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Jan 2024
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Part 1: Belichick’s Gone, NFL Coach Roul...

The Ringer
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In the first part of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks with Michael Lombardi about Bill Belichick's 24-year tenure with the Patriots, New England's long road ahead, why people should be thinking outside the box for Belichick's next team, and more (1:59). Then Bill is joined by Peter Schrager of Fox Sports and NFL Network to run through Bill's NFL Playoff Gambling Manifesto (50:38), before previewing each game for wild-card weekend (1:18:12) and discussing the upcoming NFL coaching carousel (2:00:12).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Michael Lombardi and Peter Schrager

Producer: Kyle Crichton




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