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Chris gives all his analysis on the second wave of free agency, including Andy Dalton to the Bears and what teams are still hunting in the depressed WR market.(3:30) Quarterbacks: What's the best fit for Mitch Trubisky? Would anyone trade for Deshaun Watson right now? And what about Cam Newton's bad mechanics last year?(22:30) Wide Receivers: Curtis Samuel is putting Washington in the leaderhouse in the NFC East. Chris hasn't given up on A.J. Green. And what teams could want Kenny Golladay and JuJu Smith-Schuster?(35:45) Big Phil: He joins to talk about the Patriots spending spree, offensive line changes for the Raiders & Chiefs, and if Andy Dalton is better than Nick Foles.(1:02:00) 49ers: Why Trent Williams wasn't their only big O-line signing this week.(1:07:40) Cornerbacks: Chris doesn't understand why Shaquill Griffin got paid more than William Jackson.(1:13:00) Phillip Lindsay: Simms is concerned by his 2020 film. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou

Tampering Day 1 is Free Agency Day 1, so Chris gives his take on all the big news, right after Paulie B explains an old college photo with some chihuahuas.(4:55) Patriots spending spree: Jonnu Smith AND Hunter Henry? Would Chris rather have Nelson Agholor & Kendrick Bourne or Kenny Golladay? Was there any Belichick move that Simms didn't like? (24:40) Buccaneers: How did they keep Shaq Barrett & Rob Gronkowski? Why should Tampa prioritize Ndamukong Suh over Antonio Brown?(30:00) Re-signings: Leonard Floyd is a star for the Rams, and Kyle Juszczyk was a must-keep for the 49ers(36:45) Jameis Winston: Is he the favorite to win the Saints starting job over Taysom Hill?(38:30) Ryan Fitzpatrick: Does Washington still need to draft a QB?(42:00) Edge rushers: Yannick Ngakoue, Bud Dupree, Carl Lawson, and Trey Hendrickson...which is the best fit? And who is still out there?(47:25) Offensive line: After cutting their tackles, why did the Chiefs sign a guard? And after signing Corey Linsley, could the Chargers t

It's a special podcast for a special day, as Paulie Burmeister turns 50! What better way to celebrate than hitting every big name in a free agency mega-preview. Who deserves to get paid? Who's fool's gold? Also Big Phil joins to talk about Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson.(5:00) Wide Receivers: Why didn't the Lions tag Kenny Golladay? Chris would love to see Curtis Samuel to the Jets and T.Y. Hilton to the Packers. And is Will Fuller fool's gold?(17:00) Running Backs: Chris doesn't understand why the Packers didn't franchise tag Aaron Jones. Are Chris Carson or Leonard Fournette good options for the Steelers?(27:20) Tight Ends: Why didn't Hunter Henry or Jonnu Smith get the tag? What is the only team Gronk might leave Tampa for?(29:50) Offensive Line: Trent Williams and Corey Linsley are the stars of the group, but don't sleep on Daryl Williams. And please sign Joe Thuney, Bengals.(36:15) Big Phil: He joins to talk Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, and what's the best destination for Jameis Winston, Cam Newton, an

On the heels of releasing his 2021 Draft QB Rankings, Chris answers questions from the homies about his Top 6 passers and others who didn't make the cut.(6:10) Zach Wilson: Should we be concerned about his weak schedule? His shoulder injury? If Chris were the Jaguars GM, would he draft him #1 overall? And should the Jets draft Wilson or trade for Deshaun Watson?(20:45) Trevor Lawrence: Does he remind Chris of Andrew Luck?(24:50) Mac Jones: Are people overlooking his physical traits?(36:30) Kellen Mond: Why could he be a good NFL QB when he wasn't overwhelming in college? And is there any concern over the track record of Jimbo Fisher QBs? And would he be a good fit with the Steelers or 49ers?(48:45) Justin Fields: Does he compare closely to Sam Darnold? How easy will it be to fix his mechanics?(58:15) Trey Lance: Does he compare at all to Josh Allen? Would he be a bad pick for the Panthers at #8?(1:04:45) Others: What does Chris think of Kyle Trask, Davis Mills, Sam Ehlinger, and Jamie Newman? Are there any mi

The much awaited debut of the Simms 2021 Draft QB Rankings are here. Chris reveals his Top 6 QBs of the 2021 class, and as always he is not swayed by the consensus opinions.(5:15) Freezing Cold Tweets - Before revealing the list, let's remember the (wrong) ridicule of years past(9:45) QB #1 Zach Wilson (BYU) - "He's got the best arm in the draft. He's clearly #1 for me. Clearly."(24:00) QB #2 Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) - "There's untapped talent, though he does have inconsistencies in his mechanics."(32:30) QB #3 Mac Jones (Alabama) - "He is a machine throwing. He's a Top 10 pick, there's no doubt in my mind."(43:05) QB #4 Kellen Mond (Texas A&M) - "Why is nobody talking about this guy? As a pure, consistent thrower, he's better than Trevor Lawrence."(51:15) QB #5 Justin Fields (Ohio State) - "He's got elite traits. But he has technique issues that make him a project."(1:06:25) QB #6 Trey Lance (North Dakota St) - "He's the most gifted runner of the group. But he hasn't thrown enough."(1:15:45) Tiers - How

Chris tells us which offseason narratives we should bust (or trust), and then Ahmed tries to stump him with some blind resumes about underrated players and pending free agents.(6:35) Bust The Narrative - "The Bucs need to keep both Shaq Barrett and Chris Godwin"(18:00) "The Browns and Lavonte David are a match made in heaven"(22:00) "Nick Foles got a raw deal last year with the Bears and should still be a contender for the starting gig"(26:15) "The Jets are best to stick with Sam Darnold"(29:30) "Deshaun Watson can’t win anytime soon with this Texans roster"(33:50) "Russell Wilson can’t get back to the Super Bowl with Seattle’s coaching"(41:40) "The Cowboys are best with Dak Prescott, Dak is best for Cowboys"(46:10) "The Saints should want Drew Brees to retire"(50:55) Robin Hood: Blind Resume - Chris tries to guess the identity of some underrated stars and pending free agents from their stat lines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per

With the franchise tag window opening yesterday, Chris ranks which pending free agents mean the most to their team.(4:00) Dak Prescott - Do the Cowboys have any choice but stick with him?(12:15) Wide Receivers - Ranking Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, Kenny Golladay, and Will Fuller(28:45) Offensive Linemen - Tough decisions for the Packers, Patriots, Panthers, & Football Team(37:45) Tight Ends - Jonnu Smith over Hunter Henry?(42:30) Aaron Jones - Are the Packers ready to turn to AJ Dillon?(46:20) Edge Rushers - Could we see a 2nd straight tag for Shaq Barrett, Yannick Ngakoue, Matt Judon, Leonard Williams, and Bud Dupree?(56:10) Safeties - The Broncos, Rams, Saints, and Vikings could lose some of the best safeties in the league(1:05:10) Matt Milano & Shaquill Griffin - Have they done enough to be paid at the top of their position?(1:08:50) #AskMeAnything - Chris on how he scouts QBs and the biggest difference between college and the pros(1:16:30) QB Jeopardy - Paul brings trivia on Deshaun Watson and o

Chris is back from his staycation, and he and Ahmed hit the mailbag hard with a full #AskMeAnything pod.(4:55) Carson Wentz trade - Have the Colts upgraded from Philip Rivers? Should the Eagles hand the starting job to Jalen Hurts?(17:20) J.J. Watt - What is the best scheme for him?(22:20) Ben Roethlisberger - If the Steelers cut him, what is their best replacement? Mason Rudolph? Cam Newton?(28:15) Deshaun Watson - What will it cost to get him? Is he a good fit for Kyle Shanahan's 49ers system? What else should the Texans do to rebuild?(40:50) QB Questions - Should the Bears trade up for Zach Wilson? How many QBs could go 1st round? Should the Cowboys be scared of paying Dak? Why is there so much disrespect for Sam Darnold?(53:25) New Coaches - What will Raheem Morris change about the Rams defense? Can Arthur Smith rejuvenate Matt Ryan?(1:04:30) Under The Radar Free Agents - Curtis Samuel, Leonard Floyd, William Jackson and more.(1:13:40) The Next Gennies - Ahmed hands out kudos for some leaders in advanced

Ohhh baby, Simms is on vacation so no regular pod this week. But we've got interviews with a couple of his favorites:(0:00) 49ers TE George Kittle on defending Jimmy G and breaking down why Travis Kelce is so good(15:20) Free agent RB Mark Ingram on how much gas he has left in the tank, playing for the Ravens and Saints, and memories of his dad with the Giants. 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 has rewatched the Super Bowl so many times, his family is having an intervention. But Ahmed and Big Phil joined him to give some final thoughts on the Bucs big win over the Chiefs.(5:05) WTF Happened: Chiefs offense - Chris is still shocked by Kansas City's gameplan. What could they have done differently? Is there a blueprint to stop the Chiefs now?(24:00) Big Phil - He joins to talk about his view from the field Sunday, Andy Reid's timeouts, and the one-sided penalties.(56:45) Bucs & Chiefs offseason - Who is the free agent Tampa Bay needs to keep? Could Kansas City have a Super Bowl hangover?(1:18:00) Carson Wentz - The Eagles fans are mad at Chris, so he ranks who is to blame for his decline in Philadelphia. 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.

Mahomes was shut down like he has never been before and Brady has ring number 7(!). Chris and Paul break down all angles of the Bucs beatdown of the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.(5:05) Chiefs Offense vs Bucs Defense - How did Todd Bowles go against his nature to stop Patrick Mahomes? How much of a factor was the QB's toe? Why was Chris "shocked" by Kansas City's gameplan? And should Devin White have been MVP?(34:30) Bucs Offense vs Chiefs Defense - Why was the run game so important for Tampa? What was the "brilliant" move Tom Brady made early in the game? And how did Brady and Gronk's experience lead to a TD on a broken play?(50:50) Penalties - Chris is pissed that the refs made themselves part of the game.(56:40) Bucs O-line - How did they dominate the Chiefs front?(1:08:05) Andy Reid's timeout - Did Chris agree with his strategy at the end of the first half? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.c

Chris watched back the Chiefs Week 12 win over the Bucs to see what it can tell us about how Super Bowl LV will play out. And Paul has a TB-KC-themed QB Jeopardy.(8:00) Chiefs Offense vs Bucs Defense: How did Tyreek burn TB's secondary? Should KC even try to run the ball? And why any blitzing from Todd Bowles is too much blitzing.(28:30) Bucs Offense vs Chiefs Defense: How Steve Spagnuolo confused Tom Brady, but made a crucial mistake. As good as they are, does the Tampa O-line have an advantage over the KC D-line? (45:00) Super Bowl #AskMeAnything: Would Simms take Mahomes with the Bucs roster over Brady with the Chiefs roster? Is the Bucs D-line better than the 49ers D-line in last year's Super Bowl?(59:15) QB Jeopardy - Brady-Mahomes Super Bowl Edition: Paul finds a way to bring up the best photo in Super Bowl history 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

It's all about awards and your questions in today's pod, as Chris reveals his 2020 All-Pro Team, Ahmed hands out his Under-Talked About players, and we reveal the 2021 Homies Choice Awards...all while taking your Twitter questions.(2:20) Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff Trade - What does this blockbuster mean for the Rams Super Bowl odds, the Lions draft plans, and Ahmed's fandom?(20:45) Chris Simms 2020 All-Pro Offense - Of course Aaron Rodgers makes the cut, and Chris is sick of the criticism.(39:15) #AskMeAnything - To get Deshaun Watson, would Chris trade Trevor Lawrence? Lamar Jackson? Four first round picks? How concerning was Nick Sirianni's shaky press conference?(54:40) Chris Simms 2020 All-Pro Defense - Amid some househould names, a little-known safety makes Chris' squad(1:11:05) Ahmed's Under-Talked-About Players - Who isn't getting the spotlight they deserve?(1:25:45) 2021 Homies Choice Awards - Who were your picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and more? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan

Chris and Paul talk "white 80" and other audibles before they give their final thoughts on the Conference Championship games.(3:45) Bucs-Packers leftovers: How the Bucs have made Brady into a big play QB, and should Rodgers have waved off the FG unit? And Simms goes play-by-play to explain what went wrong on the Packers final series.(29:25) Chiefs-Bills WTF Happened: What is KC's biggest weakness? And how did the Chiefs disguises confuse Josh Allen?(1:01:00) QB Jeopardy: Tampa Super Bowl edition 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.

Even though Chris was right on both his Conference Championship picks, he's still a bit sad after yesterday's Conference Championships. And Ahmed says goodbye to the Packers, Bills, and one of his favorite players ever.(3:30) Buccaneers def. Packers - Is Chris finally willing to admit Tom Brady is the GOAT? Should Matt LaFleur have gone for it on 4th-and-goal? Should Packers fans be mad at the refs? What was Green Bay's D doing on the Scotty Miller TD? And might Aaron Rodgers want out of Green Bay?(50:15) Chiefs def. Bills - Chris breaks down Tyreek Hill's big play. Why did the Chiefs blitz get to Josh Allen? What do the Bills need to do to beat the Chiefs next season? And Ahmed buries Buffalo with Requiem For A Team.(1:12:00) Super Bowl LV - Some early thoughts on Chiefs vs Bucs. KC might already be missing a couple key pieces.(1:14:00) Thanks, Matthew Stafford - Ahmed is ready to let go of one of his favorite Lions of all time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo

Chris and Mike cannot wait for Brady vs Rodgers & Allen vs Mahomes. They give their Championship Sunday picks, but not before Florio gets to gloat about a nice performance last week. Also, an astute viewer has uncovered a secret about Simms.(3:50) #5 Buccaneers at #1 Packers(26:00) #2 Bills at #1 Chiefs(43:20) Championship Sunday Props(49:15) Best Bets & Folsom Prison Blues pick 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 talks about his Championship Sunday routine and reflects on Philip Rivers' career before he and Paul dive into Bills-Chiefs and Bucs-Packers.(2:30) Philip Rivers retires - Chris respects his toughness, but is he a Hall of Famer?(11:00) Bills vs Chiefs - Buffalo's D is better than Week 6, but can KC run all over them again? And the Bills O "needs to use its greatest weapon."(27:05) Big Phil joins to share some concerns about the Bills passing game, and if Buffalo can doubleteam both Tyreek Hill & Travis Kelce(52:50) Buccaneers vs Packers - How did the Bucs give Aaron Rodgers his worst game of the year? And "I don't see how Green Bay can slow down Tampa Bay."(1:19:15) QB Jeopardy: Championship Weekend Edition - Can Chris repeat his 5-for-5 performance? 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 & Ahmed recap the Divisional Round, including an unhappy ending for Drew Brees.(2:45) Buccaneers def. Saints - Yes, Drew Brees is at fault for his INTs. How did Bruce Arians go against his nature? And where was Michael Thomas?(24:30) Chiefs def. Browns - #HennethingIsPossible! Andy Reid's "gutsy playcall"", Damn! Okay Steve Spagnuolo, and the Browns should be "so happy where they are."(50:15) Bills def. Ravens - Stefon Diggs & Josh Allen have a bromance, and what does Lamar Jackson need to work on this offseason?(1:08:00) Packers def. Rams - Green Bay burns LA with the same play twice. Should Jalen Ramsey blame his teammates? And is Jared Goff's job secure? 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.

Simms chats with Bills QB Josh Allen prior to Buffalo's Divisional round game against the Ravens. The bromance is real.(1:00) Josh picks his best play of the year, and explains why Week 2 against the Dolphins was a turning point(4:45) How losses to the Titans & Chiefs help the Bills right the ship(6:40) How Josh deals with the haters and self-curses thyself to get past mistakes(10:20) Changes to his mechanics helped his accuracy(13:50) Josh talks us through 2 key plays vs the Colts last week(17:40) When did facing a blitz become something to attack and not to fear?(18:50) Best way to describe the Ravens D, keys to playing in the snow, and keeping tabs on Lamar & Baker(22:00) The one thing that Sean McDermott hasn't quite accepted about his QB(23:50) Simms serenades Josh with his official song: "Giddy Up Josh Allen" 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 informati

Due to some scheduling conflicts, there will be no WTF Happened Wednesday pod this week. Instead, enjoy Chris and Mike's Divisional Round picks a day early.(5:30) #6 Rams at #1 Packers(16:00) #5 Ravens at #2 Bills(28:00) #6 Browns at #1 Chiefs(36:40) #5 Buccaneers at #2 Saints(46:00) Divisional Round Props(49:45) Best Bets & Folsom Prison Blues pick 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.