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<p>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 <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks meets with head coach Pete Carroll in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field on November 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Las Vegas Raiders v Seattle Seahawks

Tom Brady’s Vision For The 2025 Raiders Looks An Awful Lot Like The 2023 Seahawks

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David Roth

An Enchanted Tools robot called the Mirokai is displayed during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show CES in Las Vegas.

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Podcasts

The Future Feels Like The Raiders, With Ed Zitron

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Ray Ratto

Head coach Antonio Pierce of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on against the Los Angeles Chargers during a home game in Week 17 of the 2024 season.

Los Angeles Chargers v Las Vegas Raiders

Antonio Pierce Got What Every Raiders Coach Gets

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Tom Ley

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Jon Gruden’s Quest To Coach Again Takes A Detour At The Dipshit Factory

Closeup of painted Oakland Raiders fans in Black Hole during game vs New York Jets in Oakland in 2003. They've got like weird helmets and skull stuff going on.

Oakland Raiders Fans, 2003 AFC Playoffs

A Taste Of That Football-Shaped Bread, With Ray Ratto

Head coach Antonio Pierce of the Las Vegas Raiders yells during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

Las Vegas Raiders v Cincinnati Bengals

Raiders Fire Three Coaches For Lack Of Anything Else To Do

Las Vegas Raiders owner and managing general partner and Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis (L) and Tom Brady attend Game One of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs finals between the Aces and the New York Liberty. Brady looks kind of gaunt and pointy; Davis looks like Mark Davis.

2023 WNBA Finals – Game One

As Owner Or Broadcaster, All Tom Brady Has To Do Is Show Up

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce walks on the sidelines during the NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL: SEP 15 Raiders at Ravens

Antonio Pierce Abruptly Realizes He Is Coaching The Raiders

Owner and managing general partner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on before his team play against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Las Vegas Raiders

Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on in the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.

Las Vegas Raiders v Detroit Lions

Do Not Disrespect The Patriots In Front Of The Man Who No Longer Works For Them

<div>Nate Jackson is a former NFL tight end and author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/slow-getting-up-a-story-of-nfl-survival-from-the-bottom-of-the-pile-nate-jackson/6430451?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpc-oBhCGARIsAH6ote9JzWMngZDpSjF2eoL1_JlyPm2QhDfkNgOzqvaB4n9ic0qqUNQ4iCwaAsasEALw_wcB"><em>Slow Getting Up</em></a>. He lives in Denver.</div>
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Nate Jackson

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels stands there looking like a stupid asshole in his visor and headset.

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The Problem Was Always Josh McDaniels

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01: Owner and managing general partner Mark Davis (L) of the Las Vegas Raiders talks with head coach Josh McDaniels on the Raiders' sideline before the team's game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Las Vegas Raiders

Same As It Ever Was In Raiderland

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

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Jordan Love Flops Against A Very Bearsy Opponent

Sportscaster Jim Gray, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Las Vegas Raiders owner and managing general partner and Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis watch players warm up during halftime of a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Aces

Connecticut Sky v Las Vegas Aces

Tom Brady’s Minority Ownership Deal Could Use Some Competition

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels speaks with owner Mark Davis prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on November 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Las Vegas Raiders

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 10: Former NFL head coach John Gruden is seen in attendance during the UFC 282 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

UFC 282: Saaiman v Koslow

Jon Gruden Was The Mark

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Barry Petchesky

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 2: Washington Commanders owners Dan Snyder, right, talks to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, before the Dallas Cowboys defeat of the Washington Commanders 25-10 at AT&amp;T Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Arlington, TX. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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The NFL Is Full Of Unpleasant Men Trying To Screw Each Other

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 31: Tom Brady attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “80 For Brady” presented by Smirnoff ICE at the Regency Village Theatre on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

‚Äú80 For Brady‚Äù Los Angeles Premiere

You Won’t Be Rid Of Tom Brady That Easily

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 10: Owner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders walks onto the field prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 10, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Las Vegas Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs

Las Vegas Is Where Billionaires Go To Feud

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Samer Kalaf

Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Josh McDaniels Needs To Work On His People Skills

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up during pregame against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.

Miami Dolphins v San Francisco 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo Came And Went

Las Vegas Raiders v Pittsburgh Steelers

Derek Carr And The Raiders Begin Their Awkward Little Dance

INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 8: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders yells to teammates while stretching prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 8, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders v Los Angeles Rams

The Raiders Are Sending Derek Carr To A Farm Upstate

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots reacts after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Las Vegas Raiders

The Patriots Lost On The Funniest Play Of The Year

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 04: before a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

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