Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(0:00) Chris describes the locker room vibes on Cutdown Day(5:30) AFC West Win Totals: Chiefs(12:05) Broncos(19:30) Chargers(25:00) Raiders(29:55)  DraftKings NFC West Pass Yds Leader(34:10) NFC West Win Totals: 49ers(40:15) Rams(44:00) Seahawks(47:20) Cardinals 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) “Same duo, same clothes. What are the odds?”(2:05) AFC North Win Totals: Ravens(4:45) Bengals(10:05) Steelers(16:35) Browns(25:20) NFC North Win Totals: Lions(30:05) Packers(33:45) Vikings(36:35) Bears(40:40) DraftKings NFC North Pass Yds Leader(42:25) News: Terry McLaurin & Commanders agree to 3-year extension 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 and Connor reminisce about their old Bleacher Report office(3:30) AFC East Win Totals(5:50) Bills(10:55) Patriots(15:20) Dolphins(22:35) Jets(27:45) NFC East Win Totals: Eagles(32:40) Commanders(36:30) Cowboys(42:15) Giants(48:50) DraftKings NFC East Rec Yds Leader 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 begin Episode 737 by looking back at Episode 1(3:20) But For How Long? Daniel Jones is Colts starting QB…but for how long?(16:30) Joe Flacco is the Browns starting QB…but for how long?(22:00) Matthew Stafford is back at practice…but for how long?(26:25) Jameis Winston is a Giant…but for how long?(30:15) The Jets are ignoring the noise…but for how long?(37:25) DraftKings Playoffs Odds for Teams with Longest Droughts(41:55) Top 3 Things Ahmed Learned On The Pod(50:35) Ahmed’s Top 5 Most Memorable CSU Moments(1:03:05) #AskAhmedAnything: Chris’ QB songs ranked, tattoos, 3 NFL wishes, and more(1:22:40) Ahmed’s 2025 NFL Predictions(1:24:30) Santa Claus or Andy Reid?(1:28:10) Requiem for a Host 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 recounts his ROUGH Sunday night(6:30) Stugotz tries to guess Simms’ Saturday routine(10:25) All Gas, or Pump the Brakes?...Ben Johnson’s Bears offense(15:05) Giants QB Jaxson Dart(20:45) Patriots QB Drake Maye(22:30) Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson(23:30) Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty(25:20 ) Eagles S Andrew Mukuba(26:55) Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers(31:50) Colts QB Anthony Richardson(37:10) BREAKING NEWS: CB Xavien Howard signs with Colts(40:05) _____-Alarm Fire: Rams QB situation(44:45) Browns QB situation(49:35) Cowboys backup QB situation(52:10) Tyler Shough(54:45) Simms Texts: Cam Ward needs to lift a weight(59:15) C.J. Stroud has the keys to the car(1:00:55) 49ers WRs don’t scare anyone(1:02:25) NFC West odds: are the Seahawks underrated?(1:05:00) Is Jared Goff overpaid? 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.

(0:25) Welcome - don't worry, it'll start to sound better(8:05) How should Arch Manning deal with lofty expectations at Texas?(16:00) How concerning is Jordan Love's injury? And should Matt LaFleur be on the hot seat if Packers have a rough year?(20:50) Joe Flacco will reportedly start Week 1 for the Browns(23:45) What's More Likely: Aaron Rodgers is Charlie Checkdown or lets it rip?(27:00) What's More Likely: Kyler Murray or Dak Prescott finishes as a Top-5 MVP candidate?(32:35) What's More Likely: Travis Hunter is DPOY or a sub-500 yard WR? (34:00) What's More Likely: Patriots win double digits or are drafting in the Top 15?(35:05) What's More Likely: Commanders or Vikings miss the playoffs?(43:15) Bears fans are nervous, and Simms tells them to R-E-L-A-X(48:00) Ravens might've gotten a steal with Mike Green(51:15) Stugotz thinks John Harbaugh and Sean McDermott should be under more scrutiny if their teams don't make the Super Bowl(1:02:15) Would You Be Shocked if Michael Penix Jr was a Top 5 QB? If someone

(0:00) Welcome to the show, Stugotz!(5:55) The most exciting thing that Simms witnessed this weekend(8:55) Rookie QB Headlines: Real or Relax? Cam Ward understood the assignment(12:20) Jaxson Dart fuels optimism, as does Abdul Carter(17:40) Shedeur Sanders has complicated the Browns QB competition(22:30) Tyler Shough outperformed Spencer Rattler(26:00) Jalen Milroe sets social media on fire(31:20) Like The Look: Jets under Aaron Glenn(38:35) Like The Look: Jaguars under Liam Coen(43:50) Like The Look: Broncos & LB Nik Bonnito(45:55) Like The Look: 49ers D under Robert Saleh(48:25) Like The Look: Bryce Young in the pocket(50:00) Which coach gives the strongest Stugotz energy?(53:35) Top 5 QBs who won't be starting by Week 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.

(0:00) The set debate continues, and Ahmed has some news(6:55) Preseason Week 1: To Play, or Not to Play?(22:40) Contender Achilles’ Heels: AFC(48:50) Contender Achilles’ Heels: NFC(1:12:00) DraftKings: Playoff Odds of Last Year’s Playoff Teams(1:14:20) Hot Take Time Machine: How predictive were quotes from last August? 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) The homies are torn on the new studio(4:45) Hall of Fame Game Chargers takeaways: Omarion Hampton, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, & Trey Lance(20:05) Lions takeaways: New coordinators, Hendon Hooker, & O-line in flux(24:30) Chris’ semi-feud with Jim Harbaugh comes full circle(34:45) Pay The Man? Would you rather have Micah Parsons or…(51:30) Would you rather have Terry McLaurin or…(57:50) Would you rather have James Cook or…(1:03:45) News: Colts list Daniel Jones OR Anthony Richardson as QB1(1:12:15 ) Shedeur Sanders misses practice with arm soreness(1:18:50) Matthew Stafford will play “in near future” 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) The homies are calling for Devin(2:50) Hall of Fame Game: Can Justin Herbert take the next step? How much will the Lions miss their coordinators?(16:20) Offseason News: Raiders release DT Christian Wilkins(19:55) Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers, swap Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey(27:00) Dolphins already struggling with injuries(28:00) Patriots: “Mike Vrabel is the real deal”(33:20) Super Bowl Windows: AFC teams(52:25) Super Bowl Windows: NFC teams(1:09:20) Patriots Trivia: Is Devin or Rodney the better Belichick disciple? 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 our new studio!(5:45) Chris looks back at Ahmed’s answers to a 2006 bachelor survey(9:55) Bust The Narrative: Holdouts are a distraction (Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin)(21:15) Eagles aren’t “defending” champs(24:45) Chiefs are bringing back the deep ball(31:15) Matthew Stafford being out of training camp is “no concern”(34:20) Kirk Cousins as a backup can only help the Falcons(41:30) Training Camp Mysteries: Who will win the Browns QB competition?(47:50) How will Aaron Rodgers gel with Steelers?(51:05) How will the Lions new coordinators do?(57:00) Is the "last dance" for this Ravens team?(59:40) How much will Travis Hunter play on each side of the ball?(1:02:15) How are 2nd-year QBs adjusting to new offenses? (Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy)(1:06:50) Is the Tua Tagovailoa & Tyreek Hill relationship broken?(1:12:00) Madden 99 Club: Who would make Chris' list? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal

(0:00) Simms has airline trouble again!(5:30) Where does the Lamar-Allen-Burrow-Mahomes Core Four rank historically? (18:00) Mahomes at #4 has some folks frazzled. And how much weight should be given to playoff performance and wins?(31:20) You're not gonna believe this, but some people don't understand the Jalen Hurts ranking(39:00) Would You Rather be GM of a team with young roster and some upside or with aging roster that's near it's ceiling?(41:20) Would You Rather have a top-5 offense and bottom-10 defense or a top-5 defense and bottom-10 offense?(46:15) Would You Rather have Travis Hunter play 50% of snaps on both sides or 90% of snaps on one side of the ball?(48:45) Would You Rather be Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders, or Jalen Milroe for this season?(51:25) New hobby: Bird Watching!(53:45) Feel better or worse about the Lions?(55:45) Could Aaron Rodgers turn back the clock and play at an MVP-level for the Steelers?(58:25) Who are the best & worst arm talents?(1:01:30) We wrap things up with the mailbag

(0:00) This is a historic "Core Four"(3:00) Simms QB Countdown: #4 Patrick Mahomes(19:30) DraftKings: AFC Champion odds(21:15) #3 Joe Burrow(31:30) #1 Lamar Jackson(45:40) #2 Josh Allen(52:15) QB Countdown Top 10 recap 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 flying to Atlanta(1:50) News: Aaron Rodgers signs with Steelers(6:15) Simms QB Countdown: Recapping QBs 15-11(7:10) #10 Jalen Hurts(19:40) DraftKings: NFC Champion odds(22:35) #9 Baker Mayfield(28:25) #8 Justin Herbert(36:05) #7 C.J. Stroud(41:35) #6 Matthew Stafford(46:50) #5 Jayden Daniels(53:35) Top 4 QB preview 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) “I bring you down! You become a derelict!”(4:45) Saquon Barkley’s Madden hurdle & NFL player verticals(9:45) Simms 2025 QB Countdown: We enter the Top 15(10:50) Want to Touch the Hiney: Kyler Murray(21:25) Jordan Love(34:20) Scheme Dream: Brock Purdy(49:50) DraftKings: NFC West odds(52:25) Aaron Rodgers(1:03:10) Jared Goff(1:13:35) Previewing Top 10 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 information.

(0:00) "Ok Christopher, start acting crazy!"(5:20) Simms QB Countdown: Someone (Pete) forgot Kirk Cousins(14:40) Needs More Info: Michael Penix Jr.(23:15) Drake Maye(35:10) Is This It?: Dak Prescott(45:20) Tua Tagovailoa(53:30) Trevor Lawrence(1:02:55) DraftKings: MVP odds for 2nd Year QBs(1:04:35) Ready to Launch: Bo Nix(1:13:50) Caleb Williams(1:24:35) Saquon Barkley leaps onto the Madden Cover 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 reveals the origin of the chant “DEEE-FENSE!”(4:35) Devin’s Top 5 Defenses(41:40) Defensive Player of the Year odds(43:40) Defensive Superlatives: What safety reminds you of Devin McCourty?(48:30) Devin on keeping the Tush Push & playing Olympic flag football(55:15) 2025 Simms QB Countdown(57:10) Sam Darnold(1:05:50) Geno Smith 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) Pyramid conspiracies: Aliens, psychic powers, and dinosaurs?!?(3:05) Homies try to name the pyramid(7:40) News: NFL embraces Olympic flag football(14:35) 2025 Simms QB Countdown: How close was Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders, & Tyler Shough to making the pyramid?(19:25) Young Mysteries: Bryce Young(31:20) JJ McCarthy(37:20) Clock’s Ticking: Russell Wilson(48:00) Still On The Pot: Daniel Jones(57:00) Justin Fields(1:02:00) Ready Rookie: Cam Ward(1:08:35) GUEST: Texans GM Nick Caserio on why he makes so many draft trades, the ballsiest move he ever pulled, and scouting players in the NIL era. (1:50:55) BREAKING NEWS: Tush Push ban does not pass 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) Why does Phillip Simms keep changing our Instagram profile?(7:35) NEWS: Brock Purdy’s contract extension(23:00) Caleb Williams wanted to avoid the Bears?(35:00) Simms QB Countdown: We introduce the pyramid(38:25) Caretakers: Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, Andy Dalton, Mac Jones, Kenny Pickett, Cooper Rush, Tyrod Taylor, Mason Rudolph, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jarrett Stidham(47:35) Backup Supremes: Joe Flacco, Malik Willis, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota(57:20) Wow or Whoa?: Anthony Richardson(1:11:25) GUEST: Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love, the Packers WR room, and his Shanahan vs McVay vs Vrabel 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) “I’m an expert on cats”(2:40) NFL 2025 Schedule Release: “It’s a holiday!”(4:25) Primetime games: “The NFL is playing the hits”(8:00) Chiefs & Eagles: Which Super Bowl team has the tougher road?(18:30) Ravens & Lions: Which contender has the tougher road?(27:10) Commanders: Are they ready for primetime, all the time?(30:40) Soft Septembers: Bills, Steelers, Rams, Bengals, 49ers, Patriots, & Bears could all hit the ground running(52:25) DraftKings: Non-Playoff Teams with Best Odds to Return to Postseason(55:40) Texans: Can they cruise to another AFC South title?(59:30) Tough Septembers: Cowboys, Giants, Jets, & Browns could struggle out of the gate 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.