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Jason Sanders has his field goal attempt blocked by Brenden Schooler

At Least The Patriots Had A Neat Blocked Field Goal

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Drew Magary

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 27: Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins stretches with Tua Tagovailoa #1 during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Miami Dolphins

Israel Daramola

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during pregame against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.

Tua Tagovailoa Feels He’s Less Prone To Brain Injury After “Learning How To Fall”

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The Dolphins Couldn’t Do It In Time

Ray Ratto

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 25: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to the sidelines before a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Who’s Going To Protect Tua Tagovailoa?

Justin Fields Lost But He Looked Awesome

David Roth

Kyrie Irving on the bench during a Nets game, seemingly staring thoughtfully at The Distraction logo, as if trying to determine its haplogroup.

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The Dipshit’s Gambit, With Rohan Nadkarni

Laura Wagner

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) looks an after being called for intentional grounding in the endzone during the first quarter of the National Football League game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins on October 9, 2022 at MetLife Stadium.

The Status Of The Dolphins’ Ping Pong Table Is In Flux

Justin Ellis

The NFL Concussion Protocol Worked Just Fine, Even When It Didn’t

Samer Kalaf

Medical staff tend to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins as he is carted off on a stretcherafter an injury during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022.

Independent Concussion Evaluator Fired Over The Mishandling Of Tua Tagovailoa’s Brain

Barry Petchesky

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 29: Medical staff tend to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins after an injury during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

What Happened To Tua Tagovailoa Was No Surprise To Anyone Paying Attention

Dolphins Special Teams Coach Doesn’t Find Butt Punt As Funny As You Do

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field with trainers following a play during the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

I Know What I Saw, Man

Thomas Morstead punts the ball off Trent Sherfield's butt

Dolphins Survive Butt Punt To Go 3-0

Tom Ley

Good News: Mike McDaniel Is Showering Again

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Miami Dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 03: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross before the game against the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Roger Goodell On Dolphins: Nothing To See Here, Folks

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 4, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

Roger Goodell Re-Re-Re-Re-Re-Reaffirms His Unwavering Commitment To Sending Out New Memos About The Failures Of All His Old Memos

Brian Flores coaching for the Miami Dolphins, also seemingly glowering at The Distraction logo.

Talking Brian Flores And Shaming The Shameless, With Diana Moskovitz

Patrick Redford

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins looks on during before the game against the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Brian Flores Sues NFL For Racial Discrimination

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Kelsey McKinney

Two Excellent Running Touchdowns At The Same Time? Thank You So Much!

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 03: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)