The Bill Simmons Podcast The Super Bowl Mega-Preview, Million Dollar Picks, and Kobe’s Defining Quality With Peter Schrager, Cousin Sal, and Joe House | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Jan 31, 2020
Peter Schrager, an NFL Network personality, joins Cousin Sal, a sports betting expert, and Joe House, a frequent commentator, to dissect the upcoming Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the 49ers. They debate Jimmy Garoppolo's underdog status and potential MVPs like Kelce and Kittle. Sal shares quirky prop bets from Miami, while Joe reminisces about Kobe Bryant's legacy. The trio dives into high-stakes betting strategies and the intertwining narratives of sport, offering humorous insights and thoughtful predictions.
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Miles Teller's Kobe Story
- Miles Teller's character in Whiplash embodied the Mamba Mentality.
- Kobe Bryant even texted Teller about it, demonstrating Kobe's wide reach.
Super Bowl Analysis Camps
- Two camps exist in the Super Bowl analysis: those who favor the 49ers' overall team and those who believe in Mahomes's exceptional talent.
- This mirrors past Super Bowls where strong defenses overcame high-powered offenses.
Jimmy G Narrative
- The 49ers insist they aren't protecting Jimmy Garoppolo; they believe he can deliver when needed.
- Despite this, the narrative around the Super Bowl focuses on Mahomes vs. Kittle, not Mahomes vs. Garoppolo.