The Bill Simmons Podcast A Celtics Scandal, the Suns Sale, the Sleeper Niners, and Week 3 Million-Dollar Picks With Peter Schrager and Benjamin Solak
Sep 22, 2022
This week, Peter Schrager, an NFL Network contributor, and Benjamin Solak from The Ringer join to discuss the turmoil surrounding the Celtics and the Phoenix Suns' impending sale. They dive into the hopeful energy around New York football, analyze the 49ers' QB situation, and evaluate teams on the Panic Meter before Week 3. The duo also explores exciting matchups like Ravens-Patriots and Bills-Dolphins, sprinkled with insightful betting strategies that promise to keep listeners engaged and entertained.
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Ego Tax
- Buying an NBA team includes an "ego tax," boosting the owner's social status.
- Joe Lacob's ownership of the Warriors exemplifies this phenomenon.
New York Football Optimism
- New York's football fans are overly optimistic about the Jets' and Giants' 2-0 start.
- Peter Schrager notes the city's excitement over the teams' early success.
49ers' Super Bowl Chances
- Bill Simmons believes the 49ers are Super Bowl contenders with Jimmy Garoppolo.
- He sees them as good value at +850, despite Trey Lance's injury.