If you got to choose one ex-staffer to come back and write guest columns... Is anyone not picking Craggs?

M.F. Embiid

Just get rid of the draft. Everyone’s a free agent. The Cap and Luxury tax are good enough tools to even the playing field. The draft isn’t necessary.

Whatever happened to the Friday afternoon Deadspin Staff chats?

Joe Anderson’s mayor role is largely ceremonial. He has no real power so obviously spends time on stuff like this.

Game of Thrones is a bizarre choice of show to take issue with British accents.

Pedant alert - Anthony Martial’s deal could still outdo this for a teenager if he hits the incentives Monaco put in the deal when they sold him.

So you’re saying that, on a good night, he can’t beat the AVERAGE rebounding numbers of a certain 6" 3' PG?

I gave Slate a shot to try and broaden my horizon of takes beyond GMG, pretty much only because I trust Craggs. Where do I go now?

Actually quite a popular tactic in John’s homeland. Stewart Lee probably popularised it first.

Yeah this isn’t true. He made one of the most beloved sitcoms in recent British history and is still well regarded back home. Nobody remembers the failed sketch show.

Amazing that a declared superfan of The National could come out with “Quality is always going to win.”

“Blame haughty non-voters”

Hot take: The best Mariah Carey break-up song is the one that isn’t a Mariah Carey song.

Yes, but last I checked these teams can still compete in European competitions. I’m saying take that away at least. And then maybe play the derbies behind close doors or something similar. You have to do something though.

At what point does someone step in and just say fuck it, no more matches until you deal with your hooligans?

English Breakfast should have at least 4 different entries for the variety in taste. And Yorkshire Tea would win.

That’s perfect, cheers Barry!

Against my wishes, I’ve now become busy enough that its difficult to follow Deadspin like I want to, especially during the week. Any chance of the weekend crew doing a “Best of Deadspin” (or best of Gawker Media) summary post? I’m sure there must be a few lapsed Deadspin addicts just like me who would appreciate it.

Best books you read this year?