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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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<p>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 <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 29: J.J. McCarthy of Michigan poses for portraits at the Indiana Convention Center on February 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

NFL Combine – Portraits

J.J. McCarthy Is A False Flag, And Other Notes From A Burgeoning Draft Pervert

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Ray Ratto

HENDERSON, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 08: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers speaks to media during San Francisco 49ers media availability ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa on February 08, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVIII – San Francisco 49ers Media Availability

What Can You Say About Brock Purdy?

BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 28: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks out for warmups prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

AFC Championship – Kansas City Chiefs v Baltimore Ravens

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Patrick Mahomes Owns The NFL

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Lauren Theisen

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

A collage of QBs from this weekend's NFL games. Jaren Hall, Mitch Trubisky, Tyson Baget, Brett Rypien, Will Levis, Josh Dobbs, P.J. Walker, Tommy DeVito

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Who Are These People?

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 09: Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders warms up as Taylor Heinicke #4 looks on before the game against the Tennessee Titans at FedExField on October 9, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Washington Commanders

If Sam Howell Is The Answer, Maybe The Question Is Wrong

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Barry Petchesky

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Mike White #5 of the New York Jets looks to throw a pass against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

New York Jets v Buffalo Bills

It’s Mike White Season Again

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field after defeating the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks

Brock Purdy Is Probably Not The Second Coming

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David Roth

Andrew Luck after losing the AFC Divisional Round Game in 2018.

NFL: JAN 12 AFC Divisional Round – Colts at Chiefs

Podcasts

Strange Luck And Extreme Skiing, With Seth Wickersham

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Laura Wagner

Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts is seen during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Andrew Luck No Longer Orders For Everyone Else At Restaurants 

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v New England Patriots

Bill Belichick Really Brain Genius’d That One

Matt Ryan with his helmet pushed back on his head before leading his Colts to a loss against the damn Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The Colts Have A Mess At Quarterback, And So Does The NFL

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Is It Possible For A Quarterback To Watch Too Much Tape?

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26 Nov 1995: Quarterback Heath Shuler #5 of the Washington Redskins sets to throw during the NFC match up against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 14-7 at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/Allspor

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A New Shuler In Knoxville Brings Up Some Bad Old Memories In Washington

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during warm-up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions v Atlanta Falcons

The QB Carousel Spins At Unsafe Speeds

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