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Mike Glennon #2 of the New York Giants throws the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 27: Emmanuel Ogbah #91 of the Miami Dolphins sacks Ian Book #16 of the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter of the game at Caesars Superdome on December 27, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The Integrity Of The Games Has Never Mattered

David Roth

John Madden and Pat Summerall in the booth during a CBS Sports NFL broadcast.

Every Sport Could Use A John Madden

Ray Ratto

John Madden in shirt and tie and vinyl Raiders jacket, smokes on the sidelines

John Madden Smoked ’em Since He Had ’em

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John Madden Invited Us In

John Madden points to the sky after lighting a flame in the honor of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis during halftime of their game against the Cleveland Browns at O.co Coliseum on October 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.

Only John Madden Could Have Lived John Madden’s Life

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 21: A member of the Knights Guard dressed as Santa Claus and another wearing an elf hat clean the ice during the Vegas Golden Knights' game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena on December 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lightning defeated the Golden Knights 4-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

What’s Worse, Bad Games Or No Games?

Patrick Redford

Allen and Payne just before they got into it.

WFT Reaches The “Fighting On Sidelines” Stage Of Their Tailspin

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Jaguars and Jets go for a fumble in the end zone

It’s Cruel To Make The Jaguars Keep Playing Football

Report: Cole Beasley Running Around Like An Asshole

Ashley Feinberg

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: A man dressed as Santa Claus is pictured outside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage on December 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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Michael Dickson #4 of the Seattle Seahawks punts the ball in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.

Prokick Australia Changed Punting, And Football, By Doing What Comes Naturally

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Sage Surratt of the Lions celebrates after an incomplete Cardinals pass in the end zone

The Lions’ Win Over The Cardinals Was A Glitch

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: A Jacksonville Jaguars fan dressed as Santa Claus in the stands in the game against the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field on December 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Jaguars Junction: Week 15

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A masked fan of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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