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Tom Ley

Do We Dare To Dream Of A Dan Snyder Scandal With Actual Consequences?

Ray Ratto

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

I Choose To Believe Tom Brady Forced Out Bruce Arians

The NFL’s New Overtime Rule Won’t Make Anything More Fair

The Pegulas Asked For Their Handout At Just The Right Time

Patrick Redford

The Browns Couldn’t Give Any Good Answers At Deshaun Watson’s Introductory Presser

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

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 09: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warm-ups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Would Your Team Be Better Off With Baker Mayfield? LET’S FIND OUT!

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during warm-up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The QB Carousel Spins At Unsafe Speeds

Urban Meyer Shouldn’t Be Anyone’s Coach

Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

Diana Moskovitz

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is seen before the game against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is wearing a suit, a Browns laniard, and has a confused look on his face.

Jimmy Haslam Does Not Care What You Think

A photo of John Clayton. He is sitting in a TV studio, wearing a suit, and smiling.

John Clayton Loved Football More Than You Did

The Browns Are All In On Deshaun Watson

Kalyn Kahler

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans celebrates a 30-14 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Houston, Texas. His back is to the camera. What you see are his name across the back of his jersey and a giant Texans logo.

Deshaun Watson’s Legal Battles Aren’t Over

Albert Burneko

Hm, Maybe Tom Brady Can, In Fact, Play Forever

Barry Petchesky

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks interact on the sidelines during the second half against the Detroit Lions at Lumen Field on January 02, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson Is A Bronco And It’s The End Of Something In Seattle

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Calvin Ridley Touched The Third Rail

Life's Rich Pageant

Blind Item: A Coach Tried To Eat My Business Card

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: General view during day one of interviews at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Why The Wonderlic Won’t Just Die Already

Say, Do You Know Anyone Who Wants To Play Quarterback For The Commanders?

Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders and AFC sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings and NFC as Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots and AFC defends in the second quarter of the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

If The Vikings Don’t Trade Kirk Cousins I Will Fucking Die

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

Dan McQuade

This Is So Stupid

Why The NFL Combine Should Be In My Backyard: A 1,000-Word Essay

Why Did NFL Agents Threaten A Combine Boycott?

Dave McKenna

Team co-owner Dan Snyder speaks during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders at FedExField on February 02, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Creepy Virginia Governor Courts Creepy NFL Owner With Promise Of A Billion Dollars

Jamboroo

And Now … Dad Sounds

The Dallas Cowboys Sure Know How To Sew Up A Voyeurism Scandal

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 14: The Hollywood Sign changes to honor the Los Angeles Rams winning Super Bowl LVI on February 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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