Chris Simms Unbuttoned
Chris Simms offers an unfiltered look at the NFL, featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown, and stories from a life in and around football.
Episodes
Fernando Mendoza's first start; Brock Purdy's new #1 target?; Browns QB battle over?
Chris and Connor discuss Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza's first preseason start - and despite a Pick-6 vs. Houston, there was a lot to like. 49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling continues to open eyes. And does Shedeur Sanders starting Cleveland's second Preseason game reveal who the starter will be for the regular season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Bowl or Bust?; Chris Ballard on signing Keenan Allen
What rival GM helped Chris Ballard re-sign Jonathan Taylor? The Colts GM tells us that and more. Plus, Chris & Connor decide which teams this season are Super Bowl or Bust. Is Von Miller the best veteran reinforcement signed this week? But first, the delivery driver homies set Chris straight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Preseason Week 1 Recap: Ty Simpson shines, Jaxson Dart hit
Preseason Week 1 is in the books! How did the Browns QBs do? Does Jaxson Dart have an injury stigma? Plus, the guys look at some rookie “Debuts or De-BOOOS”, including Ty Simpson, Arvell Reese, & Sonny Styles. But first, the homies give Big Phil a nickname.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil Simms joins the pod; Preseason opener takeaways
Whattup homies…on today’s Chris Simms Unbuttoned with Connor Rogers, Some impressive rookie QB debuts in preseason action… Fernando Mendoza and Drew Allar in particular. The Big Effer - Phil Simms drops in - and gives his unbiased thoughts on the G-Men as they get ready for the Vikings Saturday afternoon. And the Seahawks make an interesting roster move in the secondary.S
Vikings name their starting QB; Hall of Famer Warren Sapp joins the pod
Whattup homies…On today’s Chris Simms Unbuttoned with Connor Rogers -- The Vikings QB battle is over, as Kyler Murray wins the competition over J.J. McCarthy. Hall of Famer Warren Sapp drops in and gives an interesting take on Aaron Donald's potential return. Sapp also shares his thoughts on Browns QB Shedeur Sanders and why he thinks he'll be a good NFL quarterback. And - what
Which teams will regress in 2026?
Whattup homies…on today’s Chris Simms Unbuttoned with Connor Rogers, we have good news for 49ers fans as Kyle Shanahan as he’s back on the sideline for the preseason opener… Bad news for a pair of NFC East teams who have some injury questions and which teams might be poised for a regression session in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hall of Fame Game: Carson Beck shines; CMC not Top 10 RB?
Football is back! After a great Hall of Fame Game, Chris & Connor explain how excited we can get about Carson Beck & Haynes King. The guys then welcome on rising star Safety Xavier Watts to talk about the Falcons outlook for this season. Finally, the guys look at the highest-paid RBs…which name would Chris NOT have in his Top 10 RBs list?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor
Zay Flowers on Cooking for Lamar Jackson
On a special edition of Unbuttoned, Chris speaks with Ravens WR Zay Flowers fresh off his new contract! Zay tells us how he’s gonna spend all that new money he has, what do he and Lamar Jackson do when they’re hanging out, and the 1 play he wishes he could have back. Plus, why did he put weight on this offseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sophomore Jumps; Falcons lose Jalon Walker
Chris & Connor welcome on legendary Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot to describe the Browns QB battle & Shedeur Sanders hype…is it even crazier than Manziel Mania? After a bittersweet day for the Falcons, the guys shout out some 2nd-year players who could have a Sophomore Jump. Plus, Connor went to Jets camp yesterday and gives us reasons for Gang Green optimism.See omnystudio.com/
"Prove It" Year QBs; 49ers NOT a Super Bowl team?
Chris & Connor catch up to the weekend’s NFL news, including some bad & good WR developments for the 49ers. And how do the guys do on a Jadeveon Clowney pop quiz? Then we look at some QBs who are in “Prove It” Years. Finally, we Blind Rank some of the NFL’s new uniforms…and it doesn’t go well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike LaFleur on Jeremiyah Love; Jalen Carter paid; Best DT Duos
Jalen Carter cashes in…but is he part of the best DT duo in the NFL? Chris & Connor then welcome on Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur, who tells us about the time he ignored Kyle Shanahan’s phone calls. Plus, Chris has a pop quiz for Draft Guru Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyle Shanahan's accident; Most Important Non-QBs in NFC East; Rick Stroud on Baker Mayfield
Debuting our new time slot of 11:00am ET, Chris & Connor first hit Kyle Shanahan’s accident and how it affects the 49ers. The Giants have some good news on Malik Nabers…is he the most important non-QB in the NFC East? Plus we welcome Buccaneers beat writer Rick Stroud to give us the latest on Baker Mayfield’s contract negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info
George Kittle on carrying Kyle Shanahan & Kelce/Swift wedding
Chris welcomes 49ers TE George Kittle to the show to talk about why grass is better than turf, wardrobe changes at the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding…and the time he threw Kyle Shanahan into the ocean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza; Top 10 QB consensus; Madden 99 Club
On the eve of training camps, some players are starting to get big deals. Is Devon Witherspoon worth the biggest CB contract in the league? Shedeur or Deshaun? Kirk or Fernando? Chris & Connor handicap the 5 QB battles entering training camp. Top 10 QBs…how does Simms’ list differ from the NFL’s? And finally, who was left out of the Madden 99 Club?See omnystudio.com/listener
Aaron Donald return? Cam Skattebo flips
We’re back baby! And Connor is literally back from his baby. Backflips & bottle service…how did Chris spend his bougie vacation? We’ll catch up on some NFL news we missed with a round of I Know What You Did This Summer. Plus your reactions to Simms’ All-Time QB lists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 10 All-Time QBs “In Their Prime”
You didn’t think we were done with our All-Time QBs lists, did you? After ranking the GOATs based on their careers, Chris & Ahmed go through the Top 10 passers Simms would take in their prime. How far down does Tom Brady fall from #1? Do Lamar Jackson & Josh Allen make the cut? The answers surprise even Chris himself. (0:00) “The Top 7,000 players of all time…” (1:
All-Time QB Countdown #5-1: Montana or Mahomes?
You know the names. Brady. Elway. Manning. Montana. Mahomes. Who are the 5 best QBs in NFL history? Chris finally gives his answer (with a little help from Stugotz). (0:00) “I consider you a brother, and you clearly don’t feel the same about me.”(3:55) All-Time QB Top 10: Our “career-focused” rankings conclude(10:30) #5 John Elway(16:45) #4 Patrick Mahomes(19:30) #3 J
All-Time QB Countdown #10-6: Rodgers or Favre?
After narrowing down his Top 10 All-Time QBs, Chris finally gets to ranking them. Today we hit #10-6, which includes a couple former teammates. And Simms teases yet another list he’ll do after this one. (0:00) The time Chris’ wife explained the Wild Card to him (2:20) All-Time QB Top 10: Chris explains the criteria of his ranking (5:20) #10 Roger Staubach (8:15) #9 Dan Marino (13:00) #
All-Time QB Countdown: Honorable Mentions
It’s cut-down day for the All-Time QBs list. Chris & Connor go through the 18 (or 19?) QBs who made the first cut and determine who will be in Simms’ Top 10 (or 12?). But first, Chris complains about us making him do this (we didn’t make him do this). (0:00) “You’re all a-holes. Every one of you.” (2:00) All-Time QBs: Did we underrate Warren Moon? (6:40) Top
All-Time QB Countdown: Nominees & First Cut
With Simms’ 2026 QB Countdown done, we go to the next logical place..an All-Time QB Countdown! Chris & Connor start with the nominees…which HOFers and future HOFers make the first cut? And as we go, the guys also name the 4 passers who lead the All-Time QB Photo list. (0:00) “You should still be sending checks to Brandon Stokley.” (1:30) All-Time QBs: How do we gauge t
Caleb Williams 1-on-1: Madden, old soul, & "goldfish" approach
Chris goes to Chicago to interview Bears budding superstar QB Caleb Williams, fresh off the news of his Madden cover selection. Williams talks about where he got his strong arm from, his 2nd-favorite sport growing up (it’s not the one you’d think), and what he’s learned from “psycho in a good way” Ben Johnson. Plus, Chris tells Caleb about the celebrity who’s al
Ahmed introduces Baby Rogers + Simms QB Countdown recap
“My boyfriend’s back and he’s better than ever…” Chris and Ahmed reunite to recap the Simms QB Countdown and answer some #AskMeAnything questions. Who would Chris rather have right now, Drake London or Nico Collins? But first, we welcome the newest member of the Unbuttoned family…Cameron Rogers! (0:00) We proudly present…Cameron Rogers!!! Who already ha
Myles Garrett blockbuster + Simms QB Countdown #4-1: "The Mount Rushmore"
The Simms 2026 QB Countdown concludes with THE FINAL FOUR! Where does Chris rank Patrick, Josh, Joe, and Lamar? But first, Simms & Stugotz dive into the blockbuster Myles Garrett & A.J. Brown trades…is an Aaron Donald return next? (0:00) Chris recaps his visit with “old soul” Caleb Williams(7:10) News: Myles Garrett blockbuster trade to Rams(20:10) Could Aaron Donald ret
Simms QB Countdown #7-5: All-time arms
(0:00) Chris just can’t get away from the Jets fans(9:10) News: Kyler Murray looks like clear leader over J.J. McCarthy(13:30) Simms QB Countdown: #7 Justin Herbert(20:30) QB #6 Caleb Williams(29:15) QB #5 Matthew StaffordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simms QB Countdown #10-8: Jayden or Drake? + A.J. Brown trade watch
(0:00) We get a full history of the birth of the Simms QB Countdown(7:00) Which Simms QB Countdown rank has gotten the most blowback?(17:40) News: A.J. Brown trade watch(20:10) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, & Dak Prescott(29:50) QB #10 Baker Mayfield(35:40) Simms has THREE QBs from the 2024 Draft in his Top 9…could it be the greatest QB cl
Simms QB Countdown #14-11: "This is Good-QBville" + J.J. McCarthy is mad?
It’s Connor’s LAST episode before he enters fatherhood, and he’s going out in style. Or “in vogue?” Simms reveals 4 more names in his QB Countdown…who lands JUST outside his Top 10? Plus, J.J. McCarthy does not seem happy to be in a QB competition, and Chris tells a Madonna story. (0:00) Papa Connor is “going out with a bang!”(5:15) Homies comments:
Simms QB Countdown #18-15: Brock & Bo; Nico Collins or CeeDee Lamb?
(0:00) Chris says what’s up to Connor…and isn’t faking it(2:55) The homies weigh in on our Jaxson Dart conversation(8:05) News: Bears QB Coach has some strong words for Caleb Williams(11:05) Nico Collins gets revised contract from Texans(17:40) Derwin James gets extension from Chargers(22:20) Lamar Jackson back at OTAs(23:25) Patrick Mahomes throwing at OTAs after ACL repair(24:
Simms QB Countdown #24-19: Make or Break + Jaxson Dart drama
(0:00) Connor makes up for his terrible friend mistake(6:45) Knicks: Where were Chris & Connor in 1999?(11:50) Homie comments: Top 40 birds, Old school arms, and John Elway vs Aaron Rodgers(20:40) News: Jaxson Dart’s “misstep” and what it means for the Giants locker room(33:35) Giants extend GM Joe Schoen’s contract(35:40) Rams & Matthew Stafford agree to 1-year ext
Simms QB Countdown #28-25: Best Backup + Josh Allen Trivia
(0:00) Who are the angriest fan bases Chris has encountered?(9:15) Mount Rushmore of All-Time Arms: Why didn’t Dan Marino make the cut?(22:15) Aaron Rodgers will retire after this season(27:35) Todd Monken wants to name his starting QB soon(32:30) CeeDee Lamb wants the grass to stay after the World Cup(35:55) Nolan Smith arrested for reckless driving(40:00) QB Countdown: Homies have question
Simms QB Countdown #32-29: Forever Young, Murray in Minnesota; All-Time Arm Mount Rushmore
(0:00) The guys recap the epic Knicks comeback, and discuss where MSG sits among iconic sports venues(10:20) Homie Reactions: Is Aaron Rodgers on the Mount Rushmore of all-time arms?(18:25) News: Lamar Jackson misses 1st day of OTAs(21:45) Justin Herbert misses 2nd voluntary Phase 2 practice(23:40) Unhappy Jacoby Brissett is skipping Cardinals OTAs(27:00) Rashee Rice going to jail for 30 days; can
Simms QB Countdown #37-33: Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza
(0:00) Wristwatches & JFK(4:05) Simms QB Countdown: #37 J.J. McCarthy(9:45) QB #36 Tua Tagovailoa(15:20) QB #35 Marcus Mariota(19:45) QB #34 Kirk Cousins & #33 Fernando MendozaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simms 2026 QB Countdown kicks off + Aaron Rodgers FINALLY signs with Steelers
(0:00) Connor is all too happy to recap the Subway Series with Chris(6:45) Schedule Leftovers: The Chargers have a severe disadvantage(14:55) News: Aaron Rodgers (finally) signs with Steelers(27:35) DraftKings: Steelers playoff odds(29:35) Simms 2026 QB Countdown: Looking back at 2025, who’s gonna fall out of the Top 10?(33:25) QB #43 Carson Beck(39:10) QB #42 Ty Simpson(42:50) QB #41 Shedeu
2026 Schedule Release: Hot & Cold Starts
(0:00) 2026 Schedule Release: What’s the first thing Simms looks for?(4:45) Seahawks: manageable schedule for the champs(11:05) Rams: holy $h!t hard start, holy $h!t hard finish(15:10) 49ers: soft return after Australia(17:40) Eagles: could Philly be a dumpster fire?(22:50) Bears: first time they’ll have a target on their back(26:50) Patriots: favorable schedule for a team that was jus
49ers tough road trips + Breece Hall Top 10 RB?
(0:00) Connor is on a pre-baby golf binge(3:05) Homies React: Some more nominations for the All-Alien Team, and is Mike McDaniel overrated?(22:30) Schedule Release: Breaking down the NINE International Games(34:20) DraftKings: Division Favorites(48:00) Breece Hall: He thinks he’s a Top 10 RB…which RBs would we rather have?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coordinator Carousel: Best New Play Callers?
(0:00) “There are people way more important than me saying worse stuff!”(1:15) Coordinator Carousel: “I didn’t realize the turnover was this high”(14:00) Best Coordinator hire who was a Head Coach last year?(19:50) Best Coordinator hire who was a Head Coach before last year?(22:15) Best Coordinator pairing for a new Head Coach?(25:30) Best first-time NFL Offensive Coo
SNF Week 1 Cowboys-Giants; Jets sign Breece Hall; NFL's All-Alien Team
(0:00) “The ‘90s are back!”(9:15) Homie comments: Old Trafford, “Pimp My Throw,” and more Sophomore Jump candidates(14:10) Brendan Sorsby…is he worth a supplemental draft pick?(20:55) Schedule Release: Cowboys-Giants on SNF Week 1(25:15) NFL NEWS: Breece Hall & Jets agree to 3-year deal(29:00) Cardinals sign Jeremiyah Love to $53M deal(30:50) David Njoku si
Sophomore Jumps + Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson
(0:00) “I feel like I’m detoxing at a rate I’ve never experienced before” (5:10) Simms is back from London, and has a slideshow!(18:40)Connor has lost the mustache(28:55) Jaguars GM says Travis Hunter “is set to play both sides of the ball”(40:25) Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders as Browns QB1?(45:00) Emeka Egbuka on post-Mike Evans Buccaneers(48:55) Draft
Simms goes to London + 2026 Rookie Predictions: This Year's Cam Skattebo?
(0:00) “What do you have growing on your face?”(7:10) Chris learned an Arsenal chant(14:05) RIP Yankees legend John Sterling(16:25) 2026 Rookie Predictions: This year’s Cam Ward? Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza(20:35) This year’s Tyler Shough? Cardinals QB Carson Beck(24:20) This year’s TreVeyon Henderson? Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love & Seahawks RB Jadarian Price(27:25
Rookie vs Veteran Matchups; Early Look at the 2027 QB Draft Odds
(0:00) You complete me’ debate – Austin Powers or Jerry McGuire (10:00) Recap of viewer comments from last episode (23:20) 49ers WR: De’Zhaun Stribling vs Ricky Pearsall (28:30) Ravens LBs: Robinson vs. Green vs. Young (33:50) Saints DT: Christen Miller vs Davon Godchaux (38:45) Rookie vs Vet: Giants CB Colton Hood vs Greg Newsome (41:15) Falcons WR: Zachariah Branch v Olamide Za
Best Draft Pick by Round; Byron Young tweets Simms
(0:00) “You’ve got the fresh-pressed ‘ready for Nobu’ look”(1:45) 2026 Draft Favorite Picks(2:25) Round 1: Cowboys Caleb Downs & Giants Arvell Reese(5:05) Round 2: Texans Kayden McDonald & Packers Brandon Cisse(7:10) DraftKings: Offensive Rookie of the Year odds(10:55) Round 3: Falcons Zachariah Branch & Colts AJ Haulcy(12:45) Round 4: Raiders Jermod McCoy
2026 Draft Winners; Rams & Jaguars sketchy picks
(0:00) Connor got the full Simms family experience at the barn(7:45) 2026 Draft Winners: Giants(14:15) Jets(19:15) Dolphins(26:15) Chargers(30:10) DraftKings: Defensive Rookie of the Year odds(31:30) 2026 Draft Winners: Cowboys(34:10) Eagles(38:05) Cardinals(40:05) Panthers(42:35) Bears(44:35) Browns(48:25) Vikings(50:35) Saints(53:10) 2026 Sketchy Drafts: Rams & Ty Simpson(1:00:40) Jaguars(1:
2026 Draft Round 1 Reactions: New York splashes, Rams grab Ty Simpson
(0:00) Welcome to the Simms Barn!(1:58) #1 Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza(4:00) #2 Jets: EDGE David Bailey(7:30) #3 Cardinals: RB Jeremiyah Love(10:00) #4 Titans: WR Carnell Tate(13:30) #5 Giants: LB/EDGE Arvell Reese(17:30) #6 Chiefs (via CLE): CB Mansoor Delane(19:40) #7 Commanders: LB Sonny Styles(22:45) #8 Saints: WR Jordyn Tyson(25:40) #9 Browns (via KC): OT Spencer Fano(27:40) #10 Giants: OT F
2026 Draft Big Board; David Bailey or Arvell Reese at #2?
(0:00) Is Chris a psychopath for working out without headphones?(8:20) Simms 2026 Draft Big Board: #1 QB Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)(13:50) #2 LB/EDGE Arvell Reese (Ohio State)(16:10) #3 RB Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame)(17:15) #4 EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami)(18:35) #5 WR Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State)(21:00) #6 EDGE Akheem Mesidor (Miami)(22:45) #7 EDGE David Bailey (Texas Tech)(24:00) #8 LB Sonny Styl
Simms Mock Draft reactions; Zay Flowers on John Harbaugh's practices
(0:00) Connor tells the story about “The Tech Table” at Bleacher Report(2:00) NEWS: Trent Williams, 49ers work out new deal(3:30) Texans, Will Anderson Jr. agree to 3-year contract extension(7:55) Zay Flowers criticizes John Harbaugh’s tough practices(13:45) Eric DeCosta on drafting older players(17:55) Simms 2026 Mock Draft Reactions: The homies ask about the Chiefs, Commanders,
Simms 2026 Mock Draft; Dexter Lawrence traded
(0:00) “It’s my cannabis outfit!”(4:15) “This is one of the most embarrassing stories of my life”(8:45) NEWS: Bengals trade 10th overall pick to Giants for Dexter Lawrence(23:55) Simms 2026 Mock Draft: “This shit is hard!”(25:55) #1 Raiders(26:55) #2 Jets(29:15) #3 Cardinals(31:35) #4 Titans(33:55) #5 Commanders (trade w/ NYG)(35:25) #6 Browns(36:40) #7 Gi
Round 1 Grades for 2026 Draft; Cowboys trading up for Sonny Styles?
(0:00) Why did Page Six call Chris yesterday?(9:25) Round 1 Grades: How many players deserve one in this draft?(37:45) DraftKings: Total Round 1 picks at each position(42:40) Draft Rumors: Cowboys trade up for Sonny Styles?(46:40) Pick #7 is the “floor” for Caleb Downs(49:05) Giants & Dexter Lawrence “should come to a head before the Draft”(54:50) Simms 2026 Draft OL Ho
2026 Draft OL Rankings + Commanders new uniforms
(0:00) Chris tells the story of letting his daughter watch Jurassic Park at a (questionably?) young age(4:45) Simms 2026 Draft OL Rankings: Why is the NFL short on good O-linemen?(13:20) #1 T Monroe Freeling (Georgia)(19:50) #2 T Francis Mauigoa (Miami)(28:20) #3 T Max Iheanachor (Arizona State)(35:45) #4 T Kadyn Proctor (Alabama)(41:30) #5 T Caleb Lomu (Utah)(47:50) #1 iOL Emmanuel Pregnon
Rueben Bain red flag; Peter Woods outside Top 5 DTs
(0:00) “It’s Tuesday! I can say anything I want!!!”(0:50) NEWS: Chris & Connor address the Mike Vrabel-Diana Russini story(4:35) Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in fatal car collision in 2024(10:25) Packers will trade WR Dontayvion Wicks to the Eagles(12:25) Report: Jaguars plan for Travis Hunter to be a full-time corner(16:40) Simms 2026 Draft DT Honorable Mentions: Peter Woods
2026 Draft DT Rankings: "The key to the Draft"
(0:00) The Masters has given us yet another depressing Jets stat(5:10) Simms 2026 Draft DT Rankings: Do draft analysts underrate this position?(7:45) #1 DT Kayden McDonald (Ohio State)(20:05) #2 DT Christen Miller (Georgia)(27:50) #3 DT Caleb Banks (Florida)(36:15) #4 DT Domonique Orange (Iowa State)(43:25) #5 DT Lee Hunter (Texas Tech)(50:50) DraftKings DT odds to be drafted Round 1(56:05) Recapp
2026 Draft TE Rankings: Kenyon Sadiq alone at the top?
(0:00) We learn why Chris greets friends as “f*ckface”(7:15) Simms 2026 TE Rankings: How hard is it to evaluate TEs?(17:00) #1 TE Kenyon Sadiq (Oregon)(27:05) DraftKings odds of team to draft Kenyon Sadiq(30:25) #2 TE Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt)(39:55) #3 TE Sam Roush (Stanford)(45:00) #4 TE Oscar Delp (Georgia)(49:20) #5 TE Eli Raridon (Notre Dame)(55:50) Recapping Simms’ Top 5 TE(
2026 Draft CB Rankings + SEC Draft Drop?
(0:00) “Scottie Scheffler…whatever your name is…you owe me money!”(6:25) Will we see a Top 10 without any SEC players drafted?(17:05) Simms 2026 Draft CB Rankings: #1 Jermod McCoy (Tennessee)(26:10) #2 CB Brandon Cisse (South Carolina)(36:20) #3 CB Colton Hood (Tennessee)(43:30) #4 CB Mansoor Delane (LSU)(52:40) Recapping Simms Top 4 CBs(58:50) DraftKings Odds of CBs draf
Dexter Lawrence requests trade; 2026 Draft Mysteries; Safety Honorable Mentions
(0:00) Dexter Lawrence requests trade from Giants(5:10) Pete opened the door, and Conspiracy Chris busted through(10:20) Will the Raiders start Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza?(18:05) 2026 Draft Mysteries: Where and when does Ty Simpson go?(22:55) Will a 2nd RB go in Round 1?(24:55) How much do teams care about positional value?(27:45) How many EDGE defenders go in Round 1?(33:25) Which teams t
2026 Draft Safety Rankings: Caleb Downs Top 10 pick?
(0:00) Caleb Downs is a student of the game…but not that good a student(4:50) Simms 2026 Draft S Rankings: How has scouting safeties changed in today’s NFL?(9:40) S #1 Caleb Downs (Ohio State)(23:50) DraftKings: Caleb Downs’ draft pick(30:15) S #2 Dillon Thieneman (Oregon)(36:45) S #3 Genesis Smith (Arizona)(42:55) S #4 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (Toledo)(48:05) S #5 Treydan Stukes
Fernando Mendoza's Pro Day; Kirk Cousins to Raiders; More Day 1 EDGE prospects
(0:00) The guys can’t let Matt LaFleur & Kyle Shanahan’s wardrobe off the hook(9:40) BREAKING NEWS: Kirk Cousins signs with Raiders(13:05) Fernando Mendoza throws at Indiana Pro Day(18:20) Reports of dysfunction with Jalen Hurts & Eagles locker room(25:55) Simms 2026 Draft EDGE Rankings Honorable Mentions(27:55) Malachi Lawrence (UCF)(31:20) T.J. Parker (Clemson)(36:20) Cashius
2026 Draft Edge Rankings: Arvell Reese, Rueben Bain, Jr & More
(00:53) Recap from League Meetings (16:43) Edge #1: Arvell Reese - Ohio State (28:11) Edge #2: Rueben Bain, Jr - Miami (FL) (41:40) Edge #3: Akheem Mesidor - Miami (FL) (53:13) Edge #4: David Bailey - Texas Tech (1:03:11) Edge #5 Zion Young - MissouriSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Owners Meeting Day 2: Matt LaFleur & Kyle Shanahan, Les Snead
(0:30) Green Bay HC Matt LaFleur & San Fran HC Kyle Shanahan join Chris Simms & Mike Florio to discuss the Brotherhood amongst coaches, how much they unplug and get away from things, their Kirk Cousins/Peyton Manning Story. (24:18) LA Rams GM Les Snead joins Chris Simms & Mike Florio to talk about having an extra 1st Round Pick, AJ Brown Trade Talks, and his GM Process from 15 years ag
Owners Meetings Day 1: Sean McVay, Kellen Moore
(0:30) Rams HC Sean McVay joins Chris Simms & Mike Florio to discuss how he could have handled the NFC Championship Game differently, his interest in Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins and more. (15:36) Saints HC Kellen Moore joins Chris and Mike to discuss what he learned in his first season as an NFL head coach, the strides Tyler Shough made with the Saints last season and why he’s confi
Patrick Mahomes throwing; Arvell Reese's viral drills; Simms vs the NFL
(0:00) St. John’s jackets & “bowls” in a china shop(9:40) NFL News: Joe Flacco calls teams “dumb”(18:05) Patrick Mahomes is throwing already, and Travis Kelce’s fugazi contract(26:35) Is the 2026 AFC West the best QB division of all-time?(31:05) Buccaneers legend Lavonte David retires(33:55) NFL kicking off on Wednesday & 49ers-Rams in Australia(42:10) P
2026 Draft LB Rankings: Arvell Reese or Sonny Styles?
(0:00) “I feel like Ahmed’s pants have morphed into Connor’s jackets”(8:10) Simms 2026 Draft LB Rankings: How does this class compare to previous years?(17:40) LB #1 Arvell Reese (Ohio State)(30:45) LB #2 Sonny Styles (Ohio State)(39:45) DraftKings: Sonny Styles’ draft pick(42:45) LB #3 Anthony Hill Jr. (Texas)(49:50) LB #4 Jake Golday (Cincinnati)(54:00) LB T-#5 Jaco
WR Rankings Honorable Mentions: Makai Lemon, Germie Bernard, & more
(0:00) “I’m the whitest guy on Earth and played in Texas & Tampa”(2:45) Simms 2026 Draft WR Rankings: Honorable Mentions(7:15) Makai Lemon (USC)(15:55) Germie Bernard (Alabama)(19:45) Deion Burks (Oklahoma)(24:30) Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana)(29:40) KC Concepcion (Texas A&M)(33:35) Malachi Fields (Notre Dame)(37:25) Skyler Bell (UConn)(40:55) Ted Hurst (Georgia State)See omn
2026 Draft WR Rankings + Jaxon Smith-Njigba's big deal
(0:00) Texas is in the Sweet 16, so Chris is wearing…a St. John’s jacket?!? (8:40) BREAKING NEWS: Jaxon Smith-Njigba signs record extension(13:15) Simms WR Rankings(15:45) WR #1 Denzel Boston (Washington)(26:40) WR #2 Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State)(36:40) WR #3 Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee)(45:15) WR #4 Carnell Tate (Ohio State)(53:00) DraftKings: 1st WR drafted(54:35) WR #5 Zachar
Connor's Mock Draft 2.0 + QB & RB Rankings questions
(0:00) “What the hell is a wheelbarrow?” (4:15) Connor’s Mock Draft 2.0: Picks 1-8(20:00) Which of the top picks could “change everything” for a team?(21:05) Picks 9-16(26:05) Picks 17-24(29:35) Picks 25-32(35:25) DraftKings: Position of Seahawks 1st pick(39:10) Simms QB Ranking Questions: Taylen Green switching positions? Drew Allar to the Jets? Mark Gronowski o
2026 Draft RB Rankings + Broncos get Jaylen Waddle
(0:00) Chris likes his eXpresso(3:10) NEWS: Broncos acquire WR Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins(14:10) RB RANKINGS: #1 RB Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame)(23:15) DraftKings: Odds of Jeremiyah Love to go at each Top 5 pick(25:10) RB #2 Jadarian Price (Notre Dame)(35:15) RB #3 Kaytron Allen (Penn State)(44:10) RB #4 Jam Miller (Alabama)(48:10) RB #5 Nick Singleton (Penn State)(54:50) RB #6 Seth McGowan (Kentu
Top 5 QB Honorable Mentions: Carson Beck, Drew Allar, & more
(0:00) "That's why QB rankings this year need context more than ever."(2:25) Taylen Green (Arkansas)(9:45) Carson Beck (Miami)(16:00) Drew Allar (Penn State)(26:45) Cade Klubnik (Clemson)(31:40) Cole Payton (North Dakota State)(33:35) Haynes King (Georgia Tech)(35:45) Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026 Draft QB Rankings: Fernando Mendoza alone in Tier 1?
(0:00) Chris reveals his controversial(?) coffee order(5:30) QB #1 Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)(24:10) QB #2 Ty Simpson (Alabama)(41:40) QB #3 Behren Morton (Texas Tech)(54:20) QB #4 Joey Aguilar (Tennessee)(1:00:05) QB #5 Garrett Nussmeier (LSU)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free Agency First Wave: Superlatives + Best Fits on Offense and Defense
(3:00) Free Agency Week 1 Superlatives: Move that made the most sense, head scratchers, under the radar and more! (19:30) Best Fits: Offense (34:00) Best Fits: Defense See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maxx Crosby heads back to Vegas + Free Agency Winners (so far)
(3:30) Has Chris ever witnessed such a strange move by a team?? (8:15) Ravens back out trade for Maxx Crosby, but sign Trey Hendrickson (19:30) Where do the Raiders & Maxx Crosby go from here? (25:45) Jets get their bridge QB in Geno Smith (41:20) Free Agency winners … so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free Agency Day 1 LIVE reax: Kenneth Walker to the Chiefs, Alec Pierce staying in Indy
(3:45) Can Malik Willis become a ‘superstar’ with Dolphins? (9:20) Will Kenneth Walker III kick-start 'new era' for Chiefs? (15:10) Colts re-sign Alec Pierce but trade away Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers (21:25) Panthers land DE Jaelan Phillips in 'much-needed' move (26:00) Jaylen Watson gives Rams one of NFL's 'best' secondaries (43:30) Raiders sign Tyler
Free Agency Hidden Gems; Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to Rams
(0:00) Simms has a snowball story (4:45) Free Agent Superlatives: Alec Pierce, Malik Willis, Trey Hendrickson, & Devin Lloyd headline this class (10:20) Favorite Couple: Giants & Dolphins are the ideal teams for 2 big names (12:25) Biggest Sticker Shock includes 2 Packers (17:05) Age is Just a Number & More Name Than Game: Which veterans are under and overrated? (22:20) Teams that Need
Cardinals cut Kyler Murray; Daniel Jones gets tag
(0:00) Chris explains why "no one knows" what's going to happen in free agency (6:10) Cash flow: Why the uber-rich owners have an advantage over everyone else (12:00) Cardinals cut Kyler Murray; where does he go? (31:00) Colts place transition tag on Daniel Jones; will they re-sign Alec Pierce? (38:45) Bears C Drew Dalman retires at age 27 (42:45) DraftKings #2 overall pick odds (44:30) Jets place
Combine QB impressions; Who drafts Ty Simpson?
(0:00) It’s the season for “unqualified people making qualifying statements”(5:00) Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza(11:55) Alabama QB Ty Simpson(16:05) DraftKings: What team will draft Ty Simpson?(20:10) Miami QB Carson Beck(24:50) LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier(28:15) Penn State QB Drew Allar(31:45) Clemson QB Cade Klubnik(33:45) Arkansas QB Taylen Green(36:35) Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia(39
Combine winners; Who drafts Jeremiyah Love?
(0:00) Simms-tradamus made an appearance at the Combine(2:20) NFL News: Texans trade Tytus Howard to Browns for 5th-round pick(9:00) Chiefs plan to release RT Jawaan Taylor(11:30) Giants listening to trade offers for Kayvon Thibodeaux, looking at RBs(24:30) DraftKings: What team will draft Jeremiyah Love?(31:35) Combine Recap: RBs Jadarian Price, Mike Washington Jr, Jonah Coleman, Emmett Johnson(4
Jets-Titans swap D-linemen; Short-armed pass rushers; Kenyon Sadiq's hops
(0:00) Missouri EDGE Zion Young’s candor, Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy’s “lock”, Clemson CB Avieon Terrell’s size, and Caleb Downs’ bold prediction for teammate Sonny Styles (13:00) GUEST: Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq on the difference between QBs Bo Nix & Dante Moore (27:00) Combine News: Cashius Howell & Rueben Bain’s short arms; Arvell Reese’
Scouting Combine: Jesse Minter on Lamar Jackson; Rueben "Hurricane" Bain & Akheem Mesidor
(0:00) We made it to Indy! And we didn’t even need a Winnebago(0:55) GUEST: Miami Edge Rusher Rueben Bain Jr. on his “Hurricane” nickname(20:35) GUEST: Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter on Jim Harbaugh’s unbelievable stories(36:05) Prospects impressions: The ones who stood out most to Chris(44:00) GUEST: Miami Edge Rusher Akheem Mesidor on learning to play football in CanadaSe
Offseason Burning Questions; Scouting Combine Preview
(0:00) Chris had a big football observation on his vacation, and Connor has a happy announcement(9:45) Offseason Burning Questions: Who trades for Maxx Crosby?(18:10) What team can pull a 2025 Patriots?(21:15) What team signs Malik Willis?(24:25) Who pushes all their chips in to win a Super Bowl?(28:35) How will the RB market shake out?(37:45) Will a team trade for A.J. Brown?(39:30) What happens
Bo Jackson's revelation; Vince Wilfork apologizes to Chris
(0:50) Terrell Owens calls for a change in Hall of Famer voting (12:05) Vince Wilfork finally hears the story of the damage he did to Chris below the belt (27:45) Chris Long likes an interesting landing spot for Aaron Rodgers (41:45) Bo Jackson has some important words that could save livesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CeeDee Lamb on George Pickens; Amon-Ra St. Brown on Florio's "crazy takes"
(1:00) CeeDee Lamb on why he has unfinished business with George Pickens(13:00) Justin Jefferson on his message to his embattled QB, J.J. McCarthy(22:00) Amon-Ra St. Brown critiques Florio's dance moves(38:25) Bijan Robinson on how special the Falcons offense can be with new head coach Kevin Stefanski(49:30) Fred Warner’s expectations with new DC Raheem MorrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for
Jaxson Dart on John Harbaugh; Trevor Lawrence on his hair's "expiration date"
(0:50) Jordan Love on why the Packers fell short this season(14:15) Jaxson Dart on how much he already loves John Harbaugh(27:25) Trevor Lawrence on getting aligned with Liam Coen(40:30) Jayden Daniels on the Commanders offensive coordinator changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Bowl Film Room: Seahawks swarm Drake Maye + Trade Maxx Crosby?
(0:00) Chris crashed Bad Bunny’s makeup room (9:45) Simms’ impression of the teams during warmup (13:35) Film Review: Seahawks defense shuts down Drake Maye (49:20) Kenneth Walker & Sam Darnold lead Seahawks offense (56:55) Raiders hire Klint Kubiak & Maxx Crosby trade rumors (1:07:00) Homies’ Choice Awards NomineesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
Seahawks defense dominates Patriots to win Super Bowl LX
Chris Simms, Devin McCourty, Tony Dungy and Jason Garrett break down the Seahawks 29-13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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