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**Chris Simms Unbuttoned**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Justin Jefferson megadeal + Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #14-11 Jun 03, 2024

Show notes

(0:00) Summer is in the air, but Simms is still in the tape room.

(6:35) Justin Jefferson deal: What took so long?

(15:00) #14 Aaron Rodgers: "Can he play the way he wants to play?"

(26:45) #13 Jordan Love: "2nd half of the season, the light came on.

(43:25) #12 Kirk Cousins: "Below-average athleticism, but above average overall QB.”

(56:40) #11 Trevor Lawrence: "Next step is carrying his offense when sh*t gets ugly.”

(1:11:15) Playoff Party Crashers: We look at playoff odds for teams who missed the postseason last year

(1:14:35) What's My Grip? Chris explains why the Combine is measuring hands the wrong way.

(1:19:15) Homie questions: Why didn't Aidan O'Connell, Tyler Huntley, Tyrod Taylor, or Drake Maye make the Top 40?

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Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #19-15: "Solid starter, but..." May 30, 2024

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(0:00) Ahmed's parents are disappointed in him after Tuesday's "incident"

(10:15) #19 Geno Smith: "For a supposed placeholder, the Seahawks ask him to do A LOT."

(22:55) #18 Tua Tagovailoa: "He is the ultimate NFL point guard at QB."

(37:40) #17 Brock Purdy: "The ultimate Shanahan quarterback. And it’s not just the system.”

(49:00) #16 Kyler Murray: "Incredible talent, but struggles in the pocket."

(1:00:50) #15 Baker Mayfield: "He is a damn good starting QB, but can be too aggressive."

(1:08:55) What's My Grip? The guys discover something unique about Tua's grip.

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Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #25-20: "Sh** or Get Off the Pot!" May 28, 2024

Show notes

(0:00) Ahmed is pumped for his favorite tier of the Countdown

(6:20) #25 Justin Fields (PIT): “Showing growth as a passer, but still not where you’d like it.”

(20:35) #24 Deshaun Watson (CLE): “The Browns were managing him more than they did Joe Flacco.”

(31:40) #23 Daniel Jones (NYG): “Tough and a good athlete, but not dynamic on or off the field.”

(42:05) #22 Derek Carr (NO): “Too much talent to leave so many plays on the field.”

(52:00) #21 Russell Wilson (PIT): “Stop thinking so much, just let it fly.”

(1:05:45) #20 Caleb Williams (CHI): “He’ll be surgical and special in this offense.”

(1:15:25) What’s My Grip?: As we tackle our biggest group yet, Chris rises to the challenge.

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Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #30-26: "Ready Rookies" May 22, 2024

Show notes

(0:00) Ahmed compares the drinks at the Preakness and the Kentucky Derby.

(9:00) #30 J.J. McCarthy: “Stop reading the stats.”

(22:00) #29 Bo Nix: “He’s a power, precision passer.”

(33:40) #28 Jayden Daniels: “He has a get-out-of-jail-free card.”

(44:35) #27 Michael Penix, Jr: “He is ready RIGHT NOW."

(59:00) #26 Will Levis: “POWERFUL arm. Athleticism jumps out.”

(1:08:35) “What’s My Grip?”: How much does a player's grip change going from the college ball to the NFL's?

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Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff & #AskMeAnything with Phil Simms May 20, 2024

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(0:00) Phil talks about Chris' cursing origins and playing sick

(6:30) Drake Maye: Can he join the (many) other QBs who fixed their mechanics?

(15:20) Bo Nix: "He makes plenty of power throws."

(21:25) Kirk Cousins: "It will take a tremendous year by him to be the Falcons QB in Year 2."

(34:50) J.J. McCarthy: "We need to see more pitches."

(45:10) Rookie Timelines: Were Phil and Chris ready when they played their first game?

(50:20) Jayden Daniels: Will Kliff Kingsbury maximize his game?

(53:10) Daniel Jones: What does he need to do to win back the Giants?

(1:03:10) Jared Goff: How much is his success due to Ben Johnson?

(1:07:50) Tua Tagovailoa: How much should his contract extension be?

(1:13:10) 2024 College QBs: Which ones is Phil keeping an eye on for next year's draft?

(1:17:00) Backup QB Intel: Does knowing an opponent's signals really matter?

(1:25:00) Giants Post-Parcells: Phil praises Ray Handley's "genius"

(1:27:55) NBA vs NFL Athletes: Who can cross sports more easily?

(1:30:40) Phil vs Chris: Who would win a fight in their prime?

(1:35:00) What’s My Grip? Throwback Edition

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Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #35-31: "The Young & The Reckless" May 15, 2024

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(0:00) Ben Roethlisberger was underrated, even if he didn't know his grip.

(4:30) Behind the Curtain: What changed in this year's Top 40 process?

(7:30) #35 Jameis Winston: "Arguably the best big-play backup QB in the NFL. But there’s a DGAF aspect that you can’t completely trust.”

(16:10) #34 Bryce Young: "Great natural feel for the QB position. But there are too many games where he’s overwhelmed, and that scares me.”

(27:15) #33 Sam Darnold: “He still has starting-caliber traits, especially his quick release. But he’s been in bad situations that expose his mechanical flaws.”

(24:40) #32 Anthony Richardson: “His skillset alone makes defenses change the way they play. Sky’s the limit. But we obviously need to see him play more.”

(44:30) #31 Ryan Tannehill: “He can’t do the above-and-beyond anymore. But if you give him a few pieces, he can still get it done, especially downfield.”

(54:35) “What’s My Grip?”: After failing Monday, can Chris go 5-for-5 today?

(1:01:35) Homies react: Why is Kenny Pickett over Gardner Minshew? And why didn't Aidan O'Connell make the Top 40?

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Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #40-36: "My last pain in the ass" May 13, 2024

Show notes

(0:00) Shoutout to our YouTube viewers

(3:45) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: "This is a QB depth chart, and it's about RIGHT NOW."

(6:30) 2023 QB Countdown Review: "The NFL has more of an offensive coordinator problem than a QB problem"

(19:20) #40 Jarrett Stidham: "He will make life hard for Bo Nix to waltz right in and start"

(26:45) #39 Gardner Minshew: "Infectious grit, you wanna root for the guy … just not gonna make wow plays”

(34:55) #38 Kenny Pickett: "No glaring weaknesses, but no real strengths."

(42:55) #37 Joe Flacco: "Fearless to a fault. Need to save him from himself...He’s not good on a bad team."

(53:05) #36 Jacoby Brissett: "He’ll be a good leader/teacher for Drake Maye."

(59:55) "What’s My Grip?": Can Chris go 5-for-5 on today's QBs?

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NFC Burning Questions; "I know his grip" May 08, 2024

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(0:00) Chris and Ahmed brainstorm more ideas for the upcoming Top 40 QB Countdown

(4:00) NFC West Burning Questions: 49ers CB concerns, Rams post-Aaron Donald, Geno Smith vs Sam Howell, and Cardinals rookie starters.

(29:45) NFC South: Buccaneers pass rusher, Saints aging defense, Falcons pass rush, and Panthers weapons for Bryce Young.

(50:30) NFC North: Jameson Williams leaping, Jordan Love's jump-off, Vikings run game, and Bears pass rush

(1:13:40) NFC East: Cowboys RBs, Eagles coordinators, Giants O-line, and Commanders protecting Jayden Daniels.

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AFC Burning Questions + "The old crotch sleeves!" May 06, 2024

Show notes

(0:00) Were Ahmed's pits sweaty at the Derby?

(6:25) AFC West Burning Questions: Chiefs post-L'Jarius Sneed, Raiders starting QB, Bo Nix, and Jim Harbaugh's offense.

(32:20) AFC South: Texans new defenders, Trevor Lawrence's weapons, and next steps for Anthony Richardson & Will Levis.

(56:30) AFC North: Ravens O-line overhaul, Deshaun Watson's future, Arthur Smith's offense, and the Bengals big boys.

(1:15:20) AFC East: Bills WRs, Dolphins toughness, Aaron Rodgers, and Drake Maye's timeline.

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2024 Rookie Predictions: This year's Puka Nacua? May 01, 2024

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(0:00) Who sounds like the Billy Madison lunch lady?

(2:30) More 2024 Draft thoughts: Which 4 teams got "A" grades from Connor? Plus the guys disagree on the Falcons SECOND pick.

(18:40) Rookie QB Predictions: Who will be this year's C.J. Stroud? Will Levis? Aidan O'Connell?

(27:10) Rookie RBs: This year's Bijan Robinson? De'Von Achane?

(32:45) Rookie WRs: This year's Zay Flowers? Puka Nacua?

(40:30) Rookie TEs: This year's Sam LaPorta? Dalton Kincaid?

(48:10) Rookie OL: This year's Peter Skoronski? Dawand Jones?

(51:40) Defensive Rookie of the Year odds: Should we flip the 2 favorites?

(56:30) Rookie DTs: This year's Jalen Carter? Kobie Turner?

(1:03:40) Rookie EDGEs: This year's Byron Young?

(1:09:50) Rookie LBs: This year's Ivan Pace, Jr?

(1:11:25) Rookie DBs: This year's Devon Witherspoon? Brian Branch?

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