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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:

Yannick Ngakoue traded, Leonard Fournette cut + AFC Win Totals Aug 31, 2020

Show notes

Simms and Ahmed tackle some big moves by the Jaguars before they pick over/unders on wins for every AFC team.

(5:00) Yannick Ngakoue: What does he bring to the Vikings? What happened to the promising 2017 Jaguars defense?

(19:30) Leonard Fournette: Why the the Jags cut him and where does he end up next?

(27:15) AFC Win Totals - AFC East: Patriots over/under 9.5, Bills 8.5, Jets 6.5, Dolphins 6.5

(39:45) AFC North: Ravens 11.5, Steelers 9.5, Browns 8.5, Bengals 5.5

(56:10) AFC South: Texans 7.5, Titans 8.5, Colts 9.5, Jaguars 4.5

(1:11:30) AFC West: Chiefs 11.5, Broncos 7.5, Raiders 7.5, Chargers 7.5

(1:26:00) Best Bets: Chris and Ahmed give the two bets they're each most confident about

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Bust The Narrative + Rotoworld Fantasy Football Primer Aug 27, 2020

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Simms busts (or confirms) some big 2020 narratives before the guys welcome on Big Phil & Rotoworld fantasy analyst Josh Norris. Oh, and Ahmed raps.

(4:05) Sports Boycotts: Chris & Ahmed touch on the news of the day and what it means for the NFL

(12:15) Bust (or Trust?) The Narrative #1: The Texans offense will be worse without DeAndre Hopkins

(16:30) Ahmed raps a new theme song

(17:30) Narrative #2: Mike McCarthy solves the Cowboys problems

(22:00) Narrative #3: Aaron Rodgers & the Packers are headed for a drama season

(28:00) Big Phil joins and explains how Bill Parcells got him to be a more aggressive passer

(39:00) Joe Judge: On why running laps could bring his team closer together

(46:55) Playcalls: How did a playcall in Phil's old offense compare to a Gruden version?

(58:00) Rotoworld's Josh Norris joins us to prep you for your fantasy season. Why should we draft RBs early, but QBs late? And we talk about Jalen Reagor, Justin Jefferson, Stefon Diggs, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kyler Murray, Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool (of course), Terry McLaurin, Henry Ruggs, and Josh Jacobs.

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Earl Thomas cut, #AskMeAnything, & Obvious Movie Trivia Aug 24, 2020

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Chris has some hard truths about Earl Thomas after the Ravens cut him. Then we hit the mailbag with an #AskMeAnything, along with your Obvious Movie Trivia questions for Ahmed. We end by building the offense for the Rapid City Rushmores.

(2:45) Earl Thomas: How do the Ravens replace him? Where does he rank among safeties? What teams could use him?

(23:05) #AskMeAnything begins with a shoutout

(24:00) Jimmy Garoppolo: What did Bill Belichick see in him that made him want to replace Tom Brady?

(30:10) Patriots: What's the worst-case scenario for them with Cam Newton this year?

(31:20) Giants: Will Joe Judge surprise everyone this year? Why is he making players run laps?

(36:40) Seahawks offense: What QBs could succeed in it?

(40:15) 2020 Defenses: Will they have an early advantage with no preseason?

(44:00) 2020 Leaders: Who will top the pass yds, rush yds, rec yds list?

(53:00) 2020 Playoff Teams: Who didn't make it last year who could make it this year?

(57:50) 2000 Ravens vs 2002 Bucs: Which was the better defense?

(1:01:30) Super Bowl Winners: Who was the worst one in the last 20 years?

(1:06:00) Obvious Movie Trivia: How little does Ahmed know about popular movies he hasn't seen?

(1:09:50) Chris' Favorite Offense: We fill out half of the starting lineup for the Rapid City Rushmores

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Jarrett Stidham's INTs, Dwayne Haskins vs Alex Smith, & Most Impressive Rookies Aug 20, 2020

Show notes

Chris and Ahmed talk NBA jerseys before getting into some Virtual Training Camp Takeaways and an edition of Damn! Okay for rookie camp standouts. Plus, your best suggestions for the next bobblehead we add to the desk.

(4:00) Injuries: Why are we seeing so many this week, and could we see more when the season starts?

(14:15) Jarrett Stidham: How bad a sign are his early INTs?

(21:00) Dwayne Haskins vs Alex Smith: Simms rants against isolated social media practice videos

(25:45) Philip Rivers: Chris explains why he was yeling "flatten the route"

(29:00) Stephon Gilmore: Can he really pick up on routes from Twitter videos?

(31:20) Damn! Okay...Rookie Standouts: Cam Akers, Van Jefferson, Chase Claypool, Henry Ruggs, KJ Hamler, Cole Kmet, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, D'Andre Swift, AJ Terrell, Kyle Dugger, Antoine Winfield Jr.

(1:03:00) QB School: Does Chris wish he had a different coach instead of Jon Gruden?

(1:09:15) Bobbleheads: Your suggestion for our next addition to the desk

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Training Camp Battles & AJ Dillon's Legs Aug 17, 2020

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Chris talks about being starstruck by Martha Stewart before the guys get into Training Camp Battles and a big weekend for Legs & Ass.

(6:15) Alex Smith: He's back after almost losing his life to football, a story Chris can relate to. Can he beat out Dwayne Haskins and where does he rank in the Simms Top 40 QB list?

(18:00) Training Camp Battles, Patriots QB: Cam Newton vs Jarrett Stidham

(25:15) Dolphins QB: Tua Tagovailoa vs Ryan Fitzpatrick

(27:30) Bears QB: Mitchell Trubisky vs Nick Foles

(30:00) Raiders QB: Derek Carr vs Marcus Mariota

(33:45) Colts RB: Marlon Mack vs Jonathan Taylor

(36:15) Broncos RB: Melvin Gordon vs Phillip Lindsay

(40:20) Lions RB: Kerryon Johnson vs D'Andre Swift

(42:45) Rams RB: Darrell Henderson vs Malcolm Brown vs Cam Akers

(48:15) Raiders WRs: Henry Ruggs III vs Bryan Edwards vs Tyrell Williams vs Hunter Renfrow vs Nelson Agholor

(52:45) Eagles WR: Jalen Reagor vs J.J. Arcega-Whiteside

(57:15) Saints LB: Alex Anzalone vs Nigel Bradham vs. Zack Baun

(59:45) Bills CB2 Levi Wallace vs Josh Norman

(1:05:00) Legs & Ass: Chris is proud to be known as the "legs & ass" guy. AJ Dillon & Jordyn Brooks impress.

(1:13:30) George Kittle vs Travis Kelce: The homies pushed back on Chris putting Kittle over Kelce.

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Derwin James on Patrick Mahomes; George Kittle's record deal; Hard Knocks reactions Aug 13, 2020

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Chris spoke to one of the top 2 safeties in the NFL, Derwin James. But first Simms and Ahmed vent about pool hygiene.

(7:15) Hard Knocks: After seeing Aaron Donald is afraid of needles, does he still make Chris' Zombie Apocalypse team?

(18:15) Big Phil: Joins to talk about how impressed he was with Anthony Lynn & Sean McVay.

(25:00) Derwin James: Chris interviews the Chargers star safety, who spoke about his favorite play he's made in the NFL and his approach against Patrick Mahomes.

(50:15) Patriots defense: Will Bill Belichick move to a 4-3 instead of a 3-4 because of the shortened offseason?

(55:15) Games without fans: How much will it affect the game? Phil tells us the only time the crowd noise changed his game.

(1:04:45) Big Phil Storytime: The time he went to the hospital and used the broadcast booth to contact his family.

(1:09:30) George Kittle: He broke the record for TE contracts, but is he still underpaid?

(1:18:30) Everson Griffen: How big an addition is he for the Cowboys D-line? And where do the Seahawks go from here?

(1:24:30) Create-A-Team: Chris & Ahmed brainstorm a 33rd team for the NFL

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#AskMeAnything: Lessons from Belichick, Wilson's MVP misfortune, & Optimism for 2020 Aug 10, 2020

Show notes

Chris and Ahmed swap stories about struggles without electricity before they dive into the mailbag.

(6:20) Strongest arm: What's the difference between throwing it farther vs harder?

(18:30) Pass routes: What was Chris' favorite one to throw as a QB? And he gives his favorite Patriots play.

(26:30) Bill Belichick: How much communication did Chris have with him when when he worked with the Pats?

(30:30) Russell Wilson: What year should he have gotten an MVP vote?

(35:00) 2020 NFL season: Why should we be optimistic it's going to happen?

(39:30) NFC West vs AFC West: Which division is more likely to have all 4 teams make the playoffs?

(43:45) Vic Fangio: Is he the right head coach for the Broncos young offense?

(47:30) Kliff Kingsbury: Is he going to change his offense now that he has DeAndre Hopkins?

(50:45) JK Dobbins: Will he take over as the Ravens #1 RB?

(54:30) Tattoo: Is there a sporting event that would make Chris get another tattoo?

(58:50) Chris' future: Does he think he'll ever work in the NFL again?

(1:01:30) Andrew Luck: If he unretired, where would he rank in the Simms Top 40 QB list?

(1:06:00) Bears QB Competition: Is it crazy to think Mitchell Trubisky can beat out Nick Foles?

(1:11:30) Self-scout Thyself: What was Chris' strength and weakness when he was playing?

(1:15:15) Pizza: What is Simms' favorite? And Ahmed reveals some shocking pizza habits.

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Antonio Brown landing spots & Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes throwing contest Aug 06, 2020

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A hurricane has driven Ahmed back to our desk, and Big Phil joins us to talk about teams that should be interested in Antonio Brown.

(3:15) Homies on Most Talented Rosters: Chris defends Ahmed putting the Chargers #5. And where do the Bills and Packers rank?

(10:45) Antonio Brown: Simms posted a poll, and was surprised by how few fans would want to sign him. What is the ideal landing spot for him?

(21:15) Big Phil joins: Should the Ravens or 49ers sign AB?

(29:00) Derek Carr: "He is the least of the Raiders worries"

(35:20) Dak Prescott: "I'm a big believer in him"

(41:45) Opt outs: Phil reflects on the uncertainty of this season compared to the strike seasons of the '80s

(54:15) Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes: Who has the strongest arm?

(1:06:20) Washington's helmet: Does it make Ahmed's Top 5?

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Top 5 Most Talented Rosters; Impact of Opt Outs Aug 03, 2020

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The guys dive into opt outs, the most talented teams in the NFL, and finally settle the Mascot Wars. But first, Ahmed discovers he might have been bamboozled by the deodorant industry.

(3:45) Opt outs: What team has the biggest on-field loss? What is Chris hearing from coaches around the league?

(19:10) Patriots: Why did they have so many players opt out? And why shouldn't they panic?

(28:00) CJ Mosley: "The Jets lost their 2 best defensive players in consecutive weeks."

(32:15) Devin Funchess: "This makes the Packers draft look worse now."

(34:30) Damien Williams: "Clyde Edwards-Helaire is going to be a superstar."

(37:15) Nate Solder: "Andrew Thomas will be ready to go."

(42:00) Top 5 Teams With The Most Talent

(1:07:55) Mascot Battle Royale: We finally crown a winner, and why the Giants are the first team out.

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#AskMeAnything: Patrick Mahomes isn't #4, Sleeper MVP Candidates, and Zombie Apocalypse Team Jul 30, 2020

Show notes

Simms and Ahmed hit the mailbag with an #AskMeAnything, and welcome Big Phil back to the show.

(2:40) NFC West: Does the Jamal Adams trade push the Seahawks above the 49ers?

(6:30) Seattle scheme: Who plays the Kam Chancellor role for the 7 teams that run it?

(12:00) 49ers defense: If Chris isn't high on the Seattle scheme, what would he run instead?

(14:30) Big Phil busts into the pod, with some high praise for the Ravens

(19:00) Patrick Mahomes: How was he ranked #4 in the league by his peers?

(24:15) Lamar Jackson: Is he the James Harden of the NFL?

(26:30) Davante Adams: Big Phil weighs in on Chris' Top 10 WR list

(30:50) Offensive & Defensive Minds: Which 2 would Chris and Phil choose to mold their squads?

(37:45) Bill Belichick: Do we overlook his bad roster moves because of his great coaching?

(44:00) Sleeper MVP candidates: Matthew Stafford? Josh Allen? Philip Rivers?

(48:30) Jamal Adams: Big Phil tells a story about George Adams that likely shaped the former Jets safety

(54:40) Fantasy picks: Chris gives some insight into potential breakouts like Josh Jacobs, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, Chase Claypool, and Bryan Edwards

(58:45) Rookie WRs: Who will have the best numbers at the end of the year?

(1:02:45) Zombie apocalypse: Chris creates his 5-man SWAT team

(1:08:00) #3 TE: After George Kittle and Travis Kelce, is Zach Ertz the next-best TE in the NFL?

(1:10:20) Roy Williams: What derailed his career?

(1:13:00) Simms' Best WR: Who was the best receiver Chris ever threw to? Joey Galloway? Brandon Marshall? Randy Moss?

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