The 10 Best NFL Parody Accounts on Twitter

If you like to laugh out loud, I've got some must-follow parody NFL Twitter accounts for you to check out.

Twitter is a massive source for news, opinion and networking, but sometimes it's good to take some time away from all the seriousness, hustle-and-bustle and daily grind to focus on the lighter side of life. 

These parody accounts are just what the doctor ordered, though I'll warn you up front that sometimes there are some bold and controversial statements made.

The Fake ESPN

This one isn't strictly about the NFL, but it's worth checking out, nonetheless.

If you're looking for an offbeat take on just about everything that's going on in sports, including the NFL, @TheFakeESPN is the place to start.

Here are a few examples of the hilarity you will find:

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Drew Brees joins Tim Tebow and Lolo Jones as one of the highest profile holdouts in sports.

— The Fake ESPN (@TheFakeESPN) July 11, 2012"

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Tebow declined to be in the Body Issue, stating his naked body is only for his future wife and GQ.

— The Fake ESPN (@TheFakeESPN) July 14, 2012"

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After completing 4th year with the Raiders, Tyvon Branch decides to extend his sentence to another 4 years.

— The Fake ESPN (@TheFakeESPN) July 14, 2012"

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Packers shareholder disappointed after finding out he specifically owns 1/8 of Jeff Saturday.

— The Fake ESPN (@TheFakeESPN) July 14, 2012"

The owner of this account is extremely active, and it's fun to check on what's been said on a daily basis.

Fake Bill Belichick

In real life, Bill Belichick is about as reserved and guarded in the media as President Obama. 

This parody account—@CockyBelichick—is the complete opposite. He isn't afraid to spout off about anything and everything, whether it's about sports or not, and it's almost always funny.

Here are a few examples:

"

BREAKING: The Orlando Magic have traded Dwight Howard to the WWE for the Big Show and Kane. #kisstherings

— Fake Bill Belichick (@CockyBelichick) July 15, 2012"

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SOURCES: Ras-IR Dowling plans to change his name back to "Ras-I Dowling" this season if he can stay healthy. #kisstherings

— Fake Bill Belichick (@CockyBelichick) July 15, 2012"

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SOURCES: Rex Ryan purposely put a foot in his mouth when he said the New York Jets are going to win the superbowl. #kisstherings

— Fake Bill Belichick (@CockyBelichick) July 15, 2012"

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Danny Woodhead won't stop humping my leg.Time to break out the spray bottle again. #kisstherings

— Fake Bill Belichick (@CockyBelichick) July 15, 2012"

Like I said, funny stuff. Fake Bill Belichick is also very active on Twitter, so there's no shortage of zingers.

NOT SportsCenter

This is another account that covers other sports, but they do a ton of NFL-related stuff, too. @NOTSportsCenter is a must-follow account for good NFL-related laughs.

Here are a few examples:

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BREAKING: Dwight Howard has agreed to a 6 dollar deal with Taco Bell for 4 Doritos Locos Tacos

— NOT SportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) July 11, 2012"

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Elvis Dumervil's attorney says no charges will likely be filed against him. But he will pinky swear not to commit a 3rd degree felony again.

— NOT SportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) July 15, 2012"

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SOURCES: Drew Brees' demands were finally satisfied when the #Saints promised him ownership of 3 South American countries with his contract

— NOT SportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) July 13, 2012"

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Just wait for next year, when Tim Tebow wins the inaugural "Outstanding Punt Protector of the Year" ESPY #ESPYS

— NOT SportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) July 12, 2012"

I like this account slightly better than the Fake ESPN account I featured in the first slide due to the fact that most of the tweets read just like a news stream, except you know it's fake.

Fake Roger Goodell

Is it just me, or does Roger Goodell look slightly like Emperor Palpatine?

Back to the subject at hand, @NFLCommishFake is a hilarious parody account worth checking out. 

Here are a few examples of what you'll find:

"

Tomorrow i issue my ruling on the Republican Party’s appeal of the Supreme Court decision on Obamacare.

— Fake Roger Goodell (@NFLCommishFake) July 3, 2012"

"

I have decided to not overrule myself. If this surprises you, you may be able to join the NFLPA’s brain injury lawsuit.

— Fake Roger Goodell (@NFLCommishFake) July 3, 2012"

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I felt good about our chances in court against the brain injury lawsuit…then I heard Amani Toomer’s comments about Romo/Eli. Time to settle.

— Fake Roger Goodell (@NFLCommishFake) July 6, 2012"

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Go ahead and file your lawsuits....if you win I'm just gonna fine James Harrison to pay for it.

— Fake Roger Goodell (@NFLCommishFake) May 23, 2012"

The owner of this account isn't as active as some others, but they are usually worth the wait.

Faux Trent Dilfer

If you hate Skip Bayless and are into light-hearted humor, then @FauxTrentDilfer is the parody account for you.

Here are a few examples:

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"I loved Greg Jennings talking smack about the Lions.He's a more complete receiver than Calvin Johnson."#FutureSkipBaylessTweets

— Faux Trent Dilfer (@FauxTrentDilfer) July 15, 2012"

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Tonight's All-Star Game will contain less effort than the Pro Bowl...but only because that's how you play baseball.

— Faux Trent Dilfer (@FauxTrentDilfer) July 10, 2012"

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#BreesNewContractPurchases Self-addressed envelopes for Thank-You cards from Aaron Rodgers, Matt Stafford and Tom Brady

— Faux Trent Dilfer (@FauxTrentDilfer) July 13, 2012"

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#KobeThinksTeamUSACouldBeat Brett Favre's consecutive starts streak.

— Faux Trent Dilfer (@FauxTrentDilfer) July 12, 2012"

This account is pretty clean when it comes to language or anything too controversial, and the owner is fairly active throughout the day.

Sooo Not Rex Ryan

If you're a fan of the New York Jets, love to giggle and don't mind the occasional foot-fetish reference, this account is worth a follow.

The owner of this account can be quite clever at times, and here are a few of the latest examples:

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We will use Tebow on special teams as the Punt Protector. We will continue to use Sanchez as the Punt Producer.

— Sooo Not Rex Ryan (@RexRyan) April 24, 2012"

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I think I am 10 pounds short of making a decent kicker with the weight that I've lost so far.

— Sooo Not Rex Ryan (@RexRyan) June 2, 2012"

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Despite rumors, there is no mode on the new Madden game where you get points for installing a lap band on me. {drunk tweet}

— Sooo Not Rex Ryan (@RexRyan) May 21, 2012"

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ESPN says I am "impressed" with Tebow.Impressed with how quickly he brings me and Sparano our coffee.

— Sooo Not Rex Ryan (@RexRyan) May 4, 2012"

This account produces belly-busting content on a daily basis, and it's one of my favorites.

Captain Touchback: A Fake Roger Goodell Account

If you had to pick between David Stern and Roger Goodell, which would you choose?

Both of them are objects of contempt in the public eye, and as such, Goodell earns his second parody account on this list.

Here are some examples of the funny stuff you'll find on a regular basis:

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One bad thing when football comes back...The Swami. Think we can start the NFL season and Berman not notice?

— CaptainTouchback (@CaptTouchback) July 13, 2012"

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If Santonio Holmes is arrested next week for shoplifting or check fraud I'll win the Off-Season Player Felonies office pool. "Roger" that!

— CaptainTouchback (@CaptTouchback) July 16, 2012"

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Dear Subway, Not everyone wants a sandwich that looks like Shrek sneezed on it and you call it "avocado". Signed - Everybody.

— CaptainTouchback (@CaptTouchback) July 14, 2012"

"

Those pre-season wins count, right? RT @ProFootballTalk: Home schedule could lead to five or six wins for Colts wp.me/p14QSB-4nIJ

— CaptainTouchback (@CaptTouchback) July 13, 2012"

@CaptainTouchback provides his followers with a steady stream of entertaining tweets. Definitely worth a follow.

Evil Mike Tomlin

This is one of the best NFL-related parody accounts out there. @EvilMikeTomlin comes at you with one zinger after another about the NFL and tons of other sports.

Here are a few of his recent offerings:

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Saints fans say they're ready to use "who dat" in the right context this year because they won't be able to recognize anyone on the team

— Evil Mike Tomlin (@EvilMikeTomlin) July 12, 2012"

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Elvis Dumervil stated that his arrest Saturday night was just a case of when keeping it real goes wrong

— Evil Mike Tomlin (@EvilMikeTomlin) July 15, 2012"

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In an attempt to draw more fans in, the Marlins will be giving out free bath salts to the first 3,000 fans tomorrow

— Evil Mike Tomlin (@EvilMikeTomlin) July 14, 2012"

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Dolphins considering changing logo for 2013 season. Dr. Evil says they should go with a dolphin with a frickin' laser beam on its head

— Evil Mike Tomlin (@EvilMikeTomlin) July 14, 2012"

Love the Dr. Evil reference. 

Evil Mike Tomlin is a must-follow.

Peyton's Head

@PeytonsHead has been around for a while, now, and this account is one of the funniest parody accounts on Twitter.

Here are a few recent examples:

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This new partnership with Buick is a work-in-progress. I think they need a bigger headrest, but they insist on putting in a passenger seat.

— Peyton's Head (@PeytonsHead) July 14, 2012"

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If Roger Goodell would just open "NFL Bail Bonds", he could stop fining James Harrison. #MoMoney

— Peyton's Head (@PeytonsHead) July 16, 2012"

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If they can have a "Bourne" movie without Matt Damon, maybe Indy CAN have a team without me. But I vote on renaming it "The Manning Legacy".

— Peyton's Head (@PeytonsHead) July 16, 2012"

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Thinking about seeing "Ted" tomorrow. Foul-mouthed, pudgy....It'll almost be like watching Rex Ryan on Hard Knocks, but with fur.

— Peyton's Head (@PeytonsHead) July 15, 2012"

The best part about this parody account is that you know Peyton Manning would never say this stuff, but it's hilarious imagining he did.

Faux John Madden

Now we come to it. The grandaddy of them all, @FauxJohnMadden.

This guy tweets about everything that's going on in sports, though some of the best ones are about the NFL. This account has been around for ages, and here are some of the best ones of late:

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"Elvis Dumervil needs to be more careful with guns." - Plaxico Burress.

— Faux John Madden (@FauxJohnMadden) July 15, 2012"

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Jacksonville Jaguars not interested in blackout relief, say "Our games not being on a TV is a blessing to everybody.."

— Faux John Madden (@FauxJohnMadden) July 14, 2012"

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Cleveland selects Baylor WR Josh Gordon in supplemental draft, so our condolences go out to Gordon today.

— Faux John Madden (@FauxJohnMadden) July 12, 2012"

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"Mr. Cuban, if you need a cheap free agent who throws some mean bounce passes.. I'm your guy." - Donovan McNabb

— Faux John Madden (@FauxJohnMadden) July 5, 2012"

If you only follow one NFL parody account, it's gotta be this one. 

Let me know if I missed any good ones in the comments section below. I hope you enjoyed this little romp through the Twitterverse, and thank you for reading.

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