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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:

#139 - NFL Draft 2020 WR Rankings: Big name misses the cut Mar 31, 2020

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Simms reveals his WR ranks for this year's draft class, and Paulie B is surprised by who didn't make the Top 5.

(3:10) How does the 2020 WR class compare to 2014?

(6:20) Paul gives love to Chris' 2019 WR rankings

(8:30) Why route trees are overrated for prospects today

(11:20) WR #5 - Tee Higgins "He's the premier jump-ball guy in the draft"

(16:25) WR #4 - KJ Hamler "Hollywood Brown makes me feel more comfortable about him"

(23:45) WR #3 - Henry Ruggs III "He's a game-changer...a lot like Tyreek Hill"

(31:45) WR #2 - Justin Jefferson “One of the can’t-miss prospects in the whole draft”

(40:45) WR #1 - CeeDee Lamb “DeAndre Hopkins’ size, but Jarvis Landry with the ball in his hands”

(45:55) Jerry Jeudy misses the Top 5 “I don’t think he’s as loved by the NFL as everyone thinks he is”

(50:25) Lamb: Should he get docked for beating lesser Big 12 defenses?

(55:20) Why did Chris put Higgins over Jeudy at #5?

(57:10) More honorable mentions: Brandon Aiyuk, Denzel Mims & Chase Claypool

(1:03:15) Laviska Shenault Jr. “I wouldn’t take him until the 3rd or 4th Round”

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#138 - #AskMeAnything: Love>Tua, Jon Gruden nightmares & Toilet paper alternatives Mar 26, 2020

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We open the mailbag to answer your questions, especially the ones that make Ahmed uncomfortable.

(3:30) QB Draft Ranks: Chris defends why he has Tua Tagovailoa #4 and why Jalen Hurts didn’t make the cut

(11:05) Cam Newton & Jameis Winston: Chris calls B.S. on the Panthers, the Dolphins are a Cam sleeper, and have coaches given up on fixing Jameis?

(18:45) Draft: Do the 49ers go WR? Re-ranking the 2018 QB class. What draft bust was dealt a bad hand?

(27:55) Raiders: Who will the QB be at the end of this season? Is Marcus Mariota better than Derek Carr? And how Jon Gruden used to literally give Chris nightmares.

(31:15) Ahmed scouts where Chris would have ranked among the 2020 QB prospects, and he does not pull any punches

(33:20) Texans: After losing DeAndre Hopkins, is Houston still the AFC South favorite?

(36:50) Giants: How much of a leap can Daniel Jones make this year?

(39:10) Steelers: Do we buy that Ben Roethlisberger’s arm is in better shape now?

(41:35) Lions: Chris weighs in on Matt Patricia vs Darius Slay. Would Ahmed get a neck tattoo to guarantee a Lions Super Bowl?

(50:35) Simms Memories: What were the toughest and easiest defensive schemes he faced? When did Chris decide to retire?

(56:00) Legs & Ass: Chris picks his best in the 2020 Draft, and Ahmed picks his best in the NFL.

(1:01:15) What team would Chris play QB for right now?

(1:03:20) Eagles: Why haven’t they signed any help for Carson Wentz?

(1:06:30) If every NFL QB got into a bar fight, who comes out on top?

(1:09:00) If Chris or Ahmed ran out of toilet paper, what would they use next?

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#137 - NFL Draft 2020 QB Rankings; Cam Newton released by Panthers Mar 24, 2020

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Simms reveals his QB ranks for this year's Draft prospects and makes Ahmed's jaw drop.

(1:00) Ahmed admits to some strange showering habits

(3:00) Chris explains why he was right about Patrick Mahomes and wrong about Daniel Jones

(8:45) QB #5 - Jacob Eason “His type of quarterback is a dying breed”

(14:50) QB #4 - Tua Tagovailoa “He plays small. He plays very small.”

(22:30) QB #3 - Jordan Love “You could argue he has the highest ceiling of all the QBs in this draft.”

(32:25) QB #2 Justin Herbert “He’s got the best arm of all of these guys.”

(42:30) QB #1 Joe Burrow “The cleanest film I’ve ever seen from a college quarterback.”

(49:30) How do the Tiers of the Top 5 break down? Is Burrow a cut above?

(51:45) Where would Kyler Murray & Drew Lock rank among this year's prospects?

(53:45) Sleepers who didn't make the Top 5

(56:25) Panthers cut Cam Newton - What is his ideal landing spot?

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#136 – Free Agency Winners, AFC East favorite & Brady Feud Mar 19, 2020

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Chris is in studio while Ahmed checks in from his Detroit Lions-clad man cave to break down free agency news.

(4:35) Tom Brady to the Bucs: Ahmed wins a bet, and does Brady fit in Bruce Arians’ offense?

(14:45) Who are now the favorites in the AFC East & NFC South? Who finishes with a better record: Bucs or Pats?

(20:35) Top 5 Free Agency Winners (so far)

(57:20) Robin Hood - Free Agency: Chris sheds light on some underrated signings

(1:05:10) Brady Feud: Ahmed guesses the Top 5 best things about being the Bucs starting QB

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#135 - Brady to the Bucs, DeAndre Hopkins vs Bill O'Brien, is Cam getting cut? Mar 18, 2020

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Florio & Simms break down all angles of Tom Brady to the Bucs, along with other breaking free agency news.

(3:20) Tom Brady is going to the Buccaneers; Was Jameis Winston one drive away from keeping his job? Florio is really excited by Tampa's schedule

(14:20) Does Brady want to reunite with Antonio Brown?

(16:45) Did DeAndre Hopkins and Bill O’Brien have a falling out?

(25:15) Cam Newton trade rumors; Will the Panthers end up cutting him?

(31:35) The Cowboys want Emmanuel Sanders

(34:20) The Bengals are spending in free agency, as promised

(37:30) How Coronavirus is delaying physicals and impacting free agency

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#134 - Tom Brady says goodbye to Pats, Cam trade & Colts sign Rivers Mar 17, 2020

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Florio & Simms break down a big day of quarterback news, starting with Brady's stunning exit from New England.

(1:40) Tom Brady has left the Patriots; is he headed to the Buccaneers?

(9:40) Is Jameis Winston stuck being a backup?

(13:45) Panthers sign Teddy Bridgewater; will they find a trade partner for Cam Newton?

(21:20) Colts sign Philip Rivers; will they try to trade Jacoby Brissett?

(28:00) Are the Bears left deciding between Andy Dalton & Nick Foles?

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#133 - Free Agency Day 1: DeAndre Hopkins & DeForest Buckner traded, Bears hunt for QB Mar 16, 2020

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On a wild first day of free agency tampering, Simms and Florio react to all the news.

(0:55) 49ers trade DeForest Buckner to the Colts

(6:45) What would Philip Rivers cost the Colts?

(10:05) Trade rumors for the Vikings and Stefon Diggs

(19:15) Which QB is best for the Bears: Teddy Bridgewater, Nick Foles or Andy Dalton?

(24:50) Jack Conklin agrees to big deal with the Browns

(29:45) After being traded to the Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins is looking for a new contract

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#132 - Final Predictions for Tom Brady & Philip Rivers; Tua to the Redskins in Rotoworld Mock Draft Mar 12, 2020

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It's a family affair as Chris & Big Phil get a final word on free agent QBs, and then Josh Norris walks us through his first mock draft of the offseason.

(2:05) Should the NFL postpone free agency due to coronavirus? One coach thinks it should.

(13:35) Free Agent QB Predictions: Chris & Phil give their final answers on where every passer will land

(15:15) Will Teddy Bridgewater definitely be a starting QB?

(22:10) Is Ryan Tannehill staying with the Titans?

(23:45) Could Jameis Winston be a fit for the Steelers?

(28:50) Big Phil believes the Chargers are committed to Tyrod Taylor

(32:20) Marcus Mariota could find a home out west, but not the Raiders

(36:15) Is Philip Rivers destined for the Colts?

(41:50) Will Tom Brady come down to the 49ers and Patriots, or are the Bucs a dark horse?

(52:01) Rotoworld's Josh Norris explains why he has Tua Tagovailoa to the Redskins in his first Mock Draft

(58:55) With Tristan Wirfs & Mekhi Becton, could this be a historic class for elite OTs?

(1:02:55) Is Jeffrey Okudah the hands-down best CB prospect?

(1:05:15) Who is the best WR in a stacked group? Jerry Jeudy? Henry Ruggs? CeeDee Lamb?

(1:14:15) What red flags do Chris & Josh see in Justin Herbert & Jordan Love?

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#131 - Free Agency 2020 Preview: What's next for Tom Brady, Jadeveon Clowney & Derrick Henry? Mar 10, 2020

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Simms & Florio go position-by-position to get you ready for the start of free agency next week.

(3:40) QBs: Tom Brady - Does it come down to the Patriots and 49ers?

(7:30) Is Ryan Tannehill a Patriots target?

(8:50) Will any other QB sign before Brady?

(11:25) What is the trade market and timeline for Cam Newton, Andy Dalton & Nick Foles?

(13:05) Dak Prescott, Drew Brees & Taysom Hill - Any chance they leave?

(16:40) Speed Round: QB Carousel - For fun, Mike & Chris spit out some QB landing spots.

(23:15) PASS RUSHERS: Will Chris Jones and Yannick Ngakoue be traded?

(27:15) Tag: Yes or No? Shaquil Barrett, Arik Armstead, Bud Dupree, Dante Fowler Jr, Matt Judon

(37:05) How big will Jadeveon Clowney's contract be?

(40:05) CBs: Is Chris Harris Jr the best on the market?

(41:45) Will Byron Jones become the highest-paid CB in NFL history? Should he?

(45:40) SAFETIES: Should Anthony Harris be the top target over Justin Simmons and Jimmie Ward?

(48:45) WRs: Could Amari Cooper pass Julio Jones as the highest-paid WR in the league?

(51:10) A.J. Green - Should the Bengals keep him or trade him?

(53:15) Best of the rest: Should teams target Emmanuel Sanders, Robby Anderson & DeMarcus Robinson?

(56:25) RBs: Will Derrick Henry get a Top 5 RB contract?

(1:00:50) Best of the rest: Why Kenyan Drake fits perfectly with the Cardinals but might leave anyway

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#130 - Brady or Jimmy G?, Trade Winners and Ugliest Uniforms Mar 05, 2020

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Big Phil weighs in on AJ Green & Tom Brady, Chris breaks down this week's trades, and Ahmed is very confident in his sprinting. Plus the guys move from helmets to ugliest uniforms.

(2:10) Big Phil calls B.S. on Ahmed's 40-yard dash boast

(4:55) Kentucky native Phil has a surprising take on the Bengals helmets

(6:10) Should the Bengals keep AJ Green for Joe Burrow?

(10:50) Brady Watch: Could the Patriots be targeting Ryan Tannehill?

(20:10) Who is better right now: Tom Brady or Jimmy Garoppolo?

(36:20) Panthers-Chargers trade: what the film told Simms about Trai Turner & Russell Okung

(44:30) Assessing the AJ Bouye trade and the CB market

(52:00) Should the Texans target Sammy Watkins?

(58:00) Top 5 Ugliest Uniforms: will Chris double-down on his Bengals take?

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