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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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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.

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Drew Magary

Carson Wentz grinning weirdly on the field before a Washington Commanders game in 2022.

Washington Commanders v Indianapolis Colts

You Thought You’d Seen The Last Of Carson Wentz. You Were Tragically Mistaken

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Tom Ley

Tennessee Titans v Washington Commanders

Ron Rivera Went Down With His Chosen Scrub

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Ray Ratto

Washington Commanders v San Francisco 49ers

The Commanders’ Playoff Hopes Now Rest With Carson Wentz

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David Roth

Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke exulting during his team's Monday Night Football win against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL:  Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

The Cult Of The Backup QB Isn’t Always Wrong

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Samer Kalaf

Carson Wentz dressed in a camo blazer and goofy hat after the Commanders' win.

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Carson Wentz Is Looking Fresh And Tactical

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is angry after game

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Ron Rivera Angrily Defends His Bad Quarterback After Commanders Win

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Ron Rivera

The Truth Has Not Set Ron Rivera Free

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Patrick Redford

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera looks on as Quarterback Carson Wentz speaks at a press conference announcing Wentz's signing with the team at the Ashburn facility on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Ron Rivera Correctly Identifies The QB He Picked As A Team Weakness

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Dan McQuade

Carson Wentz drops a pass as it slips out of the back of his hand while playing QB. Norwell No. 68 is next to him.

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Carson Wentz Was Pummeled Today: A Visual Compendium

Kirk Cousins, seen here staring uncomprehendingly at The Distraction logo after a loss to the 49ers.

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Podcasts

The Good, The Bad, And The Cousins, With Kalyn Kahler

Washington Football Team Announces Name Change to Washington Commanders

Media Meltdowns

Commanders Team President: A Bloo Bloo Bloo Wah Wah

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Lauren Theisen

Indianapolis Colts v Jacksonville Jaguars

The Colts Really Blew It

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Carson Wentz #2 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium against the New York Jets on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Mike White And Josh Johnson Outdueled By Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz throws an awful interception

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Carson Wentz Entered A New Frontier Of Interception-Throwing

Carson Wentz, seen here warily assessing The Distraction logo.

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Trading The Untradeable, With Kalyn Kahler

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)

Philadelphia Eagles v Dallas Cowboys

There Is An Entire Lost Generation Of NFL Quarterback Drafts

Philadelphia Eagles v Miami Dolphins

To Hell With The Super Bowl, Keep The Quarterback Trades Coming

Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson standing next to each other. They both look pensive.

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This Eagles Postmortem Serves As A Good Warning For The Team’s Next Coach

Jalen Hurts runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals. It's all blurry and artsy.

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