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Published Dec 2, 2016

Ep. 148: Friday Rollin' With Mike Lombardi, Joe House, Robert Mays, and Danny Kelly

Bill Simmons and his guests dive into NFL dynamics, comparing quarterbacks, assessing playoff possibilities, and examining team performances, with a special focus on Gronkowski's injury impact on the Patriots. The episode scrutinizes Tampa Bay and Arizona's defenses and debates MVP criteria, providing in-depth insights into the league's current landscape.
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  • Quarterbacks

    The discussion on rising quarterbacks highlights their performances and potential impact on their teams. and explore hypothetical scenarios, such as placing Ryan Tannehill on different teams, to evaluate his effectiveness. and also discuss Dak Prescott's ability to extend plays and avoid turnovers, likening him to Russell Wilson in his prime 1.

    He's the type of quarterback that's really good for them because he can extend plays with his legs.

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    The conversation underscores the importance of a quarterback's adaptability and decision-making in high-pressure situations 2.

       

    MVP Debate

    The MVP debate centers around the criteria for determining the most valuable player in the NFL. argues that the MVP should be the player whose absence would most negatively impact their team, using Dak Prescott as an example of a player who exceeds expectations 3. and discuss the merits of other candidates like Ezekiel Elliott and Russell Wilson, emphasizing the quarterback's inherent value to a team 4.

    If you replace Dak Prescott and you put some of the shitty backup quarterbacks we've seen from around the league in that spot, it's a two and nine team.

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    The conversation highlights the subjective nature of the MVP award and the varying interpretations of "value" in the context of team success.

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