Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(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): "This dude can cut on a dime. "(1:05:50) #5 WR Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee): "If you like speed, then you like Jalin Hyatt."(1:15:50) WR Honorable Mentions: Including Jordan Addison, Jonathan Mingo & Michael Jefferson(1:26:20) – Lamar Jackson requested a trade

(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: Does he really have the highest ceiling in this class?(1:15:40) Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Don't sleep on his arm.(1:18:20) Will Levis: Are we overlooking his injuries and bad offense?(1:21:00) Jake Haener: Is he this year's Brock Purdy?(1:23:30) Max Duggan: "He can be a starting QB in the NFL one day."(1:24:40) Clayton Tune: "There's one thing that really bothered me about him."(1:25:45) Stetson Bennett: "His decision-making is not as good as I was expecting."(1:28:35) Tanner McKee: "There are some mechanics that are all over the place."(1:30:10) Lions: Is Hendon Hooker a good target for them?(1:32:20) Falcons: Is Atlanta a perfect match for Anthony Richardson?

(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."(1:15:45) T-QB #5 Will Levis (Kentucky): "His 10 best throws are up there with anybody."(1:29:00) Max Duggan (TCU): An honorable mention, "his arm is more explosive than I gave it credit for."

(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, and it's not for his tweets against Simms.(43:15) Bears: Is Justin Fields the best passer D.J. Moore has ever had?(48:10) Lions: Is David Montgomery a good fit with D'Andre Swift?(51:30) Vikings: "Byron Murphy is an upgrade over Patrick Peterson."(54:40) Browns: Dalvin Tomlinson helps a defense "that was way too small."(57:00) Texans: "I love Jimmie Ward. Kamikaze tackler."(59:40) Colts: Samson Ebukam is an "under-the-radar, really good signing."(1:01:00) Cowboys: They cut Ezekiel Elliott, and needed to trade for Stephon Gilmore.(1:04:05) 49ers: What does Sam Darnold mean for Brock Purdy? What does Javon Hargrave mean for Javon Kinlaw?(1:10:20) Chiefs: Chris isn't worried about their O-line, whether or not Orlando Brown returns.(1:12:40) Bengals: Should we be concerned they haven't signed anyone yet?(1:15:00) Bills: How much will they miss Tremaine Edmunds?(1:17:00) Dolphins: "David Long is a heat-seeking missile."(1:20:00) NFC North odds: The Lions are the favorite and Packers are the longshot. Is that correct?(1:22:50) Best Remaining Free Agents: Chris apparently had a Baker Mayfield premonition.

(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 wants a trade: Is he still a good fit in Kellen Moore's Chargers offense?(26:20) Falcons: They trade for Jonnu Smith and add run-stopping DT David Onyemata.(30:10) Patriots re-sign CB Jonathan Jones: "A premier nickel corner."(31:30) Lions sign CB Cam Sutton: Does this affect their plans for the 6th overall pick?(34:15) Ravens cut Calais Campbell: Is this it for the Hall of Fame DL?(35:25) Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey: Chris invites Darius Slay & Quandre Diggs on the pod.(43:40) Lamar Jackson: Keep your eye on the Commanders.(48:00) Raiders sign Jimmy Garoppolo: And he reunites with Josh McDaniels.(51:25) Packers re-sign Keisean Nixon: The All-Pro returner stays in Green Bay.(52:15) Panthers: They sign DT Shy Tuttle, after a big move up for the #1 pick. Is CJ Stroud who they are targeting?(1:04:20) Dolphins sign Mike White: "He's one of the better backup QBs in the NFL."(1:05:25) Texans: They add backup QB Case Keenum & DE Chase Winovich.(1:07:30) Bills sign Connor McGovern: The guard can help an attitude change on Buffalo's offense.(1:09:00) Commanders: They add O-linemen Nick Gates & Andrew Wylie, plus Daron Payne gets paid.(1:11:30) Odell Beckham Jr: Does he have to give up on a multi-year deal?(1:14:00) Chiefs sign OT Jawaan Taylor: And it looks like Orlando Brown is out of Kansas City.(1:21:25) Jimmy G artist retires: But more importantly, Chris and Ahmed miss an obvious Shawshank Redemption reference.(1:26:00) Aaron Rodgers: He sure kept the Jets waiting.

(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: Should the Dolphins use the 5th-year option on him?(1:16:00) Geno Smith: Can the Seahawks stay competitive while paying him?(1:21:30) Derek Carr: Why should he be better with the Saints than he was with Josh McDaniels?(1:33:50) Free Agent WRs: Who will be this year's Christian Kirk?

(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 the QB who threw "the best, by far."(43:20) GUEST: Connor Rogers: Our new draft expert tells the story of Simms The Receptionist.(47:30) Cornerbacks: Christian Gonzalez, DJ Turner, Devon Witherspoon, Joey Porter Jr, and Deonte Banks headline a ridiculous CB class.(54:45) Safeties: Brian Branch is a CB who might be the best safety in this class. And Antonio Johnson, Ji'Ayir Brown, Sydney Brown, and Chris Smith make up a slower group.(58:25) Top Quarterbacks: The guys break down top picks CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, and Anthony Richardson, plus sleepers like Tanner McKee, Dorian Thompson-Robinson.(1:14:10) Defensive line: Will Anderson, Tyree Wilson, Nolan Smith, Calijah Kancey are all worthy of Ahmed's Big Butt Combine awards. Plus thoughts on Clemson's Bryan Bresee and Myles Murphy. (1:28:35) Bijan Robinson: He's a Top 5 prospect, but how far will he fall?(1:32:00) EDGE sleepers: BJ Ojulari, Keion White, Adetomiwa Adebawore, YaYa Diaby, Derick Hall, DJ Johnson, and Byron Young are all intriguing.(1:37:30) #1 pick odds: The guys are surprised by the current favorite.

(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 win the Chiefs the Super Bowl. (47:40) Mike McDaniel: The Dolphins head coach comes in with swag and tells us why Tua Tagovailoa is taking jujitsu this offseason.

(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 the NFL this year?(1:11:00) 3rd Annual Homies' Choice Awards: Did Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl win the Damn! Okay...Performance of the Year?

(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 end-of-season awards. Polls close this weekend.

(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' Choice Awards: Check our social media accounts (@CSimmsQB on Twitter, @simmsunbuttoned on Instagram) for a link on how to vote in our end-of-season awards.

(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 about his year away from the game and what his approach will be to fixing Russell Wilson.(58:10) Homies' Choice Awards: Check our social media accounts (@CSimmsQB on Twitter, @simmsunbuttoned on Instagram) for a link on how to vote in our end-of-season awards.

(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 Predictions: We announce the 18 of you who correctly picked Chiefs over Eagles.

(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 motion.(47:05) Andy Reid: Big Red shined, but how much credit does Eric Bieniemy deserve?(54:00) James Bradberry hold: Was it a fair call?(1:02:50) Slippery field: "Maybe it doesn't have to be about how the grass looks."(1:09:20) Next Super Bowl odds: Who are the favorites to lift the trophy next year?(1:15:45) Requiem for a Team: Our final eulogy of the season goes to the Eagles.

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.

(4:20) Underdog angle: Which team can play the "Nobody believes in us!!!" card?(7:45) Key matchups: Chris is wowed by the number of factors that could decide the game.(15:25) Picks: "The Eagles are the better team."(19:00) MVP Drought: Recent history is not on Patrick Mahomes' side.

Note: This episode was taped last Wednesday.(1:20) Chiefs vs Eagles in 2021: Did KC's victory last season reveal anything?(5:05) Eagles offense: "This is one of the most overpowering O-lines I've ever seen."(14:10) Chiefs defense: "I think they have enough depth and size."(28:20) Chiefs offense: "You're Patrick Mahomes. If you don't attack their ass I'll be mad at you."(38:55) Eagles defense: Can they shut down the Isiah Pacheco like the Bengals did?(46:30) True or False: The Chiefs have the 3 best players in this game.(51:10) Travis Kelce hook-and-ladder: Ahmed is excited about the rugby revolution again.(55:10) Chiefs uniforms: We're rooting for the all whites.

(3:45) Tom Brady retires:  How shocked were you by this news?(18:30) 49ers QB: With Brock Purdy's injury and Brady out of the picture, what's next for San Francisco?(22:00) Broncos hire Sean Payton: Can he fix Russell Wilson?(33:50) Texans hire DeMeco Ryans: Can he get Houston back on track?(38:25) #AskMeAnything: We answer your questions on Frank Reich, Bills weapons, and Aaron Rodgers to the Jets.(54:15) Ahmed's Big Butt Awards: It's a sweep for one of the Super Bowl teams.(58:15) Super Bowl MVP odds: Should Jalen Hurts be favored over Patrick Mahomes?(1:02:15) Homies Playoff Predictions: 24 homies nailed a Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl.

(5:40) Bengals-Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes is still the king, and KC got awful chippy after hearing the Bengals talk trash all week.(20:15)   Inside the Cincy struggles and controversial late-game penalties.(43:00) 49ers-Eagles: Lots of "What Ifs" after Brock Purdy's injury leaves the Niners without a QB(1:08:25) Requiem For a Team: We say goodbye to the 2022 49ers & Bengals.(1:11:10) Super Bowl LVII odds: BetMGM Sportsbook has the Eagles as the early favorites over the Chiefs

(9:55) 49ers at Eagles(31:45) Bengals at Chiefs(53:20) Best Bet