The Bill Simmons Podcast The Colts Machine, a Giant Disaster, Hock Tua, Baby Doll’s Luck Corner, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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Oct 20, 2025 Cousin Sal, a renowned gambling personality, joins the discussion with Bill Simmons. They dive into NFL highlights, including an unexpected Dolphins collapse and the Cowboys' resurgence. The duo cheekily assigns 'luck' to players like Tua after their performances. They also explore coaching hot seats, betting strategies, and the surprising win streaks of the Bears and Patriots. In a lighter twist, they share thoughts on parenting challenges in sports, adding a personal touch that fans will love.
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Win-Probability Shows Comeback Magnitude
- Win-probability charts reveal how extraordinary the Broncos' comeback was versus the Giants.
- Bill Simmons says combining those charts with player speed would create peak sports analysis.
Dolphins Loss Exposed Systemic Issues
- The Dolphins collapse highlighted coaching and protection breakdowns more than just quarterback failure.
- Simmons and Sal both suggest systemic problems with Mike McDaniel's game plans and Tua's protection.
Baby Doll Corner Luck Tradition
- Bill and Sal introduce “Baby Doll Corner,” a running gag where they wish luck to people in trouble.
- They use it to humorously roast coaches and players who had bad weekends.