Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(0:00) "I am the host who shows up when your favorite host isn't there"(2:00) Simms Mock Draft reactions: Where NFL coaches told Chris he was wrong.(4:25) WR buzz: Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden & Emeka Egbuka(12:30) Pass rusher buzz: Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams, & Shemar Stewart(17:55) INTERVIEW: UNC RB Omarion Hampton on visiting teams & winning Chris a steak dinner(35:30) GUEST: NBC Sports Betting Analyst Jay Croucher: What do the betting markets indicate about the Draft?(41:50) Shedeur Sanders & QB Round 1 pick odds(48:40) Ashton Jeanty, Mason Graham, & Jaguars #5 pick(55:40) Offensive linemen in Top 10(58:20) 49ers #11 pick(1:03:05) Tyler Warren & Bears #10 pick(1:07:05) Other Top 10 pick bets 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) “It’s gonna be intimate on the couch”(2:00) Simms 2025 Mock Draft: What WILL happen, not what SHOULD happen(7:20) #1 Titans - QB Cam Ward(8:30) #2 Browns - WR/CB Travis Hunter(10:45) #3 Giants - EDGE Abdul Carter(13:15) #4 Patriots - OL Will Campbell(15:25) #5 Jaguars - DT Mason Graham(18:15) #6 Raiders - OL Armand Membou(21:40) #7 Jets - OL Kelvin Banks, Jr.(24:50) #8 Panthers - EDGE Jalon Walker(28:10) #9 Saints - LB Jihaad Campbell(32:00) #10 Bears - RB Ashton Jeanty(35:45) #11 49ers - EDGE Shemar Stewart(37:40) #12 Cowboys - RB Omarion Hampton(39:40) #13 Dolphins - CB Will Johnson(42:35) #14 Colts - TE Tyler Warren(44:05) #15 Falcons - EDGE Mike Green(46:25) #16 Cardinals - OL Grey Zabel(49:45) #17 Bengals - OL Tyler Booker(51:35) #18 Seahawks - OL Josh Conerly, Jr.(53:45) #19 Buccaneers - S Malaki Starks(56:15) #20 Broncos - WR Tetairoa McMillan(58:55) #21 Steelers - DT Derrick Harmon(1:02:30) #22 Chargers - TE Colston Loveland(1:05:40) #23 Packers - WR Matthew Golden(1:07:25) #24 Vikings - CB Max

(0:00) "You are my budddy"(2:05) Simms 2025 OL Breakdowns: How do you tell a guard from a tackle?(4:45) G Will Campbell (LSU)(14:05) T Armand Membou (Missouri)(18:40) G Kelvin Banks, Jr. (Texas)(23:10) T Josh Simmons (Ohio State)(27:50) G Josh Conerly, Jr. (Oregon)(31:05) T Aireontae Ersery (Minnesota)(35:20) GUEST: Orlando Brown, Jr. talks about protecting Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, & Joe Burrow(42:45) OB reflects on the lessons of his rough 2018 Combine experience(49:00) OB talks about the toughest thing for an OL transitioning from college to NFL(54:05) OB evaluates Will Campbell, Armand Membou & Josh Simmons(1:08:45) Simms 2025 OL Breakdowns: G Grey Zabel (North Dakota St)(1:13:25) G Tyler Booker (Alabama)(1:17:50) G Donovan Jackson (Ohio State)(1:20:30) T Jonah Savaiinaea (Arizona)(1:22:35) G Marcus Mbow (Purdue)(1:25:05) T Anthony Belton (NC State)(1:28:35) DraftKings: 1st OL drafted(1:31:50) Simms 2025 LB Breakdowns: Jihaad Campbell (Alabama)(1:36:40) LB Carson Schwesinger (UCLA) Hosted by

(0:00) “It’s a PG-13 podcast”(1:30) Scouting DBs: “It’s not like the old days”(8:20) #1 CB Will Johnson (Michigan)(17:10) #2 CB Travis Hunter (Colorado)(31:15) #3 CB Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky)(40:00) #4 CB Darien Porter (Iowa State)(50:00) #5 CB Shavon Revel (East Carolina)(56:50) CB Honorable Mentions: Jahdae Barron, Jacob Parrish(1:03:40) What about…Trey Amos, Benjamin Morrison, Azareye'h Thomas(1:09:40) Before or After: S Malaki Starks (Georgia)(1:12:50) S Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina)(1:17:15) S Xavier Watts (Notre Dame)(1:19:30) S Andrew Mukuba (Texas)(1:23:10) S Kevin Winston, Jr. (Penn State)(1:26:00) S Billy Bowman, Jr. (Oklahoma)(1:30:50) S Caleb Ransaw (Tulane)(1:34:05) DraftKings: DB favored to go Round 1  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've become a full-fledged pervert lately!"(2:50) Connor Rogers GM Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders not in Round 1?(7:50) Picks 1-10: Top 3 set? Patriots, Jets, Raiders go offense(18:40) Cowboys & Colts get top tier TEs(20:55) Edge rushers galore in Round 1(32:00) Emeka Egbuka & Omarion Hampton landing spots(37:00) Simms questions Jahdae Barron & Walter Nolen(42:25) 2025 Draft DTs:  What is a 3-technique vs a nose tackle?(45:40) Mason Graham (Michigan)(49:45) Walter Nolen (Ole Miss)(53:40) CJ West (Indiana)(57:35) Darius Alexander (Toledo)(1:01:45) Omarr Norman-Lott (Tennessee)(1:06:25) Kenneth Grant (Michigan)(1:11:25) Derrick Harmon (Oregon)(1:14:55) Alfred Collins (Texas)(1:19:00) JJ Pegues (Ole Miss)(1:21:45) Tyleik Williams (Ohio State)(1:24:20) Top 5 DT Rankings(1:25:15) DraftKings: Odds to be 2nd DL drafted 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 i

(0:00) We are bringing Ahmed down to low levels(3:15) Shedeur Sanders pats the ball…does it matter?(14:45) Simms 2025 Draft EDGE Rankings: "There's more depth than I had heard about"(17:20) #1 EDGE Abdul Carter (Penn State)(29:35) DraftKings: Abdul Carter landing spot odds(32:10) #2 EDGE Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M)(45:20) #3 EDGE Mike Green (Marshall)(55:50) #4 EDGE James Pearce, Jr. (Tennessee)(1:03:45) #5 EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku (Boston College)(1:12:45) Honorable mentions: Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker, Nic Scourton, JT Tuimoloau, Princely Umanmielen, Jordan Burch(1:26:55) What about…Jack Sawyer, Landon Jackson  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) Syracuse QB Kyle McCord(34:05) Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian 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) "Do chickens roost?"(3:30) 2025 RB overview: “A phenomenal class”(6:55) #1 RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)(18:55) DraftKings: Which team will draft Ashton Jeanty?(21:30) #2 RB Omarion Hampton (UNC)(30:45) #3 RB RJ Harvey (UCF)(39:15) #4 RB Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech)(45:50) #5 RB TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State)(53:50) GUEST: Chris “CJ2k” Johnson breaks down the 2025 RB class(1:27:00) Simms 2025 RB Honorable Mentions: Quinshon Judkins, Cam Skattebo, Kaleb Johnson, Damien Martinez, Raheim Sanders, Jo'quavious "Woody" Marks 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) "If you had Travis Hunter out of your Top 5, Phillip wasn't coming home"(10:30) NEWS: Giants sign Russell Wilson(17:30) Stefon Diggs to Patriots(21:05) 2025 Draft TE Breakdowns: Tyler Warren (Penn State)(34:05) Colston Loveland (Michigan)(47:45) Mason Taylor (LSU)(53:55) Elijah Arroyo (Miami)(58:20) Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green)(1:06:05) Gunnar Helm (Texas)(1:12:10) DraftKings: Odds to Draft TE with 1st Pick(1:15:15) WR Rankings Reactions: Chris takes questions on Travis Hunter, Kyle Williams, Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden III, Matthew Golden, Isaiah Bond, Jalen Royals, Savion Williams 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) "Dad! My friends think you're an idiot!"(2:20) Victory Lap: We kept receipts from the reaction to Chris’ 2024 WR rankings(22:15) #1 WR Travis Hunter (Colorado)(37:05) #2 WR Kyle Williams (Washington State)(47:15) #3 WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona)(58:00) #4 WR Jaylin Noel (Iowa State)(1:08:40) #5 WR Tre Harris (Ole Miss)(1:16:00) Honorable Mentions: Luther Burden III, Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden, Jaylin Lane(1:22:20) DraftKings: 1st WR Drafted odds(1:24:05) What about…Emeka Egbuka, Elic Ayomanor?  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.

(7:40) NEWS: Vikings not pursuing Aaron Rodgers(15:55) Giants plans at #3 pick(25:50) YouTube comments: The homies clear up our missed "lamb & tuna fish" reference(28:40) C-Throw-PO: Which QB prospect has the strongest arm? Best accuracy?(56:30) Cam Ward: Could he have a C.J. Stroud-type rookie year?(1:01:20) Shedeur Sanders: Why shouldn't a team draft him Top 10?(1:08:35) Jaxson Dart: Is he the most system-dependent QB?(1:11:30) QB comps: Chris judges a homie’s NFL comparisons for the 2025 QB class(1:20:20) Joe Milton: What is his trade market?(1:23:10) 2026 QB Class: Is Arch Manning overhyped? 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 talks about his hits & misses(9:00) 2025 vs 2024 QB class(16:00) #1 QB Cam Ward (Miami)(33:30) #2 QB Shedeur Sanders (Colorado)(53:35) #3 QB Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss)(1:08:10) #4 QB Kyle McCord (Syracuse)(1:18:00) #5 QB Quinn Ewers (Texas)(1:30:30) Honorable Mentions: Tyler Shough (Louisville)(1:34:00) Dillon Gabriel (Oregon)(1:36:00) Graham Mertz (Florida)(1:37:30) Jalen Milroe (Alabama)(1:45:10) Riley Leonard (Notre Dame)(1:49:05) What about...Brady Cook (Missouri)(1:50:00) Will Howard (Ohio State) 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.

(05:25) GOING FOR IT: Vikings adding defensive players to take the burden off Brian Flores. Could Aaron Rodgers be the missing piece?(15:00) Commanders give Jayden Daniels some veteran help with trades for Deebo Samuel & Laremy Tunsil(20:25) Texans get better, and always have an eye on the future(27:20) QB CEILINGS: Was Sam Darnold really an upgrade over Geno Smith in Seattle?(32:15) Geno Smith makes the Raiders instantly better, until Brady finds his guy(36:50) Justin Fields signing still gives the Jets some flexibility(40:45) Why Daniel Jones is in a sticky situation with the Colts(47:45) FROM BAD TO ... LESS BAD? MEDIOCRE? GOOD?(48:00) Caleb Williams should benefit from the Bears beefing up the interior OL(51:15) Patriots splurge on D(54:40) Nowhere to go but up for the Giants secondary(58:30) The Panthers spent, but at what cost?(1:02:30) The Jaguars spent, but at what cost?(1:06:00) MASS EXODUS: 49ers have lost talent in droves. So how come the sports books don't reflect that?(1:14:35) Maybe now ever

(0:00) The NFL offseason is already interrupting Chris' dinners(4:50) Panthers: Courting DT Milton Williams, CB Jaycee Horn extension(8:45) Giants sign CB Paulson Adebo(10:15) Patriots sign CB Carlton Davis & LB Robert Spillane(16:20) Commanders sign DT Javon Kinlaw(18:15) Bengals re-sign DT B.J. Hill(19:40) Falcons cut DT Grady Jarrett(23:00) Chiefs sign RB Elijah Mitchell(23:45) Vikings re-sign RB Aaron Jones(25:00) Best free agent RB on the market?(28:20) Buccaneers sign EDGE Haason Reddick, re-sign WR Chris Godwin(33:30) Patriots sign T Morgan Moses(34:25) Titans sign T Dan Moore(41:00) Lions sign CB D.J. Reed(42:40) Jaguars sign CB Jourdan Lewis(44:45) Vikings sign CB Isaiah Rodgers(46:55) Milton Williams plot thickens as Cardinals & Vikings get involved(49:40) Ravens re-sign T Ronnie Stanley(51:00) Bears sign C Drew Dalman(54:20) Rams re-sign QB Jimmy Garoppolo & sign WR Davante Adams(58:00) Steelers acquire WR DK Metcalf from Seahawks(1:03:25) Raiders acquire QB Geno Smith from Seahawks(1:0

(0:00) Tom Pelissero & Bud Bundy make an appearance(4:55) #1 Where does the QB Carousel stop?(31:00) #2 Where do Cam Ward & other rookie QBs go?(41:30) #3 Who makes the #1 pick?(46:35) #4 Will the Bengals keep it together?(52:50) #5 What will the Eagles & Chiefs do?(1:06:10) #6 Which teams will splurge in free agency?(1:17:40) #7 Where does Myles Garrett end up?(1:21:45) #8 Who is this year’s Saquon Barkley (missing piece for a contender)?(1:27:20) #9 Who is this year’s Zack Baun (free agency bargain)?(1:31:00) #10 How will teams approach the RB position? 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 Episode 700!(12:10) 49ers trade Deebo Samuel to Commanders(22:10) Jets shopping Davante Adams before release(24:10) Rams give Matthew Stafford (& Alaric Jackson) new contract(29:15) Giants interested in Aaron Rodgers(33:20) Titans shopping #1 overall pick(37:00) Sam Darnold destination?(40:50) Eagles interest in Myles Garrett(46:30) Combine QB throwing sessions: Jaxson Dart, Brady Cook, Quinn Ewers, Tyler Shough, Kyle McCord, Will Howard, Dillon Gabriel, Riley Leonard, Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward(1:19:10) Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter, a can't miss prospect?(1:21:45) Texas wins the Combine(1:26:50) Workout Monsters: RB prospects, Nick Emmanwori, Shemar Stewart, James Pearce Jr. 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) Prospects wow Chris with their charisma(4:40) Georgia's Malaki Starks leads a surprising safety group(16:25) Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter won’t get surgery...should he?(23:40) Tyler Warren & Colston Loveland are top tier TEs(32:45) Colorado's Travis Hunter is a dug into playing both CB & WR(40:50) Michigan's Will Johnson leads the rest of an intriguing CB class(47:50) Who are the combine freaks to watch for?(50:45) Chris & Nicole break down the DL & LB prospects they interviewed(1:03:20) Chris gives his first film impressions of the QB class 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 ready to embrace technology(10:30) Offseason News Kickoff: Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Myles Garrett, & Bengals contracts(31:35) Scouting Combine value(36:10) How to Watch the Combine(51:45) Should QBs throw at the Combine?(1:01:45) O-line: scouting interior vs tackles(1:07:40) Odds to be #1 pick(1:10:40) 2025 QB Prospects: Cam Ward vs Shedeur Sanders, and Jaxson Dart(1:16:20) Standout Big Ten prospects?(1:18:10) Travis Hunter & LSU OT Will Campbell 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) "That was a bad memory, more like a nightmare"(1:20) Deion Sanders on Shedeur's maturity & if he’ll ever coach in the NFL(14:05) Eli Manning on the Hall of Fame & the Giants' outlook(23:10) Emmitt Smith has his doubts about the Cowboys' chances(35:15) Ed Reed roasts Simms for a pick back in 2006(47:45) Chris Johnson & LenDale White have some Chris locker room stories(1:01:55) Pacman Jones has a unique present for Simms 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) "We've got some BALLERS"(1:10) Vikings WR Justin Jefferson on when he knew Sam Darnold was special(13:30) Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill regrets saying he wanted to leave Miami(27:45) Packers RB Josh Jacobs says the Packers need a “proven” WR1(42:05) Giants WR Malik Nabers says what he wants from the Giants next QB(54:20) Rams WR Puka Nacua on the Cooper Kupp trade talks(1:00:40) Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs & David Montgomery on losing Ben Johnson(1:10:45) Bears WR Rome Odunze on what he’s expecting from Ben Johnson 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.