Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(0:00) Nostrasimmsus is back(7:40) NFC Playoff Predictions(30:47) AFC Playoff Predictions(54:50) Super Bowl LIX(57:15) Awards: MVP, Damn! Okay Player of the Year, and more

(0:00) Will this become an annual tradition?(1:05) Super Bowl LVIII: "I saw in Mecole's eyes, he was kind of shocked."(5:25) Andy Reid: "He's not a yeller. He has this stare."(10:00) Christmas loss to Raiders: "You could feel the intensity the next week."(11:50) 2019 Mahomes: What's different between then and now?(14:50) Next step: "Bombs away? Yes sir."(19:10) Behind-the-back Pass: "If I don't do it, he'll call me soft."(23:10) Taylor Swift: “She’s really interested in football…and starts drawing up plays.”

(0:00) Connor and his pecs are back at the desk(3:20) Patriots: Is Drake Maye ready to start?(11:15) Commanders: Is Jayden Daniels set up to succeed?(13:30) Colts: Is Anthony Richardson a QB, or merely a specimen?(17:05) Bears: Pump the brakes on Caleb Williams?(22:55) Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase is back practicing, but are the Bengals still doing Bengals things?(25:35) Jaguars: They have a tough early schedule, but are ready to hit the ground running.(32:20) Falcons: "I do feel better, but there are some weird things."(36:15) Steelers: "That's when I knew Russell Wilson is the starter."(40:40) 49ers: "Are we the Jazz of the Jordan era?"(44:05) Buccaneers: Their 2024 Draft class already looks good.(47:05) Defending Division Champs: Who is the best bet to repeat?(50:40) Panthers: Bryce Young's motion looks better.(52:55) Bills: "A lot of good, but are they great?"(53:50) Ravens: Is their backup QB situation a problem?(56:15) Cowboys: Trey Lance's 5 interceptions were all bad.(58:30) Browns: Chris is feeling worse,

(0:00)  Welcome, let's talk rookie non-QBs(3:30)  Marvin Harrison Jr: “Preseason snaps won’t do guys like this justice”(6:00)  Malik Nabers: “Mr. Do Everything. He plays through contact really well”(8:40)  Rome Odunze: “Smoooooth. And he’s shown more explosiveness than expected.”(11:30) Keon Coleman: “Maybe more than anyone, his skills will be more evident once the regular season starts and he gets his starting QB in there”(16:00) We know about the speed, but how is Xavier Worthy’s route running?(18:00)  DraftKings: Could Brian Thomas Jr lead all rookies in receiving yards? “Out of all the WRs, he looks the fastest and most explosive”(23:45)  Joe Alt: “He looks like he’s been playing in the NFL for 3 years. His guy rarely makes the tackle, although he doesn’t blow people off the ball’(26:20)  How has JC Latham looked under the tutelage of Bill Callahan?(28:50)  Olu Fashanu: “Impressed with the progress. It was all better than what I saw at Penn State”(31:30)  Troy Fautanu: “He’s the best athlete out of any of

(0:00) Back from the Olympics and ... sick of French Fries?(5:00) New Unbuttoned theme song perhaps ... with a country vibe?(7:30) Wow-O-Meter(8:30) Caleb Williams: “If that’s not the closest thing to Mahomes, then I don’t know what is”(16:30) Jayden Daniels: “The Commanders have to be pumped about what they’ve got”(21:00) Drake Maye: “For the second week in a row, he showed he’s not ready. He’s reluctant to throw the ball right now.”(27:45) Bo Nix: “There’s not as much Wow as Caleb. But this is like Drew Brees Jr.”(30:45) DraftKings: Most Pass Yards by Rookie(32:50) Daniel Jones: “He gave the WFAN crowd ammo to say WTF”(37:00) Russell Wilson vs Justin Fields: “They’re gonna need the Justin Fields ability to make plays happen”(42:45) Gardner Minshew starting over Aidan O’Connell: “This is probably the right approach. But his leash isn’t real long”(48:00) WTF Is Happening: We rip through some nuggets on the Falcons, Chiefs, Texans, Bills, Dolphins, Jaguars, Lions, Rams, Cowboys, Seahawks, and Bengals(48:45) “S

(0:00) Chris welcomes back his "work mistress"(2:55) Vikings: JJ McCarthy injury fallout, but some bright flashes from Dallas Turner.(9:20) 49ers: What's more likely...a 3-team trade, or Brandon Aiyuk stays in San Francisco?(18:20) Lions: Is Brian Branch "the next Tyrann Mathieu?"(21:45) Packers: Do they need a #1 WR to emerge?(27:40) Bears: Who will step up with Montez Sweat?(31:00) Rams: Have they hit on yet another rookie D-lineman?(33:35) Seahawks: Byron Murphy II is ready to f*** some plays up.(35:30) Buccaneers: Will we see some 2nd-year leaps?(37:50) Saints: Can they overcome their O-line woes?(40:40) Cowboys: DeMarvion Overshown flashes after a lost rookie year.(42:50) Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell is already getting praise from Vic Fangio.(46:05) Ravens: Their O-line is full of questions.(49:45) Jets: Connor weighs in on the pass rush & Haason Reddick's holdout.(57:05) Dolphins: The O-line is already struggling in preseason Week 1.(59:25) Chiefs: Who will  be the CB2 across from Trent McDuffie?(1:02:2

(0:00) It's a solo dolo day for Chris.(2:45) The Chiefs Effect: There's a reason a lot of starters, including Joe Burrow, played this weekend.(11:30) Rookie QB Debuts: First impressions of Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix, Drake Maye, & Joe Milton.(34:10) Brandon Aiyuk: The 49ers might be looking for a 3-team trade.(40:05) Steelers QBs: Is Pittsburgh win a Super Bowl with Russell Wilson? Or Justin Fields the better play?(45:25) Scary Backup Situations: Questionable QB depth charts for the Jets, Lions, Rams, Cowboys, and Chiefs.(52:25) New Kickoff: Chris is a fan.(54:45) AFC South: Quick thoughts on the Texans hype, Anthony Richardson, and RB depth for the Jaguars & Titans.(1:01:35) Raiders QBs: It's a "true battle" between Gardner Minshew & Aidan O'Connell.

(3:20) NFL Futures: When to bet them?(8:45) MVP: Patrick Mahomes, C.J. Stroud, Brock Purdy, Josh Allen, and Jared Goff(21:00) Coach of the Year: Zac Taylor, Dan Quinn, Dan Campbell(28:00) To Make the Playoffs: Jaguars, Colts, Jets, Cardinals, Vikings, and Bears(34:40) Best bets: Favorite futures bet right now

(0:00) The guys have last day of school vibes.(2:20) What's My Grip?: Chris tries to go 25-for-25, and then critiques the throwing motion of a homie.(28:05) #AskMeAnything: What film does Simms watch for his Top 40 QB Countdown?(42:40) Top 10 QBs: Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson vs Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert's hype, and CJ Stroud's leap(56:45) Jordan Love & Brock Purdy: When does talent trump production?(1:12:35) Bryce Young: Where would he have fallen in this year's Draft?(1:15:40) Swapping Teams: Which QB would you want to see somewhere else?

(0:00) Chris has transitioned to tequila time(5:20) #6 Justin Herbert: "Herbo-tron. He’s a machine."(24:35) #5 Matthew Stafford: "One of the most disrespected players of this generation."(43:10) #4 Lamar Jackson: "One of the most gifted THROWERS in the NFL."(58:40) #3 Joe Burrow: "Plays the position in its purest form better than any QB."(1:10:50) #2 Josh Allen: "4-5 throws every game that make you say 'Holy crap!'"(1:26:35 ) #1 Patrick Mahomes: "We’ve officially hit legendary status."(1:45:25) MVP Odds: Chris likes an NFC longshot.

(0:00) Chris is still trying to sell his Casey Kasem impression (much to our chagrin).(5:30) #10 Jared Goff: "One of the biggest turnarounds I've seen."(22:00) #9 Jalen Hurts: "Unquestioned great leader, and making big strides as a passer."(38:40) #8 Dak Prescott: "He carries the offense WAY more than the other way around."(55:20) NFC East odds: Should the Eagles be even more favored than they are?(59:30) #7 CJ Stroud: "A picturebook of perfection in how to throw a football."(1:16:25) What's My Grip? Can Chris extend his streak to 19?(1:21:15) All-Time Strong Offense: In honor of Larry Allen, Ahmed names some of the pound-for-pound strongest players in NFL history.

(0:00) Summer is in the air, but Simms is still in the tape room.(6:35) Justin Jefferson deal: What took so long?  (15:00) #14 Aaron Rodgers: "Can he play the way he wants to play?"(26:45) #13 Jordan Love: "2nd half of the season, the light came on. (43:25) #12 Kirk Cousins: "Below-average athleticism, but above average overall QB.”(56:40) #11 Trevor Lawrence: "Next step is carrying his offense when sh*t gets ugly.”(1:11:15) Playoff Party Crashers: We look at playoff odds for teams who missed the postseason last year(1:14:35) What's My Grip? Chris explains why the Combine is measuring hands the wrong way.(1:19:15) Homie questions: Why didn't Aidan O'Connell, Tyler Huntley, Tyrod Taylor, or Drake Maye make the Top 40?

(0:00) Ahmed's parents are disappointed in him after Tuesday's "incident"(10:15) #19 Geno Smith: "For a supposed placeholder, the Seahawks ask him to do A LOT."(22:55) #18 Tua Tagovailoa: "He is the ultimate NFL point guard at QB."(37:40) #17 Brock Purdy: "The ultimate Shanahan quarterback. And it’s not just the system.”(49:00) #16 Kyler Murray: "Incredible talent, but struggles in the pocket."(1:00:50) #15 Baker Mayfield: "He is a damn good starting QB, but can be too aggressive."(1:08:55) What's My Grip? The guys discover something unique about Tua's grip.

(0:00) Ahmed is pumped for his favorite tier of the Countdown(6:20) #25 Justin Fields (PIT): “Showing growth as a passer, but still not where you’d like it.”(20:35) #24 Deshaun Watson (CLE): “The Browns were managing him more than they did Joe Flacco.” (31:40) #23 Daniel Jones (NYG): “Tough and a good athlete, but not dynamic on or off the field.”(42:05) #22 Derek Carr (NO): “Too much talent to leave so many plays on the field.”(52:00) #21 Russell Wilson (PIT): “Stop thinking so much, just let it fly.”(1:05:45) #20 Caleb Williams (CHI): “He’ll be surgical and special in this offense.”(1:15:25) What’s My Grip?: As we tackle our biggest group yet, Chris rises to the challenge.

(0:00) Ahmed compares the drinks at the Preakness and the Kentucky Derby.(9:00) #30 J.J. McCarthy: “Stop reading the stats.”(22:00) #29 Bo Nix: “He’s a power, precision passer.”(33:40) #28 Jayden Daniels: “He has a get-out-of-jail-free card.”(44:35) #27 Michael Penix, Jr: “He is ready RIGHT NOW."(59:00) #26 Will Levis: “POWERFUL arm. Athleticism jumps out.”(1:08:35) “What’s My Grip?”: How much does a player's grip change going from the college ball to the NFL's?

(0:00) Phil talks about Chris' cursing origins and playing sick(6:30) Drake Maye: Can he join the (many) other QBs who fixed their mechanics?(15:20) Bo Nix: "He makes plenty of power throws."(21:25) Kirk Cousins: "It will take a tremendous year by him to be the Falcons QB in Year 2."(34:50) J.J. McCarthy: "We need to see more pitches."(45:10) Rookie Timelines: Were Phil and Chris ready when they played their first game?(50:20) Jayden Daniels: Will Kliff Kingsbury maximize his game?(53:10) Daniel Jones: What does he need to do to win back the Giants?(1:03:10) Jared Goff: How much is his success due to Ben Johnson?(1:07:50) Tua Tagovailoa: How much should his contract extension be?(1:13:10) 2024 College QBs: Which ones is Phil keeping an eye on for next year's draft?(1:17:00) Backup QB Intel: Does knowing an opponent's signals really matter?(1:25:00) Giants Post-Parcells: Phil praises Ray Handley's "genius"(1:27:55) NBA vs NFL Athletes: Who can cross sports more easily?(1:30:40) Phil vs Chris: Who would win a f

(0:00) Ben Roethlisberger was underrated, even if he didn't know his grip.(4:30) Behind the Curtain: What changed in this year's Top 40 process?(7:30) #35 Jameis Winston: "Arguably the best big-play backup QB in the NFL. But there’s a DGAF aspect that you can’t completely trust.”(16:10) #34 Bryce Young: "Great natural feel for the QB position. But there are too many games where he’s overwhelmed, and that scares me.”(27:15) #33 Sam Darnold: “He still has starting-caliber traits, especially his quick release. But he’s been in bad situations that expose his mechanical flaws.”(24:40) #32 Anthony Richardson: “His skillset alone makes defenses change the way they play. Sky’s the limit. But we obviously need to see him play more.”(44:30) #31 Ryan Tannehill: “He can’t do the above-and-beyond anymore. But if you give him a few pieces, he can still get it done, especially downfield.”(54:35) “What’s My Grip?”: After failing Monday, can Chris go 5-for-5 today?(1:01:35) Homies react: Why is Kenny Pickett over Gardner Mins

(0:00) Shoutout to our YouTube viewers(3:45) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: "This is a QB depth chart, and it's about RIGHT NOW."(6:30) 2023 QB Countdown Review: "The NFL has more of an offensive coordinator problem than a QB problem"(19:20) #40 Jarrett Stidham: "He will make life hard for Bo Nix to waltz right in and start"(26:45) #39 Gardner Minshew: "Infectious grit, you wanna root for the guy … just not gonna make wow plays”(34:55) #38 Kenny Pickett: "No glaring weaknesses, but no real strengths."(42:55) #37 Joe Flacco: "Fearless to a fault. Need to save him from himself...He’s not good on a bad team."(53:05) #36 Jacoby Brissett: "He’ll be a good leader/teacher for Drake Maye."(59:55) "What’s My Grip?": Can Chris go 5-for-5 on today's QBs?

(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,  Giants O-line, and Commanders protecting Jayden Daniels.

(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.