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David Roth

People walk past an installation showcasing the Riyadh Comedy Festival at Boulevard City in the Hittin neighborhood of Riyadh on October 6, 2025. The Distraction logo is at upper right.

Podcasts

Maxing Out The Candle Budget, With Eli Yudin

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Drew Magary

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

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

Tom Ley

Ron Rivera Went Down With His Chosen Scrub

Ray Ratto

The Commanders’ Playoff Hopes Now Rest With Carson Wentz

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

The Cult Of The Backup QB Isn’t Always Wrong

Samer Kalaf

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

Carson Wentz Is Looking Fresh And Tactical

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is angry after game

Ron Rivera Angrily Defends His Bad Quarterback After Commanders Win

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Chris Thompson

The Truth Has Not Set Ron Rivera Free

Patrick Redford

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

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Dan McQuade

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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.

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

Media Meltdowns

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Lauren Theisen

The Colts Really Blew It

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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.

Mike White And Josh Johnson Outdueled By Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz throws an awful interception

Carson Wentz Entered A New Frontier Of Interception-Throwing

Carson Wentz, seen here warily assessing The Distraction logo.

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)

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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.

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

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Nobody Does Quarterback Controversies Like The Eagles

Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson share a moment together.