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(0:00) Phil talks about Chris' cursing origins and playing sick(6:30) Drake Maye: Can he join the (many) other QBs who fixed their mechanics?(15:20) Bo Nix: "He makes plenty of power throws."(21:25) Kirk Cousins: "It will take a tremendous year by him to be the Falcons QB in Year 2."(34:50) J.J. McCarthy: "We need to see more pitches."(45:10) Rookie Timelines: Were Phil and Chris ready when they played their first game?(50:20) Jayden Daniels: Will Kliff Kingsbury maximize his game?(53:10) Daniel Jones: What does he need to do to win back the Giants?(1:03:10) Jared Goff: How much is his success due to Ben Johnson?(1:07:50) Tua Tagovailoa: How much should his contract extension be?(1:13:10) 2024 College QBs: Which ones is Phil keeping an eye on for next year's draft?(1:17:00) Backup QB Intel: Does knowing an opponent's signals really matter?(1:25:00) Giants Post-Parcells: Phil praises Ray Handley's "genius"(1:27:55) NBA vs NFL Athletes: Who can cross sports more easily?(1:30:40) Phil vs Chris: Who would win a f

(0:00) Ben Roethlisberger was underrated, even if he didn't know his grip.(4:30) Behind the Curtain: What changed in this year's Top 40 process?(7:30) #35 Jameis Winston: "Arguably the best big-play backup QB in the NFL. But there’s a DGAF aspect that you can’t completely trust.”(16:10) #34 Bryce Young: "Great natural feel for the QB position. But there are too many games where he’s overwhelmed, and that scares me.”(27:15) #33 Sam Darnold: “He still has starting-caliber traits, especially his quick release. But he’s been in bad situations that expose his mechanical flaws.”(24:40) #32 Anthony Richardson: “His skillset alone makes defenses change the way they play. Sky’s the limit. But we obviously need to see him play more.”(44:30) #31 Ryan Tannehill: “He can’t do the above-and-beyond anymore. But if you give him a few pieces, he can still get it done, especially downfield.”(54:35) “What’s My Grip?”: After failing Monday, can Chris go 5-for-5 today?(1:01:35) Homies react: Why is Kenny Pickett over Gardner Mins

(0:00) Shoutout to our YouTube viewers(3:45) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: "This is a QB depth chart, and it's about RIGHT NOW."(6:30) 2023 QB Countdown Review: "The NFL has more of an offensive coordinator problem than a QB problem"(19:20) #40 Jarrett Stidham: "He will make life hard for Bo Nix to waltz right in and start"(26:45) #39 Gardner Minshew: "Infectious grit, you wanna root for the guy … just not gonna make wow plays”(34:55) #38 Kenny Pickett: "No glaring weaknesses, but no real strengths."(42:55) #37 Joe Flacco: "Fearless to a fault. Need to save him from himself...He’s not good on a bad team."(53:05) #36 Jacoby Brissett: "He’ll be a good leader/teacher for Drake Maye."(59:55) "What’s My Grip?": Can Chris go 5-for-5 on today's QBs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Chris and Ahmed brainstorm more ideas for the upcoming Top 40 QB Countdown(4:00) NFC West Burning Questions: 49ers CB concerns, Rams post-Aaron Donald, Geno Smith vs Sam Howell, and  Cardinals rookie starters.(29:45) NFC South: Buccaneers pass rusher, Saints aging defense, Falcons pass rush, and Panthers weapons for Bryce Young.(50:30) NFC North: Jameson Williams leaping, Jordan Love's jump-off, Vikings run game, and Bears pass rush(1:13:40) NFC East: Cowboys RBs, Eagles coordinators,  Giants O-line, and Commanders protecting Jayden Daniels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Were Ahmed's pits sweaty at the Derby?(6:25) AFC West Burning Questions: Chiefs post-L'Jarius Sneed, Raiders starting QB, Bo Nix, and Jim Harbaugh's offense.(32:20) AFC South: Texans new defenders, Trevor Lawrence's weapons, and next steps for Anthony Richardson & Will Levis.(56:30) AFC North: Ravens O-line overhaul, Deshaun Watson's future, Arthur Smith's offense, and the Bengals big boys.(1:15:20) AFC East: Bills WRs, Dolphins toughness, Aaron Rodgers, and Drake Maye's timeline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Who sounds like the Billy Madison lunch lady?(2:30) More 2024 Draft thoughts: Which 4 teams got "A" grades from Connor? Plus the guys disagree on the Falcons SECOND pick.(18:40) Rookie QB Predictions: Who will be this year's C.J. Stroud? Will Levis? Aidan O'Connell?(27:10) Rookie RBs: This year's Bijan Robinson? De'Von Achane?(32:45) Rookie WRs: This year's Zay Flowers? Puka Nacua?(40:30) Rookie TEs: This year's Sam LaPorta? Dalton Kincaid?(48:10) Rookie OL: This year's Peter Skoronski? Dawand Jones?(51:40) Defensive Rookie of the Year odds: Should we flip the 2 favorites?(56:30) Rookie DTs: This year's Jalen Carter? Kobie Turner?(1:03:40) Rookie EDGEs: This year's Byron Young?(1:09:50) Rookie LBs: This year's Ivan Pace, Jr?(1:11:25) Rookie DBs: This year's Devon Witherspoon? Brian Branch? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and other draft party songs(3:45) 2024 Draft QBs: Is Bo Nix 137 picks better than Spencer Rattler?(9:50) Falcons: With more days to digest, does the Michael Penix pick make more sense now?(23:05) Vikings: J.J. McCarthy fits Kevin O'Connell's offense(27:25) Broncos: Can Bo Nix make them a playoff team right now?(30:05) Offensive Rookie of the Year: Should Malik Nabers have better odds than Marvin Harrison Jr?(37:25) Best Draft Picks in Round 1 & 2: The Eagles impress, yet again.(41:10) Round 3: Chargers, Cardinals, Steelers, and Bills(54:00) Round 4: Raiders & Ravens(1:00:35) Round 5: Bears & Dolphins(1:05:20) Round 6: Seahawks & Patriots(1:11:45) Round 7: Panthers(1:14:40) Good draft classes: Chris also liked what the Bengals, Commanders, Buccaneers, and Rams did. And shocker, Ahmed liked what the Lions did.(1:28:25) Simms Top 10 Draft Contest: Did anyone perfectly predict the Top 10? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa

(0:00) Welcome to the barn(4:15) #1 Bears - QB Caleb Williams(7:00) #2 Commanders - QB Jayden Daniels(9:30) #3 Patriots - QB Drake Maye(12:20) #4 Cardinals - WR Marvin Harrison, Jr.(14:25) #5 Chargers - T Joe Alt(16:30) #6 Giants - WR Malik Nabers(19:00) #7 Titans - T JC Latham(21:15) #8 Falcons - QB Michael Penix, Jr.(26:30) #9 Bears - WR Rome Odunze(29:55) #10 Vikings - QB J.J. McCarthy(32:20) #11 Jets - T Olumuyiwa Fashanu(35:05) #12 Broncos - QB Bo Nix(38:45) #13 Raiders - TE Brock Bowers(41:10) #14 Saints - OL Taliese Fuaga(43:35) #15 Colts - EDGE Laiatu Latu(45:50) #16 Seahawks - DT Byron Murphy II(48:00) #17 Vikings - EDGE Dallas Turner(51:40) #18 Bengals - T Amarius Mims(55:00) #19 Rams - EDGE Jared Verse(57:10) #20 Steelers - T Troy Fautanu(59:40) #21 Dolphins - EDGE Chop Robinson(1:01:45) #22 Eagles - CB Quinyon Mitchell(1:08:05) #23 Jaguars - WR Brian Thomas, Jr.(1:10:25) #24 Lions - CB Terrion Arnold(1:17:50) #25 Packers - OL Jordan Morgan(1:20:05) #26 Buccaneers - OL Graham Barton(1:22:00) #27 Ca

(0:00) Jay explains the struggles of having an Australian accent in America(9:20) Drake Maye: "Nobody in my world has him in the Top 5 convo"(13:30) Caleb Williams & Jayden Daniels: Are they both locks for the Top 2?(16:30) JJ McCarthy: He's favored to go Top 5. Should he be?(20:25) Michael Penix Jr. & Bo Nix: Who will be drafted first?(24:00) QBs: Are we a lock to see 5 go tomorrow night?(26:15) Draft betting markets: How have they changed? What drives the market: mock drafts or inside information?(32:05) 1st non-QB drafted: "I don't know anyone who has Marvin Harrison Jr ranked above Malik Nabers"(35:10) 1st OL drafted: Is it Joe Alt or JC Latham?(38:15) Rome Odunze: Could he fall out of the Top 10?(41:30) 1st defender drafted: The Bears like Byron Murphy...but could he go ahead of Dallas Turner?(46:10) 1st CB drafted: Cooper DeJean is rising, and Nate Wiggins is falling?(47:55) Brian Thomas Jr.: Could the Chiefs trade up for him?(52:00) Offensive linemen: Will 10 go in Round 1?(57:50) Brock Bowers:

(0:00) Making a Mock Draft: These things are effing hard.(11:10) #1 Bears(12:15) #2 Commanders(15:10) #3 Vikings (trade w/ NE)(18:45) #4 Cardinals(20:45) #5 Chargers(22:45) #6 Giants(22:35) #7 Titans(24:50) #8 Falcons(26:20) #9 Bears(28:10) #10 Jets(30:50) #11 Patriots (trade w/ MIN)(32:40) #12 Broncos(35:10) #13 Raiders(36:30) #14 Saints(39:00) #15 Colts(40:35) #16 Eagles (trade w/ SEA)(42:10) #17 Jaguars(45:35) #18 Bengals(48:05) #19 Seahawks (trade w/ LAR)(50:15) #20 Steelers(52:05) #21 Dolphins(53:15) #22 Rams (trade w/ SEA)(55:15) #23 Patriots (trade w/ MIN)(56:40) #24 Cowboys(58:10) #25 Packers(59:55) #26 Buccaneers(1:00:50) #27 Cardinals(1:02:10) #28 Bills(1:03:40) #29 Lions(1:05:05) #30 Ravens(1:06:45) #31 49ers(1:10:30) #32 Chiefs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Chris is done with his draft film and feeling fine(4:40) Scouting Safeties: The game has evolved to multiple positions within one.(10:20) #1 S Cooper DeJean (Iowa)(21:00) #2 S Ennis Rakestraw, Jr. (Missouri)(28:20) S Tyler Nubin (Minnesota)(34:55) S Javon Bullard (Georgia)(40:55) S Jaden Hicks (Washington State)(46:50) S Cole Bishop (Utah)(52:55) S Calen Bullock (USC)(1:00:15) Scouting Linebackers: "Our old school thumpers are not a thing anymore"(1:06:40) LB Edgerrin Cooper (Texas A&M)(1:13:25) LB Payton Wilson (NC State)(1:19:50) LB Junior Colson (Michigan)(1:26:15) LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (Clemson) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Connor's shirt gets scrutinized(5:20) 2024 Draft WR Comps: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. more A.J. Green, or Michael Thomas?(34:10) BREAKING NEWS: DeVonta Smith & Eagles 3-year extension(40:20) Brandon Aiyuk: If a team offers a 1st round pick, should the 49ers trade him?(45:10) Quinyon Mitchell: Could he be a fit for the Chargers?(49:05) JJ McCarthy vs Drake Maye: Who will go first?(57:00) Mid-Round QB Prospects: Thoughts on Joe Milton, Spencer Rattler, Jordan Travis(1:00:55) Tough evaluations: Dallas Turner has the traits, but will he translate to the NFL?(1:09:40) Lowest floors: Concerns about Terrion Arnold, Chop Robinson, Amariums Mims, and Olu Fashanu.(1:13:40) Film watching: How many games does Chris watch for each prospect?(1:16:15) Coach input: How does a coordinator affect a team's big board?(1:20:00) Dak Prescott: Would any team at the top of the draft trade their pick for the Cowboys QB?(1:22:40) Chargers: Are they a lock to draft Joe Alt?(1:25:20) Giants: Is Bo Nix a target for them?(1:26:40)

(0:00) Scouting TEs: Is this the year we see Kyle Pitts unlocked?(12:55) TE Brock Bowers (Georgia)(32:30) TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (Texas)(38:15) Scouting RBs: Chris self-scouts his past rankings.(42:05) RB Jonathon Brooks (Texas)(48:10) RB Trey Benson (Florida State)(56:20) RB Blake Corum (Michigan)(1:01:10) RB Jaylen Wright (Tennessee)(1:07:25) RB Braelon Allen (Wisconsin)(1:14:15) RB MarShawn Lloyd (USC)(1:22:20) RB Audric Estime (Notre Dame) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Scouting DTs: Why do so many play out of position in college?(20:50) #1 DT Byron Murphy II (Texas)(31:50) #2 DT Darius Robinson (Missouri)(40:50) #3 DT DeWayne Carter (Duke)(49:30) #4 DT Jer’Zhan Newton (Illinois)(57:35) #5 DT Ruke Orhorhoro (Clemson)(1:08:20) Honorable Mentions: Michael Hall Jr, Kris Jenkins, Braden Fiske, T’Vondre Sweat, Brandon Dorlus(1:28:10) One More Thing: Is a top-tier DT more important than a top-tier CB? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Bo’s favorite Oregon uniform(3:00) Growing up playing multiple sports, and why his dad didn’t let him play football right away(8:10) Developing mechanics as a youngster and realizing when he had a good arm(18:50) Following in his father’s footsteps at Auburn, and why he decided to transfer to Oregon(24:25) Film breakdown: Freedom to change plays at the line of scrimmage(28:50) Film breakdown: Going for the home run even when shorter completions are available(33:55) Film breakdown: Throwing lasers with little setup and perfecting mechanics(43:35) Film breakdown: Elite scrambling ability(48:05) Film breakdown: Backyard football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) OL Scouting: Is a Top 10 O-lineman really a "safe" pick?(19:30) #1 OT JC Latham (Alabama)(28:40) #2 T Joe Alt (Notre Dame)(38:30) #3 T Amarius Mims (Georgia)(49:00) #4 T Olumuyiwa Fashanu (Penn State)(58:55) #5 T Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma)(1:03:55) BREAKING NEWS: Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans(1:09:10) #1 iOL - G Taliese Fuaga (Oregon State)(1:14:30) #2 iOL - G Troy Fautanu (Washington)(1:18:20) #3 iOL - G Graham Barton (Duke)(1:22:40) #4 iOL - C Jackson Powers-Johnson (Oregon)(1:28:00) #5 iOL - G Jordan Morgan (Arizona) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) GUEST: Devin McCourty: Why Nate Wiggins is his top CB in the draft, and whether or not the Patriots need to draft a QB 3rd overall.(51:20) QB Pro Days: What did Chris see from Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr, and Jayden Daniels?(1:09:15) #AskMeAnything: Your questions on Chris' EDGE draft rankings, the Falcons #8 pick, WRs as basketball players, drink/smoke ratio, and Ahmed's final high school at bat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(03:35) Look at last year: what did Chris miss with Will Anderson?(09:35) Edge scouting: Why evaluating pass rush prospects is more straightforward than other positions(20:20) #1 Dallas Turner (Alabama) (33:20) #2 Laiatu Latu (UCLA)(44:40) #3 Jared Verse (FSU)(55:25) #4 Chop Robinson (Penn St)(1:06:45) Others Receiving Votes: A handful of players were in the running to be Top 5: Austin Booker (Kansas), Chris Braswell (Alabama), Jonah Eliss (Utah), Marshawn Kneeland (Western Michigan), Bralen Trice (Washington)(1:20:20) Draftkings: Who will be the first defender drafted?(1:23:40) Sleepers: Jalyx Hunt, Mohamed Kamara get some Robin Hood love Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) High school QBs: An old stat line shows how much things have changed since Chris' days at Ramapo.(5:50) CB Scouting: Is speed more important here than any other position?(16:00) #1 Quinyon Mitchell (Toledo)(29:00) #2 Nate Wiggins (Clemson)(40:00) #3 D.J. James (Auburn)(47:45) #4 Max Melton (Rutgers)(56:45) #5 Decamerion Richardson (Mississippi St) (1:07:45) Honorable Mentions: Terrion Arnold, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Mike Sainristil(1:22:15) What about...Cooper DeJean, Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Renardo Green(1:31:40) L'Jarius Sneed trade: What does it tell us about how the league values CBs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Draft Groupthink: Why is there so much consensus in NFL prospect analysis?(13:40) 2024 Draft WR Sleepers: Chris gives additional shoutouts to Ladd McConkey (Georgia), Jermaine Burton (Alabama), Devontez Walker (North Carolina), and Johnny Wilson (Florida State).(26:45) RB Market: Aaron Jones asked Chris for solutions for RBs who want to get paid more.(36:15) #AskMeAnything WR Ranks: Chris answers the pushback to his thoughts on Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, Marvin Harrison, and Rome Odunze.(51:45) Draft QBs: Does Caleb Williams struggle over the middle of the field? Why does everyone other than Chris love Drake Maye?(57:50) Top 10 Draft Teams: What should the Cardinals, Chargers, Giants, Falcons, and Bears do early in the draft?(1:11:40) Crossfit GM: Simms about his career goals and working out.(1:15:00) Team Needs: What holes do the Jets, Steelers, Rams, and Lions still have? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo