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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Tom Ley

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) and head coach Ron Rivera stand for the national anthem prior to action against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field on October 29, 2023.

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The Commanders Went Home Stinky And Demoralized

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Drew Magary

Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders looks on prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedExField on November 27, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Atlanta Falcons v Washington Commanders

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Washington Commanders

Tennessee Titans v Washington Commanders

Ron Rivera Went Down With His Chosen Scrub

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Ray Ratto

Washington Commanders v San Francisco 49ers

The Commanders’ Playoff Hopes Now Rest With Carson Wentz

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Samer Kalaf

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is angry after game

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Ron Rivera Angrily Defends His Bad Quarterback After Commanders Win

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Ron Rivera

The Truth Has Not Set Ron Rivera Free

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Patrick Redford

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera looks on as Quarterback Carson Wentz speaks at a press conference announcing Wentz's signing with the team at the Ashburn facility on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Ron Rivera Correctly Identifies The QB He Picked As A Team Weakness

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David Roth

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera staring very intensely at new quarterback Carson Wentz, but The Distraction logo has been superimposed over Wentz's face.

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Laura Wagner

Washington Commanders Introduce Carson Wentz

Ron Rivera Loves The First Amendment Like Only A Football Coach Can

Washington Football Team v Carolina Panthers

Say, Do You Know Anyone Who Wants To Play Quarterback For The Commanders?

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 12: Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera in the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)