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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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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

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers during a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Green Bay Packers v Minnesota Vikings

Packers Attempt To Get Tush Push Banned, Fail To Convert

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Ray Ratto

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on before the game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The bags under his eyes are very, very large.

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Aaron Rodgers’s Jets Tenure Ended In True Jets Fashion

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Israel Daramola

Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions

The Lions Will Live Or Die Off Chance

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Cairo Santos #8 of the Chicago Bears watches as Karl Brooks #94 of the Green Bay Packers blocks a potential game winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field on November 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears

The Bears Continue To Innovate In The Space Of Crushing Last-Second Defeat

Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Sam Darnold?! Uh, Yeah. Sam Darnold.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 07: Green Bay Packers fan looks on during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on January 07, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, WI - JULY 24: Green Bay Packers shareholders fill Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers Shareholders meeting on July 24, 2019 at Lambeau Field, in Green Bay, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL: JUL 24 Green Bay Packers Shareholders Meeting

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God Help Me, My Son’s Marrying A Packers Shareholder

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Tom Ley

Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Green Bay Packers v San Francisco 49ers

That’s Exactly Why Brock Purdy Drives People Insane

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David Roth

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy seeming to look side-eyed at The Distraction logo at upper left, in a photo taken before the team's Wild Card loss to the Green Bay Packers.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Green Bay Packers v Dallas Cowboys

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There Is Some Crying In Football, With Ray Ratto

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Samer Kalaf

Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys watches action during the second half of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers

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It’s Time To Make Fun Of The Bamboozling Disgrace That Is The Dallas Cowboys

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Packers Suspend Jaire Alexander For Must-Win Game Because He Fucked Up A Coin Toss

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Lauren Theisen

Kansas City Chiefs v Green Bay Packers

Damnit Packers, Be Bad For A Few Years

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Dan McQuade

Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers hurdles Rudy Ford #20 of the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Steelers Stink! They Might Be A Playoff Team!

Jordan Love is pushed by a Raiders defender after throwing a pass.

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Jordan Love Flops Against A Very Bearsy Opponent

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

New Orleans Saints v Green Bay Packers

The Lions Are Finally Good Enough To Cause Someone Else’s Coach To Have An Emotional Outburst

Jordan Love Beat Not-The-Bears, But I’m More Confused Than Ever

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Kelsey McKinney

Jordan Love Loses To Not The Bears And It Remains Unclear If He Is Good

I Will Have No Idea Whether Jordan Love Is Good Until He Plays Not The Bears

Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers works out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on August 01, 2023 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (

Green Bay Packers Training Camp

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Green Bay Packers

ORANGE COUNTY, CA - MARCH 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers at Celebrity Flag Football Charity Event at Saddleback College on March 11, 2023 in Orange County, CA. (Photo by Aubrey Lao /Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers RX3 Charity Flag Football

New Old Quarterback, Same Old Jets

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 08: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs onto the field before a game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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