#46 - Sean Payton, Doug Pederson & Kyle Rudolph

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#46 - Sean Payton, Doug Pederson & Kyle Rudolph

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Jul 11, 2019

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Chris is hanging out with celebs in Lake Tahoe at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship and asks a few NFL'ers for "Anonymous Locker Room Stories."-Saints coach Sean Payton on trolling Ohio State in team meetings (0:45)-Eagles coach Doug Pederson tells his best Brett Favre stories (5:40)-Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph names his NFL Space Jam team (11:20)

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Jul 11, 2019

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Chris Simms takes an unfiltered look at the NFL, featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown, and stories from a life in and around football.

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#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#39 - Top 5 Scrambling QBs, Big Phil on Cam's throwing motion, & Top 40 QB Countdown (#22-19): It's a jam-packed episode of Chris Simms Unbuttoned. Chris reveals his Top 5 Scrambling QBs, then Big Phil explains if Cam Newton can really change his throwing motion. Finally, Ahmed and Chris reveal the next 4 passers in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown and look back at when smoking was cool in the NFL. -After the Raptors timeout heard 'round the world: is momentum real in football? (2:20) -Chris responds to tweets and gives his Top 5 Scrambling QBs in the NFL (7:47) -Phil Simms on Cam Newton's mechanics & the NFL's all-time scramblers (20:03) -Sam Darnold, Dick Hammer, and smoking on the sideline (46:50) -QB #21 is an "under the radar MVP" bet this season (53:32) -Does Mitchell Trubisky get too much hate? (1:02:52) -Does Jared Goff get too much love? (1:08:45) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
81 min listen
#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
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#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
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#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
#32 - No Spleen Zone: Gerald McCoy vs Ndamukong Suh, Big Ben vs Antonio Brown, & Eli Manning vs Daniel Jones: For the first time ever, we venture into the No Spleen Zone, where Chris & Ahmed call BS on some of the NFL's biggest storylines. But first they get into some of the latest news. After getting cut by the Buccaneers, where does Gerald McCoy land next (7:39)? Is McCoy a better free agent than Ndamukong Suh (11:53)? What do we make of Ezekiel Elliott being handcuffed at a concert (16:05)? Should Peyton Manning want to be the Jets GM (21:13)? Chris dials up his BS meter on narratives like: Adam Gase made a power play in New YorK (25:00), a PED suspension doesn't hurt Patrick Peterson's character (31:00), Big Ben is "sorry" for calling out Antonio Brown last season (39:45), and Daniel Jones could start over Eli Manning in Week 1 (48:06). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
58 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
#44 - Top 40 QB Countdown Concludes: Rodgers vs Mahomes: It's the final countdown...With just Patrick Mahomes & Aaron Rodgers left, who takes the top spot in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown? Then, Chris and Paul tie a bow on the full list. -After 50 TDs last year, how can Patrick Mahomes get to 60? (8:10) -What makes the Andy Reid offense different? (16:10) -Why will Aaron Rodgers have a bounceback season? (22:49) -How Chris almost swapped his Top 2 (36:35) -Chris' biggest QB Countdown regret (39:00) -Which two QBs does Chris hope he's wrong about? (41:40) -Simms and Florio sing the classics (49:11) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
52 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
#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
#26 - Ask Me Anything, 11 Things You Didn't Know About Laremy Tunsil, & Phil Simms on Daniel Jones & his best Parcells stories: Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister put a bow on the NFL Draft by taking questions from the listeners in another edition of 'Ask Me Anything' (2:45). Is DK Metcalf more likely the next Julio Jones or Kevin White? Did the Pats find a perfect fit with Chase Winovich? Simms also debunks the rumors that Kyle Shanahan & John Lynch are at odds. Which NFL players would make the best Avengers (16:30)? Big Phil calls in to debunk some rumors about his draft announcement in 1979, the treatment of Daniel Jones in NYC, and his best Bill Parcells stories (35:50). Chris & Paul take a few more questions on Mitch Trubisky's MVP candidacy, Josh Rosen's timeline, and a Kirk Cousins overreaction (1:03:30). Finally, Chris spends some time with Laremy Tunsil, as we find out 11 Things We Didn't Know about the Dolphins OT (1:15:00). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
94 min listen
#41 - Rodgers "vs" LaFleur, MVP bets & Top 40 QB Countdown (#14-11): As we round out the teens of the Simms' Top 40 QB Countdown, Chris and Ahmed discuss a QB who is held back by his offense and a where they'd put their money on an MVP bet. Plus, Big Phil joins to talk QB question marks and what to make of the latest Aaron Rodgers "drama." Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfK2l2-HWHg -How could we forget Smokin' Jay Cutler? (2:32) -Why did QB #14 fall from Top 5 last year? (8:16) -How QB #13 is overcoming his "kindergarten-ish" offense (18:00) -Big Phil on the benefits of playing sick (30:40) -Aaron Rodgers "vs" Matt LaFleur (35:10) -Has the NFL has caught up to the Rams offense (40:55)? -Lamar Jackson question marks (50:30) -Can Jameis Winston can succeed with Bruce Arians? (54:16) -Dark horse MVP bets (1:00:20) -Is Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer? (1:06:35) -QB #11 is a "more talented Andrew Luck" (1:17:26) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
89 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
#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
#43 - Everybody Hates Chris & Lending Cash to LT: Simms ranked Tom Brady #9 in his QB Countdown, and the internet was not happy. Chris responds to the haters, Ahmed and him reveal four more QBs in the countdown, and Big Phil stops in to tell stories about wads of cash and facing the '85 Bears. -Chris reads mean tweets (3:55) -Answering fan questions on Brees & Brady's ranks (10:05) -#6 on the Phil Simms, I mean Chris Simms QB Countdown (19:31) -This year's QB #5 could be next year's QB #1 (30:59) -Phil Simms tells stories about lending cash to Lawrence Taylor (41:38) -'85 Bears and the greatest teams Big Phil ever faced (53:40) -Which QB #11 from last year jumped to #4 in this year's Countdown? (1:11:45) -When you're QB #3, you can afford a meme guy (1:20:45) by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
91 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
#52 - Baker's leadership, concern for Luck, & Fantasy draft advice with Rotoworld: August is all about fantasy football, and Chris and Paulie B. have Rotoworld expert Josh Norris on set to deal out draft advice. Who are this year's Patrick Mahomes & Alvin Kamara? But first, we dive into some reality...should the Cowboys prioritize Dak's contract over Zeke's? And what do we think of Baker Mayfield yelling at his receivers? -(4:30) Chris gives inside info on the Trent Williams trade rumors -(7:20) Which contract should the Cowboys prioritize: Dak Prescott or Ezekiell Elliott? -(15:50) Storytime: when holdouts get ugly -(21:35) Breaking down Baker Mayfield's leadership style -(26:00) The best leader Simms ever played with -(30:05) Is Andrew Luck's latest injury cause for concern? -(44:10) Chris gripes about fantasy football -(46:45) Is Kyler Murray a Top 10 fantasy QB? -(52:05) Is Lamar Jackson a steal at QB15? -(58:50) Should you draft Saquon Barkley or Ezekiel Elliott 1st over by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
86 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
#50 - Tony Romo on predicting plays and his Cowboys legacy; plus Jerry Rice & Joe Theismann: Simms chats with 3 NFL legends: (2:12) Tony Romo on his TV game preparation and how he's able to predict plays, his Cowboys legacy, the game that put him on the map, and a nutty story involving Larry Allen's Lamborghini (18:10) Jerry Rice talks about being the original GOAT, why his uniform always had to be spotless, the 49ers rivalry with the Giants, and why he was envious of Deion Sanders' boxer shorts (28:00) Simms tells Joe Theismann why the infamous broken leg earned him a lot of friends. The Redskins great also discusses the current Washington QB situation, and tells the story about why Notre Dame wanted him to change the pronunciation of his last name by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
42 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
#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
#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
#49 - Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on his Patrick Mahomes love, Best TE status, and his wild summer; plus Rams safety Eric Weddle: Simms chats with Travis Kelce about the brilliance and jaw-dropping ability of Patrick Mahomes, the new TE hierarchy with Gronk retired, ranking experiences in the Summer of Kelce, and why he believes in aliens and 'friendly' ghosts (2:15); Rams safety Eric Weddle reminisces about the role he played in the turning point of Simms career, going nuts on ice cream in the offseason, and his new fit with the Rams (18:20). by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
28 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

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Stefon Diggs traded to Texans + 2024 Draft OL Ranks: Stefon Diggs to the Texans?! You'll hear Chris (@CSimmsQB) and Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) react live as the news dropped. Plus, Simms ranks a studly group of O-linemen...could we see 10 go in Round 1? by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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Devin McCourty on Draft CBs + QB Pro Day Reactions: Devin McCourty (@devinmccourty) joins the pod to talk about what he sees in the top CB draft prospects, and what the Patriots should do at pick #3. Then Chris (@CSimmsQB) breaks down what he saw at the Pro Days for the top QBs. And finally, Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) grabs some football and non-football questions from the #AskMeAnything mailbag. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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2024 Draft EDGE Rankings: Draft rankings continue on the defensive side, as Chris (@CSimmsQB) reveals his top EDGE rusher prospects. Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) has your questions and wonders why there seems to be more of a consensus each year with this position by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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2024 Draft CB Rankings: "My first man crush this year": After hitting WRs last week, we go across the line to Chris' (@CSimmsQB) CB ranks for 2024 Draft. Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) has your questions, including why the Chiefs didn't get more in their L'Jarius Sneed trade. But first, we found an old article on Chris' high school championship game. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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2024 Draft WR Ranks reax + #AskMeAnything: It's a mailbag heavy show as Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) asks Chris (@CSimmsQB) as many of your draft and free agency questions as we can get to. But first, Simms has some more underrated WR prospects to shout out, and also tells Ahmed what advice he gave to Aaron Jones when he saw him at Madison Square Garden. Plus, Simms has a theory about Ahmed's sweatiness. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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2024 Draft WR Rankings: "There's no weakness to him": With the big free agency wave done, it's back to prospecting as Chris (@CSimmsQB) ranks his Top 5 WR in the 2024 Draft. Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) has also been grinding the film, and has a couple sleepers he likes. But first, the guys marvel at Connor's baseball acumen. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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NFL Free Agency Team Stock Up/Down + RB Carousel: With Ahmed off working the A10 Tournament, Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) joins Chris (@CSimmsQB) to go team-by-team through the biggest news of free agency. Were the Vikings smart to let Kirk Cousins go? Did the Eagles win free agency, again? And will the Cowboys do...anything? by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
95 min listen
Free Agency Frenzy: Kirk Cousins to Falcons, Saquon Barkley to Eagles: It's our 2nd annual live free agency reaction show! Chris (@CSimmsQB) & Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) went on Instagram Live (IG: @simmsunbuttoned) and broke down all the biggest news as it happened. And the pod ends with some of the biggest bombshells, as Kirk Cousins and Saquon Barkley find new homes. Plus, Chris is vindicated by what the market revealed about Gabe Davis. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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2024 Draft QB Rankings: "A class of his own": In one of our most-anticipated episodes of the year, Chris (@CSimmsQB) gives his tiers and ranks of the top QB prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, while Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) reads some of your questions on the passers. But first, a homie has meme-ified Chris ogling prospects. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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NFL Scouting Combine Recap: "My favorite of all-time": Chris (@CSimmsQB) is back from a great week at the Combine, so he and Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) give some shoutouts to the best performers of the week. But first, the guys celebrate our 5-year anniversary. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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Scouting Combine Preview + Offseason Wishes: After a week off, Chris (@CSimmsQB) is back at the desk for a few hours before he heads to Indy for the Scouting Combine. And what better host to prep him (and you) for the 2024 class than draft junkie Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers). Plus, the guys read your tweets about your biggest offseason wishes and S.E.X. addicts. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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Emmitt Smith, Aidan Hutchinson, TJ Watt, Maxx Crosby, Sauce Gardner, Bobby Wagner: It's the third and final episode of our Super Bowl interview series, as Chris & Mike Florio talk to some of the best defensive players in the NFL. But first, Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith does not mince words about the Cowboys. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, DeVonta Smith, D.J. Moore: We've got a big Wide Receiver Wednesday edition of our Super Bowl Interview series. Chris & Mike Florio have some fun chats from Radio Row with Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, and more of the best young wideouts in the NFL. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr, Brock Bowers: With Chris on vacation this week, we have some interviews he and Mike Florio did from Radio Row at the Super Bowl. Monday's episode has some big name QBs and top 2024 Draft prospects. by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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Super Bowl LVIII Film Review: "I am a dancer": I challenge you to find a Super Bowl breakdown more in-depth than Chris (@CSimmsQB) & Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) have on this WTF Happened episode. When did Brock Purdy "leave meat on the bone"? How did Patrick Mahomes win the blitz war? And did Philip Simms root for the 49ers or Chiefs? by Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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