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Know Your NFL Backup QBs

Case Keenum, the most Thursday Night Football–ass quarterback there ever was, will start for the Cleveland Browns in tonight’s game against the Denver Broncos in place of the injured Baker Mayfield. If it was news to you that this nine-year veteran of five NFL teams is still playing professional football, you are not alone. Keenum […]

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

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)

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

The Packers Are Going To Be Just Fine

Does This Look Like It Took A Long Time To Plan?

Jeff Pash’s Putrid Emails Were Just Him Doing His Job

NFL executive Vice President Jeff Pash address the media at the Roosevelt Hotel on March 21, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Show The Injuries

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)

St. Louis’s Lawsuit Against The Rams Could Shake Up The Football World

Patrick Redford

Arsenal's US owner Stan Kroenke waits for kick off in the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London on May 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Adam Schefter Is Pathetic And ESPN Is Gutless

Barry Petchesky

attends the Annual Charity Day Hosted By Cantor Fitzgerald And BGC at the Cantor Fitzgerald Office on September 11, 2013 in New York, United States.

Jon Gruden’s Stout Son Will Soldier On

Jon Gruden’s Resignation Is Not Accountability

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 4, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

It’s Not All Bad That The Cowboys Are Good

Dan McQuade

Ezekiel Elliott skips into the end zone

Why Did Adam Schefter Say “Clean Sweep” Like This?

Media Meltdowns

In Hindsight, Maybe These Two Guys Shouldn’t Have Defended Jon Gruden’s Character On National TV

Media Meltdowns

Jon Gruden’s Awful Emails Trumped All That Job Security

Head coach John Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.

Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden Resigns After Report Uncovers Homophobic And Sexist Emails

Diana Moskovitz

Then-head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Josh Allen Can Really Throw That Damn Football

Jaguars Junction: Week 5

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Jacksonville Jaguars fans react during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on October 10, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Today?

This Is So Stupid

These Kickers Just Could Not

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 10: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after missing a field goal during overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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