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2023 Free Agency LIVE show Mar 13, 2023

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(2:40) Bears sign LB T.J. Edwards: The Eagles lose an underrated piece of their defense.

(9:30) Jason Kelce returns: Howie Roseman is downing tequila shots in celebration.

(11:20) Broncos sign Jarrett Stidham: And Sean Payton also gets Russell Wilson some more protection. But why is Denver shopping his WRs?

(19:15) 49ers sign Javon Hargrave: "The best pass rush in football gets better."

(22:00) Broncos sign Mike McGlinchey: Denver gets "the best right tackle" in this class.

(24:30) Austin Ekeler wants a trade: Is he still a good fit in Kellen Moore's Chargers offense?

(26:20) Falcons: They trade for Jonnu Smith and add run-stopping DT David Onyemata.

(30:10) Patriots re-sign CB Jonathan Jones: "A premier nickel corner."

(31:30) Lions sign CB Cam Sutton: Does this affect their plans for the 6th overall pick?

(34:15) Ravens cut Calais Campbell: Is this it for the Hall of Fame DL?

(35:25) Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey: Chris invites Darius Slay & Quandre Diggs on the pod.

(43:40) Lamar Jackson: Keep your eye on the Commanders.

(48:00) Raiders sign Jimmy Garoppolo: And he reunites with Josh McDaniels.

(51:25) Packers re-sign Keisean Nixon: The All-Pro returner stays in Green Bay.

(52:15) Panthers: They sign DT Shy Tuttle, after a big move up for the #1 pick. Is CJ Stroud who they are targeting?

(1:04:20) Dolphins sign Mike White: "He's one of the better backup QBs in the NFL."

(1:05:25) Texans: They add backup QB Case Keenum & DE Chase Winovich.

(1:07:30) Bills sign Connor McGovern: The guard can help an attitude change on Buffalo's offense.

(1:09:00) Commanders: They add O-linemen Nick Gates & Andrew Wylie, plus Daron Payne gets paid.

(1:11:30) Odell Beckham Jr: Does he have to give up on a multi-year deal?

(1:14:00) Chiefs sign OT Jawaan Taylor: And it looks like Orlando Brown is out of Kansas City.

(1:21:25) Jimmy G artist retires: But more importantly, Chris and Ahmed miss an obvious Shawshank Redemption reference.

(1:26:00) Aaron Rodgers: He sure kept the Jets waiting.

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Lamar Jackson collusion? + Free Agency Preview Mar 08, 2023

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(3:30) Lamar Jackson: Will anyone give him a guaranteed contract? Why are some teams not even exploring it?

(24:00) Jets, Patriots, Commanders, Titans: Could Lamar land with any of them?

(36:40) Daniel Jones: Should the Giants have committed to him past this year? And could Odell Beckham Jr. be coming to New York next?

(53:15) Aaron Rodgers: "I expect him to the Jets to happen in the next few days."

(1:02:10) Packers: What holes do they need to plug in free agency?

(1:10:30) Tua Tagovailoa: Should the Dolphins use the 5th-year option on him?

(1:16:00) Geno Smith: Can the Seahawks stay competitive while paying him?

(1:21:30) Derek Carr: Why should he be better with the Saints than he was with Josh McDaniels?

(1:33:50) Free Agent WRs: Who will be this year's Christian Kirk?

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Saints sign Derek Carr + Combine Recap with Connor Rogers Mar 06, 2023

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(4:20) Combine value: What do coaches gain from being there?

(8:50) BREAKING NEWS: Derek Carr signs with the Saints. How does he fit in New Orleans, and how does this affect the Jets and Panthers?

(14:25) Lamar Jackson: Should the Ravens allow other teams to talk to him?

(22:10) Daniel Jones: Would you rather have him or Kirk Cousins?

(26:50) Franchise Tags: Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, and Evan Engram aren't going anywhere.

(31:20) Combine Big Takeaways: Chris was wowed by the edge rushers and the QB who threw "the best, by far."

(43:20) GUEST: Connor Rogers: Our new draft expert tells the story of Simms The Receptionist.

(47:30) Cornerbacks: Christian Gonzalez, DJ Turner, Devon Witherspoon, Joey Porter Jr, and Deonte Banks headline a ridiculous CB class.

(54:45) Safeties: Brian Branch is a CB who might be the best safety in this class. And Antonio Johnson, Ji'Ayir Brown, Sydney Brown, and Chris Smith make up a slower group.

(58:25) Top Quarterbacks: The guys break down top picks CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, and Anthony Richardson, plus sleepers like Tanner McKee, Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

(1:14:10) Defensive line: Will Anderson, Tyree Wilson, Nolan Smith, Calijah Kancey are all worthy of Ahmed's Big Butt Combine awards. Plus thoughts on Clemson's Bryan Bresee and Myles Murphy.

(1:28:35) Bijan Robinson: He's a Top 5 prospect, but how far will he fall?

(1:32:00) EDGE sleepers: BJ Ojulari, Keion White, Adetomiwa Adebawore, YaYa Diaby, Derick Hall, DJ Johnson, and Byron Young are all intriguing.

(1:37:30) #1 pick odds: The guys are surprised by the current favorite.

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Combine interviews: Will Anderson, Andy Reid, Mike McDaniel and more Mar 02, 2023

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(2:30) Will Anderson, Jr.: The stud Alabama linebacker talks about potentially going #1 overall and when he knew he had Nick Saban’s respect.

(15:40) Tyree Wilson: The Texas Tech passer rusher and Top 5 prospect says whether he’d rather sack Patrick Mahomes or be teammates with him.

(25:50) Bryan Bresee: The defensive tackle describes how to run down the hill at Clemson without falling.

(35:50) Andy Reid: The Chiefs coach talks about fish and chips, and tells us more about the play that helped win the Chiefs the Super Bowl.

(47:40) Mike McDaniel: The Dolphins head coach comes in with swag and tells us why Tua Tagovailoa is taking jujitsu this offseason.

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Simms 2022 All-Pro Team + Homies' Choice Awards Feb 27, 2023

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(2:55) Scouting Combine: Does it matter if coaches don't go?

(10:30) Simms 2022 All-Pro Offense: Sounds like Chris has a clear-cut Top 4 for his summer QB rankings.

(28:30) Simms 2022 All-Pro Defense: "Bobby Wagner is not a Second-Team All-Pro LB. The Rams told you that this week."

(48:00) Ahmed's Under-Talked About Team: What QB makes the team (again)?

(59:20) Peter Peter Peter Awards: We give some love to special teams standouts.

(1:05:20) Big Butts of the Year: Who was the best DT and EDGE of the NFL this year?

(1:11:00) 3rd Annual Homies' Choice Awards: Did Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl win the Damn! Okay...Performance of the Year?

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Deebo Samuel, Justin Jefferson, Garrett Wilson, CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins Feb 24, 2023

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(1:30) Deebo Samuel: "You still got that tattoo?"

(12:00) Justin Jefferson: What was he thinking when Kirk Cousins threw short on 4th-and-8?

(25:45) Garrett Wilson: "We'll stick by Zach no matter what."

(35:30) CeeDee Lamb: "I don't think anyone deserves the criticism Dak gets."

(46:50) Tee Higgins: What is his reaction when he sees trade rumors?

(56:30) Homies' Choice Awards: Check our social media accounts (@CSimmsQB on Twitter, @simmsunbuttoned on Instagram) for a link on how to vote in our end-of-season awards. Polls close this weekend.

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George Kittle, Josh Jacobs, Aidan Hutchinson, Isaiah Simmons, Shaun King Feb 22, 2023

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(1:45) George Kittle: The 49ers TE talks about the moment in training camp that Brock Purdy got his attention.

(10:45) Josh Jacobs: The NFL's rushing leader wants to come back to the Raiders...with a catch.

(22:10) Aidan Hutchinson: Does he hope Aaron Rodgers leaves the Packers?

(33:40) Isaiah Simmons: The Cardinals LB/Safety talks about the team being too relaxed this season.

(44:55) Shaun King: The former Buccaneers QB talks about what he said when they drafted Chris Simms.

(55:50) Homies' Choice Awards: Check our social media accounts (@CSimmsQB on Twitter, @simmsunbuttoned on Instagram) for a link on how to vote in our end-of-season awards.

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Brandon Marshall, Micah Parsons, Christian McCaffrey, Sean Payton Feb 20, 2023

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(1:50) Brandon Marshall: Simms' former teammate and "brother from another mother" sticks up for Lamar Jackson and players putting their contract before their team.

(17:40) Micah Parsons: The Cowboys LB talks about defenders deserving MVP votes and "the two most hated people in Philadelphia."

(28:50) Christian McCaffrey: The 49ers RB relives how he learned he was being traded from the Panthers and when he realized Kyle Shanahan is a genius.

(43:00) Sean Payton: The new Broncos Head Coach talks about his year away from the game and what his approach will be to fixing Russell Wilson.

(58:10) Homies' Choice Awards: Check our social media accounts (@CSimmsQB on Twitter, @simmsunbuttoned on Instagram) for a link on how to vote in our end-of-season awards.

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Super Bowl LVII Film Review: Who's the MVP? Feb 15, 2023

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(5:50) 2 Stats and a Lie: How many snaps did Kadarius Toney play in the Super Bowl?

(9:20) Eagles O vs Chiefs D: Jalen Hurts shined, but Steve Spagnuolo's risks paid off.

(39:10) Chiefs O vs Eagles D: Did Patrick Mahomes have all wide open throws? And did the field affect the Eagles pass rush?

(1:03:30) Small balls & Gronk: We divert into nerf footballs and Gronk learning who Simms was.

(1:09:20) Big Butt Awards: The Chiefs stars on the D-line stepped up.

(1:14:30) Homies 2022 Playoff Predictions: We announce the 18 of you who correctly picked Chiefs over Eagles.

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Super Bowl LVII recap: Chiefs are champs again Feb 13, 2023

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(4:45) Patrick Mahomes: "It might be the best QB season in the history of the NFL."

(13:00) AJ Brown: "I went uh-oh. That was the perfect defense and they still got a touchdown."

(15:50) Jalen Hurts fumble: "They had total control."

(25:35) Mahomes' ankle: Did the long halftime help him?

(30:10) Eagles D-line: How Mahomes stopped them from playing like they wanted to.

(33:05) Jalen Hurts: "Maybe his best throw of the season."

(36:00) Motion: As we told you, the Eagles could not handle the Chiefs motion.

(47:05) Andy Reid: Big Red shined, but how much credit does Eric Bieniemy deserve?

(54:00) James Bradberry hold: Was it a fair call?

(1:02:50) Slippery field: "Maybe it doesn't have to be about how the grass looks."

(1:09:20) Next Super Bowl odds: Who are the favorites to lift the trophy next year?

(1:15:45) Requiem for a Team: Our final eulogy of the season goes to the Eagles.

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