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Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Three screenshots of Nick Sirianni: Him looking out onto a football field, him looking at a photo fo Sylvester Stallone in an Eagles jersey, and him looking at Swoop, Eagles mascot

The Eagles Are Trying Very Hard To Sell Philly On Nick Sirianni

Lauren Theisen

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Bashaud Breeland #21 of the Kansas City Chiefs

The Bills Played It Safe And Paid The Price

Patrick Redford

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills hits Alex Okafor #57 of the Kansas City Chiefs after a play in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Bills And Chiefs Were All Hopped Up And Ready To Scuffle

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates

The Cowardly Packers Let The Buccaneers Flop Into The Super Bowl

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers

Here’s Your NFL Conference Championships Open Thread

DAVIE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Offensive Coordinatore Eric Bieniemy looks on during the Kansas City Chiefs practice prior to Super Bowl LIV at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on January 29, 2020 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

NFL Teams Have Run Out Of Excuses Not To Hire Eric Bieniemy

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.

Drew Magary

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 17: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a first down against the New Orleans Saints late in the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 17, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Ego Works

Samer Kalaf

Dan Campbell, new head coach of the Detroit Lions, speaks at a presser.

New Lions Coach Dan Campbell Is Ready To Bite Some Kneecaps

David Roth

Raiders QB Derek Carr, seen here explaining the Rise And Grind Lifestyle to Derek Waller.

It Is Time For Derek Carr To Pull On A Camo Vest And Stop The Steelers

Politics

In One Of His Final Acts As President, Donald Trump Pardons Brian Urlacher’s Brother

Barry Petchesky

at Sun Life Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Dan Campbell Isn’t Here To Do Fancy Things Like “Call Plays”

Tom Ley

Look Who The Texans Want To Interview Now

Football Will Always Do What It Did To Patrick Mahomes

Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts to a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 17, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Drew Brees Now Has Lots Of Free Time To Respect The Flag

Ray Ratto

Quarterback Chad Henne #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against the defense of the Cleveland Browns late in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

One Tackle Has Forced Us All To Thoroughly Discuss Chad Henne

Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson standing next to each other. They both look pensive.

This Eagles Postmortem Serves As A Good Warning For The Team’s Next Coach

A Buffalo Bills fan holds up a very bad drawing of quarterback Josh Allen.

The Fate Of The Buffalo Bills Rests On The Shoulders Of—Sorry, Who Is That?

Jack Easterby speaks onstage during the 16th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at ASU Gammage on January 30, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona.

Jack Easterby Can’t Possibly Mean This Much To The Houston Texans

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs against Leonard Floyd #54 of the Los Angeles Rams for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Rams Defense Punked By Future ‘Jeopardy!’ Guest Host

J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans walks off the field with Deshaun Watson

Every Good Player In Houston Texans History Is Pissed At Them

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the NFC Divisional Round Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Sometimes You’re Damned If You Do And Damned If You Detroit

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Clemson Tigers at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

Urban Meyer Is A Flashy Hire By A Desperate Owner

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 03: Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears looks on from the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the game at Soldier Field on January 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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