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Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers

The Niners’ Future Starts Never

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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

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Lauren Theisen

Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions

The Lions Have A New Star Whose Prime They Can Waste

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Tom Ley

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Bruce Arians Is Still Getting Adjusted To His New Job

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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

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Barry Petchesky

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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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

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

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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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Dallas Cowboys v Green Bay Packers

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

Philadelphia Eagles v Miami Dolphins

Good News: Mike McDaniel Is Showering Again

Know Your Backup Quarterbacks: 2022 Edition

Travelers Championship – Final Round

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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Then-Quality control coach Britt Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the sideline before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 21, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Britt Reid Pleads Guilty To One Count Of Driving While Intoxicated

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 11: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on ahead of the the preseason game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New York Giants v New England Patriots

The Giants Might Actually Be Watchable

Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings

Aaron Rodgers Needed Davante Adams

NFL: AUG 20 Preseason – Cowboys at Chargers

Dak Prescott’s In Pain, And Mike McCarthy’s In Trouble

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) reacts after missing a field goal in overtime during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 11, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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What Could Have Been: There Were Almost Two Ties Yesterday

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