The Bill Simmons Podcast Stinky Rodgers, Week 1 Overreactions, Guess the Lines, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal and Jimmy Kimmel
Sep 13, 2021
Joining Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal is Jimmy Kimmel, late-night icon and executive producer of the ESPN doc 'Once Upon a Time in Queens'. They dive into NFL Week 1 overreactions, dissecting teams like the Saints and Falcons, while humorously debating Aaron Rodgers' performance. Kimmel shares behind-the-scenes stories from his documentary about the legendary 1986 Mets season, and they wrap up with some parenting tales that add a light-hearted touch to the discussion. Perfect blend of sports and laughter awaits!
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Packers' Missed Opportunity
- The Packers' poor Week 1 performance seems to validate the argument for trading Aaron Rodgers.
- The offseason drama likely affected the team's performance, and now the Packers are stuck.
Rodgers' Social Media Backlash
- Aaron Rodgers faced significant backlash on social media after the Packers' loss.
- Fans criticized him for the offseason drama he created, holding him responsible for the team's poor performance.
Buccaneers' Playoff Potential
- Bill Simmons questions the Buccaneers' playoff potential due to their aging defense.
- He suggests the NFC is weak, but the Buccaneers' defense might hinder their chances.