The Bill Simmons Podcast Mavs Fans in Hell, Bleak NFL Situations, an Oscars Recap and RIP Gene Hackman | With Peter Schrager and Wesley Morris
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Mar 4, 2025 
Peter Schrager, NFL insider at Fox Sports, shares insights on the upcoming NFL draft and the tough situations of franchises like the Giants and Jets. He discusses the need for teams to secure promising quarterbacks and the implications of contracts in turbulent times. Wesley Morris, a film critic for The New York Times, reflects on this year's Oscars and the legacies of stars like Gene Hackman. They intertwine humor with serious analysis, navigating through bleak team prospects and the highs and lows of cinema.
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Dallas Fans in 2011 Finals
- Bill Simmons recounts attending the 2011 Finals in Dallas when the Mavericks beat Miami.
- He praises the Dallas fans as top-tier and emphasizes their unwavering support for Dirk Nowitzki.
Bleak Outlook for Mavs
- Bill Simmons and Peter Schrager discuss the Kyrie Irving injury, the Luka Doncic trade, and the bleak outlook for Mavericks fans.
- The combination of these events is a uniquely devastating situation for a fanbase.
Starbucks Fight at the Combine
- Peter Schrager recounts the altercation between Jordan Schultz and Ian Rapoport at the NFL Combine.
- The fight occurred at the JW Marriott Starbucks, the central hub of the Combine, adding to the drama.