The Bill Simmons Podcast

NFL Future Bets, Windy City’s Fields, and ESPN’s Latest Drama With Mike Francesa, Jason Goff, and Jim Miller

Aug 27, 2021

Join sports legend Mike Francesa, who passionately shares insights from the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. Dive into NFL future bets and analysis, with Jason Goff discussing the Chicago Bears and rookie QB Justin Fields' pressures. Journalist Jim Miller sheds light on ESPN's controversies, including the Rachel Nichols situation, and explores the network's turbulent evolution over the years. Expect engaging debates on team dynamics, coaching challenges, and what the future holds for sports broadcasting.

02:18:56

Episode guests

Jim Miller

Jason Goff

Mike Francesa

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Yankees and Rivalry Reflections

12min

Analyzing Athletic Greatness and NFL Future Bets

3min

Expectations for the Saints and NFL Coaching Dynamics

12min

NFL Season Predictions and Player Insights

13min

NFL Future Bets and Rookie Quarterbacks

4min

Jets' Coaching Chronicles and Future Prospects

13min

Connecting Hustles and Wireless Plans

2min

Bulls, Bears, and the Pressure to Perform

20min

10.

Promotional Highlights and Upcoming Insights on ESPN

2min

11.

ESPN's Turbulent Evolution

9min

12.

Challenges of Fast-Paced Sports Talk Formats

2min

13.

ESPN's Future and Talent Dynamics

9min

14.

ESPN: Navigating Challenges and Change

10min

15.

The Complex Dynamics of Leadership in Sports Broadcasting

3min

16.

Inside ESPN: Talent, Management, and Power Struggles

14min

17.

HBO's Past and Present: A Media Discussion

5min

18.

ESPN Predictions and Upcoming Podcast Segments

3min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by NY radio legend Mike Francesa to talk a little Red Sox and Yankees before running through some of their favorite NFL future bets (1:50). Then Bill talks with Jason Goff about a possible Ben Simmons–Zach LaVine trade before discussing the Chicago Bears and their rookie QB Justin Fields (58:53). Finally Bill talks with journalist Jim Miller about ESPN's turbulent year, the latest on Rachel Nichols, the future of ESPN, how it has changed over the years, and more (1:19:15).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Mike Francesa, James Andrew Miller, Jason Goff

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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