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• Better get a quarterback in the NFL Draft now, because the 2025 class SUCKS

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images When there’s a run on quarterbacks in the 2024 draft, don’t say we didn’t warn you. The bombastic narrative of the 2024 NFL Draft is that this is a “legendary,” “once-in-a-decade” quarterback class. While part of this is true, it really is a deep class, the subtext behind the feeding frenzy for this year’s quarterbacks has been discussed far less: The...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Draft day edition

The mail’s here! Surprise! It’s a special draft day edition of the Big Blue View mailbag. Warren Schuman asks: My son and I were debating a hypothetical for ‘25 and wanted to get your opinion. Let’s say the Giants draft Maye or McCarthy at 6. And then the Giants and Jones go on to have a very good season. Let’s say 10-7…wild-card…win one playoff game. And Jones plays every game, throws 30 TDs, 10 ...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft preview: Looking around the rest of the NFC West

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The Seahawks’ division rivals are not short on draft picks. The NFC West has been as tough a division as it gets for over a decade. Last season the San Francisco 49ers locked up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 3-6 start to make the playoffs at 10-7, the Seattle Seahawks finished 9-8 but just missed out on a postseason spot, a...2024
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• SB Nation Mock Draft: Seahawks select Johnny Newton at No. 16

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Seahawks reunite Devon Witherspoon with his former Illinois teammate. It’s that time of year again! The SB Nation’s NFL writers’ mock draft is in full force. Historically, I’ve made my mock picks based on a mixture of what I believe the Seattle Seahawks front office will do, along with some of what I’d like to see. Over the past few seasons I’ve......2024
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• How successful are quarterbacks drafted on Day 2?

Jalen Hurts | Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Not as successful as those drafted in Round 1 We recently looked at the NFL success rate for quarterbacks drafted in Round 1, finding that since 2010 only 37.2% turned into solid starters or better. Now, let’s look at quarterbacks selected on Day 2 during that same time period. Day 2 QBs 2010 Round 2 No. 48 — Jimmy Clausen (Carolina Panther...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/8: Will the Seahawks trade up?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Look! Happy Eclipse Day! A little light on the links. Been having trouble with the si.com site. Lots of mock drafts. Don’t know how many more I can post. Although, if it’s relevant to us Seattle Seahawks fans, I’ll do it. Anyway, hope you are well. Dive into the links. We are happy to provide for you. #np Night Bells by Cherokee Seahawks News Wil...2024
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• SB Nation Mock Draft: Seahawks select Johnny Newton at No. 16
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• NFL Draft Top QB Rankings Roundup

And what they mean for the upcoming NFL Draft and which QB the Vikings may select on April 25th It’s inside of three weeks until the NFL Draft and more top QB rankings are coming out as more evaluators finish their film study and put together their rankings ahead of the draft. Some of the more recent ones differ from the more consensus view that has been established from the major media outlets t...2024
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• Regrading the 2023 Arizona Cardinals draft

How does 2023 #6 overall pick Paris Johnson Jr. grade out after his rookie season? | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort’s second draft is fast approaching. Let’s look back at his first draft and hand out some grades. How did he do in his first draft as an NFL GM? In the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, eyes around the league are once again upon ...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/26: How worried are you about the Seahawks’ offensive line?

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Read! There is no denying that our Seattle Seahawks sport some of the league’s most interesting talent along the offensive line. That being said, they also roster a number of players along that same line whose virtues have yet to be fully revealed. With the draft soon to arrive as well as a clearer picture of our team in the weeks to follow, where sho...2024
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• Random Ramsdom: Recapping recent NFC West backup quarterback moves

Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/21/24 It all seemingly started with the Arizona Cardinals trading Desmond Ridder, then the Seattle Seahawks made a move for Sam Howell, the Los Angeles Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo, and finally the San Francisco 49ers added Josh Dobbs. Just like that, the entire of NFC West has new backup quarterbacks. There is a real chance...2024
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• A look at every quarterback trade made by John Schneider

Photo by Martin Leitch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Reading between the lines on every quarterback trade John Schneider has made. The Seattle Seahawks traded for former Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell last Thursday. Seattle has not only seldom drafted quarterbacks, it has seldom traded for quarterbacks under John Schneider. It remains to be seen what the Seahawks will do ...2024
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• Cardinals lines are OPEN for trade calls

Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Will Monii Ossenfort cook up another top of the draft deal? Today, Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon met the media to discuss the personnel moves they have made the past couple of weeks and to outline their approach to the 2024 NFL Draft. Phone lines are OPEN: call 1-800-AZM-ONTI “We’ll always have the conversation…if it makes sense.”Monti...2024
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• Fans don’t seem thrilled with Rams’ backup quarterback decision

Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images Jimmy Garoppolo will backup Matthew Stafford in 2024 On the same day that Aaron Donald announced his retirement, the Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo will backup Matthew Stafford in 2024, though he’s suspended for the first two games of the season. Rams fans took to social media to voice their disp...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs graded well for offseason work so far

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Friday, March 15 The latest 2024 free agency grades for all 32 teams | PFF KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Released: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling Franchise-tagged: CB L’Jarius Sneed Re-signed: LB Drue Tranquill (three years, $19M) Re-signed: DI Chris Jones (five years, $158.75M) Signed: TE Irv Smith Jr. (one year, $1.3M) Re-signed: S Deon Bush (on...2024
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"Even Sam Howell and Desmond Ridder have more recent starting experience and could be traded for a small sum."

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"On the play, the Lions were in zone coverage, and Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder threw a pass to rookie running back Bijan Robinson in the flat."

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"Falcons' Desmond Ridder says NFL messed up letting him fall to 74th pick: 'It shouldn't have taken this long'"

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"2022 NFL Draft prospects to watch: QBs Matt Corral, Desmond Ridder aim to improve stock in marquee matchups"

• Better get a quarterback in the NFL Draft now, because the 2025 class SUCKS
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• SB Nation Mock Draft: Seahawks select Johnny Newton at No. 16
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• How successful are quarterbacks drafted on Day 2?
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• Pre-Snap Reads 4/8: Will the Seahawks trade up?
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• Desmond Ridder makes big admission about failed Falcons stint

The QB originally joined the Falcons as a 2022 third-round draft pick....2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/28: How will the Seahawks deploy their new safeties?

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Read! In Today’s Links: takeaways from the NFL league meetings; more from Coach Macdonald; is Penix to the Seahawks still a possibility?; draft profiles, and a little bit on Darrell Taylor. Dive in, enjoy yourself. Happy Thursday! #np Marittimo by My Friend Dario Seahawks News How Seahawks will use safeties, LBs in Mike Macdonald's defense - Seaside Joe...2024
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• Regrading the 2023 Arizona Cardinals draft
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/26: How worried are you about the Seahawks’ offensive line?
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• Pol: How do you feel about the Sam Howell trade?

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Did the Seahawks make the right call in trading for the former Commanders QB? Former Washington Commanders starter Sam Howell passed his physical upon arrival at VMAC, which means that he’s officially a Seattle Seahawks quarterback. The expectation is that he’ll be the backup to Geno Smith, replacing Drew Lock in that role. Seattle gave up a third- and ...2024
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• Random Ramsdom: Kyler Murray rejoices with the Aaron Donald retirement news

Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/16/24 Kyler Murray had a bit of fun with the Aaron Donald retirement news. The Los Angeles Rams say goodbye to one of the greatest players of all time, and Murray expressed his satisfaction with this news. You can see the tweets below. LA has picks, other players and moves to make, but the loss of AD will ...2024
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• What Kenny Pickett trade means for Eagles, Steelers, and QB himself

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Plus, where are we now with the 2022 NFL Draft QB Class? When the Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision to sign Russell Wilson ahead of free agency, it opened the door to a quarterback competition during training camp. It now seems that door has slammed shut. Rather than Wilson battling with Kenny Pickett for the starting job, Pickett is now on his way acr...2024
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• 2023 Regular season passing by direction and distance: Who threw well and who didn’t?

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images An in-depth analysis of QB play during the 2023 season. Much of the data presented here is taken from SISdatahub.com, the rest is either from Pro-football-refrence.com or NFL.com. What I have done is packaged much of it in a manner that is easier to digest and tried to draw some comparative conclusions. First some definitions from...2024
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• Russell Wilson mystery team revealed during Steelers vs. Raiders free agency decision

Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images Now the Giants are making a play for Russ. We’re five days away from the start of NFL free agency, but the rumors are flowing loose and fast when it comes to Russell Wilson’s plans. The Denver Broncos officially announced they were releasing Wilson on the first day of free agency, and that has shaken up how the quarterback picture slots...2024
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• A successful pass in the NFL - what does it mean and who is the best and worst in the league 1994-2023

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Peyton Manning had more seasons with the highest success rate on passes of any QB in NFL history* (1994-2023) What is a successful pass? It’s not just a completion because the defense will give you a four yard completion on 3rd and seven every time in just about every situation. The folks over at Pro-Football-Reference.com have defined a successful pass...2024
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• Random Ramsdom: Recapping recent NFC West backup quarterback moves
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• A look at every quarterback trade made by John Schneider
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• Random Ramsdom: Kyler Murray rejoices with the Aaron Donald retirement news
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• Jaguars News (3/15): Welcome to Jacksonville, Arik Armstead

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 15, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News 2024 NFL Draft Player Profile: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama (Big Cat Country) Not only does he have an elite football name, but McKinstry might also be the best pure man...2024
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• Giants news, 3/14: Jermaine Eluemunor, John Michael Schmitz, Drew Lock, more headlines

New York Giants news for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! The new Giants—Brian Burns, Jermaine Eluemunor, Jon Rayon Jr. and Devin Singletary—all held their introductory press conferences. From Big Blue View NFL free agency: Former Eagles tight end Jack Stoll signs with Giants New Giants’ OL Jermaine Eluemunor can’t contain his excitement NFL to investigate illegal tampering accusation ...2024
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• 4 Kirk Cousins suitors in NFL free agency, ranked by likelihood

Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Tostitos Let’s handicap the big Kirk Cousins free agency sweepstakes NFL free agency officially gets underway next week with the start of the league’s “legal tampering period.” But as we all know, discussions started in Indianapolis last week during the NFL Scouting Combine. Perhaps the biggest domino that will fall in the coming days? Kirk Cousins. Th...2024
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• The Detroit Lions are frauds—just ask all these salty NFC North fans

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions have won the NFC North for the first time in team history. But as the online experts have pointed out, Detroit is lucky to be here. The Detroit Lions made history by clinching their first-ever NFC North crown while also setting themselves up as one of the best teams in the league. Their 11-4 record has them tied atop the NFC with the San Fran...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: The Jets should be looking at themselves, not the refs

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, October 3 The latest Chiefs 23 Jets 20: Jets Show Their Best, Worst, and Reasons for Hope | Gang Green Nation The Jets ultimately fell short. There are a number of places you could look. Tyler Conklin failed to come up with a diving catch in the end zone in the first half. The Chiefs put together two drives in the fourth qu...2023
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• Brian Branch responds to penalized hit on Bijan Robinson: ‘F- it... I’ll take the flag’

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions rookie defensive back Brian Branch wasn’t sweating the flag after he destroyed Bijan Robinson. The Detroit Lions rookie draft class has been stepping up in massive ways to open the 2023 NFL season. In Week 3 alone, tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs set records, linebacker Jack Campbell recorded his first career sack, and Colby ...2023
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• Falcons' Desmond Ridder says NFL messed up letting him fall to 74th pick: 'It shouldn't have taken this long'
Ridder was the second QB taken at the 2022 NFL Draft...2022
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• Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK For the second time in his young career, Detroit Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has been named the NFC Week 3 Defensive Player of the Week. On Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Hutchinson logged four tackles, 2.0 sacks, two passes defended, a forced fumble, a...2023
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• MARCUS MARIOTA IS FINALLY JOINING THE EAGLES
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images At last, the Birds’ former future franchise quarterback made it to Philadelphia. With Gardner Minshew signing with the Indianapolis Colts, the Philadelphia Eagles found themselves in need of a new backup quarterback behind Jalen Hurts. The top option remaining on the market was Marcus Mariota. And now he’s joining the Birds on a one-year contract worth $5...2023
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• Falcons bench Marcus Mariota, will start rookie Desmond Ridder at QB vs. Saints after Week 14 bye, per report

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• Ranking NFL rookie QB debuts from Week 1 of preseason: Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder steal show

Pickett and Ridder looked every bit the part of QB1 in their first NFL games...2022
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• 2022 NFL Draft: Falcons select Desmond Ridder to be Matt Ryan's heir apparent, ending long QB drought in draft
Ridder was the second QB taken in the draft at No. 74 overall...2022
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• Source: Falcons bench Mariota for rookie Ridder

The Falcons have benched quarterback Marcus Mariota, giving the job to rookie Desmond Ridder, a source told ESPN....2022
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• ATL sends Desmond Ridder to ARI for Rondale Moore
Atlanta gets another weapon for Kirk Cousins Breaking news from NFL Media: Cardinals are trading WR Rondale Moore to the Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder. Arizona has its backup to Kyler Murray and says goodbye to a receiver who was likely going to be its fourth or fifth man on the WR depth chart. (Bob McManaman on X) FF Today's Take: The Falcons are overhauling their offense and now...2024
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• Should Bengals pursue TE Jonnu Smith after being released by Falcons?

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Bengals are looking to rebuild their tight end room. Could Jonnu Smith fit the bill? The tight end position has been a carousel over Zac Taylor’s tender as the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals. Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin also said they want to change that going forward. That lends to the idea they would like to draft a guy who can b...2024
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• Well, it happened. 20 Questions for 2023 results.
First off, the questions and their answers: 1. Which QB ends up with the most fantasy points? Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts? Josh Allen 2. Which QB the most fantasy points? Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert or Trevor Lawrence? Lamar Jackson 3. Which QB ends up with the most fantasy points? Dak Prescott, Deshaun Watson or Justin Fields? Dak Prescott 4. Which QB generates t...2024
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• Arthur Smith embarrasses Falcons, himself with postgame outburst over Saints garbage time TD

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images The Falcons head coach acted like an absolute clown after the loss to the Saints. The Falcons ended the regular season with an embarrassing 48-17 beatdown on the road against their most hated rivals, the New Orleans Saints. And the only thing more humiliating than the loss itself was head coach Arthur Smith’s behavior after it. The Saints went for, an...2024
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• The Linc - Bucs fans worried that their team “could get obliterated on Monday night”

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/21/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... What could happen, should happen, and will happen: Week 3 Eagles at Buccaneers - Bucs NationThe Bucs could get obliterated. One of the scariest things about this game for Tampa Bay fans is the very realistic possibility that the Central Florida fairy tale of weeks ...2023
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• Desmond Ridder Brutally Honest About His Play Last Season — ‘I Was Playing Not To Mess It Up’
Now as a member of the Cardinals, Desmond Ridder opened up about what went wrong in Atlanta as the Falcons' starting quarterback last season....2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/28: How will the Seahawks deploy their new safeties?
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• Arizona Cardinals 2024 NFL Draft: To trade or not to trade? That is the question

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Do you want Monti to play “Let’s Make a Deal”? Look at that man pictured above. That’s Cardinals’ GM Monti Ossenfort. As we fans know, Monti has been very busy signing players in free agency. PFF recently released their free agency grades for each team. Their grade for Monti Ossenfort’s efforts: C. ARIZONA CARDINALS Re-signed: EDGE L...2024
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• What Kenny Pickett trade means for Eagles, Steelers, and QB himself
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• Jaguars News (3/15): Welcome to Jacksonville, Arik Armstead
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• Detroit Lions report card: All levels of defense shine in win over Falcons

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We hand out positional grades praising the Detroit Lions defensive effort in our Week 3 report card vs. the Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Lions got a shockingly good defensive performance against the Atlanta Falcons to move to 2-1 on the season. And while there will be a ton of focus on the defensive line for helping the team notch seven sacks and hold ...2023
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• Nobody was ready to play football in the NFL’s saddest opening Sunday

The Vikings found a way to blow it, and more winners and losers from Week 1. There was less “Are you ready for some football?!” and more “Is anyone actually ready to play football?” in Week 1 of the NFL of Sunday. With the exception of the 49ers, Dolphins, and Packers nobody really turned up to play at a high level, giving us one heck of a wet fart of a week if you were invested in anything beyond...2023
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