Chris Simms Unbuttoned

Chris goes to Chicago to interview Bears budding superstar QB Caleb Williams, fresh off the news of his Madden cover selection. Williams talks about where he got his strong arm from, his 2nd-favorite sport growing up (it’s not the one you’d think), and what he’s learned from “psycho in a good way” Ben Johnson. Plus, Chris tells Caleb about the celebrity who’s already a big fan of his.

(0:40) Madden cover is a “childhood dream”

(2:30) Processing last year’s progress & playoff loss

(4:50) His 2nd-favorite youth sport: swimming?!

(6:30) “When did you know you had a special arm?”

(8:50) Choosing Oklahoma & transferring to USC

(11:25) “Has anyone told you you’re an old soul?”

(12:50) Weight training

(14:05) Rookie year struggles

(17:15) Ben Johnson, “the maniac upstairs”

(18:35) Throwing mechanics & room to improve

(20:50) “How much do you practice the crazy throws?”

(21:55) Being a “goldfish” after mistakes

(23:25) QB idols growing up

(25:30) Ranking his Top 5 plays from last year

(28:40) Watching film

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“My boyfriend’s back and he’s better than ever…” Chris and Ahmed reunite to recap the Simms QB Countdown and answer some #AskMeAnything questions. Who would Chris rather have right now, Drake London or Nico Collins? But first, we welcome the newest member of the Unbuttoned family…Cameron Rogers!

(0:00) We proudly present…Cameron Rogers!!! Who already has his dad’s style.
(6:20) News: Nick Herbig gets big contract
(11:10) Micah Parsons will miss the start of the season
(17:25) Drake London gets 4-year extension
(23:25) Rome Odunze’s eye-opening comments on his foot
(25:10) Russell Wilson retires
(29:50) QB Countdown: Which Draft Class quartet would Chris take for the future?
(35:15) Homies react to Chris’ Top 10
(36:20) QB #7 Justin Herbert…is he given too many excuses?
(39:25) QB #6 Caleb Williams…could he be #1 next year?
(45:05) QB #5 Matthew Stafford…should he have been Top 4?
(47:45) QB #4 Patrick Mahomes…do his accomplishments make him overrated or underrated?
(50:30) QB #3 Lamar Jackson & #2 Joe Burrow…what separates them?
(52:40) QB #1 Josh Allen…is he truly “unstoppable?”
(59:25) #AskMeAnything: Myles Garrett MVP? Super Kicker? And when is Chris gonna drop another song?

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The Simms 2026 QB Countdown concludes with THE FINAL FOUR! Where does Chris rank Patrick, Josh, Joe, and Lamar? But first, Simms & Stugotz dive into the blockbuster Myles Garrett & A.J. Brown trades…is an Aaron Donald return next?

(0:00) Chris recaps his visit with “old soul” Caleb Williams
(7:10) News: Myles Garrett blockbuster trade to Rams
(20:10) Could Aaron Donald return?
(26:05) A.J. Brown finally lands with Patriots
(34:15) Simms QB Countdown: It’s the Big Four once again
(37:30) QB #4 Patrick Mahomes
(42:20) QB #3 Lamar Jackson
(46:05) QB #2 Joe Burrow
(50:45) QB #1 Josh Allen
(57:55) Caleb Williams is the new Madden cover

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(0:00) Chris just can’t get away from the Jets fans
(9:10) News: Kyler Murray looks like clear leader over J.J. McCarthy
(13:30) Simms QB Countdown: #7 Justin Herbert
(20:30) QB #6 Caleb Williams
(29:15) QB #5 Matthew Stafford

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(0:00) We get a full history of the birth of the Simms QB Countdown
(7:00) Which Simms QB Countdown rank has gotten the most blowback?
(17:40) News: A.J. Brown trade watch
(20:10) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, & Dak Prescott
(29:50) QB #10 Baker Mayfield
(35:40) Simms has THREE QBs from the 2024 Draft in his Top 9…could it be the greatest QB class ever?
(42:45) QB #9 Jayden Daniels
(53:30) QB #8 Drake Maye

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It’s Connor’s LAST episode before he enters fatherhood, and he’s going out in style. Or “in vogue?” Simms reveals 4 more names in his QB Countdown…who lands JUST outside his Top 10? Plus, J.J. McCarthy does not seem happy to be in a QB competition, and Chris tells a Madonna story.

(0:00) Papa Connor is “going out with a bang!”
(5:15) Homies comments: One of them launches a Chris story about meeting Madonna when he was WAY too young
(14:20) News: A.J. Brown isn’t at OTAs, and Jalen Hurts had an interesting quote about it
(17:45) J.J. McCarthy weighs in on the Vikings QB competition
(23:35) Daniel Jones is practicing
(26:00) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, & Jordan Love
(36:20) QB #14 Sam Darnold
(44:30) DraftKings NFC West odds
(48:15) QB #13 Jared Goff
(54:00) QB #12 Trevor Lawrence
(58:45) QB #11 Dak Prescott

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(0:00) Chris says what’s up to Connor…and isn’t faking it
(2:55) The homies weigh in on our Jaxson Dart conversation
(8:05) News: Bears QB Coach has some strong words for Caleb Williams
(11:05) Nico Collins gets revised contract from Texans
(17:40) Derwin James gets extension from Chargers
(22:20) Lamar Jackson back at OTAs
(23:25) Patrick Mahomes throwing at OTAs after ACL repair
(24:45) DraftKings: Comeback Player of the Year odds
(26:25) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Malik Willis, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, & short QBs
(37:15) QB #18 Daniel Jones
(44:50) QB #17 Brock Purdy
(53:00) QB #16 Bo Nix
(59:45) QB #15 Jordan Love

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(0:00) Connor makes up for his terrible friend mistake
(6:45) Knicks: Where were Chris & Connor in 1999?
(11:50) Homie comments: Top 40 birds, Old school arms, and John Elway vs Aaron Rodgers
(20:40) News: Jaxson Dart’s “misstep” and what it means for the Giants locker room
(33:35) Giants extend GM Joe Schoen’s contract
(35:40) Rams & Matthew Stafford agree to 1-year extension
(40:45) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Tyler Shough, Aaron Rodgers, & Jameis Winston
(45:35) QB #24 Geno Smith
(48:45) QB #23 Cam Ward
(51:55) QB #22 Jaxson Dart
(57:05) QB #21 Jalen Hurts
(1:01:20) DraftKings: NFC East odds
(1:02:45) QB #20 C.J. Stroud
(1:09:00) QB #19 Malik Willis

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(0:00) Who are the angriest fan bases Chris has encountered?
(9:15) Mount Rushmore of All-Time Arms: Why didn’t Dan Marino make the cut?
(22:15) Aaron Rodgers will retire after this season
(27:35) Todd Monken wants to name his starting QB soon
(32:30) CeeDee Lamb wants the grass to stay after the World Cup
(35:55) Nolan Smith arrested for reckless driving
(40:00) QB Countdown: Homies have questions about Tanner McKee, Bryce Young, and Kyler Murray
(46:20) QB #28 Joe Flacco
(51:35) QB #27 Tyler Shough
(54:50) QB #26 Aaron Rodgers
(57:35) QB #25 Jacoby Brissett
(1:01:20) DraftKings: AFC North odds
(1:03:55) Thursday Trivia: Inspired by Josh Allen’s 30th birthday
(1:10:30) Best 30-year-old players for this season

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(0:00) The guys recap the epic Knicks comeback, and discuss where MSG sits among iconic sports venues
(10:20) Homie Reactions: Is Aaron Rodgers on the Mount Rushmore of all-time arms?
(18:25) News: Lamar Jackson misses 1st day of OTAs
(21:45) Justin Herbert misses 2nd voluntary Phase 2 practice
(23:40) Unhappy Jacoby Brissett is skipping Cardinals OTAs
(27:00) Rashee Rice going to jail for 30 days; can’t rehab injured knee
(31:45) DraftKings: AFC West odds
(33:10) QB Countdown: Homies react to Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, & Fernando Mendoza
(40:25) QB #32 Michael Penix
(45:00) QB #31 Bryce Young
(51:55) Universal This Changes Everything Moment: QB #30 Kyler Murray
(59:05) QB #29 Mac Jones
(1:06:10) Which Doesn’t Belong & Why: Veteran Free Agents

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