(3:00) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: How did Chris narrow down his list? (9:50) QB #40 Desmond Ridder: "His mechanics have improved from college" (18:30) QB #39 Sam Howell: "He's got more pop in his arm than I gave him credit for." (29:40) QB #38 Bryce Young: "They didn't take him #1 to sit on the bench." (39:30) QB #37 CJ Stroud: "This is a great offense for him...He can be a star." (45:20) QB #36 Anthony Richardson: Why did he leap Stroud & Young after being behind them in Simms' draft rankings? ...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep 501•Transcript available on Metacast (4:35) Episode 500: You predict what we'll be talking about 500 episodes from now. (11:00) NFL Schedule: Germany and London are getting some heavy-hitter games this season. (18:45) Top 40 QB Countdown: What did Chris learn from looking back at last year's list? (41:20) Simms 500 Trivia: Chris and Ahmed try to go 5-for-5. (51:35) #AskMeAnything: What are the Cowboys missing to beat the Eagles & 49ers? (54:25) Giants: Can Evan Neal take a Year 2 leap, like his teammate? (57:45) O-line: The Broncos...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 500•Transcript available on Metacast (4:50) Justin Fields: Chris breaks down where his throwing motion stands. (9:50) Giants: Does rookie center John Michael Schmitz need to change his "dead snap?" (13:45) Rookie QBs: Why do people say Anthony Richardson should play but Will Levis should sit? (18:10) Titans: How long is Ryan Tannehill's leash this season? (20:55) 49ers: If Brock Purdy can't start Week 1, will Sam Darnold start over Trey Lance? (29:35) DeAndre Hopkins: Is he going to stay with the Cardinals? (32:25) Contenders: What...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep 499•Transcript available on Metacast (2:50) Aaron Rodgers: The new Jets QB is living it up in New York. (6:30) Who is this year's...Kenny Pickett? CJ Stroud & Bryce Young can hit the ground running. (12:00) ...Brock Purdy? Clayton Tune has a foreseeable path to starting this season. (16:20) ...Kenneth Walker? Bijan Robinson is great, but don't sleep on Zach Charbonnet either. (22:15) ...Tyler Allgeier? Roschon Johnson could impress Bears coaches immediately. (27:15) ...Isiah Pacheco? Izzy Abanikanda & Sean Tucker could be contribut...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 498•Transcript available on Metacast (4:10) Draft big picture: Did we see a Brock Purdy effect? Why were there so many trades? (13:30) Eagles: They are in a tier by themselves. (20:20) NFC odds: The 49ers QB is a mystery, and Vegas doesn't care. (23:00) Falcons: With a good running game, did they really need Bijan Robinson? (28:30) Packers: Ahmed is spreading false Lukas Van Ness narratives. (32:00) Steelers: Chris loves their "goons", even if he doesn't love Joey Porter Jr. (34:50) Seahawks: Seattle has "a bunch of psychos" in the...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep 497•Transcript available on Metacast (2:20) Lamar Jackson: He gets PAID. (4:40) #1 Panthers: QB Bryce Young (8:25) #2 Texans: QB C.J. Stroud (12:15) #3 Texans: EDGE Will Anderson, Jr. (13:50) #4 Colts: QB Anthony Richardson (15:40) #5 Seahawks: CB Devon Witherspoon (17:40) #6 Cardinals: OT Paris Johnson, Jr. (20:20) #7 Raiders: EDGE Tyree Wilson (22:10) #8 Falcons: RB Bijan Robinson #8 (24:45) #9 Eagles: DT Jalen Carter (27:10) #10 Bears: OT Darnell Wright (28:35) #11 Titans: G Peter Skoronski (30:30) #12 Lions: RB Jahmyr Gibbs (32...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 496•Transcript available on Metacast (1:20) GUEST: Jay Croucher comes on the set to talk about Will Levis Reddit rumors, odds for the 2nd and 3rd overall picks, and his favorite longshot bet. (28:55) Simms Top 10 contest: You can enter your draft predictions, and Chris has put up a big prize if you're right. (31:30) Mock Draft : Chris talks about some honorable mentions who almost made his mock draft and could go in Round 1. (35:10) Big Board: Who are Chris' Top 5 players in the draft, regardless of position? (43:45) Quarterbacks: ...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 495•Transcript available on Metacast (10:20) #1 Panthers: QB Bryce Young (Alabama) (13:00) #2 Texans: EDGE Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech) (15:30) #3 Cardinals: EDGE Will Anderson, Jr. (Alabama) (19:30) #4 Colts: QB Will Levis (Kentucky) (22:40) #5 Seahawks: DT Jalen Carter (Georgia) (25:15) #6 Lions: CB Devon Witherspoon (Illinois) (27:50) #7 Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Jr. (Ohio State) (31:30) #8 Falcons: QB C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) (39:50) #9 Bears: G Peter Skoronski (Northwestern) (42:15) #10 Eagles: RB Bijan Robinson (Texas) (45:15) #...
Apr 24, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep 493•Transcript available on Metacast (4:00) LB scouting: Like RBs, should teams stop drafting linebackers in Round 1? (11:30) #1 LB Daiyan Henley (Washington St): Chris' top LB is also a #1 press conference soundbite. (21:50) #2 LB Trenton Simpson (Clemson): "Sideline to sideline, he might be the best in the NFL." (30:00) #3 LB Jack Campbell (Iowa): "He's a pain in the ass in coverage." (38:20) #4 LB Henry To'oTo'o (Alabama): "Ballhawk. He ATTACKS." (45:00) #5 LB Ivan Pace, Jr (Cincinnati): "Whoa is he explosive." (51:30) Robin Hoo...
Apr 19, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep 492•Transcript available on Metacast (5:20) Chris and Ahmed look back at some of the Big Butts who slipped through the cracks, Big Butt Busts, and explain the different roles and positioning of defensive linemen (27:00) #1 DT Jalen Carter (Georgia): “He is the best defensive player in the Draft.” (38:15) BetMGM 1st Defensive Player Drafted Odds: Should Jalen Carter be the first defensive player off the board? And could the Texans be the team that surprises with a defender at #2? (44:00) #2 DT Calijah Kancey (Pitt): “I watch him and...
Apr 17, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep 491•Transcript available on Metacast (1:20) Will Anderson: Did Chris just ignore his stellar 2021 tape? (15:45) OL Scouting: What makes a prospect a tackle or guard? (26:20) #1 T Darnell Wright (Tennessee): "Even when he loses, he wins." (32:20) #2 T Broderick Jones (Georgia): "He blocked someone into the kicking net." (36:00) #3 T Paris Johnson, Jr. (Ohio State): "His arms are down to the ground." (41:00) #4 T Anton Harrison (Oklahoma): "This is a franchise left tackle." (43:25) #5 T Blake Freeland (BYU): Is his weight a concern? ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 490•Transcript available on Metacast (2:10) Power to the Sheeple: How does Chris feel about Kayvon Thibodeaux a year later? (13:10) EDGE scouting: Is this year's class better than last year's? (18:20) #1 EDGE Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech): Is he worthy of being the #1 defender off the board? (31:45) #2 EDGE Lukas Van Ness (Iowa): "His play strength is off the charts." (44:50) #3 EDGE Nolan Smith (Georgia): Does his size matter? (59:00) #4 EDGE Will McDonald IV (Iowa State): "He was totally out of position and he was still throwing peop...
Apr 10, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast (2:30) TE Scouting: Simms & Connor discuss the balance between receiving skills vs blocking skills, and why the position is slow to develop in the NFL. (13:10) #1 TE Dalton Kincaid (Utah): “After the catch, he’s receiver-like. I wouldn’t be mad if someone took him in the Top 10.” (23:10) #2 TE Sam LaPorta (Iowa): “As the process goes on, it’ll be obvious how well-rounded and good of a football player he is” (30:55) #3 TE Michael Mayer (Notre Dame): “When he catches the ball, he wants to go to th...
Apr 05, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 488•Transcript available on Metacast (3:45) Power to the Sheeple: Ahmed has a theory about good RBs seem "a dime a dozen." (15:45) RB scouting: Chris has changed the way he looks at speed for RBs. (21:30) #1 RB Bijan Robinson (Texas): Is he a better RB prospect than Saquon Barkley? (37:30) #2 RB Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama): Why is he in the same tier as Bijan? (48:20) #3 RB Roschon Johnson (Texas): "He's an NFL starter. He just got stuck behind a stud." (59:10) #4 RB Sean Tucker (Syracuse): "A little ball of muscle." (1:06:40) #5 RB Cha...
Apr 03, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep 487•Transcript available on Metacast (3:10) Power to the Sheeple: Ahmed is upset that Chris was right about Jeff Okudah. (11:55) 2023 CB class: Is this the deepest one we've seen in a while? (14:00) #1 CB Devon Witherspoon (Illinois): "The most exciting film to watch that I can remember in a while." (26:35) #2 CB DJ Turner (Michigan): "I'm shocked he's so down the list for other people." (37:50) #3 CB Christian Gonzalez (Oregon): "There's not much to nitpick here." (46:00) #4 CB Deonte Banks (Maryland): "He's an island, shut down, ...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep 486•Transcript available on Metacast (6:15) Power to the Sheeple: Looking back at recent drafts, Chris explains why he missed on Garrett Wilson and hit on Justin Jefferson. (19:30) What does Chris look for in WRs? (24:30) #1 WR Zay Flowers (Boston College): "Pedal to the metal in everything he does." (37:30) #2 WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Ohio State): "Speed is not blazing, but his wiggle is INSANITY." (50:00) #3 WR Quentin Johnston (TCU): "We’re talking Tee Higgins-ish, but more explosive." (58:00) #4 WR Michael Wilson (Stanford): "Thi...
Mar 27, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Ep 485•Transcript available on Metacast (7:30) Power to the Sheeple: What has draft consensus taught us in the past? (14:30) QB Traits: Accuracy, arm strength, running...who are the best and most concerning QBs in each category? (47:30) 2022 QB class: Is Hendon Hooker a better prospect than Kenny Pickett? (49:00) Bryce Young: Why doesn't he compare well to Kyler Murray? (55:00) CJ Stroud: Did he have many tight-window throws? (1:03:45) Hendon Hooker: Does Chris agree with Kurt Warner's critiques of him? (1:11:55) Anthony Richardson: D...
Mar 22, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep 484•Transcript available on Metacast (2:30) QB Scouting: How have running QBs changed Chris' evaluations? What did he learn from Matt Corral? (14:10) QB #1 CJ Stroud (Ohio State): "I was BLOWN AWAY by his film." (29:45) QB #2 Bryce Young (Alabama): "He's a natural." (42:30) QB #3 Hendon Hooker (Tennessee): "What is there not to like?" (55:45) QB #4 Anthony Richardson (Florida): "Not as raw a prospect as you’re led to believe." (1:08:20) T-QB #5 Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA): "His arm is up there with the best in his class." (1:15...
Mar 20, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Ep 483•Transcript available on Metacast (3:30) Aaron Rodgers & Jets: Producer Pete's note: Whatever I type here, it will be outdated by the time you listen to this. (12:00) Darren Waller trade: How does he fit in the Giants offense? And why did the Raiders get rid of him? (22:40) Broncos: Sean Payton is paying to "rebuild Russell Wilson's psyche." (29:10) Falcons: Does Desmond Ridder & Taylor Heinicke mean they are set at QB? (34:35) Panthers: Andy Dalton "is perfect for that situation." (38:20) Darius Slay: The Eagles cut the star CB...
Mar 15, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 482•Transcript available on Metacast (2:40) Bears sign LB T.J. Edwards: The Eagles lose an underrated piece of their defense. (9:30) Jason Kelce returns: Howie Roseman is downing tequila shots in celebration. (11:20) Broncos sign Jarrett Stidham: And Sean Payton also gets Russell Wilson some more protection. But why is Denver shopping his WRs? (19:15) 49ers sign Javon Hargrave: "The best pass rush in football gets better." (22:00) Broncos sign Mike McGlinchey: Denver gets "the best right tackle" in this class. (24:30) Austin Ekeler...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep 481•Transcript available on Metacast (3:30) Lamar Jackson: Will anyone give him a guaranteed contract? Why are some teams not even exploring it? (24:00) Jets, Patriots, Commanders, Titans: Could Lamar land with any of them? (36:40) Daniel Jones: Should the Giants have committed to him past this year? And could Odell Beckham Jr. be coming to New York next? (53:15) Aaron Rodgers: "I expect him to the Jets to happen in the next few days." (1:02:10) Packers: What holes do they need to plug in free agency? (1:10:30) Tua Tagovailoa: Shou...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep 480•Transcript available on Metacast (4:20) Combine value: What do coaches gain from being there? (8:50) BREAKING NEWS: Derek Carr signs with the Saints. How does he fit in New Orleans, and how does this affect the Jets and Panthers? (14:25) Lamar Jackson: Should the Ravens allow other teams to talk to him? (22:10) Daniel Jones: Would you rather have him or Kirk Cousins? (26:50) Franchise Tags: Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, and Evan Engram aren't going anywhere. (31:20) Combine Big Takeaways: Chris was wowed by the edge rushers and th...
Mar 06, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep 479•Transcript available on Metacast (2:30) Will Anderson, Jr.: The stud Alabama linebacker talks about potentially going #1 overall and when he knew he had Nick Saban’s respect. (15:40) Tyree Wilson: The Texas Tech passer rusher and Top 5 prospect says whether he’d rather sack Patrick Mahomes or be teammates with him. (25:50) Bryan Bresee: The defensive tackle describes how to run down the hill at Clemson without falling. (35:50) Andy Reid: The Chiefs coach talks about fish and chips, and tells us more about the play that helped w...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 478•Transcript available on Metacast (2:55) Scouting Combine: Does it matter if coaches don't go? (10:30) Simms 2022 All-Pro Offense: Sounds like Chris has a clear-cut Top 4 for his summer QB rankings. (28:30) Simms 2022 All-Pro Defense: "Bobby Wagner is not a Second-Team All-Pro LB. The Rams told you that this week." (48:00) Ahmed's Under-Talked About Team: What QB makes the team (again)? (59:20) Peter Peter Peter Awards: We give some love to special teams standouts. (1:05:20) Big Butts of the Year: Who was the best DT and EDGE of...
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Ep 477•Transcript available on Metacast (1:30) Deebo Samuel: "You still got that tattoo?" (12:00) Justin Jefferson: What was he thinking when Kirk Cousins threw short on 4th-and-8? (25:45) Garrett Wilson: "We'll stick by Zach no matter what." (35:30) CeeDee Lamb: "I don't think anyone deserves the criticism Dak gets." (46:50) Tee Higgins: What is his reaction when he sees trade rumors? (56:30) Homies' Choice Awards: Check our social media accounts (@CSimmsQB on Twitter, @simmsunbuttoned on Instagram) for a link on how to vote in our e...
Feb 24, 2023•58 min•Ep 476•Transcript available on Metacast (1:45) George Kittle: The 49ers TE talks about the moment in training camp that Brock Purdy got his attention. (10:45) Josh Jacobs: The NFL's rushing leader wants to come back to the Raiders...with a catch. (22:10) Aidan Hutchinson: Does he hope Aaron Rodgers leaves the Packers? (33:40) Isaiah Simmons: The Cardinals LB/Safety talks about the team being too relaxed this season. (44:55) Shaun King: The former Buccaneers QB talks about what he said when they drafted Chris Simms. (55:50) Homies' Cho...
Feb 22, 2023•57 min•Ep 475•Transcript available on Metacast (1:50) Brandon Marshall: Simms' former teammate and "brother from another mother" sticks up for Lamar Jackson and players putting their contract before their team. (17:40) Micah Parsons: The Cowboys LB talks about defenders deserving MVP votes and "the two most hated people in Philadelphia." (28:50) Christian McCaffrey: The 49ers RB relives how he learned he was being traded from the Panthers and when he realized Kyle Shanahan is a genius. (43:00) Sean Payton: The new Broncos Head Coach talks ab...
Feb 20, 2023•59 min•Ep 474•Transcript available on Metacast (5:50) 2 Stats and a Lie: How many snaps did Kadarius Toney play in the Super Bowl? (9:20) Eagles O vs Chiefs D: Jalen Hurts shined, but Steve Spagnuolo's risks paid off. (39:10) Chiefs O vs Eagles D: Did Patrick Mahomes have all wide open throws? And did the field affect the Eagles pass rush? (1:03:30) Small balls & Gronk: We divert into nerf footballs and Gronk learning who Simms was. (1:09:20) Big Butt Awards: The Chiefs stars on the D-line stepped up. (1:14:30) Homies 2022 Playoff Prediction...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep 473•Transcript available on Metacast (4:45) Patrick Mahomes: "It might be the best QB season in the history of the NFL." (13:00) AJ Brown: "I went uh-oh. That was the perfect defense and they still got a touchdown." (15:50) Jalen Hurts fumble: "They had total control." (25:35) Mahomes' ankle: Did the long halftime help him? (30:10) Eagles D-line: How Mahomes stopped them from playing like they wanted to. (33:05) Jalen Hurts: "Maybe his best throw of the season." (36:00) Motion: As we told you, the Eagles could not handle the Chiefs...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep 472•Transcript available on Metacast It's a bonus Super Bowl mini episode, as Chris (@CSimmsQB) and Mike (@ProFootballTalk) join forces with the GREAT Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) to do a Prop Bets Draft with their best angles for Chiefs-Eagles.
Feb 10, 2023•10 min•Ep 471•Transcript available on Metacast 
