The Bill Simmons Podcast Brazen Ravens, Evil Vikings, Minshew Mania, and NBA Trades After Dark With Cousin Sal and Kevin O’Connor
Dec 6, 2021
Cousin Sal brings his sports betting savvy and humor, dissecting the Ravens' heartbreaking defeat to the Steelers and celebrating Gardner Minshew's impressive performance with the Eagles. He and Bill also cover the playoff landscape and the struggles of underdog teams. Then, Kevin O’Connor weighs in with his sharp NBA analysis, discussing potential trades for the Portland Trail Blazers and the evolving dynamics around stars like Damian Lillard. The banter flows with a mix of laughter, insight, and some intriguing trade propositions.
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Simmons' Losing Streak
- Bill Simmons lost money betting on NFL games, a recurring theme.
- Cousin Sal watched a boring Chiefs-Broncos game.
Ravens-Steelers and NFL Trends
- The Ravens-Steelers game was unusually close despite poor QB play.
- The increasing prevalence of analytics and gambling has made NFL teams more aggressive.
Romo's Commentary and Roethlisberger's Future
- Romo overused the phrase "huge play" while commentating.
- It was speculated that the game might be Roethlisberger's last season.