFL Coaching Trees Are A Scam

It’s Me, The Unwanted Advice–Giver

How To Not Suck At Writing

On Sleeping In

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.

Hear Me Out: A Pi Jersey

Steve Spurrier on the sidelines during a 1994 game in which his Florida Gators beat Kentucky by nearly 70 points.

Podcasts

Let’s Remember Some College Football Guys, With Spencer Hall

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)

Why Do College Coaches Fail In The NFL?

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)

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)

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)

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Kansas City Chiefs

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)

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Buffalo Bills

(Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

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)

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)

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)