Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 7: A Los Angeles Clippers dancer performs during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on November 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 113-110...

...12: J.J. Redick #7 of the Orlando Magic reacts during the preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 12, 2009 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Magic won 102-83

Coaching is overrated in football

Tuesday Morning Quarterback says it matters little who calls the plays for an NFL team. Coaching is overrated.

...0 of the Dallas Mavericks drives the ball up court during the preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 11, 2009 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 114-107...

BIRMINGHAM, AL - SEPTEMBER 30: Allen Iverson of the Memphis Grizzlies smiles as he shoots the ball during the Memphis Grizzlies training camp on September 30, 2009...

Allen Iverson on his basketball future

In Part 2 of his interview with Page 2, Allen Iverson discusses his retirement, a possible move to Europe and the media's portrayal of him.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson laughs as he answers a question during NBA basketball media day in Memphis...

Allen Iverson speaks out about Pistons

Allen Iverson describes a miserable season with the Detroit Pistons in a candid and revealing interview.

...guitar that was presented to him after it was announced that he had signed with the Memphis Grizzlies NBA basketball team during a news conference in Memphis, Tenn., on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. (AP...

Allen Iverson is no answer for Grizzlies

Here's a warning to Memphis Grizzlies fans: The Allen Iverson era isn't going to end well.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Ben Wallace complains about a foul call during an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan

...8 of the Boston Celtics makes a face for the camera before a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 21, 2009 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and...

MEMPHIS, TN - JUNE 26: DeMarre Carroll of the Memphis Grizzlies and Chris Wallace, General Manager and VP of Basketball Operations of the Memphis Grizzlies during a...

Back off my Nationals!

Toby Mergler pleads his case that it's time everyone stopped hating on his Washington Nationals.