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Simms QB Countdown #7-5: All-time arms Jun 02, 2026

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(0:00) Chris just can’t get away from the Jets fans
(9:10) News: Kyler Murray looks like clear leader over J.J. McCarthy
(13:30) Simms QB Countdown: #7 Justin Herbert
(20:30) QB #6 Caleb Williams
(29:15) QB #5 Matthew Stafford

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Simms QB Countdown #10-8: Jayden or Drake? + A.J. Brown trade watch Jun 01, 2026

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(0:00) We get a full history of the birth of the Simms QB Countdown
(7:00) Which Simms QB Countdown rank has gotten the most blowback?
(17:40) News: A.J. Brown trade watch
(20:10) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, & Dak Prescott
(29:50) QB #10 Baker Mayfield
(35:40) Simms has THREE QBs from the 2024 Draft in his Top 9…could it be the greatest QB class ever?
(42:45) QB #9 Jayden Daniels
(53:30) QB #8 Drake Maye

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Simms QB Countdown #14-11: "This is Good-QBville" + J.J. McCarthy is mad? May 28, 2026

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It’s Connor’s LAST episode before he enters fatherhood, and he’s going out in style. Or “in vogue?” Simms reveals 4 more names in his QB Countdown…who lands JUST outside his Top 10? Plus, J.J. McCarthy does not seem happy to be in a QB competition, and Chris tells a Madonna story.

(0:00) Papa Connor is “going out with a bang!”
(5:15) Homies comments: One of them launches a Chris story about meeting Madonna when he was WAY too young
(14:20) News: A.J. Brown isn’t at OTAs, and Jalen Hurts had an interesting quote about it
(17:45) J.J. McCarthy weighs in on the Vikings QB competition
(23:35) Daniel Jones is practicing
(26:00) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, & Jordan Love
(36:20) QB #14 Sam Darnold
(44:30) DraftKings NFC West odds
(48:15) QB #13 Jared Goff
(54:00) QB #12 Trevor Lawrence
(58:45) QB #11 Dak Prescott

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Simms QB Countdown #18-15: Brock & Bo; Nico Collins or CeeDee Lamb? May 27, 2026

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(0:00) Chris says what’s up to Connor…and isn’t faking it
(2:55) The homies weigh in on our Jaxson Dart conversation
(8:05) News: Bears QB Coach has some strong words for Caleb Williams
(11:05) Nico Collins gets revised contract from Texans
(17:40) Derwin James gets extension from Chargers
(22:20) Lamar Jackson back at OTAs
(23:25) Patrick Mahomes throwing at OTAs after ACL repair
(24:45) DraftKings: Comeback Player of the Year odds
(26:25) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Malik Willis, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, & short QBs
(37:15) QB #18 Daniel Jones
(44:50) QB #17 Brock Purdy
(53:00) QB #16 Bo Nix
(59:45) QB #15 Jordan Love

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Simms QB Countdown #24-19: Make or Break + Jaxson Dart drama May 26, 2026

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(0:00) Connor makes up for his terrible friend mistake
(6:45) Knicks: Where were Chris & Connor in 1999?
(11:50) Homie comments: Top 40 birds, Old school arms, and John Elway vs Aaron Rodgers
(20:40) News: Jaxson Dart’s “misstep” and what it means for the Giants locker room
(33:35) Giants extend GM Joe Schoen’s contract
(35:40) Rams & Matthew Stafford agree to 1-year extension
(40:45) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Tyler Shough, Aaron Rodgers, & Jameis Winston
(45:35) QB #24 Geno Smith
(48:45) QB #23 Cam Ward
(51:55) QB #22 Jaxson Dart
(57:05) QB #21 Jalen Hurts
(1:01:20) DraftKings: NFC East odds
(1:02:45) QB #20 C.J. Stroud
(1:09:00) QB #19 Malik Willis

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Simms QB Countdown #28-25: Best Backup + Josh Allen Trivia May 21, 2026

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(0:00) Who are the angriest fan bases Chris has encountered?
(9:15) Mount Rushmore of All-Time Arms: Why didn’t Dan Marino make the cut?
(22:15) Aaron Rodgers will retire after this season
(27:35) Todd Monken wants to name his starting QB soon
(32:30) CeeDee Lamb wants the grass to stay after the World Cup
(35:55) Nolan Smith arrested for reckless driving
(40:00) QB Countdown: Homies have questions about Tanner McKee, Bryce Young, and Kyler Murray
(46:20) QB #28 Joe Flacco
(51:35) QB #27 Tyler Shough
(54:50) QB #26 Aaron Rodgers
(57:35) QB #25 Jacoby Brissett
(1:01:20) DraftKings: AFC North odds
(1:03:55) Thursday Trivia: Inspired by Josh Allen’s 30th birthday
(1:10:30) Best 30-year-old players for this season

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Simms QB Countdown #32-29: Forever Young, Murray in Minnesota; All-Time Arm Mount Rushmore May 20, 2026

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(0:00) The guys recap the epic Knicks comeback, and discuss where MSG sits among iconic sports venues
(10:20) Homie Reactions: Is Aaron Rodgers on the Mount Rushmore of all-time arms?
(18:25) News: Lamar Jackson misses 1st day of OTAs
(21:45) Justin Herbert misses 2nd voluntary Phase 2 practice
(23:40) Unhappy Jacoby Brissett is skipping Cardinals OTAs
(27:00) Rashee Rice going to jail for 30 days; can’t rehab injured knee
(31:45) DraftKings: AFC West odds
(33:10) QB Countdown: Homies react to Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, & Fernando Mendoza
(40:25) QB #32 Michael Penix
(45:00) QB #31 Bryce Young
(51:55) Universal This Changes Everything Moment: QB #30 Kyler Murray
(59:05) QB #29 Mac Jones
(1:06:10) Which Doesn’t Belong & Why: Veteran Free Agents

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Simms QB Countdown #37-33: Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza May 19, 2026

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(0:00) Wristwatches & JFK
(4:05) Simms QB Countdown: #37 J.J. McCarthy
(9:45) QB #36 Tua Tagovailoa
(15:20) QB #35 Marcus Mariota
(19:45) QB #34 Kirk Cousins & #33 Fernando Mendoza

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Simms 2026 QB Countdown kicks off + Aaron Rodgers FINALLY signs with Steelers May 18, 2026

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(0:00) Connor is all too happy to recap the Subway Series with Chris
(6:45) Schedule Leftovers: The Chargers have a severe disadvantage
(14:55) News: Aaron Rodgers (finally) signs with Steelers
(27:35) DraftKings: Steelers playoff odds
(29:35) Simms 2026 QB Countdown: Looking back at 2025, who’s gonna fall out of the Top 10?
(33:25) QB #43 Carson Beck
(39:10) QB #42 Ty Simpson
(42:50) QB #41 Shedeur Sanders
(49:55) QB #40 Jarrett Stidham
(55:00) QB #39 Deshaun Watson
(59:30) QB #38 Davis Mills

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2026 Schedule Release: Hot & Cold Starts May 15, 2026

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(0:00) 2026 Schedule Release: What’s the first thing Simms looks for?
(4:45) Seahawks: manageable schedule for the champs
(11:05) Rams: holy $h!t hard start, holy $h!t hard finish
(15:10) 49ers: soft return after Australia
(17:40) Eagles: could Philly be a dumpster fire?
(22:50) Bears: first time they’ll have a target on their back
(26:50) Patriots: favorable schedule for a team that was just in the Super Bowl
(30:10) Broncos: they hit the Holy Sh!t category, one of the toughest starts of any team
(33:25) Chiefs: early BYE could be perfect timing
(38:15) Bills: two stretches of 4 of 5 on the road will be tricky
(41:05) DraftKings: New Head Coaches Week 1 Odds
(43:00) Cardinals: Arizona could start 0-13
(46:00) Lions: should be 4-1 entering BYE week
(47:45) Cowboys: early travel could get tricky despite them being better
(49:20) Commanders: opening stretch is brutal
(50:35) Ravens: early schedule sets up really nice for them
(51:55) Jets: still not easy, but better than it’s been
(54:45) Colts: could be 0-3 to start, and they need to make it happen this year
(56:10) Jaguars: did Trevor Lawrence really cut his hair?
(58:15) Primetime schedules are all loaded
(1:01:05) Thanksgiving Schedule looks like a playoff schedule
(1:04:45) Christmas Day Schedule stacked as well

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