The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA Panic Rankings, NFL Draft Guesses, and a Michael Jackson Movie Review | With Todd McShay, Steve Muench, and Van Lathan
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Apr 22, 2026 
Van Lathan, media commentator, critiques the Michael Jackson biopic with cultural context. Steve Muench, NFL draft analyst, breaks down prospect fit and team needs. Todd McShay, college football draft expert, maps mock drafts and trade scenarios. They dig into NBA playoff panic teams, deep NFL draft strategy, and a pointed review of the new Michael film.
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Why Denver's Path To The Finals Suddenly Looks Risky
- Denver's loss to Minnesota exposed concerns: Aaron Gordon's health, Nikola Jokic's three-point decline, and Minnesota's physical game plan.
- Simmons says those factors make Denver less certain to reach the finals despite earlier expectations.
Prefer Younger Edge Rushers When Talent Is Similar
- Todd McShay recommends drafting the younger prospect when two edge rushers are similarly evaluated because age affects development runway.
- He emphasizes needing a defensive coach who can show a clear scheme to justify taking raw upside Arvel Reese.
Risk Aversion Explains Jets' Pass Rusher Leaning
- Todd McShay frames Daryl Morey's decision-making as risk-averse and likely favoring a proven pass rusher (Devin Lloyd type fallback) over a higher-upside but less-tested prospect.
- He argues NFL teams often choose the safer proven rusher to reduce organizational risk.