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Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson share a moment together.

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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)

Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

Why Would You Wish The Lions Job On Anyone?

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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)

San Francisco 49ers v New England Patriots

Media Meltdowns

Newspaper Columnist Does His Job

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Tom Ley

New York Jets v Jacksonville Jaguars

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

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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)

Houston Texans v Detroit Lions

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A Requiem For Matthew Stafford

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)

Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers

When The Football Is Meaningless, What’s Left?

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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)

2020 NFL Draft – Round 1

NFL Sets, Clears Lowest Bar Possible

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

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Samer Kalaf

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

Seattle Seahawks v Philadelphia Eagles

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

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

New York Jets v Los Angeles Chargers

Let’s Get Some More NFL Coaches Fired

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The Chargers May Not Totally Grasp The Concept Of Time

Tennessee Titans v Baltimore Ravens

It Keeps Getting Worse For The Ravens

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

New Orleans Saints v Denver Broncos

Football Found A New Pile Of Garbage To Feed Us

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders v Atlanta Falcons

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.

Indianapolis Colts v Detroit Lions

Goodbye At Last To Matt Patricia

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