What Max Kellerman has said about A.J. Brown trade to the New England Patriots

2 quotes · 1 episode · Jun 2, 2026

Max Kellerman, American sports broadcaster and co-host of the Game Over podcast with Rich Paul, has been quoted on A.J. Brown trade to the New England Patriots 2 times in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on June 2, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Kellerman argues Brown, who does not rely on separation, is an ideal receiver for a young quarterback like Drake Maye to take the next step.
“He's a nightmare because he doesn't need separation. He's going to catch the ball, right?”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Finals Pick, Greatest Knicks Ever, ‘Made’ N.Y.C. Stars, and Big NFL Trades With Max Kellerman (Jun 2, 2026) · Listen from 18:08
Kellerman argues an elite receiver is now the second most important position after quarterback in the NFL.
“when you have an actual elite top five guy, top 10 guy, it's other than the quarterback, the most important position on the field”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Finals Pick, Greatest Knicks Ever, ‘Made’ N.Y.C. Stars, and Big NFL Trades With Max Kellerman (Jun 2, 2026) · Listen from 22:13

A Finals Pick, Greatest Knicks Ever, ‘Made’ N.Y.C. Stars, and Big NFL Trades With Max Kellerman
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 2, 2026 · 2 h 8 min
Bill Simmons and Max Kellerman discuss the Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown trades, preview the Knicks–Spurs NBA Finals, rank the greatest Knicks, and weigh OKC's future.