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Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Split image of Rich Kotite and Nick Sirianni

Nick Sirianni’s Eagles Are So Bad They Remind Me Of Rich Kotite

American football player Chuck Bednarik (#60) of the Philadelphia Eagles eyes his opponants as Charlie Conerly (#42), quarterback for the New York Giants prepares to take the ball during a game, late 1950s or early 1960s.

Eagles Versus Giants And Other Football Concerns

Dave McKenna

Tommy DeVito Eats Crow, Dough To Quash Quarrel With New Jersey Pizzeria

David Roth

Tommy DeVito looking right, his mouth pretty wide open, after leading the Giants to a Monday Night Football win in New Jersey.

Never Count Out Touchdown Tommy

Lauren Theisen

Tommy DeVito stands on the field with his hand over his heart

Tommy DeVito Is A Two-Time Winner

Barry Petchesky

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 29: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants hugs Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets after the Jets' 13-10 overtime win at MetLife Stadium on October 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

You Can’t Unsee Jets-Giants

Patrick Redford

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 22: Dexter Lawrence II #97 and Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants sack Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders in the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Sam Howell Cannot Stop Getting Sacked

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Tyrod Taylor #2 of the New York Giants looks on in the second quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

The Giants Just Keep Doing Bad Things

Justin Ellis

Quarterback Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants is helped off the field after an injury against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The Giants Are In The Junkyard And Running Out Of Options

Ray Ratto

Evan Neal #73 of the New York Giants looks on following an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants at State Farm Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.

Lion Cowed By Sheep

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Chris Thompson

Brian Daboll stands on the sideline during New York's blowout loss.

Media Meltdowns

Michael Kay Apologizes For Ripping Brian Daboll Over Child’s Birthday Celebration

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 10: Mark Glowinski #64 of the New York Giants recovers a fumble during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Giants’ Flaws Are Obvious: They Don’t Have Enough Captains

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Xavier McKinney #29, Dexter Lawrence II #97 and Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants run out onto the field before a pre-season football game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Panthers 21-19. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

O Captain! More Captains!

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Drew Magary

Quarterback Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants after defeating the Carolina Panthers 21-19 in a pre-season football game at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: New York Giants

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

I Never Doubted The Eagles

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

With Backs Against The Wall, Brian Daboll Chose To Punt

Tom Ley

How Many Snow Angels Is Too Many Snow Angels When A Guy Is Writhing In Pain Next To You?

Begin Respecting Mike McCarthy At Your Own Risk

New York Is A Football Town Now

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 11: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on ahead of the the preseason game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Giants Might Actually Be Watchable

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: New York Giants

Truck Boy Reporting For Duty

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

Podcasts

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

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Head coach Joe Judge of the New York Giants looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.