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You DID Hear It From Us: There's Normal Gossip Merch

NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Luis Paez-Pumar

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick announces he is leaving the team during a press conference at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on January 11, 2024.

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Bill Belichick Exits As He Entered: As A Bore Who Never Won Without Tom Brady

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Charles P. Pierce

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick chats with QB Bailey Zappe in the first half. The Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-18.

New England Patriots (21) Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (18) At Acrisure Stadium

The Patriots Are Reverting To Type

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Samer Kalaf

Bill Belichick looks frustrated as the Patriots lose.

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It’s Time To Entertain The Idea Of Bill Belichick Losing His Job

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Patrick Redford

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 24: Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets pushes Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots during the second half at MetLife Stadium on September 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v New York Jets

Mac Jones Maybe Hit Sauce Gardner In The Dick, Definitely Cares About Football A Lot

<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

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots look on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: New England Patriots

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Barry Petchesky

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

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Tom Ley

New England Patriots Training Camp

Matt Patricia Keeps Getting Away With It

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v New England Patriots

Bill Belichick Really Brain Genius’d That One

Carolina Panthers v New England Patriots

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: New England Patriots

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Ray Ratto

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots exits the field after the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

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Bill Belichick Lives For This Shit

Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots reacts before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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The Macpill Is Becoming Too Potent

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Carolina Panthers Call Out Patriots QB Mac Jones For Dirty Ankle Tactics

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Lauren Theisen

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The Patriots Beat Themselves Without Tom Brady’s Help

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What Does It Mean To Be Macpilled?

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