The Bill Simmons Podcast Cleveland's Bandwagon Crash, Pats Conspiracies, Pittsburgh's Pain, Lamar's Breakout and Guess The Lines With Cousin Sal | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Sep 9, 2019
The hosts dive into the impact of Antonio Brown joining the Patriots and how it affects NFL dynamics. They analyze thrilling highlights from Week 1, including Lamar Jackson's electrifying performance and Kyler Murray's debut. A humorous segment features parenting antics tied to sports, alongside discussions on betting strategies. The laughter continues with tales of coaching decisions and rookie quarterbacks, seamlessly blending analysis with light-hearted banter. Players’ injuries and their fantasy implications also take center stage as predictions for upcoming matchups unfold.
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Antonio Brown Trade Reaction
- Bill Simmons and Kyle Mann reacted to the Patriots' trade for Antonio Brown.
- Initially skeptical, they became enthusiastic, discussing Brown's fit in the Patriots' offense.
Questioning the Trade
- Cousin Sal questions the trade's legitimacy, citing the Patriots' history of success and the speed of the deal.
- He suggests a pre-existing agreement between the Patriots and Brown.
Brown's Offensive Preferences
- Bill Simmons recalls Brown stating his preference for the Patriots or Chiefs' offenses.
- Simmons expresses surprise the Patriots pursued Brown given their receiver depth.