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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:

AFC Win Totals Aug 28, 2023

Show notes

(5:40) AFC East Win Totals: Bills, Jets, Dolphins, & Patriots

(21:05) AFC North Win Totals: Bengals, Ravens, Browns, & Steelers

(31:50) AFC South Win Totals: Jaguars, Titans, Colts, & Texans

(41:30) AFC West Win Totals: Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos, & Raiders

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NFC Win Totals Aug 23, 2023

Show notes

(3:15) Unbuttoned announcement: Get ready for Sunday night episodes this season.

(7:40) NFC East Win Totals: Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, & Commanders

(20:45) NFC North Win Totals: Lions, Vikings, Bears, & Packers

(33:15) NFC South Win Totals: Saints, Falcons, Panthers, & Buccaneers

(46:10) NFC West Win Totals: 49ers, Seahawks, Rams, & Cardinals

(57:25) Top 5 NFL Rosters: What teams did we leave out? And where does the Chiefs roster rank without Patrick Mahomes?

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Bills & Bryce Concerns + Top 5 NFL Rosters Aug 21, 2023

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(2:00) Watching Preseason: Chris has finally gotten his wife on board the football train.

(5:00) Browns: Could Dorian Thompson-Robinson take the QB2 role?

(9:30) Eagles: As Marcus Mariota struggles, Tanner McKee shines.

(14:25) Giants: The Daniel Jones-Darren Waller connection is already strong.

(19:30) Panthers: Has Bryce Young looked like a #1 pick yet?

(25:40) Falcons: Desmond Ridder looked "smooth."

(28:00) Dolphins: What did Tua Tagovailoa see on his INT?

(32:00) Texans: CJ Stroud "looks like he belongs more."

(33:55) Bears: Tyson Bagent shows off...wait who?

(37:35) Steelers: Kenny Pickett keeps the Pittsburgh offense hot.

(43:15) Bills: While the rookies look good, is the offense still concerning?

(45:20) Chiefs: KC is ready for primetime...except for one thing.

(51:00) Packers: "Keep letting it rip, Jordan Love."

(55:30) Titans: Malik Willis' talent still pops, but has he put it together?

(1:01:45) 49ers: Brock Purdy returns, and Kyle Shanahan can't hide his praise.

(1:07:15) Seahawks: Geno Smith looked "awesome" but not as good as an edited Pete Carroll video.

(1:10:05) Raiders: Could Aidan O'Connell be their QB of the future? And some Josh Jacobs breaking news drops.

(1:14:30) Top 5 NFL Rosters: Taking away the QB, what teams are the best on paper?

(1:33:45) Best Non-QB of 21st Century: Our bracket is down to the final 8.

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Dalvin Cook to the Jets + GUEST: Matthew Berry Aug 16, 2023

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(6:30) Dalvin Cook: Does he make the Jets the strongest RB corps in the NFL?

(10:00) Zack Martin: Did the Cowboys early schedule play a factor in his raise?

(14:00) Preseason Leftovers: Chris weighs in on Seahawks QB Drew Lock, Cardinals OT Paris Johnson, Packers QB Sean Clifford, Saints QB Jake Haener, Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr & RB Ty Chandler, and Chargers RB Elijah Dotson.

(34:15) Lions Defense: Were they that good, or was the Giants O-line just that bad?

(35:45) 49ers Backups: Does San Francisco have depth issues?

(40:00) Cardinals Defense: Have Isaiah Simmons & Zaven Collins finally found their correct positions?

(42:50) Damn! Okay: Patriots DE Keion White, Seahawks LB Derick Hall, and Buccaneers LB Yaya Diaby all showed out.

(45:10) Sean Payton: Despite Garrett Wilson trolling him, do his sideline rules make sense?

(50:20) GUEST Matthew Berry: The king of fantasy football stops by to talk about Amon-Ra St. Brown, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jahan Dotson, Nico Collins, QB strategy, Dameon Pierce, Dalvin Cook, Connecticut traffic, and having the highest-grossing actor average of all time.

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Rookie QB WOW-O-METER + Trey Lance's mechanics Aug 14, 2023

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(5:05) Panthers QB Bryce Young: The Jets D-line made life hard for him and Matt Corral.

(13:05) Texans QB C.J. Stroud: He gets an incomplete, but Will Anderson impressed.

(17:55) Colts QB Anthony Richardson: Even his interception was a wow throw.

(22:45) Titans QB Will Levis: He had some "eye-popping throws", but don't sleep on Malik Willis.

(30:10) Rams QB Stetson Bennett: "I saw this coming. He's ready for this."

(32:20) Cardinals QB Clayton Tune: "He's Colt McCoy."

(34:10) Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell: "They need him to be ready."

(37:30) 49ers QBs: Trey Lance has fixed some of his mechanics, but is he due for a trade?

(43:45) Buccaneers QBs: Baker Mayfield looks comfortable, and Kyle Trask is on the right track.

(47:00) Chiefs: Andy Reid keeps playing his starters in preseason.

(49:15) Steelers: "They had the best drive of a 1st-team offense."

(52:25) Saints: Derek Carr hits the ground running.

(54:15) Bears: Justin Fields has a perfect debut...maybe too perfect for his coaches?

(57:05) Packers: Jordan Love "threw the ball with authority."

(59:50) Lions: Nate Sudfeld showed why Detroit needs Teddy Bridgewater.

(1:03:25) Broncos: "Russell Wilson looks totally different."

(1:07:10) Browns: Deshaun Watson looked more like his Texans version.

(1:09:05) Commanders: Sam Howell looks good in Eric Bieniemy's offense.

(1:12:05) Jets: Zach Wilson "is on the up-and-up."

(1:13:30) Jaguars: Nathan Rourke already has one of the plays of the year.

(1:15:45) Bills: Damar Hamlin returns, and James Cook could revive Buffalo's run game.

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Hard Knocks Recap, plus 1 Player to Watch from each AFC team Aug 09, 2023

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(4:00) Hard Knocks recap: “Aaron Rodgers showed why he’s your favorite quarterback’s favorite quarterback”

(12:30) Nathaniel Hackett gets a great piece of promotional rehabilitation

(15:00) Ron Rivera discusses Eric Bieniemy’s tough-love coaching style and regrets it

(26:55) AFC 1 Player To Watch in the preseason

(27:35) Texans WR Jon Metchie: “I worry about lack of firepower for CJ Stroud”. Plus Ahmed’s first Big Butt goes to Will Anderson, Jr – will he show more than just a high motor?

(33:40) Colts DE Kwity Paye: “Stops the run. Great. We didn’t get him to do that.”

(37:00) Titans OG Aaron Brewer: “I’m interested to see how the shuffling of that o-line works.” And kudos to Mike Vrabel for giving Terrell Williams the chance to coach the first preseason game.

(42:05) Raiders S Tre’von Moehrig: “The secondary is not something you’re gonna write home about”

(46:10) Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton: “He’s the deep threat. He’s that guy”

(51:30) Broncos LB Nik Bonitto: “F*** you OU!”

(55:10) Steelers DL Keeanu Benton: “They need more youth and talent on their d-line”

(1:01:45) Browns DL Jordan Elliott: “They couldn’t stop the run at all last year”

(1:04:40) Jaguars OL Walker Little: “If they can’t protect #16, all of it means jack diddly squat”

(1:08:40) Chargers MLBs & DTs: “The 28th run-stopping D in football? C’mon that can’t happen anymore”

(1:13:20) Dolphins RT Austin Jackson: “Follow the money, follow the assets. Those have to be performing. And this one has not, yet”

(1:17:00) Ravens LB Odafe Oweh

(1:22:30) Jets DE Jermaine Johnson: “He should be a starter … and can he be a force off the edge?”

(1:26:30) Bengals S Nick Scott & Dax Hill: “Who is this crazy #33 running around the field like he’s Ray Lewis?”

(1:29:50) Bills CB Kaiir Elam: “He looks the part. But they need more from him this year”

(1:33:30) Chiefs LT Donovan Smith: “He was not good last year. And it would have been way worse if they ever called holding on him”

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Tales & Observations from Canton, plus 1 Player to Watch from each NFC team Aug 07, 2023

Show notes

(4:50) Dorian Thompson-Robinson performs well: “What you saw in the game is a natural playing football.”

(9:15) Aaron Rodgers impact on the Jets: “It’s a ridiculous love fest.”

(14:30) How Nathaniel Hackett’s presence should help Zach Wilson

(19:30) Hall of Fame parties: fighting back tears, drinky-drinky-smokey-smokey, and Warrick Dunn saves the day

(26:45) Ahmed had a front-row seat to the Jose Ramirez-Tim Anderson brawl

(31:30) One Player to Watch in Preseason (NFC teams)

(32:50) Cardinals CB Marco Wilson: “Has a chance to take a step to be an island-type CB”

(36:55) Rams OL Steve Avila: “Last year, Matthew Stafford’s protection was beyond horrible”

(40:40) Bucs DE Shaq Barrett: “The Bucs are one of those teams that need to win games 16-13”

(43:55) Commanders DE Chase Young: “What is he gonna look like?”

(46:30) Bears WR Chase Claypool: “He has superstar traits. He’s the guy that could take this thing to the next level”

(51:30) Panthers WR Terrace Marshall: “He’s got to be the meat & potatoes receiver”

(54:50) Packers DT Devonte Wyatt: “I don’t think he ever got to the point where he was hitting on all cylinders”

(59:15) Falcons DE Bud Dupree: “He never got back to the guy he was when he signed the big deal in Tennessee”

(1:02:30) Giants OT Evan Neal: “If he becomes dominant, the o-line will be a problem for people.”

(1:06:30) Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon & WR Jordan Addison: “They need someone to take the pressure off Justin Jefferson”

(1:09:30) Seahawks OTs Abraham Lucas & Charles Cross: “If those two are right, they are a handful of a football team”

(1:13:50) Saints OL Trevor Penning: “If Carr has time, they’re gonna carve some people up”

(1:16:10) Lions DE Josh Paschal: “Who, other than Aidan Hutchinson, can make some splashes?”

(1:20:30) Cowboys DL Mazi Smith: “Are they big enough up front to hang with the big boys?”

(1:23:40) 49ers RT Colton McKivitz: “They haven’t had to worry about this position in a long time”

(1:26:55) Eagles LB Nakobe Dean: “That defense is all about the middle and there are obviously some concerns about that part of the defense”

(1:29:30) The best non-QB of the 21st century voting is down to the final 16

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Devin McCourty on Brady, Belichick, and HOF QBs Aug 03, 2023

Show notes

(3:05) Retirement: Devin describes life after football

(17:25) Trevon Diggs vs Dak Prescott: When does training camp trash talk go too far?

(20:00) Tackling: Devin talks about taking on Marshawn Lynch and playing with Patrick Chung.

(23:25) Tom Brady: How did Belichick push his buttons?

(31:10) Steven Jackson & Adrian Peterson: The most intimidating players Devin even faced.

(33:20) Making the NFL: Guarding Terrell Owens and facing Chad Ochocinco's trash talk.

(36:05) Big Games: Which coaches gave Belichick the most trouble?

(39:30) Peyton Manning: How did the Patriots change their defense against him?

(49:20) Most underrated teammate: Rob Ninkovich deserved more credit.

(51:15) Best Teams: What were the best squads Devin played for and against?

(1:04:10) Idols: Devin talks about the teammates and opponents who he looked up to.

(1:10:20) Best QB & WR: Matching up up vs Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Justin Jefferson.

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Sean Payton, Jonathan Taylor, & #AskMeAnything Jul 31, 2023

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(5:35) Sean Payton: His comments were "shocking and reckless."

(19:45) New Head Coaches: What would a successful season look like for the Broncos, Colts, Texans, Panthers, and Cardinals?

(30:30) Jonathan Taylor: Jim Irsay needs to stop tweeting.

(39:10) Chris the GM: Which positions would Simms build his roster around?

(52:20) Joe Burrow: Does he have pressure to take a team-friendly deal?

(58:00) Jalen Ramsey: How will the Dolphins defense adjust to his injury?

(1:00:30) Training camp injuries: Should teams rest their teams more in August?

(1:05:45) Jets: Are they making Aaron Rodgers more aggressive? And how much do they need Dalvin Cook?

(1:11:50) Lamar Jackson: Why is his new OC asking him to ditch his wristband?

(1:15:30) 49ers QBs: Should Brock Purdy be the unquestioned starter?

(1:19:45) Steelers: Is their O-line good enough to bring back their run game?

(1:22:05) Giants: Are they being overlooked?

(1:24:35) Boom-or-bust: Which teams have the biggest range of outcomes this season?

(1:28:15) Training camp stories: Chris gives us some of his best ones.

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Top 5 Secondaries & Training Camp Questions Jul 26, 2023

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(4:00) Top Secondaries: The Dolphins, Broncos, Jets, Chiefs, Cowboys, Seahawks, Bengals, Chargers, and Ravens all get love.

(26:10) Jets: Chris self-scouts himself on Garrett Wilson.

(31:05) Patriots: Can the O-line protect Mac Jones?

(32:40) Bills: What RB will pick up the slack for Nyheim Hines?

(35:25) Bengals: Who will be Joe Mixon's backup?

(36:25) Steelers: Did they overpay Alex Highsmith?

(40:10) Chiefs: Forget the offense, can KC have a Top 10 DEFENSE?

(43:50) Broncos: What is their plan is Javonte Williams isn't ready for Week 1?

(45:40) Raiders: How worried should they be about their defense?

(47:45) Colts: Can their O-line become dominant again?

(50:35) Eagles: Will the Super Bowl hangover affect them?

(52:05) Seahawks: Will they be a pass-first or run-first offense?

(56:25) 49ers: What Trey Lance make the final roster?

(58:50) Buccaneers: Will their QB competition hurt them?

(1:00:30) Packers: Will they skew more towards the run game with Jordan Love?

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