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Ray Ratto

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Why Would You Wish The Lions Job On Anyone?

Barry Petchesky

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Media Meltdowns

Newspaper Columnist Does His Job

Tom Ley

It Appears That Adam Gase Is Just Trying To Get Fired Now

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

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 26: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions leaves the field following a game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

A Requiem For Matthew Stafford

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Chris Thompson

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 02: A fan displays a sign during the third quarter of a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 02, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

When The Football Is Meaningless, What’s Left?

Patrick Redford

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)

NFL Sets, Clears Lowest Bar Possible

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Let’s Watch This Godawful Wednesday Afternoon Football Game, Together

Samer Kalaf

Will You Join The NFL Writers And Take Up Arms Against The TV Providers?

You Should Not Give DK Metcalf An Extra Reason To Kick Your Ass

Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Tomlin chat on the sidelines.

We Have Reached The Absurdist Stage Of The NFL’s Pandemic Failure

Let’s Get Some More NFL Coaches Fired

The Chargers May Not Totally Grasp The Concept Of Time

It Keeps Getting Worse For The Ravens

New York Jets coach Adam Gase walks on the field.

“This Is Not Hard,” Insists Adam Gase After Humiliating Loss To Dolphins

Football Found A New Pile Of Garbage To Feed Us

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders is stripped of the ball during their NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Raiders Are Not To Be Trusted

Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions reacts after losing to the Indianapolis Colts 41-21 at Ford Field on November 01, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

Goodbye At Last To Matt Patricia

Denver Broncos helmets sit on the bench during their game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on December 6, 2012 in Oakland, California.

Would You Have Any Interest In Quarterbacking The Denver Broncos?

Here Is Your Thanksgiving Day Football Open Thread

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I Am Fucking PUMPED For The Holidays At Home

Good Luck Enjoying Thanksgiving Football This Year

Holy Shit, It’s Mike Glennon!

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 24: The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the field before the start of a game against the Miami Dolphins at TIAA Bank Field on September 24, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

The Jaguars Are Testing Just How Bad A Franchise Can Be And Still Get Stadium Money

Kelsey McKinney

What Can The Distribution Of Positive COVID-19 Results Tell Us About The NFL’s Testing Program?