Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(10:45) C.J. Gardner-Johnson: The Lions get a scare with a key defender.(13:30) Madden ratings: Simms has some issues with the 99 Club and WR rankings.(23:20) RB salaries: Chris and Connor discuss some strategies to help running backs.(37:00) Middle linebackers: Is the position becoming devalued like RBs?(41:50) Chiefs: Kadarius Toney is injured (again) and Chris Jones is holding out.(46:20) Titans: Is Tennessee and Ryan Tannehill  being overlooked?(51:10) Jets: Zach Wilson preseason expectations & Quinnen Williams gets paid.(53:35) Mac Jones: Will Bill O'Brien fix him?(55:00) Bills: Nyheim Hines is out for the season. And should Buffalo be the favorite in the AFC East?(1:03:40) "Quarterback": Who should be the next 3 passers in the Netflix series?(1:10:25) 49ers: Can Kyle Shanahan resurrect Sam Darnold's career?(1:12:00) Rams: Do they have a shot in a weak NFC?(1:14:15) Packers: What's their ceiling & floor this season?(1:17:50) Broncos: What's their worst-case scenario?(1:20:45) Relegation: Could th

For more Bet The Edge podcasts, subscribe and rate HERE.(4:05) Strategy: What bets to target, when to bet them, and how much does the schedule factor in?(19:10) Team Futures: Dolphins to win AFC East, Ravens to win AFC North and Falcons to win NFC South(30:15) Awards Bets: Quinnen Williams to win DPOY, Matt LaFleur to win COY and Joe Burrow to win MVP 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.

(5:00) NFC teams: Homies want to know why we didn't include Sean Taylor & Kyle Long in Monday's episode.(9:15) Broncos(15:15) Chargers(20:40) Chiefs(28:55) Raiders(38:05) Texans(40:50) Colts(44:30) Jaguars(50:00) Titans(54:25) Ravens(57:30) Bengals(59:35) Browns(1:02:50) Steelers(1:08:20) Bills(1:14:10) Dolphins(1:18:25) Patriots(1:24:45) Jets 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.

(9:05) Cowboys(14:50) Giants(20:45) Eagles(24:50) Commanders(28:50) Bears(33:35) Lions(37:00) Packers(41:40) Vikings(46:30) Falcons(50:15) Panthers(54:45) Saints(1:00:10) Buccaneers(1:04:30) Cardinals(1:08:30) Rams(1:12:55) 49ers(1:18:05) Seahawks 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.

(4:55) #4 Justin Herbert: "All-time traits, but still looking for his big moment."(20:20) #3 Josh Allen: "The greatest one-man show in football, for better and worse."(35:00) #2 Joe Burrow: "Nobody plays traditional QB better in the NFL."(47:25) AFC North & East odds: Are the Bengals or Bills a better bet to win their division?(50:00) #1 Patrick Mahomes: "It might be the best QB season in the history of the NFL."(1:11:10) #AskMeAnything: Homies have questions about the Top 3 QBs and Jalen Hurts being #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.

(9:00) #8 Aaron Rodgers: If his arm is still elite, what's holding him back?(25:15) #7 Jalen Hurts: "The ultimate gamer."(39:05) #6 Trevor Lawrence: "It's clicking."(52:20) #5 Lamar Jackson: "Don't get it twisted, his passing is legit."(1:03:25) #AskMeAnything: The homies have questions on Jared Goff, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, and guys who could take a leap in the 2024 QB list. 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.

(2:50) #13 Dak Prescott: Were his interceptions last year just bad luck?(18:40) #12 Kirk Cousins: He finally said "f*ck it."(28:50) #11 Daniel Jones: "They could not have won without his skillset last year."(42:30) NFC Championship odds: Who is the 3rd-best team after the Eagles & 49ers?(45:10) #10 Matthew Stafford: "His arm is still all-time elite."(55:35) #9 Deshaun Watson: Was last year just rust?(1:04:40) Homies react: We take your questions on Jacoby Brissett, QB #14 Russell Wilson, what passer you can win a Super Bowl with, where Chris would rank himself, and what QB Chris would want to coach. 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.

(6:40) QB #19 Kyler Murray: "Incredible talent, but serious questions about leadership & ceiling."(17:25) QB #18 Derek Carr: Does he make the Saints the NFC South favorite?(28:55) QB #17 Jared Goff: Can he be the long-term answer for the Lions?(39:25) QB #16 Ryan Tannehill: "Consistent as it gets, but does he give the Titans that championship edge?"(48:55) QB #15 Geno Smith: "His tape wows me. The biggest negative is that it was just 1 year."(58:30) QB #14 Russell Wilson: "His situation was worse than I can remember."(1:09:50) Broncos odds: Is Sean Payton a good bet for Coach of the Year?(1:12:50) #AskMeAnything: The homies have questions about where Chris ranked Jimmy Garoppolo & Baker Mayfield. 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.

(8:20) QB #24 Baker Mayfield: "Despite some of the sh!ttiest situations, he arm is still a blessing and a curse."(19:10) QB #23 Justin Fields: "INSANE runner. But his throwing is a collection of great plays with no consistency."(32:25) QB #22 Jimmy Garoppolo: "He played some of his best football last year."(43:20) QB #21 Tua Tagovailoa: "Runs that offense to a T.  But he doesn't create on his own."(57:45) QB #20 Mac Jones: "Forget the team and the OC...he is an incredible decision-maker."(1:09:20) AFC East odds: Is this the toughest division in the NFL?(1:14:30) Top 40 Honorable mentions: Why Carson Wentz, Zach Wilson, Mitchell Trubisky, Jameis Winston, and Trey Lance missed the list. 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.

(4:10) Ahmed's weekend: Magic shops, top hats, and Aaron Judge.BACKUP SUPREMES(11:10) QB #30 Davis Mills: "He wasn’t the problem, but he’s not the answer either."(21:00) QB #29 Tyler Huntley: "He can make game-changing throws, and he can play backyard football."(28:20) QB #28 Andy Dalton: "He had a resurgence. Maybe he ate a lot of spinach or something."(36:10) QB #27 Sam Darnold: "One of the tougher rankings in this whole thing."SOPHOMORE SUPREMES(46:05) QB #26 Brock Purdy: "For a rookie, he's got veteran eyes already."(54:55) QB #25 Kenny Pickett: Was his rookie year a disappointment?(1:02:30) BetMGM on Steelers odds: Will Mike Tomlin have his first losing season?(1:05:20) #AskMeAnything: The next Geno Smith? Can Jordan Love be a Top 10 QB? Why did Chris rank him ahead of Sam Howell? Are defensive head coaches bad for young 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

(7:40) QB #35 Mike White: "He was more aggressive this year."(14:20) QB #34 Gardner Minshew: "He brings some pizzazz that other backups don't."(20:35) QB #33 Taylor Heinicke: "He pushes your starter."(27:30) QB #32 Jarrett Stidham: "His arm is better than some QBs we'll see in the teens."(35:00) QB #31 Jordan Love: "What is Love? (baby don't hurt me)"(46:20) #AskMeAnything: Chris takes questions on his ranking of Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Anthony Richardson. Plus we discuss Joe Burrow's contract, Zach Wilson, Eagles coordinators, and Dalton Kincaid. 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.

(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?(58:40) #AskMeAnything: Chris answers questions on CJ Henderson, the Saints, Commanders defense, NFC North, Jaguars, Jalen Carter, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and, of course, smoking. 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.

(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, Steelers, and Bengals made some big improvements this offseason.(1:00:30) Steelers: Are they being overlooked?(1:01:50) Chargers: Will they finally be able to stop the run?(1:03:40) Playoffs: Do too many teams make it now?(1:07:10) Patrick Mahomes: Why didn't he play at a better college?(1:10:45) Seahawks/Jets: Would you rather have Sauce Gardner & Garrett Wilson or Devon Witherspoon & Jaxon Smith-Njigba?(1:14:10) Chris' Replacement: What current QB most reminds Ahmed of Simms?(1:16:20) Pizza: Where's the best

(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 team that missed the playoffs last year will make it this year? What Super Bowl hopeful has the biggest Achilles' heel?(40:15) Boring draft? One homie may not have watched Chris' tipsy barn show.(44:35) Raiders: Will Jimmy Garoppolo be an upgrade for Josh McDaniels' offense?(49:15) 2024 Draft: Who stands out when Chris was scouting 2023 prospects? And should teams tank for Caleb Williams?(53:50) Seahawks secondary: This group is just stacked right now.(56:35) QB stats: Are there any specific ones that Simms pays attention t

(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 contributors down the stretch.(29:35) ...Garrett Wilson? Jordan Addison & Zay Flowers lead a group of potential WR2s.(33:10) ...George Pickens? Marvin Mims & Cedric Tillman could turn heads in training camp.(40:10) ...Chig Okonkwo? Michael Mayer is a perfect fit for Josh McDaniels, and Dalton Kincaid will be big for Josh Allen.(45:30) Offensive Rookie of the Year odds: Chris likes a few longshot bets.(47:50) Who is this year's...Aidan Hutchinson? Jalen Carter on the Eagles is unfair.(51:30) ...James Houston? BJ O

(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 their secondary.(38:45) Titans: "This is a perfect spot for Will Levis."(42:20) Lions: Did they overdraft Jahmyr Gibbs & Jack Campbell?(47:50) Bills: Dalton Kincaid is a true weapon for Josh Allen.(51:50) Bears: "It made sense for how they want to play."(54:50) Bengals:  Chase Brown could slide in quickly behind Joe Mixon.(57:25) Colts: "Anthony Richardson has to play. This second. Right now."(1:01:15) Raiders: "Tyree Wilson was the top pass rusher on their board."(1:04:10) Giants: "I liked Deonte Banks more than Christian

(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(32:25) #13 Packers: EDGE Lukas Van Ness(35:00) #14 Steelers: OT Broderick Jones(36:45) #15 Jets: EDGE Will McDonald IV(39:10) #16 Commanders: CB Emmanuel Forbes(40:45) #17 Patriots: CB Christian Gonzalez(42:35) #18 Lions: LB Jack Campbell(44:20) #19 Buccaneers: DT Calijah Kancey #19(45:40) #20 Seahawks: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba #20(47:05) #21 Chargers: WR Quentin Johnston(48:45) #22 Ravens: WR Zay Flowers(50:25) #23 Vikings: WR Jordan Addison(52:30) #24 Giants: CB Deonte Banks(54:25) #25 Bills: TE Dalton Kincaid(56:35) #26 Cowboys: DT

(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: How far could C.J. Stroud fall? Does Anthony Richardson need to play right away?(49:40) Offensive line: Could Peter Skoronski be an LT? Could the Giants or Raiders be targeting OL?(55:30) Defensive line: Could the Saints trade up for a DL? Could Lukas Van Ness fall?(1:00:00) 2024 QBs: Is Caleb Williams factoring into team strategies this year?(1:02:15) Trading up: Who is a candidate to trade back into Round 1 for a QB?(1:09:35) Biggest Draft Predictions: Ahmed and Chris go bold on Anthony Richardson, Bijan Robinson, and Ja

(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) #11 Titans: CB Christian Gonzalez (Oregon)(47:40) #12 Texans: QB Anthony Richardson (Florida)(50:15) #13 Jets: DT Calijah Kancey (Pittsburgh)(52:30) #14 Patriots: T Broderick Jones (Georgia)(54:50) #15 Packers: TE Dalton Kincaid (Utah)(57:00) #16 Commanders: TE Michael Mayer (Notre Dame)(59:00) #17 Steelers: T Darnell Wright (Tennessee)(1:01:30) #18 Lions: DT Mazi Smith (Michigan)(1:04:15) #19 Buccaneers: T Anton Harrison (Oklahoma)(1:06:00) #20 Seahawks: EDGE Nolan Smith (Georgia)(1:08:30) #21 Chargers: WR Zay Flowers (Boston Co

(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 Hood LBs: Drew Sanders (Arkansas) & Owen Pappoe (Auburn) get honorable mentions.(55:50) Will Anderson, Jr: If he plays standup LB, where would he rank on this list?(57:10) Safety Scouting: The free safety/strong safety lines have been blurred.(1:02:00) #1 S Jartavius "Quan" Martin (Illinois): "He has AMAZING cover skills."(1:10:10) #2 S Sydney Brown (Illinois): "Can Illinois invite me to their school this year?"(1:17:05) #3 S Brian Branch (Alabama): "He's as good as it gets in slot coverage."(1:22:40) #4 S Christopher Smith