The Bill Simmons Podcast Surprise NFL Playoff Teams, the Post-Lance Niners, Wilson’s Future, and the Least Defensible Trades Ever With Michael Lombardi
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Aug 28, 2023 Mike Lombardi discusses the 49ers trading Trey Lance, potential surprise NFL playoff teams, and his new book 'Football Done Right: Setting the Record Straight on the Coaches, Players, and History of the NFL'. They also touch on drafting mistakes, analyzing team performances, and comparing players across eras.
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What Really Changed The Niners' Offense
- The 49ers misjudged what would change their offense and overestimated Trey Lance's impact.
- Trading up for Lance was an overreach that didn't account for the real roster-driven offensive shift.
Limit The Evaluators For Tough Calls
- Limit the number of evaluators when making big decisions to avoid diluted conviction.
- Strong leaders must sometimes act alone based on informed instincts instead of committee consensus.
Bill Walsh Picked Steve Young Himself
- Lombardi recounts Bill Walsh ordering him to pick up Steve Young despite room objections.
- Walsh trusted his own conviction and acted alone to get the player he wanted.