#14 - Advice for surviving Jon Gruden, CB Draft Power Ranks, & Edge Rusher Reshuffle

#18 - 'Ask Me Anything' Mailbag: Chris & Ahmed do a full-on mailbag episode, with questions from loyal listeners like @ABusyDad and @FourToeSteve (meet Zero Spleen Chris). Which defensive players would call out plays before they even happened (4:20)? One of the homies has a brilliant idea to use Saquon Barkley at a different position (19:15). Why did Chris get fined for his favorite NFL play (28:38)? What happened to The Hulk in the last Avengers movie? Who killed JFK (32:30)? What would it take to trade for Russell Wilson (36:30)? And which young offensive coach is a better playcaller than Sean McVay (1:13:30)? All this and more on a meandering journey into the mind of Chris Simms. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

79 min listen

#23 - Final Mock Draft, plus Houston DL Ed Oliver & LSU LB Devin White: Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister break down the big Chiefs/Seahawks trade that sent Frank Clark to Kansas City (3:30). Then Simms unveils his final mock draft on the eve of the big day (8:00). The Giants go QB, but not the one everyone expects; Dwayne Haskins makes an early appearance, and there's a late run on Clemson defenders. Plus, a couple Robin Hood appearances near the end of the 1st round. Then Ed Oliver joins Simms to chat about comparisons to Aaron Donald, where he wants to be drafted, and his weight room prowess (52:45). Simms also chats with LSU LB Devin White on his Mt Rushmore of middle LBs, the most famous LSU alum, and his surprising choice for toughest college opponent (1:03:40) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

88 min listen

#27 - 2016 Draft Re-Do, 2020 Draft QBs & A.J. Green: Chris & Liam come in hot with a rant on "unwritten rules" before getting into the NFL talk . The deadline for 5th-year options is here, so we do a 2016 Draft Do-Over (6:41). Would Chris still take Jared Goff over Carson Wentz? And where does Dak Prescott fit in the QB hierarchy? Odds for the 2020 Draft 1st overall pick are out and Chris weighs in on what he thinks of next year's QB class (27:00). Who of Tua Tagovailoa, Jake Fromm & Justin Herbert should go #1, and who is not even a 1st round prospect? A.J. Green then joins to talk about his new head coach and the perfect hot dog topping (43:09). Finally, we weigh in on Bills Mafia tailgates (59:05) and whether we would rather hang out with Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers at the Kentucky Derby (1:04:05). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

70 min listen

#20 - Mock Draft with Rotoworld's Josh Norris & Thor Nystrom: It's a mock draft megapod as Chris and Paul combine forces with Rotoworld's Josh Norris & Thor Nystrom. Will the Giants finally get a QB? Which wide receiver will be drafted first? And which of the top QBs falls out of Round 1 entirely? Plenty of surprises as we go pick-by-pick through Round 1 and predict who every team will take. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

102 min listen

#13 - Over/Under win totals, April Fools pranks, sorting through Giants rumors, & Tom Brady joins Twitter: It's April Fools' Day, and Chris Simms & Liam McHugh share stories of their favorite pranks (3:30). Another day, another Giants rumor. We sort through what stories to trust when it comes to the G-Men, and where Josh Rosen would rank among this year's crop of QBs (7:55). Vegas has released Over/Under win totals for 2019, and the guys rip through the 8 teams with new head coaches, including a surprising 'Over' and an even more shocking Simms proclamation of an offense that could crack the Top 10 (25:05). Weekend winners & losers includes Duke, cherry trees, bears, and Buffalo (52:15). Finally, Tom Brady has joined Twitter and comes in hot with an April Fools' gag of his own. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

62 min listen

#16 - Busting Draft Narratives, FSU Prospect Brian Burns, & which College had the Best Year?: With just over 2 weeks to the Draft, Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister debunk or confirm 10 popular Draft narratives (3:23). Is Kyler Murray worth the 1st overall pick? Is Daniel Jones worth a 1st rounder at all? Florida State edge rusher Brian Burns tells us about the food he's been eating to gain weight, and which movie he's seeing as soon as the Draft is over (39:30). Then the guys recap the weekend, including whether any school has had a better year than Texas Tech (53:35) and Antonio Brown's latest social media misstep (59:30). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

67 min listen

#19 - Tigers Woods QB meetings & NFL Draft prop bets: Chris & Liam recap a big sports weekend. Would (and should) the Seahawks be willing to move on from Russell Wilson (9:30)? With 10 days to go until the NFL Draft, prop bets are making the rounds and Chris gives his picks for what he'd put his money on (24:28). Will Dwayne Haskins fall out of the Top 10? How many Alabama players will go in Round 1? And with Tiger back on top, Chris reminisces about the time Woods came to Bucs training camp (32:45). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

55 min listen

#36 - Bills QB Josh Allen: Simms spends some time with Bills QB Josh Allen to talk about the nuances of being a QB (2:50); concerns about his accuracy in college (6:10); his dust-up with Jalen Ramsey (19;15); LeSean McCoy spoiling The Avengers (33:15); a game of Josh Allen or Josh Allen with Josh Allen (37:41); and his reaction to Patrick Mahomes saying he could throw 100 yds (42:00). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

49 min listen

#35 - Top 40 QB Countdown (#36-33), RG3 coming for LJax, & Eli's Hall of Fame candidacy: The Simms Top 40 QB Countdown continues with QBs 36-33, which include a former Rookie of the Year, an embattled former Super Bowl MVP and two passers on new teams this season. First, Chris and Paul play detective on where the reports of the Jets drama are really coming from (4:08). Then back to the QB countdown talk...could Robert Griffin III give the Ravens a better chance to win this season than Lamar Jackson (13:00)? Ryan Fitzpatrick looked an All-Pro for the Bucs last September, but does he have a chance of starting in Miami this season (22:39)? The guys express some Daniel Jones fatigue and debate Eli Manning's Hall of Fame candidacy (29:30). What would Marino or Elway's stats look like if they played in today's game? (37:40) Finally, they rank the AFC South, a loaded division any way you slice it (50:20). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

56 min listen

#28 - What Chaps My @ss and Defending Mitch Trubisky: Draft news has died down, so Chris and Paul take the opportunity to analyze (and rant about) the latest NFL news. What is the best landing spot for the remaining big name free agents like Ndamukong Suh & Ziggy Ansah? (2:39) Chris gets to vent in a new segment called What Chaps My @ss: Did a team really ask Daniel Jones to work out at tight end? (14:56) And why should fans back off players who don't work out with their teams? (18:58) We found a list of the NFL's most optimistic fan bases, and Simms names the two teams he is most excited about (32:22). And after battling once again with the Trubisky-haters, Chris gives his top picks for the next QB who will win his first Super Bowl (34:54). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

66 min listen

#70 - Film Deep Dive: Inside the Browns failed 4th & 9, the juggernaut Cowboys, and there's a new Best RB in the NFL: It's a Deep Dive Wednesday, as Simms breaks down what really happened on the Browns failed 4th & 9, explains why the Cowboys are an absolute juggernaut right now, and plenty more reaction from Week 3. (2:40) Saints-Seahawks: How much did the NO offense change from Brees to Bridgewater? (10:00) Chris reveals an undrafted rookie on the Saints D to keep your eye on (17:30) Lions-Eagles: What was Philly's O missing without DJax and Alshon? (27:30) Matthew Stafford's offensive culture change (36:40) Big Phil declares a new best RB in the NFL (39:30) In praise of Daniel Jones (45:30) The time Big Phil cursed out Reggie White (1:00:00) Rams-Browns: What CLE is doing wrong with OBJ (1:12:00) Is Freddie Kitchens taking heat for Baker's mistakes? (1:16:30) How Sean McVay sees the big picture (1:24:20) Newsreels: "I can't believe this is the Cowboys" (1:30:35) Vikings by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

108 min listen

#15 - Packers drama, Michigan prospect Rashan Gary, & Who deserves a lifetime contract?: Chris Simms & Liam McHugh react to the explosive BR story about Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers, and the Packers dysfunction (1:00). Top prospect Rashan Gary calls in to chat about the quirks of playing for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, the first thing he'll buy once he's drafted, and why he wants a piece of Tom Brady (19:45). Chris & Liam then get you ready for the weekend with a few burning questions: is there anything worse than people telling you about your bracket? (yes); and who would you give a lifetime contract to? (37:10) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

56 min listen

#17 - DT Draft Power Rankings, QB debates with PFF Analyst Steve Palazzolo, & Big Phil on Russell Wilson trade rumors: Chris and Paul dissect the latest Draft QB rumors (2:19). Could Dwayne Haskins drop out of the first round? And what would we trade for Josh Rosen? They then invite Pro Football Focus Analyst Steve Palazzolo on to discuss QBs and Drew Lock vs Will Grier (15:40). Then Chris reveals his Draft Power Rankings from a stacked DT group (39:51), including the Top 10 talent who "everybody is missing out on." Finally, Big Phil comes on to talk Russell Wilson trade rumors and play detective with Eli Manning extension talks (1:11:07). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

95 min listen

#29 - What Makes Me Cry, The Top 5 Route Runners & Phil Simms on Reggie White: Ahmed is back to talk football (and cricket?) with Chris. We react to the news and timing of Ziggy Ansah signing with the Seahawks (3:28). Simms reveals the sporting event (and movie) that makes him cry every time (6:18). Then the fans take control, as we dive into another Ask Me Anything mailbag. Why is Chris down on Jared Goff and the Rams (9:39)? Who are the Top 5 route runners in the NFL (17:14)? After Simms brags that he's never uncomfortable, a question makes him uncomfortable (21:31). Then Big Phil joins us to talk about the dumbest great QB of all-time (27:26), the two sophomore QBs poised to take a big step forward (34:40), and what the perfect pass rusher looks like (47:52). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

69 min listen

#21 - NFL Schedule reactions, Missouri QB Drew Lock, and Big Phil's QB Draft ranks: The 2019 NFL schedule is out, and Chris and Ahmed react to the juiciest matchups and break down the teams with the easiest and toughest starts to their season (2:54). Then Simms talks to Drew Lock about his night out with Saquon Barkley and how he close he came to being on a Final Four team (22:33). Finally, Big Phil calls in to reveal his Top 5 QBs in the Draft, including a defense of Daniel Jones (47:00). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

80 min listen

#42 - Brees & Brady Ranks Make The Internet Mad: Simms ranks Drew Brees at #10 & Tom Brady at #9. Not surprisingly, people have their takes. Also on the pod: Reaction to the toughest QBs from last week (2:50); Brees is the man but the end of last year saw a dip in his play (18:55); Tom Brady is awesome and one of the greatest ever. But this isn't an all-time list. And not every QB is lucky enough to have Bill Belichick (25:55); Simms responds to Kurt Warner's challenge (35:45); Cam Newton checks in at #8, and we run through his best fashion choices (38:00); Is this the year Matty Ice finally breaks through with a title? (43:20); time to self-evaluate thyself and admit a rankings mistake (57:30). Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4HaisytclU by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

60 min listen

#37 - Top 40 QB Countdown (#32-28), done with Eli excuses, and Big Phil wants an 18-game schedule: The Simms Top 40 QB Countdown keeps rolling with 5 more passers revealed, right after Chris gets some eggs cracked on his head (1:20). Then the latest NFL news: How does Gerald McCoy fit into the Panthers defense (5:14)? Is Todd Gurley headed down the same path as Calvin Johnson (9:17)? Then reacting to your Twitter questions, Chris breaks down the Ryan Fitzpatrick Cycle (13:08). Speaking of Fitz, why will he and Josh Rosen be memorizing words like "topper" and gotti" this offseason (18:20)? Then, the highest backup QB on the countdown lands at #31 (25:08). It took a while, but Chris finally has had it with the excuses for Eli Manning (29:10). Ahmed puts Simms through a round of "Is he younger than Lamar Jackson?" (32:04) Marcus Mariota enters the countdown (40:14), and Big Phil Simms joins to give his thoughts on the Titans QB (46:31). And while plenty of fans are against the NFL expandi by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

81 min listen

#24 - NFL Draft 1st Round Recap: Chris and Paul recap a fun NFL Draft party with the homies as we watched one of the wildest 1st rounds in recent memory. Now that the Cardinals took Kyler Murray, can they really keep Josh Rosen? (3:57) Is there some logic to Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden's shocking pick of Clelin Ferrell 4th overall? (20:35) Why are Giants fans already booing Daniel Jones? (30:40) Why did Jawaan Taylor fall out of Round 1? (50:39) And what are the names to watch for early in Round 2? (59:15) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

65 min listen

#22 - Robin Hood: Draft Edition, Ask Me Anything, & Kentucky prospect Josh Allen: With Draft Week upon us, Simms puts on his Robin Hood hat, and doles out praise for a handful of draft prospects who should be getting more attention (5:05). Then Simms & Liam McHugh answer questions from the loyal listeners in a Draft Themed 'Ask Me Anything' (25:45). Simms also has an extended conversation with Kentucky edge rush prospect Josh Allen about his zodiac sign, why he plays with a chip on his shoulder, not wanting to be "butt hurt" on Draft night, and never having to fill up a tank of gas in New Jersey (1:06:00). Finally, Captain Planet makes an appearance on Earth Day (1:28:20). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

95 min listen

#34 - Simms Top 40 QB Countdown begins & Big Phil on Bart Starr: Homies and haters get ready, the day is here. Chris and Ahmed kick off the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown with numbers 40 to 37. Did former #70 QB Blake Bortles make the cut (6:12)? Then the first four includes a 2018 starter turned 2019 backup (7:33), two Redskins QBs (14:09 & 20:55), and a rookie who Simms thought was the second-best in this year's draft (28:15). Then after a vacation of dodging the sun in Barbados, Big Phil Simms makes his triumphant return to the podcast to talk about Bart Starr's legacy (37:05) and tell a story about losing to one of his idols (47:01). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

60 min listen

#33 - AMA: Throwing with POTUS, Ricky Williams' HOF case, and "I had to go number two": We dive back into your questions today with another Ask Me Anything. Chris and Liam both describe the times they've been starstruck, including the most nervous game of catch of Simms' life (4:33). Fresh off his trip to Buffalo, Chris explains how Josh Allen is improving his accuracy (10:57). Where is the best landing spot for Gerald McCoy (15:45)? Could Ricky Williams have been a Hall of Famer (18:37)? What does Chris think about the NFL's changing attitude towards marijuana (21:11) and the Oklahoma drill (27:13)? Is Derek Carr overconfident or overcompensating (29:53)? Other than JuJu Smith-Schuster, what young receivers need to step up this season (39:23)? Which of Simms' teammates had the worst excuses for being late to meetings (44:08)? What is the bar for Freddie Kitchens and the Browns this season (49:30)? And who are the best pests in the NFL (55:39)? by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

60 min listen

#14 - Advice for surviving Jon Gruden, CB Draft Power Ranks, & Edge Rusher Reshuffle: Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister get back to the Draft on today's podcast. With the Raiders working out Kyler Murray, Simms has some sage advice for Derek Carr on how to survive as a QB under Jon Gruden (3:00). Why the tape on Quinnen Williams reminds Simms of Aaron Donald (11:55). After some deeper thought, we have a change in last week's Edge Rusher ranks, and the guys respond to critiques from the homies (16:25). It's time to reveal the CB Draft Power Ranks, including a Josh Norman clone, and a guy Simms has much higher than the consensus (30:25). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

64 min listen

#56 - Top 5 Diva WRs, Yelling Practice with Jon Gruden, Best Games of 2019, and Josh Allen is the GOAT (of wearing shorts): It's an #AskMeAnything with Chris and Ahmed, with an appearance from Big Phil. We dive into how Jon Gruden made Chris practice yelling, what the Colts chances are without Luck, and who are the Top 5 WR Divas of all-time. -(6:20) Chris investigates the deeper strategy behind the Patriots joint practices -(11:40) Phil Simms storytime: Parcells on being friends with teammates -(16:05) Yelling lessons from Jon Gruden -(24:35) Top 5 WR Corps in the NFL -(34:25) The 2019 Game of the Year? -(39:10) The Colts chances without Andrew Luck -(44:05) Top 5 WR Divas of all-time -(54:30) How much to trade for Trent Williams? -(57:15) What would make Chris give up football? -(1:01:45) Ahmed has a Wayne Fontes bet -(1:11:00) The hardest position to scout by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

77 min listen

#38 - Top 3 Arms in the NFL and Top 40 QB Countdown continues (#27-23): It’s all starting QBs from here on out for the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. Chris and Paul reveal five more names, including a Super Bowl MVP, two veterans in a prove-it year with new head coaches, and two young passers who might soon be “pillow-worthy” for Chris’ couch. -Paul recaps his exclusive (!) interview with Bill Belichick (1:04) -What made Jameis Winston “one of the hardest QBs to rank” for Chris? (9:48) -What separates Andy Dalton from Jared Goff? (18:04) -After some bad seasons, what is still #elite about Joe Flacco? (26:05) -What part of Kyler Murray's game is already at Rodgers-Mahomes level? (34:59) -How high did Chris put man crush Josh Allen? 44:04) -What are the Top 3 strongest arms in the NFL? (54:27) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

60 min listen

#25 - NFL Draft Breakdown: Burning Questions, Gold-Silver-Bronze, & Walk of Shame: With the NFL Draft complete, Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister break it all down. The Giants are in spin zone, but there are plenty of reasons why people should cut Daniel Jones some slack (3:35). After the Josh Rosen trade to Miami, the AFC East has become 3 Baby's and a Goat (15:00). John Elway has found his man, Joe Flacco has deja vu, and Drew Lock has a chance to become something big in Denver (24:45). Rapid fire QB thoughts after the Big 4, including the late-round pick that has a chance to supplant a long-time starter (30:35). Simms then answers some burning questions: Should Aaron Rodgers be ticked off? Will one GM be gone after getting universal praise for his top pick? Which GMs are you buying a round for? Which team deserves a walk of shame? And why Jimmy G should be a happy guy (36:35). We wrap things up by handing out awards - who gets the Gold-Silver-Bronze for the entire draft? (58:50) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

70 min listen

#31 - Jets fire Mike Maccagnan, Top 5 Belichick Defense Performances, & The Myth of QB Mentoring: Many are laughing at the Jets for firing GM Mike Maccagnan after a big offseason, but Chris and Paul explain why the reasoning and timing of the move makes sense (4:01). With reports that Bill Belichick will take defensive coordinator duties for this season, Chris looks back on his time in New England to explain what makes the Patriots coaching staff different from all other teams (18:20). Then he gives his Top 5 Belichick Defense Performances of all-time (29:55). Finally, Simms and Paul defend Joe Flacco's comments on Drew Lock and debunk the myth of QB mentoring (42:07). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

56 min listen

#51 - Stay away Zeke & Delusional Predictions: We're baaaaack! Chris and Liam return to the set to tackle training camp holdouts, Dak vs Goff, & delusional player predictions. Plus, Big Phil explains why he's down on Brown but wacko for Flacco. -(3:30) Why Ezekiel Elliott will win his holdout... -(7:45) ...and why Melvin Gordon won't win his -(17:55) Big Phil on the "next superstar pass rusher" -(29:05) Why are we talking about Dak Prescott more than Jared Goff? -(38:00) Being bearish on Antonio Brown in Oakland -(43:20) Could Joe Flacco silence the haters? -(53:20) Why should Ryan Fitzpatrick start over Josh Rosen? -(57:25) Delusional Predictions: Could Lamar Jackson lead the NFL in carries? -(1:04:00) Could OBJ catch Jerry Rice? -(1:09:20) Could Le'Veon Bell get 500 touches? by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

80 min listen

#45 - AMA: Fork vs Spoon & Dream Coaching Staff: It's an all-bets-are-off edition of Ask Me Anything, as questions from MikeLikesDirt & alter-ego ChrisDimms take Chris and Ahmed everywhere from favorite Austin bars to a podcast partner royal rumble. -How to stop Patrick Mahomes (4:04) -Chris names his dream coaching staff (15:17) -"The best BBQ I've ever had in my life" (23:10) -Biggest Hall of Fame snubs (30:38) -Chris reminisces about the favorite game he ever played in (37:13) -Florio vs Lefkoe and a battle royale of Chris' podcast partners (42:30) -The time young Simms pranked Jeff Hostetler (45:13) -Most bad-ass NFL stadiums (54:47) -How to grip a football (59:10) -Fork or spoon for the rest of your life? (1:05:28) -How many 12-year-olds could Chris beat up? (1:08:55) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

74 min listen

#30 - Top 10 CBs, Rookie QB Competitions & Aaron Rodgers on Game of Thrones: It's a joint episode of Unbuttoned & PFT PM with Mike Florio in-house. Chris explains why the start of rookie minicamps are the most nervous day for NFL GMs (3:26). How will the QB competitions shake out for Kyler Murray (9:45), Dwayne Haskins (12:25), and Drew Lock (17:58)? Chris tells stories about rising and falling up Jon Gruden's depth chart (20:12). Florio and Simms wonder how Quinnen Williams being starstruck (22:02) or Devin Bush being vocal (29:31) will go over in the locker room. CB Xavien Howard has a big new contract from the Dolphins; Mike debunks why it's not the record deal everyone is reporting (34:04) and Chris reveals where Howard ranks in his Top 10 CBs (41:16). Finally, the guys give some parting thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' Game of Thrones cameo (51:19) and who ruined basketball for Chris (55:06). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

61 min listen

#60 - NFC Over/Unders, Clowney's future, and College Football QB Preview: Birthday Boy Chris Simms and Liam McHugh plow through NFC win totals, predict where Jadeveon Clowney will wind up, and take a look at some of the top QBs to watch this college football season. (0:20) Turning 39 is ... something (6:25) Things have gotten bad between the Texans and Jadeveon Clowney. Simms explains why he ultimately thinks that the edge rusher will wind up with an NFC contender. (14:25) Jimmy G is in full CYA mode after a rocky preseason (18:45) We put Jon Gruden through the Simms BS translator to decipher what he really means behind his plea to take more deep shots (21:45) Jalen Ramsey is already talking about shadowing Tyreek Hill in Week 1 and we can't wait (33:00) NFC East over/unders: why the Cowboys are a fringe playoff team (39:00) NFC North over/unders: why the division favorites have an overrated offense (48:50) NFC South over/unders: why a trendy sleeper team has shown some bad sig by Chris Simms Unbuttoned

90 min listen

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