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#129 - Brady & Burrow Combine rumors, Damn! Okay Justin Herbert, & Franchise Tag Speed Round Mar 03, 2020

Show notes

Simms & Ahmed dissect some buzz coming out of Indy, praise the top Combine performers, and do a quick run-through of franchise tag candidates.

(3:35) Combine Rumors: What teams can we rule out for Tom Brady? What do the Pats do if he leaves (Andy Dalton or Ryan Tannehill)? And Chris & Ahmed make a Brady bet.

(16:30) Does Joe Burrow want to go to the Bengals? Did he ask them to keep AJ Green?

(20:00) Are the Redskins seriously interested in Tua Tagovailoa? "Tua scares the crap out of me."

(24:35) Andy Dalton to the Colts? "Jacoby Brissett is not going to be the starting QB this year."

(25:20) Jaguars want to trade Nick Foles? Where does he fit on the Simms Trust Tree?

(29:20) Damn! Okay: Combine Edition - Praising a ridiculous wide receiver class

(32:00) LSU WR Justin Jefferson "He'll definitely be a 1st round wide receiver"

(32:45) Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb "Size and really crafty"

(34:30) Alabama WR Henry Ruggs "I think he's more fluid than Tyreek Hill"

(36:40) Baylor WR Denzel Mims "DeVante Parker but more explosive"

(38:40) Michigan WR Donovan Peoples-Jones "Is he just a workout star?"

(40:00) Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy "The best receiver in the draft"

(40:30) Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool "Freak of nature"

(43:35) LSU QB Joe Burrow "Handles himself like a pro"

(44:30) Oregon QB Justin Herbert "Potential to be a superstar"

(49:25) Louisville OL Mekhi Becton "It's the footwork that had me excited"

(51:40) Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs "His legs are special"

(53:35) Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons "The NFL is looking for these types of guys"

(55:00) Mississippi St LB Willie Gay Jr "I bet he's going to thrive in the NFL environment"

(56:20) Utah DB Javelin Guidry "That's a position where speed usually translates"

(57:50) Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor "His 40 time helped him out more than anyone else"

(59:50) Arizona St P Michael Turk "Punters are physically-gifted dudes"

(1:01:40) Franchise Tag Speed Round: Derrick Henry or Ryan Tannehill? Tag Amari Cooper? Trade Yannick Ngakoue?

(1:11:20) Ahmed lobbies for The Lateral Revolution. Chris is not on board.

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#128 - Combine interviews with Justin Herbert, Matt Rhule, and Zac Taylor Feb 25, 2020

Show notes

Simms is at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indy with Florio, talking to coaches, GMs, and prospects

(0:17) Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor on the pressures of having the #1 pick, Andy Dalton's future, and why he disagrees with Simms about the Bengals helmet needing a re-brand.

(9:50) Oregon QB Justin Herbert drops by the set on why he'll throw at the Combine, getting used to throwing an NFL football, why he wants to coach after his playing career, and his surprising answer to who his hero was growing up

(17:00) Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule chats about why he's watching 2015 film of Cam Newton, Cam's uncertain future with the team, and why Combine week is unique having just come from the college game

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#127 - Playoff Expansion, Best Helmets & This Year's Ryan Tannehill Feb 20, 2020

Show notes

Chris & Ahmed react to the news that the NFL wants to add 2 more playoff teams, they look at some potential big impact free agents & finish up our helmet debates by naming the NFL's best.

(2:35) Playoff Expansion - Do we want 7 seeds in the postseason?

(18:50) Drew Brees is returning to the Saints

(24:15) Which 2020 free agent is This Year's...Shaq Barrett? (backup who breaks out as a starter on his next team)

(28:25) ...Ryan Tannehill? (backup QB who becomes the starter midseason)

(30:25) ...Tyrann Mathieu? (veteran leader who boosts a locker room)

(33:20) ...Za'Darius Smith? (under-the-radar player who becomes a star on his next team)

(37:25) ...Dee Ford/Frank Clark? (tagged and traded)

(41:05) Odell Beckham, Jr.? (surprise trade)

(49:55) Top 5 Best Helmets - Chris & Ahmed reveal their lists as we wrap up our helmet debates

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#126 - Worst Helmets in the NFL, QB Carousel Trust Tree & Top Non-QB Storylines Feb 17, 2020

Show notes

Chris is back from vacation, and he and Ahmed dive into the offseason with some QB carousel talk and the worst helmets in the NFL.

(4:20) QB Carousel Trust Tree: Chris ranks Dak Prescott & the other (possibly) available QBs he trusts most

(6:00) Does Simms trust Tom Brady more than Drew Brees?

(9:25) Would you rather have Teddy Bridgewater or Taysom Hill this season?

(16:30) Ryan Tannehill places high in the tree. Marcus Mariota...not so much.

(20:20) Should Jameis Winston be guaranteed a starting job somewhere in 2020?

(24:40) Would Chris rather trade for Matthew Stafford or Cam Newton?

(31:00) Biggest Non-QB Offseason Storylines

(33:05) Chris Jones may be the best player available in free agency

(35:30) Are Amari Cooper & AJ Green going to get tagged?

(38:40) Is a surprise trade coming for Jalen Ramsey?

(42:40) The 49ers have some tough decisions to make

(47:30) Will the Raiders, Rams & Chargers making a splash move for their new stadium?

(54:20) Ahmed reveals the Top 5 Worst NFL Helmets

(57:40) Were the Bengals named after a stove?

(1:03:00) Chris gives his Top 5 worst helmets

(1:09:00) Chris doesn't care about the XFL

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#125 - Russell Wilson on getting more offensive weapons and the secrets of a 2-minute drill; plus crazy Gruden stories with Maxx Crosby, and having a catch with Jake Fromm Feb 13, 2020

Show notes

(1:45) Simms and Florio speak with Seahawks QB Russell Wilson about adding more superstars around him, should Seattle have gone for it on 4th down vs Green Bay, 2-minute Russ vs huddle-up Russ, and whether or not Jimmy Fallon really kick-started his last contract negotiations.

(16:25) Simms and Raiders DE Maxx Crosby share some crazy stories about Jon Gruden, discuss what it's like playing against Patrick Mahomes, and the pending move to Vegas

(26:05) Jake Fromm stops by to have a catch with Simms. They discuss how his baseball background impacts his throwing, emulating Drew Brees, and being overlooked among this year's top QB prospects.

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#124 - Dak Prescott, Frank Gore, Tarik Cohen, and Aaron Jones Feb 10, 2020

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Simms is on a beach in the Caribbean, but he's got four killer interviews from Super Bowl week for you, including a star QB about to get paid, and a Hall of Fame RB who's mean-mugging Chris:

(1:50) Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on what he learns from watching Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes, why he won't call Aaron Rodgers about Mike McCarthy, and what he's most looking forward to when signing a new deal.

(11:45) Bills RB Frank Gore doesn't hold back and gives Simms a piece of his mind about why he should be considered a no-doubt Hall-of-Famer.

(25:55) Bears RB Tarik Cohen on why people should believe in Mitchell Trubisky, and his prowess in the gym.

(35:30) Packers RB Aaron Jones joins Simms & Florio to make sense of the Packers no-show in the NFC title game, Aaron Rodgers' love of scotch, and why he deserves more credit as a star RB.

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#123 - #AskMeAnything: Bucs for Brady, worst NFL helmet & fans on horses Feb 06, 2020

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Chris & Ahmed dive into twitter questions from the homies for another #AskMeAnything. Also Big Phil comes on to give his Super Bowl thoughts, the guys react to some wild photos from the Chiefs victory parade, and Ahmed properly buries the 49ers.

(3:05) Big Phil talks about crushing his pull-up challenge from Ray Lewis

(10:00) What film showed about Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl that TV didn't

(16:15) Is Jimmy Garoppolo the future for the 49ers?

(20:20) Does Phil have a problem with any Kyle Shanahan decisions?

(32:00) When Chris first knew Mahomes would be a star

(39:30) #AskMeAnything: How can the AFC West compete with the Chiefs?

(41:20) Why don't more teams use the Shanahan running scheme?

(44:30) Why do the numbers lie with Richard Sherman?

(47:05) Are the Buccaneers a good fit for Tom Brady?

(51:50) Will Tua Tagovailoa's left-handedness affect his draft stock?

(53:05) Which draftees is Chris excited to see at the Scouting Combine?

(55:45) Should the Packers trade up for Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy?

(57:20) Will the Lions ever not make Ahmed miserable?

(58:50) Can Chase Young make the Redskins a playoff contender?

(1:00:55) Chris trashes the Bengals helmet, and Ahmed wants to rebrand them

(1:03:30) How does Simms feel about the Jaguars playing more games in London?

(1:04:35) A Jersey lesson in Taylor Ham

(1:06:35) Fan on a horse? Fan in a tree? Chris & Ahmed Look at Pictures: Chiefs parade edition

(1:12:15) Requiem For a Team: The homies (well, 2 homies) asked for it, so Ahmed eulogizes the 49ers

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#122 - Super Bowl LIV recap: Mahomes prevails, second-guessing Shanahan, and Chiefs dynasty underway? Feb 03, 2020

Show notes

Chris & Ahmed get into the logistics of sleeping with the Lombardi Trophy before they break down the Chiefs win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.

(2:40) On Patrick Mahomes: "The best player on the field prevailed"

(5:50) Dissecting Kyle Shanahan's playcalls after another blown Super Bowl lead

(14:50) Was Shanahan afraid to put the game in Jimmy Garoppolo's hands?

(17:50) What The &*%! Happened on Mahomes' huge 3rd & 15 pass to Tyreek Hill

(27:00) "Richard Sherman is not one of the 10 best corners in football"

(30:40) Why wasn't George Kittle running routes with the 49ers' season on the line?

(34:20) In praise of Steve Spagnuolo

(38:30) Are Andy Reid and Mahomes starting a dynasty?

(42:15) Damn! Okay: Chris names his runner-up for Super Bowl LIV MVP, and it's not Damien Williams

(46:00) Simms explains why Frank Clark hates Jimmy G

(52:25) Ahmed goes to hypothetical-land with Tom Brady and the 2020 49ers

(54:20) Who Would Have Guessed? Simms reacts to some surprising stats from Super Bowl LIV

(58:00) What's next for the 49ers, and Ahmed sets an over/under for Mahomes rings

(1:01:20) A Freudian slip convinces Simms that Drew Brees is coming back, and Frank Gore is pissed at Chris

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#121 - Super Bowl Picks, Props, and live audience Q&A from Miami Jan 31, 2020

Show notes

Simms & Florio take the PFTPM/Chris Simms Unbuttoned Joint Collaboration on the road to the Playwright Irish Pub in Miami Beach to take audience questions, hit some Super Bowl Props, and make their final picks

(5:00) The guys begin with a game of Would You Rather: Mahomes arm or Hill's speed? Mahomes arm or Jimmy G's looks? Block Nick Bosa or be blocked by George Kittle?

(13:55) Q&A from the audience, including some angst about Tom Brady's future, what the Dolphins might do at QB, and what will happen with Drew Brees

(23:25) Another game of What's More Likely: Lamar's chances at back-to-back MVPs, Browns in the playoffs, Rodgers' status in Simms' QB ranks, and Cam Newton's future.

(31:45) More Q&A, including Simms' legendary story about sabotaging Jeff Hostetler's cleats, the club of coaches who were infatuated with drafting Patrick Mahomes, and Reid vs Shanahan on Sunday.

(45:45) Super Bowl Prop Bets: largest lead by either team, over/under jersey number 26.5 for the first TD, and will the old mantra 'tails never fails' hold true again.

(1:06:10) The guys make their Super Bowl picks. Simms explains his reasoning for siding with an old friend, while Florio shocks the world.

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#120 - #AskMeAnything Super Bowl Edition: Mahomes vs Saleh, Andy Reid's HOF case & 49ers-Chiefs Hunger Games Jan 27, 2020

Show notes

Simms & Florio start Super Bowl week in Miami by taking questions from Marsh Melo Mafia, El Taco and other loyal homies.

(1:01) The time young Chris pissed off Danny DeVito on Regis Philbin's show

(5:25) How much will Shanahan & Saleh change their strategy against Patrick Mahomes?

(12:00) What can the 49ers D take from the Chiefs losses this season?

(18:25) Does Andy Reid need a ring to make the Hall of Fame?

(22:00) Who would win a Hunger Games between the 49ers & Chiefs?

(25:25) Better potential sumo wrestler: Fletcher Cox or Aaron Donald?

(28:05) Who has the special teams edge in the Super Bowl?

(31:00) Florio claps back at the haters

(36:25) Deebo Samuel reminds us of...

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