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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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.

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Drew Magary

Kirk Cousins speaks on SiriusXM at Super Bowl LVIII on February 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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KirkWatch: I AM FREE

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 09: Kirk Cousins throws a mini football at Radio Row at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on February 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVIII – Previews

KirkWatch: America Holds Its Breath

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to throw a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the second half at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Minnesota Vikings v Green Bay Packers

Kirk Cousins Has To Go

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Chris Thompson

Nick Mullens throws the ball directly into the face of the player who is sacking him.

Nick Mullens Tossed The Interception Of A Lifetime

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Lauren Theisen

Quarterback Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbles the football after being hit by safety Kareem Jackson #22 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of the NFL game at Empower Field At Mile High on November 19, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

Minnesota Vikings v Denver Broncos

The Vikings Caught The Turnover Bug Again

Joshua Dobbs leaps into the end zone at the end of a run

NFL: NOV 12 Saints at Vikings

Joshua “Playmaker” Dobbs Is Helping The Vikings Save Their Season

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Joshua Dobbs Has Renewed My Faith In Mediocre Quarterbacks

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 29: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings runs onto the field before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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The End Of Kirk Cousins

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Patrick Redford

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a first half touchdown against Charvarius Ward #7 of the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 23, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Minnesota Vikings

Sometimes You Just Have To Grab The Football

Los Angeles Chargers v Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings Forgot How To Be Clutch

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David Roth

A Minnesota Vikings fan with a painted face and a goofy horned helmet looks contemplative/despondent during the team's loss to the New York Giants in the 2023 NFC Wild Card game.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – New York Giants v Minnesota Vikings

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What Kind Of Vikings Fan Should A Person Be?

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts while being hit during a passing attempt against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Minnesota Vikings v Washington Commanders

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Minnesota Vikings

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 06: Fans clap for the Minnesota Vikings during the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

How Lonely Losing Can Be

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

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Dan McQuade

Greg Joseph #1 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning field goal in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Vikings Came Back

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings and Camryn Bynum #24 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrate after Peterson's game winning interception in overtime against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings v Buffalo Bills

The Vikings Are A Party

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a pass in front of Cam Lewis #39 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Vikings Miraculously Beat Bills In Game Of The Year

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Justin Ellis

Cameron Dantzler Sr. #3 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after making an interception to end the game against the Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears v Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings Avoided The Cruel Hand Of Fate Today

Minnesota Vikings v Las Vegas Raiders

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Minnesota Vikings

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Laura Wagner

Matt Birk exiting porta potty looking upset

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No One Ever Told Harvard Man Matt Birk To Can It And Here We Are

Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders and AFC sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings and NFC as Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots and AFC defends in the second quarter of the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NFL Pro Bowl

If The Vikings Don’t Trade Kirk Cousins I Will Fucking Die

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What The Fuck Happened Between The Vikings And Jim Harbaugh?

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Ray Ratto

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Jim Harbaugh’s Time Will Come Eventually

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy on the sidelines during his team's totally dispiriting loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Matt Nagy Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers

Nepotism, Incompetence, And Repeatedly Falling For Email Scams, With Kalyn Kahler

Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the bench on the sidelines during warm ups prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mike Zimmer’s Tenure Was Even Uglier Than It Looked

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Just How Big A Problem Is Nepotism In NFL Coaching?

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