Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(8:45) Julio Jones: Where will he finish on the Bucs in receiving yards?(14:20) Kyler Murray: Are people overblowing his homework clause?(22:25) Lamar Jackson: He was asked about Simms in his press conference, and we hear the response.(27:40) Russell Wilson: Will he keep avoiding the middle of the field with the Broncos?(30:30) Seahawks: What would have to happen for them to make the playoffs?(32:50) Zach Wilson: Do his off-field exploits move him up the Simms Top 40?(36:40) Top 5 WR reax: Super-homie Tomas nailed Chris' list, and Simms explains more about his Davante Adams opinion.(41:20) Top 6 RBs: Both Chris and Ahmed give the best backs in the NFL right now.(1:09:00) GUEST - WWE Superstar Angelo Dawkins: The tag team contender joins us to give us his expert analysis of Ahmed's Super Brawl. 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.

(9:40) Simms Top 5 WR: With Madden ratings flying around, Chris names his Top 5 WR in the NFL right now. There's a new king of the hill.(54:10) Honorable mentions: Who was #6 on the list? And why did a big-time receiver (again) miss out on the list?(1:03:55) 2022 Receiving champ: Who would Chris bet on to lead the league in rec yards this season?(1:09:35) Super Brawl bracket recap: We had fun on Twitter with Ahmed's QB/Coach royal rumble, but not nearly as much fun as the Dolphins fans had. 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.

Chris Simms traveled to Cincinnati to play catch with Joe Burrow. The Bengals superstar QB explains why he now throws with more power, why he once was preparing to become an investment banker, what's his approach to leading a locker room, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(7:20) Is Josh Allen worthy of #1 even though his best moment came against a bad defense?(9:45) Who is a better running threat – Allen or Cam Newton from the mid 2010s?(12:00) Is Patrick Mahomes being graded overly harsh?(18:40) Who had the better first 2 seasons of their career – Andrew Luck or Justin Herbert?(22:40) Why Herbert over Joe Burrow?(27:00) Does anyone carry their team more than Aaron Rodgers?(32:20) A look at the MVP Odds powered by PointsBet(35:45) Did Chris have too much of a short-term memory when ranking Matthew Stafford at #6?(38:45) Why Tom Brady likely won’t crack Simms’ Top 5 ever again(40:30) Who benefits more from a new scheme – Russell Wilson or Derek Carr?(42:00) If Dak Prescott was on the Ravens and Lamar Jackson was on the Cowboys, who would be better off?(47:30) If you wanted to win a Super Bowl – would you rather have Kyler Murray or Mac Jones?(49:30) Has Simms given up on Kellen Mond?(50:55) For one game and one game only, would you take Ryan Fitzpatrick over any of the QBs from

(10:58) #4: Joe Burrow: “He went to the SB with the worst O-Line in the history of the sport”(25:27) #3: Justin Herbert: “Probably the best pure thrower of the football in the NFL”(38:22) #2: Patrick Mahomes: After back-to-back years as #1, why did Mahomes fall to #2?(54:36) #1: Josh Allen: “No one is asked to carry their team more on a weekly basis”(1:08:15) AFC Champion Odds: AFC is stacked, which team is the best value bet?(1:11:49) Simms Perfect 10: Find out the 3 winners(1:13:52) Ahmed’s Super Brawl: Top 10 revealed and there is a new duo taking over the #1 spot 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.

(8:30) #8 Tom Brady: "He is the GOAT. I've changed my stance."(22:45) #7 Russell Wilson: Will Nathaniel Hackett change his game?(33:15) #6 Matthew Stafford: "The guy who's always been a Super Bowl QB, and finally got a team to match."(46:00) #5 Aaron Rodgers: After a 2nd straight MVP, how did he fall out of the Top 3?(1:00:25) NFC Champion odds: Would you take the Bucs/Packers/Rams, or the field?(1:03:40) Phil Simms: The Big Effer joins us to talk about Tom Brady's arm, Lamar Jackson's weapons, the Eagles killing the offseason, and the Dolphins weak spot. 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.

(8:00) #12 Kyler Murray: “He runs like a slot receiver and can make all the throws. But in the pocket is still a question mark."(21:45) #11 Derek Carr: "He's become the ultimate sheriff. Tell me, what is the negative about Derek Carr?"(36:00) #10 Lamar Jackson: Chris is a fan, even when Lamar is angrily tweeting at him.(52:00) MVP redux odds: What former winner could do it again in 2022?(54:30) #9 Dak Prescott: "His toughness in the pocket is where he separates himself."(1:05:30) Simms Perfect 10: One QB busted 66%(!) of our entries.(1:07:00) Mailbag: Kirk Cousins vs Ryan Tannehill, Matt Ryan's ceiling, and does Chris evaluate QBs better than Nick Saban? (Yes he does)(1:15:00) Ahmed's Super Brawl: Another 10 duos in the Battle Royale are revealed, including last year's 32nd-ranked pair that made a huge leap. 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.

(6:30) #16 Kirk Cousins: “The ultimate System QB … it’s the sexiness that lacks”(14:50) #15 Ryan Tannehill: “He plays within a system, but he can bring something to the system, too”(25:15) #14 Matt Ryan: “You don’t realize how good he is until you turn on the f***ing film”(33:15) PointsBet AFC South Odds: Simms isn’t quite the sure the current AFC South favorite deserves to be(37:00) #13 Deshaun Watson: “I don’t know what to make of him”(45:00) Mailbag: Does Daniel Jones have any elite trait? Will Tua make any sort of jump? How can Simms justify putting Wentz above Jimmy G? And how does Mac Jones not get dinged for a 4-pass game? 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.

(3:45) Simms Perfect 10: We had a shockingly high number of people who tried to get into Chris' head.(8:00) #20 Jimmy Garoppolo: If he's a better QB than Trey Lance right now, why shouldn't the 49ers stick with him?(22:00) #19 Carson Wentz: He has Top 10 talent...But it's his last chance."(33:50) #18 Mac Jones: "Maybe the best rookie decision-maker I've ever seen."(48:20) #17 Baker Mayfield: "It's a game-changing arm." So why can't he find a team?(59:30) Homies mailbag: Where is the line in the Top 40 for QBs who can win the Super Bowl? And does Justin Fields remind Chris of Mitchell Trubisky?(1:08:30) Ahmed's Super Brawl Countdown: What QB/coach duos would be the worst in an all-out battle royale? 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.

(8:50) #25 Jalen Hurts: "I was wrong last year"(26:40) #24 Trevor Lawrence: "He made me say 'wow' the least out of the rookies"(36:15) #23 Justin Fields: "He basically said 'Chris Simms shut up, look at this.'"(44:40) #22 Zach Wilson: "He was managed the least out of these QBs"(58:50) #21 Daniel Jones: "When his team wasn't totally overwhelmed, he played pretty well"(1:14:40) Homies react to Top 40: Why didn't Jordan Love even get an honorable mention? And has Trey Lance's throwing motion changed?(1:22:45) Simms Perfect 10: Time to prove how well you know Chris 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.

(9:10) #30 Jared Goff: Should the Lions have gotten some competition for him?(19:45) #29 Tua Tagovailoa: Welcome to the countdown, TuAnon.(32:20) #28 Marcus Mariota: What does he have that Tua doesn't?(42:50) #27 Mitchell Trubisky: How did he move back into the rankings after not playing last year?(59:45) #26 Jameis Winston: "He showed us he's coachable and can play a different style."(1:08:20) Homies react to Top 40: Niners nation is not happy about Trey Lance being #31. And why is Davis Mills behind the other 2021 rookies when he outplayed most of them? 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.

(5:20) BREAKING NEWS: Eagles sign CB James Bradberry, and Chris is loving Howie Roseman's offseason.(10:00) #35 Davis Mills: "The Texans may have a diamond in the rough, and he deserves that shot this year to prove it."(18:10) #34 Tyler Huntley: "He's heading upwards and I could see him as a starter one day."(26:10) Honorable Mentions: Who was just outside the Top 40 bubble?(27:00) #33 Geno Smith: Why is he 7 spots higher than Drew Lock?(36:00) #32 Sam Darnold: Can we forget the narrative that the Jets held him back?(46:00) #31 Trey Lance: "I've very intrigued, he was one of the hardest players to place on this list."(58:30) Homies react: Would you take Gardner Minshew over Jared Goff? And where is "top backup" Blaine Gabbert? 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.

(5:20) Simms Perfect 10 Last Man Standing: Rob, a teacher from Illinois, joins us to talk about how he nailed 7 of the Top 10 picks in the NFL draft, plus who he's betting on this coming season.(14:50) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: Chris explains the 4 categories that he focuses on for his rankings.(20:50) #40 Drew Lock: "He has the talent to be in the Top 15. But he's not in the trust tree."(27:20) #39 Kenny Pickett: "I have no doubt he is ready for the NFL." But is he a lock to beat out Mitch Trubisky?(35:45) #38 Teddy Bridgewater: "He is the ultimate backup. I would never want him starting for my football team."(43:15) #37 Gardner Minshew: "He has a leadership that is rare for a backup QB."(48:50) #36 Tyrod Taylor: "A really good arm, good athlete, but too careful at times."(56:40) What's more likely: Tua is benched for Teddy, or Danny Dimes is benched for Tyrod? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omny

(10:00) 2021 Top 40 QB Review: Chris self-scouts himself and takes some victory laps on last year's rankings.(24:40) Rookies: How many will make the Top 40 this year?(32:00) Big Phil: The Big Effer is back to weigh in on Sam Darnold vs Matt Corral.(41:00) Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, & Justin Herbert: Who would Phil rank highest?(45:30) Ryan Tannehill: "Let's don't get carried away with this mentor thing."(52:45) Tom Brady: "Best of all time? I don't know how you can deny it anymore."(1:11:40) QB Props: Who are the best longshots to lead the league in pass yds & TD?After the pod, stick around for a special trailer of "In Their Court" a new NBC podcast that explores the evolution of Title IX through the eyes of one, pivotal sport: women’s basketball. 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.

(7:15) 49ers: Is there any market left for Jimmy Garoppolo? And is Kyle Shanahan worried about Trey Lance?(15:00) Baker Mayfield: The Browns screwed him over. (19:30) Lions: "Yes, they will win a Super Bowl in the next few decades. Ok, maybe not win, definitely make it though."(23:00) Chiefs: Is an offense better with 2 elite targets or a room full of options?(30:50) Patriots: Is it concerning that they don't have an Offensive or Defensive Coordinator?(34:30) NFC East: Does Jerry Jones make it hard for the Cowboys to get a top-tier head coach? And could the Eagles, Giants, or Commanders take the division this year?(43:00) GM Simms: What positions would Chris invest in the most if he was running a team? And yes, kickers are people too.(48:10) QB preferences: Did Chris prefer play action from shotgun or under center? And would he rather have an uber-committed WR or an uber-talented WR?(55:40) WR scouting: What makes Ja'Marr Chase & Justin Jefferson successful? (59:00) Tyler Linderbaum: Are Garrett Bradbury'

(4:30) 2022 Rookie Predictions, Offense: Who will be this year's Ja'Marr Chase? Mac Jones? Javonte Williams?(26:00) 2022 Rookie Predictions, Defense: Who will be this year's Micah Parsons? Nick Bolton? Patrick Surtain?(40:50) Rookie of the Year Odds: Who is Chris' favorite bet on offense & defense?(47:20) #AskMeAnything: The guys crank through the mailbag. What teams has Chris' least favorite drafts? How did the Giants do? Will Matt Corral beat out Sam Darnold? What WR was the best fit for him team?  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.

(4:00) Big draft themes: A historic Round 1, WRs going early, and a sad weekend for Chris' alma mater.(14:20) QBs fall: "The league didn't even know where these QBs were going to go."(24:20) Lions: Does Detroit believe in Jared Goff? And is Chris actually Brad Holmes?(33:00) Ravens: "Caw! All the biggest baddest mother f**kers come here! Caw!"(40:50) Chiefs: This may have been Brett Veach's "magnum opus," which is actually not a wine.(47:10) Jets: What does Breece Hall bring to the offense? And could New York compete for a playoff spot?(52:00) Eagles: "A.J. Brown changes your football team....They're in the leaderhouse in the NFC East."(57:15) Broncos: Beyond Russell Wilson, Denver also picked up some of Simms' favorite players in this draft.(59:40) Packers: Is Christian Watson much better than Marquez Valdes-Scantling? And Brian Gutekunst's 1st round was "f**king amazing!"(1:03:55) Colts: Indy might have gotten "one of the stars of the draft" in Round 2.(1:07:30) Jaguars: Simms didn't know we were filming hi

(2:00) Florio is surprised that Simms made it in time for the show after last night's festivities(4:30) One of the most eventful 1st rounds ever was highlighted by the Titans trading A.J. Brown to the Eagles(28:30) The Ravens traded away Hollywood Brown and Lamar Jackson seems miffed(37:30) The Falcons started a run on WR by drafting Drake London, followed by the Jets taking Garrett Wilson, the Saints picking Chris Olave, and the Lions trading up for Jameson Williams, who seemed upset his former Ohio St teammates went ahead of him(46:15) Aaron Rodgers says he's surprised about the Davante Adams trade; wonder what his reaction was to the Packers spending two 1st round picks on defensive players(58:30) Peter King, who was in Philly with the Eagles on Thursday, discusses the AJ Brown trade, and wonders why the Packers didn't trade up for a WR(1:08:15) The Steelers take a shot on their QB of the future with Kenny Pickett(1:22:00) It was a big night for NY with the Jets and Giants totaling 5 picks. But did the G-M

(2:30) Big Picture Draft Thoughts: Is this a "weak" draft? (6:50) Simms Mock Draft Recap: Who are the 8 players who Chris thinks are Top 10 locks? (15:45) Wild Cards: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Derek Stingley Jr, Garrett Wilson, and others who could go Top 10 or fall Thursday.(26:50) Matt Corral: If Chris' #1 QB doesn't go Round 1, where is his best fit? And who are the other guys who should go Round 1, but won't?(34:50) WR Rankings update: Chris admits to being too high on Alec Pierce to start.(39:00) Robin Hood: Draft Edition: Friday and Saturday sleepers, including Skyy Moore, Jahan Dotson, Tyler Smith, and Calvin Austin.(44:10) Draft Prop Bets: PointsBet big timer Jay Croucher joins us to talk about what the sportsbooks are hearing about the draft, and Chris has some lines he likes. 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.

(7:20) #1 Jaguars: EDGE Aidan Hutchinson(11:00) #2 Lions: EDGE Travon Walker(13:15) #3 Texans: T Ickey Ekwonu(16:10) #4 Jets: CB Sauce Gardner(18:50) #5 Giants: T Evan Neal(20:50) #6 Panthers: T Charles Cross(24:10) #7 Giants: EDGE Jermaine Johnson II(27:10) #8 Falcons: DT Jordan Davis(30:00) #9 Seahawks: DT Devonte Wyatt(33:40) #10 Jets: WR Jameson Williams(35:45) Perfect 10: Chris got PointsBet to run a Top 10 picks contest where you could win $100k(39:00) #11 Commanders: S Kyle Hamilton(40:50) #12 Vikings: EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux(43:00) #13 Texans: LB Devin Lloyd(45:30) #14 Ravens: EDGE George Karlaftis(48:00) #15 Eagles: WR Drake London(51:15) #16 Saints: T Bernhard Raimann(53:40) #17 Chargers: DT Travis Jones(56:50) #18 Eagles: CB Trent McDuffie(58:00) #19 Saints: WR Garrett Wilson(1:00:10) #20 Steelers: QB Malik Willis(1:03:00) #21 Patriots: T Trevor Penning(1:05:45) #22 Packers: WR Chris Olave(1:07:40) #23 Cardinals: CB Derek Stingley Jr.(1:11:00) #24 Cowboys: G Zion Johnson(1:12:20) #25 Bills: RB Breec