Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(5:05) Panthers QB Bryce Young: The Jets D-line made life hard for him and Matt Corral.(13:05) Texans QB C.J. Stroud: He gets an incomplete, but Will Anderson impressed.(17:55) Colts QB Anthony Richardson: Even his interception was a wow throw.(22:45) Titans QB Will Levis: He had some "eye-popping throws", but don't sleep on Malik Willis.(30:10) Rams QB Stetson Bennett: "I saw this coming. He's ready for this."(32:20) Cardinals QB Clayton Tune: "He's Colt McCoy."(34:10) Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell: "They need him to be ready."(37:30) 49ers QBs: Trey Lance has fixed some of his mechanics, but is he due for a trade?(43:45) Buccaneers QBs: Baker Mayfield looks comfortable, and Kyle Trask is on the right track.(47:00) Chiefs: Andy Reid keeps playing his starters in preseason.(49:15) Steelers: "They had the best drive of a 1st-team offense."(52:25) Saints: Derek Carr hits the ground running.(54:15) Bears: Justin Fields has a perfect debut...maybe too perfect for his coaches?(57:05) Packers: Jordan Love "threw the b

(4:00) Hard Knocks recap: “Aaron Rodgers showed why he’s your favorite quarterback’s favorite quarterback”(12:30) Nathaniel Hackett gets a great piece of promotional rehabilitation(15:00) Ron Rivera discusses Eric Bieniemy’s tough-love coaching style and regrets it(26:55) AFC 1 Player To Watch in the preseason(27:35) Texans WR Jon Metchie: “I worry about lack of firepower for CJ Stroud”. Plus Ahmed’s first Big Butt goes to Will Anderson, Jr – will he show more than just a high motor?(33:40) Colts DE Kwity Paye: “Stops the run. Great. We didn’t get him to do that.”(37:00) Titans OG Aaron Brewer: “I’m interested to see how the shuffling of that o-line works.” And kudos to Mike Vrabel for giving Terrell Williams the chance to coach the first preseason game.(42:05) Raiders S Tre’von Moehrig: “The secondary is not something you’re gonna write home about”(46:10) Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton: “He’s the deep threat. He’s that guy”(51:30) Broncos LB Nik Bonitto: “F*** you OU!”(55:10) Steelers DL Keeanu Benton: “They ne

(4:50) Dorian Thompson-Robinson performs well: “What you saw in the game is a natural playing football.” (9:15) Aaron Rodgers impact on the Jets: “It’s a ridiculous love fest.”(14:30) How Nathaniel Hackett’s presence should help Zach Wilson(19:30) Hall of Fame parties: fighting back tears, drinky-drinky-smokey-smokey, and Warrick Dunn saves the day(26:45) Ahmed had a front-row seat to the Jose Ramirez-Tim Anderson brawl(31:30) One Player to Watch in Preseason (NFC teams)(32:50) Cardinals CB Marco Wilson: “Has a chance to take a step to be an island-type CB”(36:55) Rams OL Steve Avila: “Last year, Matthew Stafford’s protection was beyond horrible”(40:40) Bucs DE Shaq Barrett: “The Bucs are one of those teams that need to win games 16-13”(43:55) Commanders DE Chase Young: “What is he gonna look like?”(46:30) Bears WR Chase Claypool: “He has superstar traits. He’s the guy that could take this thing to the next level”(51:30) Panthers WR Terrace Marshall: “He’s got to be the meat & potatoes receiver”(54:50) Pa

(3:05) Retirement: Devin describes life after football(17:25) Trevon Diggs vs Dak Prescott: When does training camp trash talk go too far?(20:00) Tackling: Devin talks about taking on Marshawn Lynch and playing with Patrick Chung.(23:25) Tom Brady: How did Belichick push his buttons?(31:10) Steven Jackson & Adrian Peterson: The most intimidating players Devin even faced.(33:20) Making the NFL: Guarding Terrell Owens and facing Chad Ochocinco's trash talk.(36:05) Big Games: Which coaches gave Belichick the most trouble?(39:30) Peyton Manning: How did the Patriots change their defense against him?(49:20) Most underrated teammate: Rob Ninkovich deserved more credit.(51:15) Best Teams: What were the best squads Devin played for and against?(1:04:10) Idols: Devin talks about the teammates and opponents who he looked up to.(1:10:20) Best QB & WR: Matching up up vs Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Justin Jefferson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a

(5:35) Sean Payton: His comments were "shocking and reckless."(19:45) New Head Coaches: What would a successful season look like for the Broncos, Colts, Texans, Panthers, and Cardinals?(30:30) Jonathan Taylor: Jim Irsay needs to stop tweeting.(39:10) Chris the GM: Which positions would Simms build his roster around?(52:20) Joe Burrow: Does he have pressure to take a team-friendly deal?(58:00) Jalen Ramsey: How will the Dolphins defense  adjust to his injury?(1:00:30) Training camp injuries: Should teams rest their teams more in August?(1:05:45) Jets: Are they making Aaron Rodgers more aggressive? And how much do they need Dalvin Cook?(1:11:50) Lamar Jackson: Why is his new OC asking him to ditch his wristband?(1:15:30) 49ers QBs: Should Brock Purdy be the unquestioned starter?(1:19:45) Steelers: Is their O-line good enough to bring back their run game?(1:22:05) Giants: Are they being overlooked?(1:24:35) Boom-or-bust: Which teams have the biggest range of outcomes this season?(1:28:15) Training camp stories:

(4:00) Top Secondaries: The Dolphins, Broncos, Jets, Chiefs, Cowboys, Seahawks, Bengals, Chargers, and Ravens all get love.(26:10) Jets: Chris self-scouts himself on Garrett Wilson.(31:05) Patriots: Can the O-line protect Mac Jones?(32:40) Bills: What RB will pick up the slack for Nyheim Hines?(35:25) Bengals: Who will be Joe Mixon's backup?(36:25) Steelers: Did they overpay Alex Highsmith?(40:10) Chiefs: Forget the offense, can KC have a Top 10 DEFENSE?(43:50) Broncos: What is their plan is Javonte Williams isn't ready for Week 1?(45:40) Raiders: How worried should they be about their defense?(47:45) Colts: Can their O-line become dominant again?(50:35) Eagles: Will the Super Bowl hangover affect them?(52:05) Seahawks: Will they be a pass-first or run-first offense?(56:25) 49ers: What Trey Lance make the final roster?(58:50) Buccaneers: Will their QB competition hurt them?(1:00:30) Packers: Will they skew more towards the run game with Jordan Love? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co

(10:45) C.J. Gardner-Johnson: The Lions get a scare with a key defender.(13:30) Madden ratings: Simms has some issues with the 99 Club and WR rankings.(23:20) RB salaries: Chris and Connor discuss some strategies to help running backs.(37:00) Middle linebackers: Is the position becoming devalued like RBs?(41:50) Chiefs: Kadarius Toney is injured (again) and Chris Jones is holding out.(46:20) Titans: Is Tennessee and Ryan Tannehill  being overlooked?(51:10) Jets: Zach Wilson preseason expectations & Quinnen Williams gets paid.(53:35) Mac Jones: Will Bill O'Brien fix him?(55:00) Bills: Nyheim Hines is out for the season. And should Buffalo be the favorite in the AFC East?(1:03:40) "Quarterback": Who should be the next 3 passers in the Netflix series?(1:10:25) 49ers: Can Kyle Shanahan resurrect Sam Darnold's career?(1:12:00) Rams: Do they have a shot in a weak NFC?(1:14:15) Packers: What's their ceiling & floor this season?(1:17:50) Broncos: What's their worst-case scenario?(1:20:45) Relegation: Could th

For more Bet The Edge podcasts, subscribe and rate HERE.(4:05) Strategy: What bets to target, when to bet them, and how much does the schedule factor in?(19:10) Team Futures: Dolphins to win AFC East, Ravens to win AFC North and Falcons to win NFC South(30:15) Awards Bets: Quinnen Williams to win DPOY, Matt LaFleur to win COY and Joe Burrow to win MVP 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.

(5:00) NFC teams: Homies want to know why we didn't include Sean Taylor & Kyle Long in Monday's episode.(9:15) Broncos(15:15) Chargers(20:40) Chiefs(28:55) Raiders(38:05) Texans(40:50) Colts(44:30) Jaguars(50:00) Titans(54:25) Ravens(57:30) Bengals(59:35) Browns(1:02:50) Steelers(1:08:20) Bills(1:14:10) Dolphins(1:18:25) Patriots(1:24:45) Jets 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.

(9:05) Cowboys(14:50) Giants(20:45) Eagles(24:50) Commanders(28:50) Bears(33:35) Lions(37:00) Packers(41:40) Vikings(46:30) Falcons(50:15) Panthers(54:45) Saints(1:00:10) Buccaneers(1:04:30) Cardinals(1:08:30) Rams(1:12:55) 49ers(1:18:05) Seahawks 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.

(4:55) #4 Justin Herbert: "All-time traits, but still looking for his big moment."(20:20) #3 Josh Allen: "The greatest one-man show in football, for better and worse."(35:00) #2 Joe Burrow: "Nobody plays traditional QB better in the NFL."(47:25) AFC North & East odds: Are the Bengals or Bills a better bet to win their division?(50:00) #1 Patrick Mahomes: "It might be the best QB season in the history of the NFL."(1:11:10) #AskMeAnything: Homies have questions about the Top 3 QBs and Jalen Hurts being #7. 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.

(9:00) #8 Aaron Rodgers: If his arm is still elite, what's holding him back?(25:15) #7 Jalen Hurts: "The ultimate gamer."(39:05) #6 Trevor Lawrence: "It's clicking."(52:20) #5 Lamar Jackson: "Don't get it twisted, his passing is legit."(1:03:25) #AskMeAnything: The homies have questions on Jared Goff, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, and guys who could take a leap in the 2024 QB list. 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.

(2:50) #13 Dak Prescott: Were his interceptions last year just bad luck?(18:40) #12 Kirk Cousins: He finally said "f*ck it."(28:50) #11 Daniel Jones: "They could not have won without his skillset last year."(42:30) NFC Championship odds: Who is the 3rd-best team after the Eagles & 49ers?(45:10) #10 Matthew Stafford: "His arm is still all-time elite."(55:35) #9 Deshaun Watson: Was last year just rust?(1:04:40) Homies react: We take your questions on Jacoby Brissett, QB #14 Russell Wilson, what passer you can win a Super Bowl with, where Chris would rank himself, and what QB Chris would want to coach. 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.

(6:40) QB #19 Kyler Murray: "Incredible talent, but serious questions about leadership & ceiling."(17:25) QB #18 Derek Carr: Does he make the Saints the NFC South favorite?(28:55) QB #17 Jared Goff: Can he be the long-term answer for the Lions?(39:25) QB #16 Ryan Tannehill: "Consistent as it gets, but does he give the Titans that championship edge?"(48:55) QB #15 Geno Smith: "His tape wows me. The biggest negative is that it was just 1 year."(58:30) QB #14 Russell Wilson: "His situation was worse than I can remember."(1:09:50) Broncos odds: Is Sean Payton a good bet for Coach of the Year?(1:12:50) #AskMeAnything: The homies have questions about where Chris ranked Jimmy Garoppolo & Baker Mayfield. 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.

(8:20) QB #24 Baker Mayfield: "Despite some of the sh!ttiest situations, he arm is still a blessing and a curse."(19:10) QB #23 Justin Fields: "INSANE runner. But his throwing is a collection of great plays with no consistency."(32:25) QB #22 Jimmy Garoppolo: "He played some of his best football last year."(43:20) QB #21 Tua Tagovailoa: "Runs that offense to a T.  But he doesn't create on his own."(57:45) QB #20 Mac Jones: "Forget the team and the OC...he is an incredible decision-maker."(1:09:20) AFC East odds: Is this the toughest division in the NFL?(1:14:30) Top 40 Honorable mentions: Why Carson Wentz, Zach Wilson, Mitchell Trubisky, Jameis Winston, and Trey Lance missed the list. 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.

(4:10) Ahmed's weekend: Magic shops, top hats, and Aaron Judge.BACKUP SUPREMES(11:10) QB #30 Davis Mills: "He wasn’t the problem, but he’s not the answer either."(21:00) QB #29 Tyler Huntley: "He can make game-changing throws, and he can play backyard football."(28:20) QB #28 Andy Dalton: "He had a resurgence. Maybe he ate a lot of spinach or something."(36:10) QB #27 Sam Darnold: "One of the tougher rankings in this whole thing."SOPHOMORE SUPREMES(46:05) QB #26 Brock Purdy: "For a rookie, he's got veteran eyes already."(54:55) QB #25 Kenny Pickett: Was his rookie year a disappointment?(1:02:30) BetMGM on Steelers odds: Will Mike Tomlin have his first losing season?(1:05:20) #AskMeAnything: The next Geno Smith? Can Jordan Love be a Top 10 QB? Why did Chris rank him ahead of Sam Howell? Are defensive head coaches bad for young 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

(7:40) QB #35 Mike White: "He was more aggressive this year."(14:20) QB #34 Gardner Minshew: "He brings some pizzazz that other backups don't."(20:35) QB #33 Taylor Heinicke: "He pushes your starter."(27:30) QB #32 Jarrett Stidham: "His arm is better than some QBs we'll see in the teens."(35:00) QB #31 Jordan Love: "What is Love? (baby don't hurt me)"(46:20) #AskMeAnything: Chris takes questions on his ranking of Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Anthony Richardson. Plus we discuss Joe Burrow's contract, Zach Wilson, Eagles coordinators, and Dalton Kincaid. 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.

(3:00) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: How did Chris narrow down his list?(9:50) QB #40 Desmond Ridder: "His mechanics have improved from college"(18:30) QB #39 Sam Howell: "He's got more pop in his arm than I gave him credit for."(29:40) QB #38 Bryce Young: "They didn't take him #1 to sit on the bench."(39:30) QB #37 CJ Stroud: "This is a great offense for him...He can be a star."(45:20) QB #36 Anthony Richardson: Why did he leap Stroud & Young after being behind them in Simms' draft rankings?(58:40) #AskMeAnything: Chris answers questions on CJ Henderson, the Saints, Commanders defense, NFC North, Jaguars, Jalen Carter, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and, of course, smoking. 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.

(4:35) Episode 500: You predict what we'll be talking about 500 episodes from now.(11:00) NFL Schedule: Germany and London are getting some heavy-hitter games this season.(18:45) Top 40 QB Countdown: What did Chris learn from looking back at last year's list?(41:20) Simms 500 Trivia: Chris and Ahmed try to go 5-for-5.(51:35) #AskMeAnything: What are the Cowboys missing to beat the Eagles & 49ers?(54:25) Giants: Can Evan Neal take a Year 2 leap, like his teammate?(57:45) O-line: The Broncos, Steelers, and Bengals made some big improvements this offseason.(1:00:30) Steelers: Are they being overlooked?(1:01:50) Chargers: Will they finally be able to stop the run?(1:03:40) Playoffs: Do too many teams make it now?(1:07:10) Patrick Mahomes: Why didn't he play at a better college?(1:10:45) Seahawks/Jets: Would you rather have Sauce Gardner & Garrett Wilson or Devon Witherspoon & Jaxon Smith-Njigba?(1:14:10) Chris' Replacement: What current QB most reminds Ahmed of Simms?(1:16:20) Pizza: Where's the best

(4:50) Justin Fields: Chris breaks down where his throwing motion stands.(9:50) Giants: Does rookie center John Michael Schmitz need to change his "dead snap?"(13:45) Rookie QBs: Why do people say Anthony Richardson should play but Will Levis should sit?(18:10) Titans: How long is Ryan Tannehill's leash this season?(20:55) 49ers: If Brock Purdy can't start Week 1, will Sam Darnold start over Trey Lance?(29:35) DeAndre Hopkins: Is he going to stay with the Cardinals?(32:25) Contenders: What team that missed the playoffs last year will make it this year? What Super Bowl hopeful has the biggest Achilles' heel?(40:15) Boring draft? One homie may not have watched Chris' tipsy barn show.(44:35) Raiders: Will Jimmy Garoppolo be an upgrade for Josh McDaniels' offense?(49:15) 2024 Draft: Who stands out when Chris was scouting 2023 prospects? And should teams tank for Caleb Williams?(53:50) Seahawks secondary: This group is just stacked right now.(56:35) QB stats: Are there any specific ones that Simms pays attention t