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Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: New England Patriots

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Brian Hoyer Liked ‘Hard Knocks,’ Until He Was On It

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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

Ray Ratto

Not Even Tom Brady Could Play Forever

Luis Paez-Pumar

Josh Allen #17 and Emmanuel Sanders #1 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a touchdown against New England Patriots during the third quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York.

The Bills Pitched A Perfect Game

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Kendrick Bourne points at a dildo on the field

Someone In Buffalo Threw A Dildo On The Field

A snow plow clears the field of snow before the start of a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

The Best Football Is Tundra Football

Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

No One Can Catch Jonathan Taylor

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)

Bill Belichick Lives For This Shit

Lauren Theisen

What Can We Learn From A Football Game This Silly?

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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.

The Macpill Is Becoming Too Potent

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

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Chris Thompson

Steve Belichick’s Mouth Must Be Studied And Then Banned

The Patriots Beat Themselves Without Tom Brady’s Help

What Does It Mean To Be Macpilled?

Kelsey McKinney

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

Cam Newton Is Right About Why The Patriots Cut Him

Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots enters the tunnel at half time during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

There’s Only One Reason The Patriots Cut Cam Newton

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 12: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots smiles during warm ups prior to the start of the game against the Washington Football Team at Gillette Stadium on August 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: New England Patriots

The Patriots Are Signing Everyone Because Most Other Teams Can’t

Tom Ley

Bill Belichick Isn’t That Stupid

Cam Newton Has Been Going Through A Hellish Season On Five Hours Of Sleep Per Night

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball

The Bills Played Bold Football And Had A Hell Of A Good Time

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

The Rams Danced On The Grave Of The Patriots Dynasty

Wide receiver Gunner Olszewski #80 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball for a touchdown away from linebacker Nick Vigil #59 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Inglewood, California.