The Ringer NFL Show Super Bowl LX Takes With Mina Kimes!
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Feb 4, 2026 
Billy Gil, Ringer commentator who adds sharp analysis and banter, and Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst known for incisive coverage. They chat Super Bowl week vibes, Mina’s Seahawks fandom and viewing plans, fears about low-scoring upsets, trust in Sam Darnold and coaching choices, and a hipster take on Anthony Bradford as a potential Achilles heel.
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Seattle's Run Was Defensive, Not Accidental
- Mina Kimes argues Seattle's Super Bowl appearance isn't shocking given their defensive trajectory.
- The Seahawks' defense built last season carried them into contention this year.
Choosing Friends Over Work For A Super Bowl Memory
- Mina shares watching Super Bowl XLVIII with New York friends instead of covering it, calling it her best decision.
- One friend from that night later died, and the photo from the game became a cherished memory.
Walking Into The Snow After A Devastating Loss
- Mina recounts watching Super Bowl XLIX at a bar, leaving after the interception, and walking alone in the snow to process it.
- She values having space to feel without immediate media obligations back then.