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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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Ray Ratto

Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders on November 14, 2024. He's really getting after it.

Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles

Saquon Barkley Is Saving Jobs

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

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles hurdles Jarrian Jones #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Eagles Take One Giant Leap Backwards In Win Over Jaguars

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 13: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on after their 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field on October 13, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Nick Sirianni Has Had It Up To Here With The Fans Of The Team He Coaches

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Justin Ellis

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints on September 22, 2024 at the Superdome.

Philadelphia Eagles v New Orleans Saints

Eagles Remember They Should  Give The Ball To Saquon Barkley More

Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field against the Atlanta Falcons at the end of the first half in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Atlanta Falcons v Philadelphia Eagles

Nick Sirianni Put Himself On The List

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

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Philadelphia Eagles v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Philadelphia Eagles

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-kelly-180886217/">Christopher “Kit” Kelly</a> is a professor of criminal justice at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

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Kit Kelly

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-spraggins-49638227b/">Ray Spraggins</a> graduated in 2024 from Saint Joseph’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice.

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Ray Spraggins

Lady Justice, wearing an Eagles helmet and weighing a football and some alcohol.

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Eagles Court Could Only Have Existed In Philadelphia

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David Roth

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy seeming to look side-eyed at The Distraction logo at upper left, in a photo taken before the team's Wild Card loss to the Green Bay Packers.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Green Bay Packers v Dallas Cowboys

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There Is Some Crying In Football, With Ray Ratto

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Darius Slay #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles is carted off the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

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I Told You So

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Tom Ley

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan holds a sign that reads, "Cry Eagles Cry!!!" during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

The Eagles Saved Their Biggest Humiliation For Last

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

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 31: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks on during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 31, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field.

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At Least The Eagles Will Play More 1:00 P.M. Games Next Season

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.

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Eagles Versus Giants And Other Football Concerns

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass for a touchdown passed James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Eagles (Actually) Stink!

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Lauren Theisen

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You Never Know When Your Last Win Comes

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Dallas Cowboys fans hold up a sign during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 10, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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My Newborn Son Is Already Getting The Eagles Fan Experience

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 03: Dre Greenlaw #57 of the San Francisco 49ers exchanges words with Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and Dom DiSandro at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dre Greenlaw #57 of the San Francisco 49ers and Dom DiSandro of the Eagles were disqualified after the altercation. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles

The 49ers Are Big Dom Now

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 26: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores the game winning touchdown in overtime against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Eagles Squeak Past Bills While Almost Killing Ryan Phillippe

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 20: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) drops a sure touchdown late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on Nov 20, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Subscribe To Defector Media For Continuing Coverage Of Glum Philly Fans After Huge Eagles Wins

A photo collage of Princess Diana wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jacket in 1991 while dropping her kids off from school

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Princess Diana Bought That Eagles Jacket Herself

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 5: Damone Clark #33 of the Dallas Cowboys gets into an altercation with Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 5, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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It’s Impossible To Be Mad About A Victory Over The Cowboys

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 29: Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles forces Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders to fumble in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 29, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

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Struggling Eagles Sack Sam Howell Just Once

A photo of a television with a Dolphins/Eagles game on it, with Nick Sirianni's face filling the screen. Below it is a media cabinet, and there are some books and a PS5 behind a sound bar. In front of that sound bar is a small 1980s boombox.

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I Just Want To Listen To Merrill Reese Call The Eagles Game While I Watch. It Is Harder Than You’d Think.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 15: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Eagles History Forever Marred By Loss To Jets

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California.

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