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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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.
No Obvious Runaway Team This Year
- No clear candidate stands out to run away with the league because schedules and injuries level the field.
- Lombardi sees parity and doubts a dominant 15–2 type season emerging easily.
Back Undervalued Teams With Defensive Strength
- Back undervalued teams with recent close losses and improved play rather than flashy projections.
- Lombardi picks Washington at plus odds because their defense and young talent suggest upside.