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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:

Fantasy Football Advice with Matthew Berry Aug 18, 2022

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(2:45) Derwin James: Did the Chargers overpay for him?

(7:40) Chiefs: What role will new signee Danny Shelton take? And Chris loves KC's rookie class.

(15:40) Roquan Smith: Should he be paid among the other top off-ball LBs in the NFL?

(17:40) Devin Bush: Should we be worried about the young Steelers LB?

(21:00 ) Patriots secondary: Have they gone from a strength to a weakness?

(26:50) Training Camp Fights: Chris tells the story of the best one he ever saw.

(31:00) 49ers linemen: Drake Jackson is a perfect fit for the San Francisco defense.

(32:30) Jets rookies: Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall look the part.

(36:00) Eagles defense: Jordan Davis is "immovable," but Chris is still not sold on Nakobe Dean.

(40:55) Giants: Is Kenny Golladay looking lazy in practice? Simms is not concerned about Evan Neal, but Kayvon Thibodeaux is a different story.

(47:05) BREAKING NEWS: A Deshaun Watson settlement is reached

(49:55) Aidan Hutchinson: "Am I watching TJ Watt here?"

(51:25) GUEST: Matthew Berry: The fantasy football GOAT joins the set, and he has questions about Simms' look.

(1:03:15) Christian McCaffrey: Should we be worried about his injury history?

(1:06:20) Alvin Kamara: How high should he go if he's not getting suspended?

(1:11:55) O-line: How much does it factor in an RB's fantasy production?

(1:15:10) Antonio Gibson: How much will rookie Brian Robinson take from his workload?

(1:19:00) Josh Jacobs: Is getting him in the 7th round a steal?

(1:23:30) Davante Adams: Should we be down on him with the Raiders?

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Preseason Week 1 QB Reactions w/ Phil Simms Aug 15, 2022

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(6:00) Does Preseason matter? Big Phil talks about how preseason has changed from his days.

(10:10) Zach Wilson: Chris is praying for a quick injury recovery, and Phil has heard some good things about Joe Flacco.

(14:15) Jalen Hurts: While the Eagles "look the part," their QB's motion looks better.

(16:30) Trey Lance: Is Chris buying the hype from his preseason debut?

(23:10) Trevor Lawrence: "Stats lie. I thought he looked really good."

(27:10) Justin Fields: "I thought it was a good start, but I'm still not sold on the motion."

(33:10) George Karlaftis: The Chiefs 1st round rookie is using power-to-speed.

(35:20) Kellen Mond: He's starting to show the potential that Chris loved pre-draft.

(39:50) Seahawks QBs: Did the fumble cost Drew Lock his competition vs Geno Smith?

(45:30) Steelers QBs: How impressive was Kenny Pickett's debut? And George Pickens looks like another PIT draft steal.

(52:40) Panthers QBs: "I would name him the starting QB right now."

(58:15) Sam Howell: "He's a poor man's Baker Mayfield."

(1:01:15) Matt Corral: "He was my #1 guy, but I'm not in love with what I saw."

(1:03:20) Malik Willis: Why did Mike Vrabel take him out mid-drive?

(1:10:15) Desmond Ridder: "I think he threw better than I ever saw him throw it at Cincinnati."

(1:16:20) Jordan Love: Would you take him in a start tomorrow over Kenny Pickett or Malik Willis?

(1:23:10) Deshaun Watson: "He looks like he's 10 lbs too heavy."

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Training Camp fights + AFC Preseason Players to Watch Aug 10, 2022

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(3:30) Buy or Sell: Are training camp fights bad for teams?

(13:40) One Player to Watch: Texans: Chris will be a focused on a rookie CB he was skeptical of.

(18:15) Jets: Chris is not worried about Zach Wilson. He's looking at another 1st round pick.

(21:40) Jaguars: "He has some Alvin Kamara-ish tools to him."

(26:30) Steelers: "I'll be watching to see if he has his explosion back."

(30:50) Patriots: Chris is hearing good things about Tyquan Thornton.

(37:10) Raiders: Can a former 1st round pick prove he wasn't a reach?

(41:20) Dolphins: O-line is a question mark, but Chris has high hopes for a young edge rusher.

(46:50) Titans: What will we learn about Malik Willis this preseason?

(51:30) Browns: There's one big question mark on Cleveland's roster (no, not QB).

(53:50) Colts: An old draft crush still has "superstar talent."

(58:00) Bengals: If Jackson Carman lives up to his potential, Cincy's O-line could go from weakness to strength.

(1:01:40) Ravens: "They are a Super Bowl contender. But they need that go-to guy when you need a receiver to make a play."

(1:05:40) Broncos: Ahmed has "a type" at defensive line.

(1:08:30) Chargers: The offense is a given. But a newcomer will be crucial for LA's run defense.

(1:12:45) Chiefs: "I think he was a very polarizing player in the draft."

(1:17:15) Bills: "They need a guy who can end the game. They don't have that."

(1:22:00) Simms Perfect 10 Winners: We welcome 3 loyal listeners to talk about how they correctly picked Chris Top 8 QBs.

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NFC Preseason Players to Watch + Trevor Lawrence's warmup Aug 08, 2022

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(9:00) Trevor Lawrence: Chris feels better about Trevor Lawrence after watching his warmup in person.

(18:05) Josh McDaniels: He has a "totally different vibe" this time around. But should he have played Josh Jacobs?

(27:45) One Player to Watch: Falcons: One of the draft's most polarizing receivers is a focal point for Simms.

(32:50) Seahawks: Kenneth Walker "has the chance to be a superstar."

(36:55) Lions: Simms wonders if DJ Chark can be their #1 WR.

(41:30) Bears: Justin Fields has the best QB coach he's ever had.

(47:10) Giants: Chris gets fired up about a Daniel Jones "misfire" that's gone viral.

(54:40) Panthers: All eyes are on Baker Mayfield.

(59:40) Commanders: Chris hasn't given up on Curtis Samuel or Dyami Brown.

(1:03:50) Saints: "They need a guy who can scare the sh*t out of you. I think he can be that guy."

(1:07:50) Vikings: Did Minnesota improve their weakest position group?

(1:12:50) Cardinals: "The freak in the middle. The pressure's on him."

(1:15:15) Eagles: Chris and Ahmed are both pumped for Jordan Davis.

(1:19:00) Cowboys: What edge rusher is most key for Dallas this season?

(1:23:15) 49ers: All San Francisco fans are focused on the same guy.

(1:26:00) Rams: Can Tutu Atwell be a key contributor this season?

(1:28:45) Packers: What 1st round rookie could be a key contributor on one of the best defenses in the NFL?

(1:33:00) Buccaneers: A sophomore could be the guy that puts the Buccaneers D-line over the edge.

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Hall of Fame stories with Tony Dungy Aug 04, 2022

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(3:00) Hall of Fame memories: Coach Dungy talks about how he turned Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, and John Lynch from backups to Hall of Famers.

(12:40) HOF snubs: Coach names one former DB who doesn't get the Hall of Fame buzz he deserves.

(15:00) HOF comparisons: What was the difference between Terry Bradshaw and Peyton Manning? Mean Joe Greene & Warren Sapp? Jack Ham & Derrick Brooks?

(23:30) New coaches: What are the 5 things Coach told young players to avoid?

(32:15) Coaching defense today: How much is today's practice rules hurting defenses?

(34:40) Peyton Manning: Coach talks about the time his QB called the same play 12 times in a row.

(42:45) Steelers: How would Coach handle Pittsburgh's QB competition?

(44:45) 2022 Defenses: Which one does Coach think will take the biggest leap this season?

(47:20) Tom Brady: What's the best way to stop the GOAT?

(48:50) Tampa 2: Coach takes us through the history and evolution of his famous defense.

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Deshaun Watson, Deebo Samuel, & Favorite Alternate Helmets Aug 01, 2022

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(10:10) Deshaun Watson: The 6-game suspension news this morning is not the end of this story.

(19:30) Kyler Murray: What exactly goes into the process of watching film?

(33:25) Deebo Samuel: Simms was not surprised by the deal, but he was surprised by the numbers.

(38:40) DK Metcalf: "He's one of those guys you just don't let go"

(40:30) Allen Robinson: Is he primed for a bounceback season? "No question."

(43:20) Steelers QB: Will the Pittsburgh offense be better with Mitchell Trubisky than it was with Ben Roethlisberger?

(50:00) RB backfields: Would Chris rather have a committee or a bellcow RB? And is Ezekiel Elliott still a "focal point" for the Cowboys?

(54:50) O-line news: Tom Brady loses an important protector, while Patrick Mahomes gets one back.

(1:00:10) All-Time Super Brawl: An ambitious homie sends us his all-time toughest QB/coach combos.

(1:04:20) Favorite Alternate Helmets: The Bengals rebrand keeps winning over the guys.

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Julio to Bucs, Kyler's homework, Top 6 RB, & WWE's Angelo Dawkins Jul 27, 2022

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(8:45) Julio Jones: Where will he finish on the Bucs in receiving yards?

(14:20) Kyler Murray: Are people overblowing his homework clause?

(22:25) Lamar Jackson: He was asked about Simms in his press conference, and we hear the response.

(27:40) Russell Wilson: Will he keep avoiding the middle of the field with the Broncos?

(30:30) Seahawks: What would have to happen for them to make the playoffs?

(32:50) Zach Wilson: Do his off-field exploits move him up the Simms Top 40?

(36:40) Top 5 WR reax: Super-homie Tomas nailed Chris' list, and Simms explains more about his Davante Adams opinion.

(41:20) Top 6 RBs: Both Chris and Ahmed give the best backs in the NFL right now.

(1:09:00) GUEST - WWE Superstar Angelo Dawkins: The tag team contender joins us to give us his expert analysis of Ahmed's Super Brawl.

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Simms Top 5 WRs + #Dolphinon wins Super Brawl Jul 25, 2022

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(9:40) Simms Top 5 WR: With Madden ratings flying around, Chris names his Top 5 WR in the NFL right now. There's a new king of the hill.

(54:10) Honorable mentions: Who was #6 on the list? And why did a big-time receiver (again) miss out on the list?

(1:03:55) 2022 Receiving champ: Who would Chris bet on to lead the league in rec yards this season?

(1:09:35) Super Brawl bracket recap: We had fun on Twitter with Ahmed's QB/Coach royal rumble, but not nearly as much fun as the Dolphins fans had.

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Interview with Joe Burrow: "Why are you not sweating and I am?" Jun 21, 2022

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Chris Simms traveled to Cincinnati to play catch with Joe Burrow. The Bengals superstar QB explains why he now throws with more power, why he once was preparing to become an investment banker, what's his approach to leading a locker room, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Top 40 QB #AskMeAnything: "Here, Take My Incest Chickens" Jun 16, 2022

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(7:20) Is Josh Allen worthy of #1 even though his best moment came against a bad defense?

(9:45) Who is a better running threat – Allen or Cam Newton from the mid 2010s?

(12:00) Is Patrick Mahomes being graded overly harsh?

(18:40) Who had the better first 2 seasons of their career – Andrew Luck or Justin Herbert?

(22:40) Why Herbert over Joe Burrow?

(27:00) Does anyone carry their team more than Aaron Rodgers?

(32:20) A look at the MVP Odds powered by PointsBet

(35:45) Did Chris have too much of a short-term memory when ranking Matthew Stafford at #6?

(38:45) Why Tom Brady likely won’t crack Simms’ Top 5 ever again

(40:30) Who benefits more from a new scheme – Russell Wilson or Derek Carr?

(42:00) If Dak Prescott was on the Ravens and Lamar Jackson was on the Cowboys, who would be better off?

(47:30) If you wanted to win a Super Bowl – would you rather have Kyler Murray or Mac Jones?

(49:30) Has Simms given up on Kellen Mond?

(50:55) For one game and one game only, would you take Ryan Fitzpatrick over any of the QBs from 21-40?

(52:45) What was Simms’ favorite type of receiver to throw to?

(54:15) Chris and Paul get into the weeds about QB shotgun stances

(56:20) What are the similarities and differences between Josh McDaniels and Kyle Shanahan?

(1:00:10) Who is your favorite non-football athlete?

(1:05:00) If you could replay any game you've played in, what would it be?

(1:07:30) Liam's wife Tara loves to rip on Simms

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