Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(0:00) Welcome to the show, Stugotz!(5:55) The most exciting thing that Simms witnessed this weekend(8:55) Rookie QB Headlines: Real or Relax? Cam Ward understood the assignment(12:20) Jaxson Dart fuels optimism, as does Abdul Carter(17:40) Shedeur Sanders has complicated the Browns QB competition(22:30) Tyler Shough outperformed Spencer Rattler(26:00) Jalen Milroe sets social media on fire(31:20) Like The Look: Jets under Aaron Glenn(38:35) Like The Look: Jaguars under Liam Coen(43:50) Like The Look: Broncos & LB Nik Bonnito(45:55) Like The Look: 49ers D under Robert Saleh(48:25) Like The Look: Bryce Young in the pocket(50:00) Which coach gives the strongest Stugotz energy?(53:35) Top 5 QBs who won't be starting by Week 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.

(0:00) The set debate continues, and Ahmed has some news(6:55) Preseason Week 1: To Play, or Not to Play?(22:40) Contender Achilles’ Heels: AFC(48:50) Contender Achilles’ Heels: NFC(1:12:00) DraftKings: Playoff Odds of Last Year’s Playoff Teams(1:14:20) Hot Take Time Machine: How predictive were quotes from last August? 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) The homies are torn on the new studio(4:45) Hall of Fame Game Chargers takeaways: Omarion Hampton, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, & Trey Lance(20:05) Lions takeaways: New coordinators, Hendon Hooker, & O-line in flux(24:30) Chris’ semi-feud with Jim Harbaugh comes full circle(34:45) Pay The Man? Would you rather have Micah Parsons or…(51:30) Would you rather have Terry McLaurin or…(57:50) Would you rather have James Cook or…(1:03:45) News: Colts list Daniel Jones OR Anthony Richardson as QB1(1:12:15 ) Shedeur Sanders misses practice with arm soreness(1:18:50) Matthew Stafford will play “in near future” 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) The homies are calling for Devin(2:50) Hall of Fame Game: Can Justin Herbert take the next step? How much will the Lions miss their coordinators?(16:20) Offseason News: Raiders release DT Christian Wilkins(19:55) Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers, swap Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey(27:00) Dolphins already struggling with injuries(28:00) Patriots: “Mike Vrabel is the real deal”(33:20) Super Bowl Windows: AFC teams(52:25) Super Bowl Windows: NFC teams(1:09:20) Patriots Trivia: Is Devin or Rodney the better Belichick disciple? 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) Welcome to our new studio!(5:45) Chris looks back at Ahmed’s answers to a 2006 bachelor survey(9:55) Bust The Narrative: Holdouts are a distraction (Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin)(21:15) Eagles aren’t “defending” champs(24:45) Chiefs are bringing back the deep ball(31:15) Matthew Stafford being out of training camp is “no concern”(34:20) Kirk Cousins as a backup can only help the Falcons(41:30) Training Camp Mysteries: Who will win the Browns QB competition?(47:50) How will Aaron Rodgers gel with Steelers?(51:05) How will the Lions new coordinators do?(57:00) Is the "last dance" for this Ravens team?(59:40) How much will Travis Hunter play on each side of the ball?(1:02:15) How are 2nd-year QBs adjusting to new offenses? (Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy)(1:06:50) Is the Tua Tagovailoa & Tyreek Hill relationship broken?(1:12:00) Madden 99 Club: Who would make Chris' list? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal

(0:00) Simms has airline trouble again!(5:30) Where does the Lamar-Allen-Burrow-Mahomes Core Four rank historically? (18:00) Mahomes at #4 has some folks frazzled. And how much weight should be given to playoff performance and wins?(31:20) You're not gonna believe this, but some people don't understand the Jalen Hurts ranking(39:00) Would You Rather be GM of a team with young roster and some upside or with aging roster that's near it's ceiling?(41:20) Would You Rather have a top-5 offense and bottom-10 defense or a top-5 defense and bottom-10 offense?(46:15) Would You Rather have Travis Hunter play 50% of snaps on both sides or 90% of snaps on one side of the ball?(48:45) Would You Rather be Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders, or Jalen Milroe for this season?(51:25) New hobby: Bird Watching!(53:45) Feel better or worse about the Lions?(55:45) Could Aaron Rodgers turn back the clock and play at an MVP-level for the Steelers?(58:25) Who are the best & worst arm talents?(1:01:30) We wrap things up with the mailbag

(0:00) This is a historic "Core Four"(3:00) Simms QB Countdown: #4 Patrick Mahomes(19:30) DraftKings: AFC Champion odds(21:15) #3 Joe Burrow(31:30) #1 Lamar Jackson(45:40) #2 Josh Allen(52:15) QB Countdown Top 10 recap 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 flying to Atlanta(1:50) News: Aaron Rodgers signs with Steelers(6:15) Simms QB Countdown: Recapping QBs 15-11(7:10) #10 Jalen Hurts(19:40) DraftKings: NFC Champion odds(22:35) #9 Baker Mayfield(28:25) #8 Justin Herbert(36:05) #7 C.J. Stroud(41:35) #6 Matthew Stafford(46:50) #5 Jayden Daniels(53:35) Top 4 QB preview 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) “I bring you down! You become a derelict!”(4:45) Saquon Barkley’s Madden hurdle & NFL player verticals(9:45) Simms 2025 QB Countdown: We enter the Top 15(10:50) Want to Touch the Hiney: Kyler Murray(21:25) Jordan Love(34:20) Scheme Dream: Brock Purdy(49:50) DraftKings: NFC West odds(52:25) Aaron Rodgers(1:03:10) Jared Goff(1:13:35) Previewing Top 10 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) "Ok Christopher, start acting crazy!"(5:20) Simms QB Countdown: Someone (Pete) forgot Kirk Cousins(14:40) Needs More Info: Michael Penix Jr.(23:15) Drake Maye(35:10) Is This It?: Dak Prescott(45:20) Tua Tagovailoa(53:30) Trevor Lawrence(1:02:55) DraftKings: MVP odds for 2nd Year QBs(1:04:35) Ready to Launch: Bo Nix(1:13:50) Caleb Williams(1:24:35) Saquon Barkley leaps onto the Madden Cover 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 reveals the origin of the chant “DEEE-FENSE!”(4:35) Devin’s Top 5 Defenses(41:40) Defensive Player of the Year odds(43:40) Defensive Superlatives: What safety reminds you of Devin McCourty?(48:30) Devin on keeping the Tush Push & playing Olympic flag football(55:15) 2025 Simms QB Countdown(57:10) Sam Darnold(1:05:50) Geno Smith 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) Pyramid conspiracies: Aliens, psychic powers, and dinosaurs?!?(3:05) Homies try to name the pyramid(7:40) News: NFL embraces Olympic flag football(14:35) 2025 Simms QB Countdown: How close was Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders, & Tyler Shough to making the pyramid?(19:25) Young Mysteries: Bryce Young(31:20) JJ McCarthy(37:20) Clock’s Ticking: Russell Wilson(48:00) Still On The Pot: Daniel Jones(57:00) Justin Fields(1:02:00) Ready Rookie: Cam Ward(1:08:35) GUEST: Texans GM Nick Caserio on why he makes so many draft trades, the ballsiest move he ever pulled, and scouting players in the NIL era. (1:50:55) BREAKING NEWS: Tush Push ban does not pass 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) Why does Phillip Simms keep changing our Instagram profile?(7:35) NEWS: Brock Purdy’s contract extension(23:00) Caleb Williams wanted to avoid the Bears?(35:00) Simms QB Countdown: We introduce the pyramid(38:25) Caretakers: Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, Andy Dalton, Mac Jones, Kenny Pickett, Cooper Rush, Tyrod Taylor, Mason Rudolph, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jarrett Stidham(47:35) Backup Supremes: Joe Flacco, Malik Willis, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota(57:20) Wow or Whoa?: Anthony Richardson(1:11:25) GUEST: Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love, the Packers WR room, and his Shanahan vs McVay vs Vrabel 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) “I’m an expert on cats”(2:40) NFL 2025 Schedule Release: “It’s a holiday!”(4:25) Primetime games: “The NFL is playing the hits”(8:00) Chiefs & Eagles: Which Super Bowl team has the tougher road?(18:30) Ravens & Lions: Which contender has the tougher road?(27:10) Commanders: Are they ready for primetime, all the time?(30:40) Soft Septembers: Bills, Steelers, Rams, Bengals, 49ers, Patriots, & Bears could all hit the ground running(52:25) DraftKings: Non-Playoff Teams with Best Odds to Return to Postseason(55:40) Texans: Can they cruise to another AFC South title?(59:30) Tough Septembers: Cowboys, Giants, Jets, & Browns could struggle out of the gate 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 “You’re pushing the limits of sweater time”(3:00) NFL Schedule Release: Cowboys at Eagles on Kickoff Night(13:20) News: Derek Carr retires(21:50) Saints QB competition: Is it Tyler Shough time?(32:15) Browns QB competition: Shedeur Sanders & Dillon Gabriel first impressions(43:45) Guess Who’s Talking: Giants QB Jaxson Dart on learning a cadence(50:20) Steelers QB Will Howard has a chip on his shoulder(55:15) Bears WR Luther Burden III has a warning for teams who passed on him(58:50) Jets T Armand Membou was surprised by his first contract(1:00:00) Bengals are messing up yet another contract situation(1:02:30) Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa is a hometown hero(1:04:00) Ahmed Reads Stats: Derek Carr, Buccaneers on 3rd down, Giants in the red zone, & QB-friendly Mark Andrews 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) Ahmed wonders if he’s immune to caffeine(2:40) NEWS: Cowboys-Steelers George Pickens trade(18:25) INTERVIEW: Former OL Terron Armstead on losing weight since he retired(21:20) Rookie O-linemen: How hard is it to transition to the NFL?(26:50) Defensive linemen: Why Robert Quinn was the toughest player he ever played(32:00) Offensive geniuses: The difference between Sean Payton & Mike McDaniel(34:50) Dolphins direction: What are they missing?(40:00) Tyreek Hill’s Top 5 QBs: Surprised Tua Tagovailoa wasn’t included?(44:00) George Pickens trade: “I don’t know what the Steelers are doing”(49:45) Most Badass O-linemen: Cesar Ruiz, Trey Smith, Rashawn Slater, Penei Sewell, Robert Hunt(57:05) Tom Brady’s awkward answer to the Shedeur Sanders question(1:01:30) YouTube Comments: Homies react Phil Simms’ #11 jersey and Ahmed’s nickname for Isaac TeSlaa(1:04:45) Chris sticks up for Abdul Carter & asks him to punch Big Phil(1:07:35) #AskMeAnything: Steelers: Are they tanking after the George Pickens trade?(

(0:00) Ahmed gives the behind the scenes story of replacing Mike Tirico as the Kentucky Derby host(9:05) Abdul Carter & Phil Simms’ #11 jersey: We get the breakdown of how Chris’ sister and mom shut it down(24:25) #AskMeAnything: Giants: How many games could Jaxson Dart start this season?(30:10) Browns: Can Dillon Gabriel beat out Shedeur Sanders?(34:45) Titans: What are their best-case scenario for this year?(37:20) Kyle McCord & Quinn Ewers expectations?(43:40) Packers: Will Matthew Golden be the Packers #1 WR next year?(46:55) MVP: Can a non-QB ever win it again?(50:40) Lions: Did they reach for WR Isaac TeSlaa?(54:50) Food: Chris breaks down his diet(59:50) INTERVIEW: 49ers GM John Lynch(1:05:20) How John Elway helped spark Lynch’s front office career  (1:11:30) How a Stanford professor helped design the 49ers Vision Statement(1:18:00) 49ers approach to big roster turnover this offseason(1:23:55) Lynch’s timeline & process for preparing for a draft(1:28:30) Best Player Available: How much do p

(0:00)  “He's my side piece…I don't even wanna know what I am."(3:30) Veteran QB winners & losers: Bills QB Josh Allen(10:45) Cowboys QB Dak Prescott(15:45) Texans QB C.J. Stroud(21:20) Patriots QB Drake Maye(26:25) Bears QB Caleb Williams(30:05) Rookies vs Vets: Saints QB Tyler Shough vs Derek Carr(33:45) Cowboys EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku vs Dante Fowler Jr., Marshawn Kneeland(36:35) Titans WR Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike vs Van Jefferson, Tyler Lockett, Treylon Burks(38:55) Chiefs  LT Josh Simmons vs Jaylon Moore & DT Omarr Norman-Lott vs Mike Pennel, Jerry Tillery(43:40) Eagles LB Jihaad Campbell vs Nakobe Dean, Jeremiah Trotter Jr.(47:55) Broncos RB R.J. Harvey vs Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime, Tyler Badie(49:50) Packers WR Matthew Golden vs Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks(55:00) Bears TE Colston Loveland vs Cole Kmet(57:40) Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori vs Julian Love(1:00:55) Jets TE Mason Taylor vs Jeremy Rucket, Stone Smartt(1:02:40) Browns QB Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders vs Kenny Pickett, Jo

(0:00) Ahmed has confirmed that he is a Lions homer(2:50) 2025 Draft Big Picture: “This is one of the deepest drafts I can remember”(6:35) Browns draft Shedeur Sanders(21:30) Favorite Round 2 picks: 49ers Texas DT Alfred Collins(25:10) Cardinals: Michigan CB Will Johnson(27:00) Bears: Missouri WR Luther Burden III & Boston College T Ozzy Trapilo(30:00) Ravens: Marshall EDGE Mike Green(32:00) Bengals: South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight, Jr.(35:15) Broncos: UCF RB R.J. Harvey(36:45) Chargers: Ole Miss WR Tre Harris(39:50) Favorite Round 3 picks: Patriots: Washington State WR Kyle Williams(43:40) Browns: Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr.(45:45) Texans: Iowa State WR Jaylin Noel(47:55) Giants: Toledo DT Darius Alexander(50:25) Cowboys: East Carolina CB Shavon Revel, Jr.(54:30) Raiders: Iowa State CB Darien Porter(59:50) Favorite Round 4 picks: Falcons: Oklahoma CB Billy Bowman, Jr.(1:04:45) Jaguars: Virginia Tech RB Byahshul Tuten(1:06:05) Titans: WR Chimere Dike, Texas TE Gunnar Helm, Stanford WR Elic Ayoma

(0:00) "Is it what you dreamed of?"(1:50) #1 Titans: QB Cam Ward(3:30) #2 Jaguars (via CLE): WR/CB Travis Hunter(9:00) #3 Giants: EDGE Abdul Carter(11:30) #4 Patriots: OL Will Campbell(13:25) #5 Browns (via JAX): DT Mason Graham(15:35) #6 Raiders: RB Ashton Jeanty(17:35) #7 Jets: OL Armand Membou(19:40) #8 Panthers: WR Tetairoa McMillan(22:05) #9 Saints: OL Kelvin Banks, Jr.(24:15) #10 Bears: TE Colston Loveland(26:20) #11 49ers: EDGE Mykel Williams(29:25) #12 Cowboys: OL Tyler Booker(31:10) #13 Dolphins: DT Kenneth Grant(33:35) #14 Colts: TE Tyler Warren(36:00) #15 Falcons: LB Jalon Walker(38:20) #16 Cardinals: DT Walter Nolen(40:35) #17 Bengals: EDGE Shemar Stewart(42:55) #18 Seahawks: OL Grey Zabel(45:00) #19 Buccaneers: WR Emeka Egbuka(47:20) #20 Broncos: CB Jahdae Barron(49:45) #21 Steelers: DT Derrick Harmon(51:30) #22 Chargers: RB Omarion Hampton(54:05) #23 Packers: WR Matthew Golden(56:35) #24 Vikings: OL Donovan Jackson(59:40) #25 Giants (via HOU): QB Jaxson Dart(1:02:15) #26 Falcons (via LAR): EDGE