The Bill Simmons Podcast Mahomes or Allen (Again???) and a Clippers-Heavy Mailbag With Nick Wright
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Sep 8, 2026 
Nick Wright, Fox Sports analyst and host of What’s Wright?, joins Bill Simmons for a spirited football debate over Josh Allen’s résumé, Patrick Mahomes’ standing, and the Chiefs’ uncertain reset. They also tackle the Clippers’ punishment, Steve Ballmer’s spending, Kawhi Leonard’s legacy, and a wildly eclectic mailbag spanning Jayden Daniels, Tupac, LeBron, Ben Simmons, and overplayed songs.
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Josh Allen’s Résumé Does Not Match The Hype
- Nick Wright argues Josh Allen’s “best quarterback” status lacks the résumé usually supporting that consensus.
- Allen has never reached a Super Bowl, earned first-team All-Pro, or produced a signature playoff win, while repeatedly losing to superior opposing quarterbacks.
Josh Allen Gets The Reverse Yeah But
- Bill Simmons compares Allen’s current perception to Manning’s pre-breakthrough years, while Nick Wright calls it a reverse “yeah, but” narrative.
- Instead of excusing the star, commentators increasingly blame Allen’s teammates, defenses, and supporting cast for playoff failures.
Allen’s Playoff Pattern Keeps Repeating
- Nick Wright lists Buffalo’s recent playoff exits, emphasizing repeated late-game failures with the ball and a four-turnover loss against Denver.
- The criticism centers on missed opportunities, not merely difficult opponents or inadequate roster support.