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<p>Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.</p>


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Dan McQuade

Urban Meyer Postgame Physical graph. It's all the way to the end.

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This Is So Stupid

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Tonight?

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Ray Ratto

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Los Angeles Rams team owner Stan Kroenke and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose for a picture prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v Los Angeles Rams

Bleed The Bastards Dry

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Patrick Redford

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 13: Kelly Stafford, wife of Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions, appears next to Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders in cutouts in the stands for the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions

Kelly Stafford, Who Threw Pretzel At Niners Fan: “Zero Excuse” For Throwing Pretzel At Niners Fan

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks for an open teammate during the third quarter in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on November 15, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo Won’t Roll Over And Die According To Plan

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Cooper Kupp #10, Robert Woods #2 and Darrell Henderson #27 of the Los Angeles Rams line up for a play during a 28-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Los Angeles Rams

The Rams Will Win This City With Excess, Or Go Down In Flames

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Samer Kalaf

Los Angeles Rams team owner Stan Kroenke and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose for a picture prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

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These Freaks Need To Be In The Same Room More Often

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St. Louis’s Lawsuit Against The Rams Could Shake Up The Football World

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Drew Magary

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during open practice at SoFi Stadium on June 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

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Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Los Angeles Rams

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Chris Thompson

Life's Rich Pageant

Avoid The Long Burger

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Rams And Chargers Fans Celebrate First Game In New Stadium With A Big Ugly Fight

Matthew Stafford, quarterback of the Detroit Lions, stands on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Stafford has his back to the camera, all that's visible is his hat and his jersey.

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There Is No Logic To Be Found In The Matthew Stafford And Nolan Arenado Trades

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs against Leonard Floyd #54 of the Los Angeles Rams for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Rams Defense Punked By Future ‘Jeopardy!’ Guest Host

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Vince Guerrieri

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The NFL As We Know It Was Born In Cleveland

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Lauren Theisen

The Seattle Seahawks defense celebrates a stop on third down

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Watch Out, The Seahawks Have A Defense Now

Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams watches a replay during the second quarter of a game against the New York Jets at SoFi Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California.

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That One’s On The Rams

Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots is sacked by Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams

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The Rams Danced On The Grave Of The Patriots Dynasty

The Crud Meter shows that Tom Brady was pretty cruddy tonight.

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Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

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Tom Ley

Punter Johnny Hekker of the Los Angeles Rams holds a football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Los Angeles Rams

Johnny Hekker Boomed The Bears Into Field-Position Hell

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Barry Petchesky

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to throw a pass and gets tackled by Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Bills Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. Bills beat the Rams 35 to 32. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams v Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen Looked Like A Star, And Got A Little Help

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Why Your Team Sucks 2020: Los Angeles Rams

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Here’s Two Minutes Of The Sunday Night Football Broadcast Drooling Over An Empty New Stadium

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