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Kalyn Kahler

The Patriots Are Signing Everyone Because Most Other Teams Can’t

Tom Ley

This Is So Stupid

Taysom Hill’s Big Fake Contract Should Be Even Bigger And Faker

Dave McKenna

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 29: Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder stands on the field before a preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and Redskins at FedExField on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Dan Snyder, Accused Of Wielding Twitter Bot Army, Has A Pathetic History Of Astroturfing

Did The NFL Salary Cap Actually Need To Go Down This Year?

Laura Wagner

Journalismism

ESPN Details How Billionaire’s Son Overcame Family’s Wealth And Connections To Become NFL Head Coach

The Dak Prescott Deal Is Good For Everybody

Ray Ratto

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 26: Chase Daniel #4 of the Detroit Lions heads off the field following a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

You Expect Us To Believe WHAT About Chase Daniel?

Please Revel In The Chaos Of This Beat Writer’s Screenshot

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

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Jon Gruden (L) and general manager Mike Mayock of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrate on the field after the Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24 in the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

My Team Is Gonna Be A Pack Of Clump Dogs

An Expert Weighs In: Alvin Kamara Is Really, Really Good At Snowboarding

Russell Wilson Trade Rumor Advanced By Use Of Passive Voice

Samer Kalaf

Media Meltdowns

Please Distract The Football Reporters So They Stop Defending Unpaid Internships

One Team On Russell Wilson’s List Of Preferred Trade Destinations Isn’t Like The Others

Will Anyone Miss The NFL Combine?

David Roth

Jack Easterby doing his thing, whatever it is, at the 16th Annual Super Bowl Gospel event.

This Is Jack Easterby’s World

Team owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys talks with the media during a press conference at the Ford Center at The Star on January 08, 2020 in Frisco, Texas.

Jerry Jones Finally Has Something Go His Way

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 27: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

There Is An Entire Lost Generation Of NFL Quarterback Drafts

Steelers lineman Maurkice Pouncey, and Dolphins lineman Mike Pouncey

The Pouncey Twins Were Loyal To All The Wrong People

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Former Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle

Jacksonville’s Chris Doyle Era Ends, Very Quickly

JJ Watt Got His Wish To Escape The Texans

Urban Meyer Feels “Great” About Hiring Racist, Abusive Strength Coach

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Is God Conscious?

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Diana Moskovitz

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Alleah Taylor Tells Her Story

Patrick Redford

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