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If You Don’t Have Multiple Real Dudes You Don’t Have Shit!

Patrick Redford

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Mike McCarthy On Hilarious Final Play: That Wasn’t What We Meant To Do

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Dan McQuade in front of a march madness basketball court

Dan McQuade

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

Israel Daramola

The Chiefs Are A Machine

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

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)

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How Lonely Losing Can Be

Ray Ratto

INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 16: Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts football team on July 16, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)

All AFC Roads Lead To Indianapolis, God Help Us

The Bengals Have Their Own Story To Tell

Media Meltdowns

Disastrous CBS Halftime Show Provides Just As Much Analysis As Usual

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 23: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after being defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 42-36 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

The Six Stages Of NFL Quarterback

NFL Playoffs