Chris Simms Unbuttoned

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2026 Season Predictions & Super Bowl LXI Pick Sep 08, 2026

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It’s predictions time! Chris (@CSimmsQB) & Connor (@ConnorJRogers) reveal how they see the 2026 NFL season playing out. They pick Division winners, Wild Cards, playoff bracket, and their Super Bowl LXI champion. Plus, the guys recap the controversial Michigan win in college football, and discuss Kyle Shanahan’s time warp. And don’t forget to submit your predictions here: https://forms.gle/wCs6FcicF6xrzCa6A

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Top NCAA QBs; CJ Carr on Notre Dame confidence Sep 04, 2026

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It’s a College Football Friday, as Chris (@CSimmsQB) & Connor (@ConnorJRogers) name their top NCAA QBs to watch this season, and preview Michigan & Notre Dame’s openers. Then, Chris speaks with Notre Dame QB CJ Carr about the disappointment of last season, whether they’re out for “revenge” vs Miami, and whupping his teammates in chess.

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Patriots FG tricks; Warren Sapp on Aaron Donald Sep 02, 2026

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It’s Wednesdays with Warren! Sapp (@WarrenSapp) joins Chris (@CSimmsQB) & Connor (@ConnorJRogers) to talk about the challenges facing Aaron Donald as he returns, plus tells some stories about his epic feuds with Brett Favre. The guys look at some old contenders that have new offensive coordinators…can the Chiefs & Eagles get back on top? Plus, the internet discovered an old Bill Belichick shenanigan.

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Aaron Donald is back; Cutdown Day Surprises Aug 31, 2026

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What a splashy Sunday it was in the NFL. Aaron Donald FINALLY unretires, but is the Rams hype getting out of hand? How can the Packers replace Josh Jacobs? And what were Chris (@CSimmsQB) & Connor’s (@ConnorJRogers) biggest surprises from cutdown Sunday? But first, Connor gets a new nickname.

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Kirk Cousins > Fernando Mendoza? + NFL's #1 CB Aug 28, 2026

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Chris (@CSimmsQB) & Connor (@ConnorJRogers) recap Thursday night’s preseason action. Is the Raiders QB decision clear now? Did Ty Simpson finally show his ceiling? Then, the guys welcome Devin McCourty on to talk about the Patriots outlook and name his #1 cornerback in the NFL.

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Mike McDaniel on Justin Herbert; Odell Beckham Jr. on Jaxson Dart Aug 26, 2026

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It’s a double guest day on Unbuttoned! Chargers Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel tells us why he joined Jim Harbaugh, and he compares one of his players to a Hall of Famer. Then Chris asks Odell Beckham Jr if he’s nervous for roster cuts, and his answer might surprise you. But first, Chris tells Connor how he attracts his horses using weed.

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Preseason Week 2: Browns pick Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders Aug 24, 2026

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The Browns have named their starting QB…and Chris & Connor don’t really agree with it. Then Chris shows the mistake J.J. McCarthy keeps making. Plus, we look at Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, and some other young backups who flashed in Preseason Week 2. But first, Chris takes aim at certain drivers.

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Fernando Mendoza's first start; Brock Purdy's new #1 target?; Browns QB battle over? Aug 21, 2026

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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?

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Super Bowl or Bust?; Chris Ballard on signing Keenan Allen Aug 19, 2026

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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.

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Preseason Week 1 Recap: Ty Simpson shines, Jaxson Dart hit Aug 17, 2026

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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.

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