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Chris and Ahmed swap stories about struggles without electricity before they dive into the mailbag.(6:20) Strongest arm: What's the difference between throwing it farther vs harder?(18:30) Pass routes: What was Chris' favorite one to throw as a QB? And he gives his favorite Patriots play.(26:30) Bill Belichick: How much communication did Chris have with him when when he worked with the Pats?(30:30) Russell Wilson: What year should he have gotten an MVP vote?(35:00) 2020 NFL season: Why should we be optimistic it's going to happen?(39:30) NFC West vs AFC West: Which division is more likely to have all 4 teams make the playoffs?(43:45) Vic Fangio: Is he the right head coach for the Broncos young offense?(47:30) Kliff Kingsbury: Is he going to change his offense now that he has DeAndre Hopkins?(50:45) JK Dobbins: Will he take over as the Ravens #1 RB?(54:30) Tattoo: Is there a sporting event that would make Chris get another tattoo?(58:50) Chris' future: Does he think he'll ever work in the NFL again?(1:01:30) A

A hurricane has driven Ahmed back to our desk, and Big Phil joins us to talk about teams that should be interested in Antonio Brown.(3:15) Homies on Most Talented Rosters: Chris defends Ahmed putting the Chargers #5. And where do the Bills and Packers rank?(10:45) Antonio Brown: Simms posted a poll, and was surprised by how few fans would want to sign him. What is the ideal landing spot for him?(21:15) Big Phil joins: Should the Ravens or 49ers sign AB?(29:00) Derek Carr: "He is the least of the Raiders worries"(35:20) Dak Prescott: "I'm a big believer in him"(41:45) Opt outs: Phil reflects on the uncertainty of this season compared to the strike seasons of the '80s(54:15) Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes: Who has the strongest arm?(1:06:20) Washington's helmet: Does it make Ahmed's Top 5? 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.

The guys dive into opt outs, the most talented teams in the NFL, and finally settle the Mascot Wars. But first, Ahmed discovers he might have been bamboozled by the deodorant industry.(3:45) Opt outs: What team has the biggest on-field loss? What is Chris hearing from coaches around the league?(19:10) Patriots: Why did they have so many players opt out? And why shouldn't they panic?(28:00) CJ Mosley: "The Jets lost their 2 best defensive players in consecutive weeks."(32:15) Devin Funchess: "This makes the Packers draft look worse now."(34:30) Damien Williams: "Clyde Edwards-Helaire is going to be a superstar."(37:15) Nate Solder: "Andrew Thomas will be ready to go."(42:00) Top 5 Teams With The Most Talent(1:07:55) Mascot Battle Royale: We finally crown a winner, and why the Giants are the first team out. 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 and Ahmed hit the mailbag with an #AskMeAnything, and welcome Big Phil back to the show.(2:40) NFC West: Does the Jamal Adams trade push the Seahawks above the 49ers?(6:30) Seattle scheme: Who plays the Kam Chancellor role for the 7 teams that run it?(12:00) 49ers defense: If Chris isn't high on the Seattle scheme, what would he run instead?(14:30) Big Phil busts into the pod, with some high praise for the Ravens(19:00) Patrick Mahomes: How was he ranked #4 in the league by his peers?(24:15) Lamar Jackson: Is he the James Harden of the NFL?(26:30) Davante Adams: Big Phil weighs in on Chris' Top 10 WR list(30:50) Offensive & Defensive Minds: Which 2 would Chris and Phil choose to mold their squads?(37:45) Bill Belichick: Do we overlook his bad roster moves because of his great coaching?(44:00) Sleeper MVP candidates: Matthew Stafford? Josh Allen? Philip Rivers?(48:30) Jamal Adams: Big Phil tells a story about George Adams that likely shaped the former Jets safety(54:40) Fantasy picks: Chris gives som

It's a day of reactions for Simms and Ahmed: to the Jamal Adams trade, to Chris' conversation with Kyle Shanahan, and to players mad about the Simms Top 10 WR list.(4:20) Jamal Adams: Simms reacts to the trade and defends Adam Gase(22:00) Seattle scheme: Chris explains it, which teams use it, and ranks the most important positions in the defense(38:00) Kyle Shanahan takeaways: When did Chris know Kyle was a "psycho"? Does he share his Jimmy G optimism?(55:45) Buttoning up: Chris explains when he started buttoning the top button(59:00) Top 10 WR Reactions: Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, and Keenan Allen had comments, and Chris defends himself. 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.

After 167 episodes, Kyle Shanahan finally returns for another appearance on the podcast. He talks about getting over the Super Bowl loss and preparing for a season unlike any other.(1:15) Fashion: Chris grills Kyle on his "look"(6:15) Career: What Kyle learned from his father, Jon Gruden, Monte Kiffin & other coaching mentors(17:00) Xs and Os: How he organizes his playbook for gameday to "crack the code"(22:15) Seattle scheme: Why Kyle prefers it for his defense(27:45) 2019 season: How Kyle knew his defense was elite way back in Training Camp, the impact of the Emmanuel Sanders trade, and Jimmy Garoppolo's improvement(35:40) Super Bowl LIV: How he got over the depression of the loss and if he's watched the game with the team yet(40:15) 2020 expectations: Is this year "Super Bowl or bust"?(43:20) Coaching: How Kyle builds his style on being honest to players(49:45) Jimmy Garoppolo: Why he's just getting started(53:15) 3rd & 15: At what point of the Super Bowl did Kyle say "Oh no"?(55:15) COVID-19: How

(3:00) Simms Top 10 Wide Receivers: Chris explains his gripe with Madden ratings and the logic behind his list(10:30) WR #10 Courtland Sutton (16:45) WR #9 Stefon Diggs(22:00) WR #8 Amari Cooper(26:30) WR #7 A.J. Green(31:15) WR #6 Odell Beckham Jr.(37:00) WR #5 DeAndre Hopkins(44:00) WR #4 Mike Evans(49:15) WR #3 Michael Thomas(55:00) WR #2 Julio Jones(58:00) WR #1 Tyreek Hill(1:03:30) Missed the cut: DJ Moore, DK Metcalf, Davante Adams, T.Y. Hilton, Adam Thielen, Chris Godwin, DeVante Parker, Terry McLaurin, Kenny Golladay, Allen Robinson, AJ Brown, Deebo Samuel(1:08:00) Ahmed's 99 Club Don't forget the punters 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.

We're back, baby! After a 2-week break, Chris & Ahmed return to hit on the big stories we missed (Cam to Pats, Mahomes' big deal, Washington's name change) & tackle other #AskMeAnything questions from the homies.(3:45) @SimmsHomies: Chris gets his own fan account(6:00) Training camps: Why do players need even more time to prepare for this season?(11:30) Cam to the Pats: Is he guaranteed to be the starter? Was this Belichick’s plan all along? Is Jarrett Stidham still the future? Are the Bills or the Pats favorites in the AFC East?(30:15) Mahomes' big contract: "One of the most team-friendly deals we've ever seen."(35:45) Dak's contract negotiations: Why did Mahomes' contract hurt Prescott's leverage?(39:00) Chiefs: Should we give Mahomes less credit because of his weapons?(47:15) Best O-lineman: Chris names his top guys at each position. Are left tackles still more important than right tackles?(54:15) Washington name change: What should their new mascot be?(1:01:00) Madden Top 10 QB Ratings: Where does

Before Chris starts his vacation, he, Ahmed & Big Phil take questions from the homies as they react to the full Simms Top 40 QB Countdown.(4:00) Tom Brady & Drew Brees: Does Chris underrate their mental strengths?(11:30) Adam Lefkoe weighs in on Aaron Rodgers, and Chris calls blasphemy(14:40) Deshaun Watson: Is the Texans offensive scheme doing enough for him?(17:45) Patrick Mahomes: Why was he drifting in the pocket last year?(19:40) Big Phil would make a switch in the Simms Top 5(30:45) Lamar Jackson: Where does he rank on just his throwing?(37:45) Russell Wilson: How is his offense handicapping him?(49:45) How the Simms family was photo-bombed by a dog(53:30) Big Phil makes Chris tell an embarrassing wiffle ball story(58:00) A homie suggests a Simms song for Russell Wilson(1:00:45) Tua Tagovailoa: Does he have a Top 5 ceiling?(1:06:30) Top 5 Fan Bases Maddest at Chris(1:16:30) Cam Newton: What if he doesn't play this year?(1:19:30) Jameis Winston: What if we could eliminate all his flaws? Hosted by

Chris reveals his top 5 passers in the NFL as we finish the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. And Paul has some trivia for the fab 5.(4:15) Homies react: What does Cam Newton do better than Kyler Murray? Why is Matthew Stafford behind the less-talented Matt Ryan? Why is Carson Wentz ahead of Dak Prescott?(16:00) QB #5 Lamar Jackson: What can he improve to jump into the Top 3?(29:15) QB #4 Deshaun Watson: Why DeAndre Hopkins' departure might be a blessing in disguise(38:00) QB #3 Aaron Rodgers: "For the first time since 2010, I don't think he's the best in the game."(51:45) QB #2 Russell Wilson: Are the Seahawks setting him up to succeed?(1:05:45) QB #1 Patrick Mahomes: "There is no weakness to his game. None."(1:17:15) QB Jeopardy: Simms Top 5 QBs (plus a wild card) 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.

We're nearing the end of the Simms Top 10 QB Countdown, as Chris and Ahmed reveal numbers 10 to 6.(3:00) Homies react: How would Ryan Tannehill do without Derrick Henry? Where's Jacoby Brissett? Where would Simms have ranked himself in his prime? And Ahmed catches some backlash from jorts-lovers.(19:45) QB #10 Cam Newton: If he's a Top 10 QB, why did the Panthers let him go?(34:00) QB #9 Matthew Stafford: "Last year he was out-of-this-world good with a new playing style."(44:30) QB #8 Dak Prescott: "I like Andy Dalton. But he ain't Dak Prescott."(55:30) QB #7 Matt Ryan: Why Chris is even more impressed with him after his MVP season.(1:06:30) QB #6 Carson Wentz: "Nick Foles? They're not in the same stratosphere."(1:20:15) Talkin' Baseball: Ahmed & Chris are angry with one of their favorite sports 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 reacts to some Brady & Brees backlash before he reveals the next 4 QBs in his countdown. And then Paul gives him his toughest round of QB Jeopardy yet.(4:00) Homies react: Why Philip Rivers over Jimmy Garoppolo? Did Chris ever say Michael Thomas was good because of Drew Brees? Can we blame Tom Brady's receivers for his struggles last year?(20:15) QB #14 Ben Roethlisberger: Should we be concerned about his health and supporting cast?(30:45) QB #13 Kirk Cousins: Why does he catch so much flack?(39:45) QB #12 Kyler Murray: Is he a Top 5 MVP candidate this season?(51:15) QB #11 Ryan Tannehill: Why was he better last year than with the Dolphins?(1:04:15) QB Jeopardy: QBs on their Second Stop 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.

Last year, Chris was bashed in the summer and vindicated in the fall for his ranking of Drew Brees & Tom Brady. So bring on the backlash.(2:00) Homies react: Did Daniel Jones rack up stats in garbage time? Should the Browns have drafted Josh Allen over Baker Mayfield? A stat fight over Jimmy Garoppolo's deep passing. And Raiders Nation isn't as mean as they say.(25:30) QB #18 Josh Allen: "He's not scared of any throw."(33:45) Ahmed's Top 5 QBs in shorts(37:00) QB #17 Philip Rivers: "He can still make a lot of plays."(45:45) QB #16 Drew Brees: "The Saints wouldn't be pushing him out the door for Taysom Hill if he was still a Top 5 quarterback."(56:00) QB #15 Tom Brady: "Teams don't let Top 10 quarterbacks go." 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 & Paul reveal 4 more names in the Top 40 QB Countdown, as 2nd Round picks are a theme of the day.(2:30) Homies: If Joe Burrow's O-line was that bad, why did they win awards last season? And why does Jared Goff rank behind Sam Darnold when he's accomplished so much more?(11:30) QB #22 Daniel Jones: When did Chris know he was wrong about his draft evaluation of him?(23:45) QB #21 Baker Mayfield: It's nuts to think this is a make-or-break year for him.(33:45) QB #20: Jimmy Garoppolo: "There's some doubt there or they wouldn't have flirted with Tom Brady."(46:45) QB #19: Derek Carr: "A better athlete with a better arm than Jimmy G."(58:45) QB Jeopardy: 2nd Round Draft Picks 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.

Drew Brees' comments are dominating the NFL landscape and Chris & Ahmed touch on them before they get back into the Top 40 QB Countdown with Big Phil.(7:00) Chris tells a few stories about teammates' encounters with racism(13:30) Homies: We shout out a very committed fan, and Chris defends his ranking of Andy Dalton & Gardner Minshew(20:00) Speaking of Minshew, Producer Pete Damalitilitis reveals his QB Facial Hair Power Rankings(29:00) QB #26 Joe Burrow: "The ceiling is he could be Peyton Manning."(39:00) QB #25 Drew Lock: Chris could see some monster stats for him this year.(48:15) QB #24 Jared Goff: "He doesn't make enough plays for me to put him in the Top 20."(1:08:00) Trivia: Name the 5 Cal QBs who have started a Super Bowl(1:10:45) QB #23 Sam Darnold: "He is a master Jedi in the pocket." 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 reveals four more names in his Top 40 QB Countdown, and Paul has some trivia on journeymen who you’ll find high up on the all-time passing yards list.(2:30) Chris responds to questions about his rankings for Jarrett Stidham & Nick Foles(10:00) QB #30 Gardner Minshew II: Will he still be the Jaguars starting QB 3 years from now?(22:45) QB #29 Teddy Bridgewater: Does he need to play more aggressively with the Panthers?(34:30) QB #28 Ryan Fitzpatrick: Why did he rise 7 spots from last year?(44:30) QB #27 Andy Dalton: Is his future more Teddy Bridgewater or Jon Kitna?(53:30) Simms breaks down the difference between the Jon Gruden West Coast offense & Josh McDaniels Patriots offense(1:04:30) QB Jeopardy: All-time Journeymen 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.

We reveal another 5 names in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown, with Big Phil weighing in. (2:45) The homies & haters react to Chris' ranking of Tua Tagovailoa, Dwayne Haskins & Mitchell Trubisky(17:15) QB #35 Jarrett Stidham: Why he's a much better prospect than his draft pick indicates.(24:15) QB #34 Tyrod Taylor: "I think he can take the Chargers to the playoffs. But will that be enough?"(32:30) Big Phil has thoughts on the 4th-and-15 onside kick alternative that did not pass today.(49:30) QB #33 Jameis Winston: Why Sean Payton could resurrect his career(1:02:45) QB #32 Case Keenum: Why he could put pressure on Baker Mayfield (1:11:00) QB #31 Nick Foles: “I think he’ll take the Bears job Week 1 and run with it.” 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 reveals the first 5 names of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown, while Paul is all about alliteration.(2:00) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: Chris explains his thought process(5:50) QB #40 Tua Tagovailoa: Are injuries his biggest red flag?(17:30) QB #39 Dwayne Haskins: Does he have the worst supporting cast in the NFL?(25:00) QB #38 Mitchell Trubisky: Chris doesn’t let Matt Nagy off the hook(35:45) QB #37 Justin Herbert: Does he start more games than Tyrod Taylor?(47:15) QB #36 Taysom Hill: “He’s on his way to being the starting QB for the Saints in 2021”(58:30) QB Jeopardy: How well does Chris know the QB classes of 2018 & 2019? 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.

With the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown coming next week, he and Ahmed first take a look at last year's rankings. Then they hit the mailbag for an #AskMeAnything.(3:30) Tom Brady has solved a problem that Chris is familiar with from his time as a Buccaneers QB(12:15) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown Preview: Taking a look back at Chris' 2019 list. Some Brady/Brees vindication, and why didn't Chris have Lamar Jackson higher?(17:10) #AskMeAnything: @thederekquinn "Who do you think will be the most improved QBs in the NFL this season?"(21:30) @Woolsdan1 "With Mitch Trubisky regressing, who is most responsible?" And why the Bears should just start Nick Foles.(27:00) a_dubzero "What’s up with Jimmy Garoppolo and the deep ball?"(33:00) Feeet "Who is going to crash the playoffs?"(36:45) @realEdwardMason "What stat would you like to see be officially recorded?"(43:15) @ConnerMcGinnis "Who are 1 or 2 WRs that could be this draft's Kevin White?" Chris has concerns about Jalen Reagor & Laviska Shenault Jr.(47:50) Ahmed tries to

In an effort to build his perfect team, Chris chooses the best team at every position group in the NFL. What team has the best QB room? D-line? WR corps? And in another edition of QB Jeopardy, Paul again tries to stump Simms by testing how well he knows his dad's career.(3:40) Simms City: Building the perfect team(8:30) Quarterbacks(17:00) Defensive line(25:15) Defensive backs(34:20) Offensive line(42:00) Wide receivers(53:00) Tight ends(1:03:00) Special teams(1:05:00) Running backs(1:12:30) Linebackers(1:21:20) QB Jeopardy: Big Phil Simms’ career 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.