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Ray Ratto

Jerry Jacobs #39 of the Detroit Lions breaks up a pass play intended for Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter at Heinz Field on November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Lions Still Can’t Win Even When They Don’t Lose

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

Dan McQuade

Urban Meyer cartoon with a graph behind him. He is about at the end of the yellow end of the graph

This Is So Stupid

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Today?

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Cooper Kupp #10, Robert Woods #2 and Darrell Henderson #27 of the Los Angeles Rams line up for a play during a 28-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Rams Will Win This City With Excess, Or Go Down In Flames

Lauren Theisen

Give Robert Hunt A Retroactive Touchdown

Kalyn Kahler

Why Jordan Love’s Family Was Seated Near The Stratosphere

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

of AT&T's Original Series 'You Me Her' speaks onstage during AT&T AUDIENCE Network Presents at 2017 Winter TCA at Langham Hotel on January 5, 2017 in Pasadena, California.

It’s Time I Lived My Truth: I Love Joe Buck

Laura Wagner

Media Meltdowns

Seriously, What The Fuck Is Wrong With Adam Schefter?

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Aaron Rodgers Is Sorry If You Were Offended

Israel Daramola

Colin Kaepernick at the Los Angeles premiere of his 2021 Netflix limited series "Colin In Black & White"

Who Is Colin Kaepernick’s New TV Show Actually For?

Isaiah Buggs of the Steelers celebrates the win

Phantom Doink Torments Bears Fans

Football Will Never Stop Coming Up With New Ways To Ruin Football

Patrick Redford

Carolina Panthers Call Out Patriots QB Mac Jones For Dirty Ankle Tactics

Barry Petchesky

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks on the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lumen Field on October 31, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson Returns To Action, Cornily

The Fourth-Down Revolution Must Not Lose Momentum

Aaron Rodgers And The Logical Endpoint Of “My Body, My Choice”

Urban Meyer report. It's a circle with a chart. This one is all green, because Urban Meyer is fully Hale and Hearty rather than OH NO

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling This Afternoon?

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field following the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 24-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

What COVID Protocols Did Aaron Rodgers Break?

Tom Ley

Aaron Rodgers Becomes No. 1 Sports Moron In The World

Samer Kalaf

A Toyota RAV4 at left and a Chevrolet Corvette that were involved in a fatal accident are shown on November 2, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Corvette was being driven by wide receiver Henry Ruggs III of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders when it hit the RAV4, killing a woman.

Henry Ruggs III Has To Live With This For The Rest Of His Life

Luis Paez-Pumar

Carson Wentz #2 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium against the New York Jets on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mike White And Josh Johnson Outdueled By Carson Wentz

I Am Getting Good Again At Wasting My Life

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 24-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

So What Did Aaron Rodgers Actually Say About Being Vaccinated?

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 28: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos looks on in the bench area during an NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High on August 28, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Von Miller Just So Happened To Annoy Teammates With Halloween Party Bill, Right Before Broncos Traded Him

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

This Is The End Of Mike Zimmer

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 3, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

Titans Turn To Whatever’s Left Of Adrian Peterson