Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 49m
Allen’s résumé meets Mahomes’ comeback test
Mahomes or Allen (Again???) and a Clippers-Heavy Mailbag With Nick Wright
The quarterback debate turns on whether playoff results should outweigh regular-season dominance, while Kansas City’s recovery could reshape the NFL hierarchy.
- 1Nick Wright argues Josh Allen’s playoff résumé does not support his consensus standing above Patrick Mahomes.
- 2The Chiefs’ young roster and Mahomes’ ability to elevate limited receivers make their rebound plausible after a down season.
- 3The Clippers’ investigation, Kawhi Leonard’s legacy, and NBA rule experiments drive a sprawling second half of hypotheticals.
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Nick Wright’s case against Josh Allen’s consensus status lands as the episode’s central provocation: playoff failures, not just regular-season brilliance, should decide the hierarchy.
The brief
Nick Wright joins Bill Simmons to challenge Josh Allen’s place atop the quarterback hierarchy, arguing that missing a Super Bowl, first-team All-Pro selection, or signature playoff win matters.
The Mahomes comparison shifts from résumé to reset: Kansas City’s depleted roster and last season’s struggles test whether its young defense, line, running game, and quarterback can rebound.
The mailbag turns to the Clippers’ finances and investigation, with Kawhi Leonard’s availability, the Paul George trade, and a possible ESPN leak shaping the franchise’s most consequential what-ifs.
The conversation widens into NBA experiments and cultural arguments, including three-point lines tailored to teams, three-point dunks, Tupac, movie supporting roles, and retiring overplayed songs.
The sharpest late detour pairs Ben Simmons with the Kings and imagines LeBron James commuting between Philadelphia and New York, extending the episode’s obsession with unlikely fits.
Featuring
Patrick Mahomes
Josh Allen
National Basketball Association
Russell Westbrook
Ben Simmons
Tom BradyListen to the full episode and explore every guest, topic, and moment on PodLume.