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2021 Draft QB Rankings Mar 03, 2021

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The much awaited debut of the Simms 2021 Draft QB Rankings are here. Chris reveals his Top 6 QBs of the 2021 class, and as always he is not swayed by the consensus opinions.

(5:15) Freezing Cold Tweets - Before revealing the list, let's remember the (wrong) ridicule of years past

(9:45) QB #1 Zach Wilson (BYU) - "He's got the best arm in the draft. He's clearly #1 for me. Clearly."

(24:00) QB #2 Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) - "There's untapped talent, though he does have inconsistencies in his mechanics."

(32:30) QB #3 Mac Jones (Alabama) - "He is a machine throwing. He's a Top 10 pick, there's no doubt in my mind."

(43:05) QB #4 Kellen Mond (Texas A&M) - "Why is nobody talking about this guy? As a pure, consistent thrower, he's better than Trevor Lawrence."

(51:15) QB #5 Justin Fields (Ohio State) - "He's got elite traits. But he has technique issues that make him a project."

(1:06:25) QB #6 Trey Lance (North Dakota St) - "He's the most gifted runner of the group. But he hasn't thrown enough."

(1:15:45) Tiers - How much of a gap is there between each group? And is there any chance the Jaguars would draft Wilson #1?

(1:18:30) Homie questions - Where would Justin Herbert & Joe Burrow rank in the 2021 class? Is Mac Jones a better prospect than Tua Tagovailoa? And is the 2021 QB class as a whole better than 2020?

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Bust The Narrative + Free Agent Blind Resumes Mar 01, 2021

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Chris tells us which offseason narratives we should bust (or trust), and then Ahmed tries to stump him with some blind resumes about underrated players and pending free agents.

(6:35) Bust The Narrative - "The Bucs need to keep both Shaq Barrett and Chris Godwin"

(18:00) "The Browns and Lavonte David are a match made in heaven"

(22:00) "Nick Foles got a raw deal last year with the Bears and should still be a contender for the starting gig"

(26:15) "The Jets are best to stick with Sam Darnold"

(29:30) "Deshaun Watson can’t win anytime soon with this Texans roster"

(33:50) "Russell Wilson can’t get back to the Super Bowl with Seattle’s coaching"

(41:40) "The Cowboys are best with Dak Prescott, Dak is best for Cowboys"

(46:10) "The Saints should want Drew Brees to retire"

(50:55) Robin Hood: Blind Resume - Chris tries to guess the identity of some underrated stars and pending free agents from their stat lines

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Ranking Franchise Tag Candidates Feb 24, 2021

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With the franchise tag window opening yesterday, Chris ranks which pending free agents mean the most to their team.

(4:00) Dak Prescott - Do the Cowboys have any choice but stick with him?

(12:15) Wide Receivers - Ranking Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, Kenny Golladay, and Will Fuller

(28:45) Offensive Linemen - Tough decisions for the Packers, Patriots, Panthers, & Football Team

(37:45) Tight Ends - Jonnu Smith over Hunter Henry?

(42:30) Aaron Jones - Are the Packers ready to turn to AJ Dillon?

(46:20) Edge Rushers - Could we see a 2nd straight tag for Shaq Barrett, Yannick Ngakoue, Matt Judon, Leonard Williams, and Bud Dupree?

(56:10) Safeties - The Broncos, Rams, Saints, and Vikings could lose some of the best safeties in the league

(1:05:10) Matt Milano & Shaquill Griffin - Have they done enough to be paid at the top of their position?

(1:08:50) #AskMeAnything - Chris on how he scouts QBs and the biggest difference between college and the pros

(1:16:30) QB Jeopardy - Paul brings trivia on Deshaun Watson and other QBs in the news

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#AskMeAnything: Wentz, Watt, Big Ben, and QB Questions Feb 22, 2021

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Chris is back from his staycation, and he and Ahmed hit the mailbag hard with a full #AskMeAnything pod.

(4:55) Carson Wentz trade - Have the Colts upgraded from Philip Rivers? Should the Eagles hand the starting job to Jalen Hurts?

(17:20) J.J. Watt - What is the best scheme for him?

(22:20) Ben Roethlisberger - If the Steelers cut him, what is their best replacement? Mason Rudolph? Cam Newton?

(28:15) Deshaun Watson - What will it cost to get him? Is he a good fit for Kyle Shanahan's 49ers system? What else should the Texans do to rebuild?

(40:50) QB Questions - Should the Bears trade up for Zach Wilson? How many QBs could go 1st round? Should the Cowboys be scared of paying Dak? Why is there so much disrespect for Sam Darnold?

(53:25) New Coaches - What will Raheem Morris change about the Rams defense? Can Arthur Smith rejuvenate Matt Ryan?

(1:04:30) Under The Radar Free Agents - Curtis Samuel, Leonard Floyd, William Jackson and more.

(1:13:40) The Next Gennies - Ahmed hands out kudos for some leaders in advanced stats this season.

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George Kittle & Mark Ingram Feb 15, 2021

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Ohhh baby, Simms is on vacation so no regular pod this week. But we've got interviews with a couple of his favorites:

(0:00) 49ers TE George Kittle on defending Jimmy G and breaking down why Travis Kelce is so good

(15:20) Free agent RB Mark Ingram on how much gas he has left in the tank, playing for the Ravens and Saints, and memories of his dad with the Giants.

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WTF Happened? Chiefs shocking gameplan in Super Bowl LV Feb 10, 2021

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Chris has rewatched the Super Bowl so many times, his family is having an intervention. But Ahmed and Big Phil joined him to give some final thoughts on the Bucs big win over the Chiefs.

(5:05) WTF Happened: Chiefs offense - Chris is still shocked by Kansas City's gameplan. What could they have done differently? Is there a blueprint to stop the Chiefs now?

(24:00) Big Phil - He joins to talk about his view from the field Sunday, Andy Reid's timeouts, and the one-sided penalties.

(56:45) Bucs & Chiefs offseason - Who is the free agent Tampa Bay needs to keep? Could Kansas City have a Super Bowl hangover?

(1:18:00) Carson Wentz - The Eagles fans are mad at Chris, so he ranks who is to blame for his decline in Philadelphia.

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Super Bowl LV Recap: Bucs take down Chiefs Feb 08, 2021

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Mahomes was shut down like he has never been before and Brady has ring number 7(!). Chris and Paul break down all angles of the Bucs beatdown of the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

(5:05) Chiefs Offense vs Bucs Defense - How did Todd Bowles go against his nature to stop Patrick Mahomes? How much of a factor was the QB's toe? Why was Chris "shocked" by Kansas City's gameplan? And should Devin White have been MVP?

(34:30) Bucs Offense vs Chiefs Defense - Why was the run game so important for Tampa? What was the "brilliant" move Tom Brady made early in the game? And how did Brady and Gronk's experience lead to a TD on a broken play?

(50:50) Penalties - Chris is pissed that the refs made themselves part of the game.

(56:40) Bucs O-line - How did they dominate the Chiefs front?

(1:08:05) Andy Reid's timeout - Did Chris agree with his strategy at the end of the first half?

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WTF Will Happen? Super Bowl LV Preview Feb 03, 2021

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Chris watched back the Chiefs Week 12 win over the Bucs to see what it can tell us about how Super Bowl LV will play out. And Paul has a TB-KC-themed QB Jeopardy.

(8:00) Chiefs Offense vs Bucs Defense: How did Tyreek burn TB's secondary? Should KC even try to run the ball? And why any blitzing from Todd Bowles is too much blitzing.

(28:30) Bucs Offense vs Chiefs Defense: How Steve Spagnuolo confused Tom Brady, but made a crucial mistake. As good as they are, does the Tampa O-line have an advantage over the KC D-line?

(45:00) Super Bowl #AskMeAnything: Would Simms take Mahomes with the Bucs roster over Brady with the Chiefs roster? Is the Bucs D-line better than the 49ers D-line in last year's Super Bowl?

(59:15) QB Jeopardy - Brady-Mahomes Super Bowl Edition: Paul finds a way to bring up the best photo in Super Bowl history

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Stafford-Goff Trade, #AskMeAnything, & Simms 2020 All-Pro Team Feb 01, 2021

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It's all about awards and your questions in today's pod, as Chris reveals his 2020 All-Pro Team, Ahmed hands out his Under-Talked About players, and we reveal the 2021 Homies Choice Awards...all while taking your Twitter questions.

(2:20) Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff Trade - What does this blockbuster mean for the Rams Super Bowl odds, the Lions draft plans, and Ahmed's fandom?

(20:45) Chris Simms 2020 All-Pro Offense - Of course Aaron Rodgers makes the cut, and Chris is sick of the criticism.

(39:15) #AskMeAnything - To get Deshaun Watson, would Chris trade Trevor Lawrence? Lamar Jackson? Four first round picks? How concerning was Nick Sirianni's shaky press conference?

(54:40) Chris Simms 2020 All-Pro Defense - Amid some househould names, a little-known safety makes Chris' squad

(1:11:05) Ahmed's Under-Talked-About Players - Who isn't getting the spotlight they deserve?

(1:25:45) 2021 Homies Choice Awards - Who were your picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and more?

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WTF Happened: Packers last series + Chiefs disguise fools Josh Allen Jan 27, 2021

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Chris and Paul talk "white 80" and other audibles before they give their final thoughts on the Conference Championship games.

(3:45) Bucs-Packers leftovers: How the Bucs have made Brady into a big play QB, and should Rodgers have waved off the FG unit? And Simms goes play-by-play to explain what went wrong on the Packers final series.

(29:25) Chiefs-Bills WTF Happened: What is KC's biggest weakness? And how did the Chiefs disguises confuse Josh Allen?

(1:01:00) QB Jeopardy: Tampa Super Bowl edition

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