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Ray Ratto

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)

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

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.

That’s Exactly Why Brock Purdy Drives People Insane

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.

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There Is Some Crying In Football, With Ray Ratto

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

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

Israel Daramola

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

Lauren Theisen

Damnit Packers, Be Bad For A Few Years

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

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.

The Steelers Stink! They Might Be A Playoff Team!

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.

Drew Magary

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

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.

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

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. (

Why Your Team Sucks

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)

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)

Aaron Rodgers Has The NFL Media Right Where He Likes It: Hostage

Aaron Rodgers takes a hit from a Jets defender.

Aaron Rodgers Could Be A Jet All The Way

Aaron Rodgers Needled The Lions And It Bit Him In The Ass

Jamaal Williams does an interview on SNF after the Lions beat the Packers

Jamaal Williams Has The Power Of God And Anime On His Side

Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love walk to the field

What Time Does Jordan Love Start?

Patrick Redford

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 22: Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles #45 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles Amari Rodgers #8 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 49ers defeated the Packers 13-10. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles;Amari Rodgers

This Is So Stupid

Struggling Packers Waive A. Rodgers

Just Look At Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

Ah Jeez, The Packers Really Wanted To Add A Receiver But Just Couldn’t Swing It

Aaron Rodgers: If My Teammates Are Mad, They Should Debate Me

Aaron Rodgers Needs His Teammates To Stop Manifesting The Wrong Things

Barry Petchesky

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay Packers looks on during the NFL match between New York Giants and Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 9, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)