Chris Simms Unbuttoned

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Jamal Adams traded & Top 10 WR reactions Jul 27, 2020

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It's a day of reactions for Simms and Ahmed: to the Jamal Adams trade, to Chris' conversation with Kyle Shanahan, and to players mad about the Simms Top 10 WR list.

(4:20) Jamal Adams: Simms reacts to the trade and defends Adam Gase

(22:00) Seattle scheme: Chris explains it, which teams use it, and ranks the most important positions in the defense

(38:00) Kyle Shanahan takeaways: When did Chris know Kyle was a "psycho"? Does he share his Jimmy G optimism?

(55:45) Buttoning up: Chris explains when he started buttoning the top button

(59:00) Top 10 WR Reactions: Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, and Keenan Allen had comments, and Chris defends himself.

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Guest: 49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan Jul 23, 2020

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After 167 episodes, Kyle Shanahan finally returns for another appearance on the podcast. He talks about getting over the Super Bowl loss and preparing for a season unlike any other.

(1:15) Fashion: Chris grills Kyle on his "look"

(6:15) Career: What Kyle learned from his father, Jon Gruden, Monte Kiffin & other coaching mentors

(17:00) Xs and Os: How he organizes his playbook for gameday to "crack the code"

(22:15) Seattle scheme: Why Kyle prefers it for his defense

(27:45) 2019 season: How Kyle knew his defense was elite way back in Training Camp, the impact of the Emmanuel Sanders trade, and Jimmy Garoppolo's improvement

(35:40) Super Bowl LIV: How he got over the depression of the loss and if he's watched the game with the team yet

(40:15) 2020 expectations: Is this year "Super Bowl or bust"?

(43:20) Coaching: How Kyle builds his style on being honest to players

(49:45) Jimmy Garoppolo: Why he's just getting started

(53:15) 3rd & 15: At what point of the Super Bowl did Kyle say "Oh no"?

(55:15) COVID-19: How Kyle is preparing for the season and why he's more optimistic since arriving to the facility

(1:01:00) Preseason games: Why he's glad they were canceled this year

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Simms Top 10 Wide Receivers & Ahmed's 99 Club Jul 20, 2020

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(3:00) Simms Top 10 Wide Receivers: Chris explains his gripe with Madden ratings and the logic behind his list

(10:30) WR #10 Courtland Sutton

(16:45) WR #9 Stefon Diggs

(22:00) WR #8 Amari Cooper

(26:30) WR #7 A.J. Green

(31:15) WR #6 Odell Beckham Jr.

(37:00) WR #5 DeAndre Hopkins

(44:00) WR #4 Mike Evans

(49:15) WR #3 Michael Thomas

(55:00) WR #2 Julio Jones

(58:00) WR #1 Tyreek Hill

(1:03:30) Missed the cut: DJ Moore, DK Metcalf, Davante Adams, T.Y. Hilton, Adam Thielen, Chris Godwin, DeVante Parker, Terry McLaurin, Kenny Golladay, Allen Robinson, AJ Brown, Deebo Samuel

(1:08:00) Ahmed's 99 Club Don't forget the punters

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#AskMeAnything: Back from Vacation Jul 15, 2020

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We're back, baby! After a 2-week break, Chris & Ahmed return to hit on the big stories we missed (Cam to Pats, Mahomes' big deal, Washington's name change) & tackle other #AskMeAnything questions from the homies.

(3:45) @SimmsHomies: Chris gets his own fan account

(6:00) Training camps: Why do players need even more time to prepare for this season?

(11:30) Cam to the Pats: Is he guaranteed to be the starter? Was this Belichick’s plan all along? Is Jarrett Stidham still the future? Are the Bills or the Pats favorites in the AFC East?

(30:15) Mahomes' big contract: "One of the most team-friendly deals we've ever seen."

(35:45) Dak's contract negotiations: Why did Mahomes' contract hurt Prescott's leverage?

(39:00) Chiefs: Should we give Mahomes less credit because of his weapons?

(47:15) Best O-lineman: Chris names his top guys at each position. Are left tackles still more important than right tackles?

(54:15) Washington name change: What should their new mascot be?

(1:01:00) Madden Top 10 QB Ratings: Where does Chris disagree?

(1:05:45) 2020 QBs: Who will lead the league in TD passes? How about INT?

(1:10:30) Ravens: Are they the most talented team in the NFL?

(1:13:00) Switching fandom: Chris talks a Packers fan off the ledge

(1:15:00) 49ers: Should Raheem Mostert have demanded a trade? And why does Kyle Shanahan like the Seattle defense despite Chris always bashing it?

(1:21:40) Seahawks: Is there any chance they (or any NFL team) sign Antonio Brown?

(1:24:45) Mascot Pro Bowl: “I’m putting my money on any human”

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#AskMeAnything: Simms Top 40 QB Countdown recap Jun 25, 2020

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Before Chris starts his vacation, he, Ahmed & Big Phil take questions from the homies as they react to the full Simms Top 40 QB Countdown.

(4:00) Tom Brady & Drew Brees: Does Chris underrate their mental strengths?

(11:30) Adam Lefkoe weighs in on Aaron Rodgers, and Chris calls blasphemy

(14:40) Deshaun Watson: Is the Texans offensive scheme doing enough for him?

(17:45) Patrick Mahomes: Why was he drifting in the pocket last year?

(19:40) Big Phil would make a switch in the Simms Top 5

(30:45) Lamar Jackson: Where does he rank on just his throwing?

(37:45) Russell Wilson: How is his offense handicapping him?

(49:45) How the Simms family was photo-bombed by a dog

(53:30) Big Phil makes Chris tell an embarrassing wiffle ball story

(58:00) A homie suggests a Simms song for Russell Wilson

(1:00:45) Tua Tagovailoa: Does he have a Top 5 ceiling?

(1:06:30) Top 5 Fan Bases Maddest at Chris

(1:16:30) Cam Newton: What if he doesn't play this year?

(1:19:30) Jameis Winston: What if we could eliminate all his flaws?

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Top 40 QB Countdown concludes: #5-1 (Lamar, Deshaun, Rodgers, Wilson, Mahomes) Jun 23, 2020

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Chris reveals his top 5 passers in the NFL as we finish the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. And Paul has some trivia for the fab 5.

(4:15) Homies react: What does Cam Newton do better than Kyler Murray? Why is Matthew Stafford behind the less-talented Matt Ryan? Why is Carson Wentz ahead of Dak Prescott?

(16:00) QB #5 Lamar Jackson: What can he improve to jump into the Top 3?

(29:15) QB #4 Deshaun Watson: Why DeAndre Hopkins' departure might be a blessing in disguise

(38:00) QB #3 Aaron Rodgers: "For the first time since 2010, I don't think he's the best in the game."

(51:45) QB #2 Russell Wilson: Are the Seahawks setting him up to succeed?

(1:05:45) QB #1 Patrick Mahomes: "There is no weakness to his game. None."

(1:17:15) QB Jeopardy: Simms Top 5 QBs (plus a wild card)

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Top 40 QB Countdown #10-6 (Cam, Stafford, Dak, Ryan, Wentz) Jun 18, 2020

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We're nearing the end of the Simms Top 10 QB Countdown, as Chris and Ahmed reveal numbers 10 to 6.

(3:00) Homies react: How would Ryan Tannehill do without Derrick Henry? Where's Jacoby Brissett? Where would Simms have ranked himself in his prime? And Ahmed catches some backlash from jorts-lovers.

(19:45) QB #10 Cam Newton: If he's a Top 10 QB, why did the Panthers let him go?

(34:00) QB #9 Matthew Stafford: "Last year he was out-of-this-world good with a new playing style."

(44:30) QB #8 Dak Prescott: "I like Andy Dalton. But he ain't Dak Prescott."

(55:30) QB #7 Matt Ryan: Why Chris is even more impressed with him after his MVP season.

(1:06:30) QB #6 Carson Wentz: "Nick Foles? They're not in the same stratosphere."

(1:20:15) Talkin' Baseball: Ahmed & Chris are angry with one of their favorite sports

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Top 40 QB Countdown: #14-11 (Ben, Cousins, Kyler, Tannehill) Jun 16, 2020

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Chris reacts to some Brady & Brees backlash before he reveals the next 4 QBs in his countdown. And then Paul gives him his toughest round of QB Jeopardy yet.

(4:00) Homies react: Why Philip Rivers over Jimmy Garoppolo? Did Chris ever say Michael Thomas was good because of Drew Brees? Can we blame Tom Brady's receivers for his struggles last year?

(20:15) QB #14 Ben Roethlisberger: Should we be concerned about his health and supporting cast?

(30:45) QB #13 Kirk Cousins: Why does he catch so much flack?

(39:45) QB #12 Kyler Murray: Is he a Top 5 MVP candidate this season?

(51:15) QB #11 Ryan Tannehill: Why was he better last year than with the Dolphins?

(1:04:15) QB Jeopardy: QBs on their Second Stop

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Top 40 QB Countdown: #18-15 (Allen, Rivers, Brees, Brady) Jun 11, 2020

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Last year, Chris was bashed in the summer and vindicated in the fall for his ranking of Drew Brees & Tom Brady. So bring on the backlash.

(2:00) Homies react: Did Daniel Jones rack up stats in garbage time? Should the Browns have drafted Josh Allen over Baker Mayfield? A stat fight over Jimmy Garoppolo's deep passing. And Raiders Nation isn't as mean as they say.

(25:30) QB #18 Josh Allen: "He's not scared of any throw."

(33:45) Ahmed's Top 5 QBs in shorts

(37:00) QB #17 Philip Rivers: "He can still make a lot of plays."

(45:45) QB #16 Drew Brees: "The Saints wouldn't be pushing him out the door for Taysom Hill if he was still a Top 5 quarterback."

(56:00) QB #15 Tom Brady: "Teams don't let Top 10 quarterbacks go."

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Top 40 QB Countdown: #22-19 (Jones, Baker, Jimmy G, Carr) Jun 09, 2020

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Chris & Paul reveal 4 more names in the Top 40 QB Countdown, as 2nd Round picks are a theme of the day.

(2:30) Homies: If Joe Burrow's O-line was that bad, why did they win awards last season? And why does Jared Goff rank behind Sam Darnold when he's accomplished so much more?

(11:30) QB #22 Daniel Jones: When did Chris know he was wrong about his draft evaluation of him?

(23:45) QB #21 Baker Mayfield: It's nuts to think this is a make-or-break year for him.

(33:45) QB #20: Jimmy Garoppolo: "There's some doubt there or they wouldn't have flirted with Tom Brady."

(46:45) QB #19: Derek Carr: "A better athlete with a better arm than Jimmy G."

(58:45) QB Jeopardy: 2nd Round Draft Picks

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