(0:00) Chris and Ahmed brainstorm more ideas for the upcoming Top 40 QB Countdown (4:00) NFC West Burning Questions: 49ers CB concerns, Rams post-Aaron Donald, Geno Smith vs Sam Howell, and Cardinals rookie starters. (29:45) NFC South: Buccaneers pass rusher, Saints aging defense, Falcons pass rush, and Panthers weapons for Bryce Young. (50:30) NFC North: Jameson Williams leaping, Jordan Love's jump-off, Vikings run game, and Bears pass rush (1:13:40) NFC East: Cowboys RBs, Eagles coordinators, ...
May 08, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 615
(0:00) Were Ahmed's pits sweaty at the Derby? (6:25) AFC West Burning Questions: Chiefs post-L'Jarius Sneed, Raiders starting QB, Bo Nix, and Jim Harbaugh's offense. (32:20) AFC South: Texans new defenders, Trevor Lawrence's weapons, and next steps for Anthony Richardson & Will Levis. (56:30) AFC North: Ravens O-line overhaul, Deshaun Watson's future, Arthur Smith's offense, and the Bengals big boys. (1:15:20) AFC East: Bills WRs, Dolphins toughness, Aaron Rodgers, and Drake Maye's timeline....
May 06, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 614
(0:00) Who sounds like the Billy Madison lunch lady? (2:30) More 2024 Draft thoughts: Which 4 teams got "A" grades from Connor? Plus the guys disagree on the Falcons SECOND pick. (18:40) Rookie QB Predictions: Who will be this year's C.J. Stroud? Will Levis? Aidan O'Connell? (27:10) Rookie RBs: This year's Bijan Robinson? De'Von Achane? (32:45) Rookie WRs: This year's Zay Flowers? Puka Nacua? (40:30) Rookie TEs: This year's Sam LaPorta? Dalton Kincaid? (48:10) Rookie OL: This year's Peter Skoron...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 613
(0:00) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and other draft party songs (3:45) 2024 Draft QBs: Is Bo Nix 137 picks better than Spencer Rattler? (9:50) Falcons: With more days to digest, does the Michael Penix pick make more sense now? (23:05) Vikings: J.J. McCarthy fits Kevin O'Connell's offense (27:25) Broncos: Can Bo Nix make them a playoff team right now? (30:05) Offensive Rookie of the Year: Should Malik Nabers have better odds than Marvin Harrison Jr? (37:25) Best Draft Picks in Round 1 & 2: The E...
Apr 29, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 612
(0:00) Welcome to the barn (4:15) #1 Bears - QB Caleb Williams (7:00) #2 Commanders - QB Jayden Daniels (9:30) #3 Patriots - QB Drake Maye (12:20) #4 Cardinals - WR Marvin Harrison, Jr. (14:25) #5 Chargers - T Joe Alt (16:30) #6 Giants - WR Malik Nabers (19:00) #7 Titans - T JC Latham (21:15) #8 Falcons - QB Michael Penix, Jr. (26:30) #9 Bears - WR Rome Odunze (29:55) #10 Vikings - QB J.J. McCarthy (32:20) #11 Jets - T Olumuyiwa Fashanu (35:05) #12 Broncos - QB Bo Nix (38:45) #13 Raiders - TE Br...
Apr 26, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 611
(0:00) Jay explains the struggles of having an Australian accent in America (9:20) Drake Maye: "Nobody in my world has him in the Top 5 convo" (13:30) Caleb Williams & Jayden Daniels: Are they both locks for the Top 2? (16:30) JJ McCarthy: He's favored to go Top 5. Should he be? (20:25) Michael Penix Jr. & Bo Nix: Who will be drafted first? (24:00) QBs: Are we a lock to see 5 go tomorrow night? (26:15) Draft betting markets: How have they changed? What drives the market: mock drafts or inside in...
Apr 24, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 610
(0:00) Making a Mock Draft: These things are effing hard. (11:10) #1 Bears (12:15) #2 Commanders (15:10) #3 Vikings (trade w/ NE) (18:45) #4 Cardinals (20:45) #5 Chargers (22:45) #6 Giants (22:35) #7 Titans (24:50) #8 Falcons (26:20) #9 Bears (28:10) #10 Jets (30:50) #11 Patriots (trade w/ MIN) (32:40) #12 Broncos (35:10) #13 Raiders (36:30) #14 Saints (39:00) #15 Colts (40:35) #16 Eagles (trade w/ SEA) (42:10) #17 Jaguars (45:35) #18 Bengals (48:05) #19 Seahawks (trade w/ LAR) (50:15) #20 Steel...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 609
(0:00) Chris is done with his draft film and feeling fine (4:40) Scouting Safeties: The game has evolved to multiple positions within one. (10:20) #1 S Cooper DeJean (Iowa) (21:00) #2 S Ennis Rakestraw, Jr. (Missouri) (28:20) S Tyler Nubin (Minnesota) (34:55) S Javon Bullard (Georgia) (40:55) S Jaden Hicks (Washington State) (46:50) S Cole Bishop (Utah) (52:55) S Calen Bullock (USC) (1:00:15) Scouting Linebackers: "Our old school thumpers are not a thing anymore" (1:06:40) LB Edgerrin Cooper (Te...
Apr 17, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 608
(0:00) Connor's shirt gets scrutinized (5:20) 2024 Draft WR Comps: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. more A.J. Green, or Michael Thomas? (34:10) BREAKING NEWS: DeVonta Smith & Eagles 3-year extension (40:20) Brandon Aiyuk: If a team offers a 1st round pick, should the 49ers trade him? (45:10) Quinyon Mitchell: Could he be a fit for the Chargers? (49:05) JJ McCarthy vs Drake Maye: Who will go first? (57:00) Mid-Round QB Prospects: Thoughts on Joe Milton, Spencer Rattler, Jordan Travis (1:00:55) Tough evalua...
Apr 15, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 607
(0:00) Scouting TEs: Is this the year we see Kyle Pitts unlocked? (12:55) TE Brock Bowers (Georgia) (32:30) TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (Texas) (38:15) Scouting RBs: Chris self-scouts his past rankings. (42:05) RB Jonathon Brooks (Texas) (48:10) RB Trey Benson (Florida State) (56:20) RB Blake Corum (Michigan) (1:01:10) RB Jaylen Wright (Tennessee) (1:07:25) RB Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) (1:14:15) RB MarShawn Lloyd (USC) (1:22:20) RB Audric Estime (Notre Dame)...
Apr 10, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 606
(0:00) Scouting DTs: Why do so many play out of position in college? (20:50) #1 DT Byron Murphy II (Texas) (31:50) #2 DT Darius Robinson (Missouri) (40:50) #3 DT DeWayne Carter (Duke) (49:30) #4 DT Jer’Zhan Newton (Illinois) (57:35) #5 DT Ruke Orhorhoro (Clemson) (1:08:20) Honorable Mentions: Michael Hall Jr, Kris Jenkins, Braden Fiske, T’Vondre Sweat, Brandon Dorlus (1:28:10) One More Thing: Is a top-tier DT more important than a top-tier CB?...
Apr 08, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 605
(0:00) Bo’s favorite Oregon uniform (3:00) Growing up playing multiple sports, and why his dad didn’t let him play football right away (8:10) Developing mechanics as a youngster and realizing when he had a good arm (18:50) Following in his father’s footsteps at Auburn, and why he decided to transfer to Oregon (24:25) Film breakdown: Freedom to change plays at the line of scrimmage (28:50) Film breakdown: Going for the home run even when shorter completions are available (33:55) Film breakdown: T...
Apr 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 604
(0:00) OL Scouting: Is a Top 10 O-lineman really a "safe" pick? (19:30) #1 OT JC Latham (Alabama) (28:40) #2 T Joe Alt (Notre Dame) (38:30) #3 T Amarius Mims (Georgia) (49:00) #4 T Olumuyiwa Fashanu (Penn State) (58:55) #5 T Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma) (1:03:55) BREAKING NEWS: Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans (1:09:10) #1 iOL - G Taliese Fuaga (Oregon State) (1:14:30) #2 iOL - G Troy Fautanu (Washington) (1:18:20) #3 iOL - G Graham Barton (Duke) (1:22:40) #4 iOL - C Jackson Powers-Johnson (Oregon)...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 603
(0:00) GUEST: Devin McCourty : Why Nate Wiggins is his top CB in the draft, and whether or not the Patriots need to draft a QB 3rd overall. (51:20) QB Pro Days: What did Chris see from Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr, and Jayden Daniels? (1:09:15) #AskMeAnything: Your questions on Chris' EDGE draft rankings, the Falcons #8 pick, WRs as basketball players, drink/smoke ratio, and Ahmed's final high school at bat.
Apr 01, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 602
(03:35) Look at last year: what did Chris miss with Will Anderson? (09:35) Edge scouting: Why evaluating pass rush prospects is more straightforward than other positions (20:20) #1 Dallas Turner (Alabama) (33:20) #2 Laiatu Latu (UCLA) (44:40) #3 Jared Verse (FSU) (55:25) #4 Chop Robinson (Penn St) (1:06:45) Others Receiving Votes: A handful of players were in the running to be Top 5: Austin Booker (Kansas), Chris Braswell (Alabama), Jonah Eliss (Utah), Marshawn Kneeland (Western Michigan), Brale...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 601
(0:00) High school QBs: An old stat line shows how much things have changed since Chris' days at Ramapo. (5:50) CB Scouting: Is speed more important here than any other position? (16:00) #1 Quinyon Mitchell (Toledo) (29:00) #2 Nate Wiggins (Clemson) (40:00) #3 D.J. James (Auburn) (47:45) #4 Max Melton (Rutgers) (56:45) #5 Decamerion Richardson (Mississippi St) (1:07:45) Honorable Mentions: Terrion Arnold, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Mike Sainristil (1:22:15) What about... Cooper DeJean, Ennis Rakestraw ...
Mar 25, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 600
(0:00) Draft Groupthink: Why is there so much consensus in NFL prospect analysis? (13:40) 2024 Draft WR Sleepers: Chris gives additional shoutouts to Ladd McConkey (Georgia), Jermaine Burton (Alabama), Devontez Walker (North Carolina), and Johnny Wilson (Florida State). (26:45) RB Market: Aaron Jones asked Chris for solutions for RBs who want to get paid more. (36:15) #AskMeAnything WR Ranks: Chris answers the pushback to his thoughts on Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, Marvin Harrison, and Rome O...
Mar 20, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 599
(2:45) 2023 Draft WR review: What went wrong with Quentin Johnston? (9:25) WR scouting: What traits matter most to Chris? (17:40) #1 Malik Nabers (LSU) (29:20) #2 Brian Thomas, Jr. (LSU) (42:50) #3 Marvin Harrison, Jr. (Ohio State) (57:25) #4 Rome Odunze (Washington) (1:07:10) #5 Roman Wilson (Michigan) (1:16:00) Honorable Mentions: Troy Franklin, Ricky Pearsall, Adonai Mitchell, Keon Coleman, Xavier Legette, Malachi Corley, Malik Washington...
Mar 18, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 598
(0:00) Is young Phillip Simms still reeling from the Saquon Barkley news? (4:45) RB Carousel: Is there a certain way the Ravens should use Derrick Henry? (17:00) Biggest spenders: Historically, does free agency pay off? (20:30) Falcons: Can they win a Super Bowl with Kirk Cousins? (26:25) Vikings: Would Russell Wilson have been a good fit with Kevin O'Connell? (37:15) Eagles: Would they have been better off getting Patrick Queen instead of Saquon? (45:40) Jets: Something about Joe Douglas' appro...
Mar 13, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 597
(0:00) Don't believe the numbers you hear today (6:10) D'Andre Swift to Bears (9:35) Tony Pollard to Titans (18:40) Jaguars: Gabe Davis signed, Calvin Ridley's future, & Mac Jones trade (24:35) Christian Wilkins to Raiders (31:40) Baker Mayfield re-signs with Buccaneers (36:25) Russell Wilson to Steelers (57:10) Jonathan Greenard to Vikings (58:35) Commanders sign Dorance Armstrong & Tyler Biadasz from Cowboys (1:02:05) Packers cut David Bakhtiari (1:03:15) Dion Dawkins trolls everyone, then sig...
Mar 11, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 596
(3:30) QB Scouting: What does Chris look for in a passer? (9:30) 2023 Draft QB Review: Looking back at what Simms got right & wrong last year. (18:30) #1 Caleb Williams (USC) (42:15) #2 Jayden Daniels (LSU) (59:20) #3 Bo Nix (Oregon) (1:13:15) #4 Michael Penix, Jr. (Washington) (1:26:55) #5 J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) (1:37:10) #6 Drake Maye (North Carolina)...
Mar 06, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Ep. 595
(0:00) CSU Birthday: 5 years since our first episode...how much has changed. (6:25) Prospect Interviews: What personalities impressed Chris the most? (24:30) Quarterbacks: Does Caleb Williams have "cocky arrogance?" (38:05) Wide Receivers: Xavier Worthy stole the headlines, but Brian Thomas Jr. stole Chris' heart. (53:45) Offensive Line: These guys made our man Connor Rogers look like a kid reporter. (1:01:25) Defensive Line: Ahmed and Chris are already loving the big butts of this class. (1:14:...
Mar 04, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 594
(0:00) Welcome back homies! (4:55) 2024 Scouting Combine preview: QBs and WRs are the headline (16:40) Teams: Which are the ones to watch in Round 1? (21:50) Offensive Line: Joe Alt headlines a strong class (27:20) Running Backs: "I don't see a Bijan or Gibbs" (28:40) Cornerbacks: "There's not a star, but there's a lot of good starters" (35:20) Defensive Tackles: "He's a Round 1 talent, but I could see him going in Round 4" (40:10) Generational talents: Which players in this class make the cut? ...
Feb 26, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 593
(1:10) Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith has harsh words for the Cowboys. (18:05) Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson on the passion of Dan Campbell & his video game name. (30:30) Steelers LB TJ Watt on the “Renegade” boost & if he’s happy the Ravens lost the AFC championship. (43:50) Raiders DE Maxx Crosby has a bone to pick with Chris. (54:45) Jets CB Sauce Gardner on the time Aaron Rodgers burned his gloves. (1:09:00) Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner on whether he still has stronger emotions from winning or losing ...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 592
(1:25) Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: Why is he frustrated about his contract negotiations? (10:20) Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase: Does he care about being paid more than former LSU teammate Justin Jefferson? (19:25) Rams WR Puka Nacua: On being “chubby” and why teams missed on him in the draft. (30:20) Eagles WR DeVonta Smith: Why couldn't the Eagles stop their late season collapse? (39:25) Bears WR D.J. Moore: Why should the Bears keep Justin Fields?...
Feb 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 591
(1:45) Bills QB Josh Allen: What Hall of Fame QB does he hold a grudge against? (16:35) Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield: Why does he feel at home in Tampa Bay? (26:50) Vikings QB Kirk Cousins & WR KJ Osborn: Do they see a future in Minnesota? (40:20) Washington QB Michael Penix Jr: Will he throw at the Scouting Combine? (52:50) Georgia TE Brock Bowers: Which team does he hope picks him in the Top 10?...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 590
(0:00) Chris recaps the Super Bowl scene, including Jason Kelce yelling at Adele, and whether the 49ers or Chiefs fans were louder. (15:25) Super Bowl LVIII WTF Happened: "The Chiefs won the blitz war" (19:25) 49ers offense vs Chiefs defense: Was Brock Purdy really "unbelievable"? (1:03:10) Chiefs offense vs 49ers defense: Patrick Mahomes was "gun shy" early in the game. (1:41:40) Give Me The Headlines: Chris sees a common thread in Super Bowl blown leads. (1:45:45) 2024 NFL MVP Odds: Where's Ja...
Feb 14, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 589
(0:00) Welcome to a different type of Unbuttoned (1:25) Super Bowl LVIII: The Chiefs win again, but were they the better team? (43:40) Overtime: Should Kyle Shanahan have chosen to take the ball second? (57:35) Travis Kelce: How out-of-line were his sideline tirades? (1:04:55) Andy Reid: He addresses the rumors that he could retire. (1:20:25) 49ers: "Kyle Shanahan is cursed." (1:30:50) Taylor Swift: Can she out-chug Aaron Rodgers? (1:33:50) Referees: Were they any calls (or non-calls) that affec...
Feb 12, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 588
(00:00) Welcome to the Mandalay Bay Sportsbook! (5:05) Super Bowl LVIII preview: "The 49ers at their best are better than the Chiefs at their best" (23:05) Super Bowl MVP: Can a Chiefs player other than Patrick Mahomes win? (24:55) Audience Questions on the 2021 QB class, Lions 4th down decisions, Packers, Bears, Bill Belichick, Kirk Cousins, and more. (51:15) Super Bowl LVIII pick: "My heart says 49ers, but my head says Chiefs"
Feb 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 587
(00:00) Welcome to Radio Row (14:50) Most Important Non-QBs in Super Bowl LVIII: Chris gives his Top 10 (1:07:15) Receiver Props: Who will have the most receiving yards in Super Bowl LVIII? (1:10:05) Biggest Legacy Boost: Who would benefit the most from a Super Bowl win? (1:23:30) #AskMeAnything: Should the 49ers blitz Patrick Mahomes? (1:31:45) Homie Playoff Predictions: 1 homie can still have a perfect final four. (1:33:25) Requiem for a Team: We pay our respects to the 2023 Bills, Ravens, and...
Feb 05, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 586
