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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Live Event

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Ray Ratto

NFL: FEB 06 2022 Pro Bowl

Not Even Peyton Manning Can Save The Pro Bowl

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Tom Ley

Houston Texans v Denver Broncos

Nathaniel Hackett’s Increased Focus Somehow Made The Broncos’ Offense Worse

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Barry Petchesky

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field with trainers following a play during the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL: SEP 25 Bills at Dolphins

I Know What I Saw, Man

American Family Insurance Championship – Round Two

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Brett Favre Wanted Inmates To Help Build His Fraudulent Volleyball Stadium

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Lauren Theisen

Thomas Morstead punts the ball off Trent Sherfield's butt

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Dolphins Survive Butt Punt To Go 3-0

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

Carson Wentz drops a pass as it slips out of the back of his hand while playing QB. Norwell No. 68 is next to him.

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Carson Wentz Was Pummeled Today: A Visual Compendium

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Patrick Redford

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks at a tablet during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New Orleans Saints

Tom Brady Tablet Destruction Reportedly Inspires Leaguewide Memo On Tablet Destruction

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.

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Drew Magary

Ron Cain spreads ribs, chicken and links on racks while the smoker heats up in the parking lot of the Eclectic Cookery shared kitchen space in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Cain serves up his selection of barbecued dishes at Clooney's Pub in the Mission District.

Ron Cain spreads ribs, chicken and links on racks while the smoker heats up in the parking lot of the Eclectic Cookery shared kitchen space in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Cain serves up his selection of barbecued dishes at Clooney’s Pu

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Here Are Some Smells That I Miss

Dave McKenna

1916: Soldiers survey the interior of the completely wrecked Post Office in Sackville Street, Dublin, during the Easter Rising of 1916. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

GPO In Ruins

Irish Rebel Song Sneaked Into MNF Broadcast Hours After Queen’s Funeral; ESPN Claims Coincidence

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Defector Up All Night

Report: NFL Tells Bruce Arians To Cool It

Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers

The Niners’ Future Starts Never

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) intercepts a pass in the end zone during game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 19, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia PA.

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Philly Is Bumping For The Eagles

Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions

The Lions Have A New Star Whose Prime They Can Waste

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Bruce Arians Is Still Getting Adjusted To His New Job

Hamilton Nolan is a journalist based in New York City. Subscribe to his work at <a href="https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1687350200913000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0naFbUVOe-5ZgtPDtIM3gz">HamiltonNolan.com</a>.

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Hamilton Nolan

Indianapolis Colts v Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars Junction: Week 2

2022 WNBA Finals – Game Four

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The Raiders Made Sure Mark Davis Didn’t Miss Anything

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Samer Kalaf

Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett after a win over the Texans

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The Concept Of Time Has Nathaniel Hackett In A Headlock

Nathan Shepherd on the Jets celebrates after he leaves the field

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I Can’t Believe The Browns Blew This One

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Kelsey McKinney

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Dallas Cowboys

Tom Brady Is Quiet Quitting

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before a game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Seattle Seahawks

Pete Carroll Says It’s “Possible” That Seahawks, Staff Of Defector Dot Com Both Go 17-0

Tom Brady looking gaunt at a press conference.

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Tom Brady Says He Feels Great

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David Roth

Brett Favre gives the camera a thumbs up while playing in the American Family Insurance Championship golf event in Wisconsin, in June of 2022.

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Podcasts

Sweetheart Of The Scuzz Carnival, With Pablo Torre

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 26: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers stands on the field prior to the start of an NFL preseason against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on August 26, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers v New Orleans Saints

A Way To Make Pro Football Safer Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight

Kalyn Kahler

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Back judge Shawn  Hochuli #83 and side judge Allen Baynes #56 carry a game ball to the Oakland Raiders locker room before the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 7, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Wild Card Round – Oakland Raiders v Houston Texans

How NFL Teams Scout The Refs

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Laura Wagner

Dallas Cowboys v Green Bay Packers

Here’s A Good Reason Not To Involve Brett Favre In Your Fraudulent Scheme