The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Lamar Sweepstakes With Mallory Rubin. Plus, Half-Baked Ideas With Kevin Wildes.

Mar 29, 2023

Mallory Rubin, a writer for The Ringer and NFL expert, dives into the tumultuous relationship between Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, discussing potential trade scenarios and his QB ranking. Kevin Wildes from Fox Sports joins the conversation, pondering the Patriots' interest in Jackson and the dynamic between Bill Belichick and ownership. They also have a lively segment on 'Half-Baked Ideas,' sharing humorous and impractical concepts that spark creativity and laughter. It's a mix of serious sports analysis and light-hearted fun!

01:52:58

Episode guests

Kevin Wildes

Mallory Rubin

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Innovative Half-Baked Ideas

03:30

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03:36

Defining a Dynasty in Sports

02:40

Intro

6min

Quarterback Quandaries: Trade Talks and Team Dynamics

16min

Quarterbacks in Flux

7min

Navigating Contract Complexities: The Lamar Jackson Saga

14min

Pitch Clock and Football Reflections

6min

Strategic Gambits in Football

28min

Relationships, Fitness, and Half-Baked Ideas

7min

Challenges and Changing Channels

4min

Pitching Humor: From Bouncers to Haunted Houses

6min

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Whimsical Sports and Absurdities

21min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the relationship between the Ravens and Lamar Jackson seemingly hitting rock bottom, the four likeliest contenders to trade for Lamar, whether the Ravens will push for a trade before the NFL draft, where Lamar ranks among the current top QBs, and more (2:53). Then, Bill talks with Kevin Wildes of Fox Sports about rumors of the Patriots being interested in trading for Lamar, the relationship between Bill Belichick and Patriots ownership, and the Warriors' ideal playoff opponent (42:47) before they fire up one of America's favorite segments, Half-Baked Ideas (1:13:26)!

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Mallory Rubin and Kevin Wildes

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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