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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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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

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Cincinnati Bengals v Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers Are Trapped In A Hell Of Their Own Neglect

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts on the field during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

Funbag

Aaron Rodgers Is The Last Glory Boy Standing

Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws an incomplete pass as he is taken to the ground by Greg Rousseau #50 of the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during the preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Buffalo Bills v Pittsburgh Steelers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Pittsburgh Steelers

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Ray Ratto

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 29: Denver Broncos Head coach Sean Payton, left, talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High on October 29, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24 to 9 during week 8 of the NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos taking on the Kansas City Chiefs during week 8 of the NFL regular season

Real Power Is Incinerating Your Boss’s Money

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Patrick Redford

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos passes during the 1st quarter of the game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field At Mile High on December 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Denver Broncos

The Broncos Seem Done With Russell Wilson

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Luis Paez-Pumar

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 13: Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) celebrates with place kicker Wil Lutz (16) who kicked the winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium November 13, 2023. Buffalo Bills cornerback Siran Neal (33) moments after the kick, The Broncos won 24-22. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills

No One Self-Destructs Like The Bills

Sean Payton attends Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets on June 12, 2023 at Ball Arena in Denver,

2023 NBA Finals – Miami Heat v Denver Nuggets

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Denver Broncos

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Israel Daramola

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 27: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos confers with teammates on the sideline during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

How Did Russell Wilson Get To Be So Hated?

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Tom Ley

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Denver Broncos v Los Angeles Rams

Report: They Gave Russell Wilson A Big-Boy Office

Zurich Classic of New Orleans – Previews

The Broncos Do Some More Dumb Shit To Get Sean Payton

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Barry Petchesky

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) takes the filed on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, Colorado. The Los Angeles Rams take on the Denver Broncos during a Christmas Day game at SoFi Stadium. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams vs the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day

The Broncos Have A Russell Wilson Problem

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 27: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos confers with teammates on the sideline during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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Russell Wilson Has Nowhere To Hide Now

The Broncos Are The Most Fucked

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Seattle Seahawks

Nathaniel Couldn’t Hackett

Jordan Vineyard & Winery Big Bottle Party

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Denver Broncos

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Justin Ellis

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I Guess Russell Wilson Wants Us To Know He Is Working Out Very Hard And Definitely Over His Old Team

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Albert Burneko

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Media Meltdowns

Russell Wilson Has A Beverage Brand For Various Hydration Occasions And Functional Need States

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Rob Manfred, seen here at a press conference talking about how hard the owners have worked to reach a deal after locking out the players.

MLB Owners Meetings

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Getting To No, With Lauren Theisen

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 02: Head coach Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks interact on the sidelines during the second half against the Detroit Lions at Lumen Field on January 02, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions v Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson Is A Bronco And It’s The End Of Something In Seattle

Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after a failed two point conversion against the Washington Football Team during the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 29, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.

Seattle Seahawks v Washington Football Team

Seattle Came Alive Just Long Enough To Enjoy Some Heartbreak

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Dan McQuade

Russell Wilson, in Seahawks uniform, dropping back to pass

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Russell Wilson Performs Heroic, Unbelievable, Incredible Feat

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks on the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lumen Field on October 31, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars v Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson Returns To Action, Cornily

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Dallas Cowboys

So You’ve Decided To Settle For Andy Dalton

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Atlanta Falcons v Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson Trade Rumor Advanced By Use Of Passive Voice

Wild Card Round – Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks

One Team On Russell Wilson’s List Of Preferred Trade Destinations Isn’t Like The Others

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