What Bill Simmons has said about Running backs in the NFL Draft
2 quotes · 1 episode · Nov 9, 2026
Bill Simmons, Sportswriter and founder of The Ringer, host of The Bill Simmons Podcast, has been quoted on Running backs in the NFL Draft 2 times in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on November 9, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Simmons declares he would never draft a running back in the top 10 again.
“There's no scenario where I ever take a running back in the top 10 ever again”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Love Bombs the Pats, the Sorry NFC South, a Sorrier Aaron Glenn, Steph’s Revival and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal (Nov 9, 2026) · Listen from 50:08
Simmons reasons that top picks should go to positions that command the largest second contracts, such as receivers, tackles and edge rushers.
“So why wouldn't you take the guy in the top 10 who is the guy that makes the most money when their second contract comes up?”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Love Bombs the Pats, the Sorry NFC South, a Sorrier Aaron Glenn, Steph’s Revival and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal (Nov 9, 2026) · Listen from 51:23
Episodes
Love Bombs the Pats, the Sorry NFC South, a Sorrier Aaron Glenn, Steph’s Revival and Guess the Lines With Cousin SalThe Bill Simmons Podcast · Nov 9, 2026 · 1 h 54 min
Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal recap NFL Week 9, cross off playoff contenders, guess Week 10 betting lines, share parenting stories and discuss early NBA storylines.
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