The Bill Simmons Podcast The NFL’s Coaching Carousel, and a Round 2 Breakdown With Peter Schrager and Joe House
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Jan 16, 2026 
Peter Schrager, a prominent NFL analyst at ESPN, joins sports writer Joe House to dive into the latest coaching news and playoff predictions. They discuss John Harbaugh's potential fit with the Giants, weighing his strengths and the need for organizational stability. The duo examines Mike Tomlin's surprising departure from the Steelers and how a break could boost his future market value. They also rank the most toxic head-coach jobs and analyze the impact of injuries on key matchups. Plus, get their top betting picks for the week!
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The Harbaugh Dinner Chase
- Schrager recounts owners flying to dinners and reporters chasing Harbaugh in real time during the Giants hiring.
- He frames the process as an old-school, buzzy media chase that energized fans and reporters.
Josh Allen Is Hard To Bet Against
- Betting against Josh Allen remains hard despite Buffalo's injuries and depth losses.
- Bill Simmons argues Denver should be favored given Buffalo's receiver and safety absences.
Exploit Run-Game Advantages In Playoffs
- If a team has a clear running-game advantage, lean into running the ball and controlling possession in playoff handcuffs.
- Joe House and Bill recommend Denver 'just feed R.J. Harvey' to keep Josh Allen off the field.