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Chris and Paul recap the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown by taking your questions on Lamar Jackson vs Kyler Murray, a league full of Case Keenums, and a fake 2006 commercial.

(5:45) Top 40 QB Tiers: Chris puts some lines of demarcation on his rankings. And could he see anyone passing Mahomes next year?

(19:00) Case Keenum: If he was the QB of every team in the NFL, who wins the Super Bowl?

(23:40) QBs 41-50: What were the names that just missed out on the Top 40?

(27:55) QB Rank Concerns: Who does Chris think could take a big leap or fall from his current rank?

(30:55) Josh Allen vs Aaron Rodgers: "When I started, I had Rodgers #2"

(36:20) Lamar Jackson vs Kyler Murray: What separated them for Simms?

(42:00) Russell Wilson: Can the Seahawks new OC improve his passing?

(44:00) Derek Carr: Could he fit the Seattle offense if the Raiders trade for Wilson next year?

(45:45) Baker Mayfield: What kind of extension should he get?

(49:30) Ryan Tannehill: How will defenses adjust to stop the Titans play-action attack?

(53:45) Sam Darnold: How did he move up the Top 40 after his disappointing season?

(58:00) Trey Lance: Chris likes his running ability, but is it overrated?

(59:30) Davis Mills: Should anyone compare him to Andrew Luck?

(1:04:45) Cam Newton: Are his days of being a Top 10 QB done?

(1:07:15) Fantasy Files: Chris gives us the backstory for a 2006 commercial of him throwing (fake?) lasers

(1:11:00) Big Effer vs Little Effer: Was Chris a better college QB than Phil?

(1:15:15) Top 10 QBs To Drink With: The homies pointed out the many flaws in Producer Pete's list.

(1:20:20) Andrew Luck vs Carson Palmer: Who had the better career?

(1:24:30) Brett Favre: Is he a Top 10 all-time QB?

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We reach the end of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown, and then welcome WWE superstar The Miz to weigh in on Ahmed's Super Brawl.

(8:30) QB #4 Deshaun Watson: "Just between the lines, there is no weakness to his game"

(20:55) QB #3 Aaron Rodgers & #2 Josh Allen: "This was the hardest ranking for me on the whole list"

(44:00) QB #1 Patrick Mahomes: "Nobody brings more belief & magic to a football field"

(58:50) Top 10 QBs To Drink A Woodford Reserve With: Producer Pete makes his own list for Twitter to hate.

(1:09:30) GUEST - The Miz: We got an expert to come on and critique Ahmed's Super Brawl rankings, and he doesn't hold back

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We're nearing the end of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown with 4 more QBs revealed, and Paul returns with some Kentucky-themed QB Jeopardy. But first, Chris tells the story of the time his grandfather lost all his teeth.

(3:55) Cam Newton & Tua Tagovailoa: How much should we care about interceptions at rainy June minicamps?

(12:20) Xavien Howard, Stephon Gilmore, & Jamal Adams: Who should be getting new contracts?

(22:30) QB #8 Matthew Stafford: "He's on a team now, and everyone is going to see what he's worth."

(33:20) QB #7 Kyler Murray: Is Kliff Kingsbury holding him back?

(41:55) QB #6 Lamar Jackson: "We're still talking about the most dangerous weapon in football"

(53:40) QB #5 Russell Wilson: "If they're close in the 4th quarter, I'm going with Russell Wilson"

(1:15:50) #AskMeAnything: Where would Philip Rivers rank in the Top 40? And Chris explains our podcast logo.

(1:25:30) QB Jeopardy: In honor of Woodford Reserve, Paul has some Kentucky-related trivia.

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We hit the Top 10 of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown, and Ahmed gives the final 8 tag teams in the "Super Brawl." But first, Ahmed says he's hooked on Harry Mack and Chris reminisces about the Texas freestyle rap scene.

(8:30) QB #12 Ryan Tannehill: "It's time to let go of the old narratives"

(24:00) QB #11 Justin Herbert: Why should defenses stop blitzing him?

(34:25) QB #10 Tom Brady: "We saw a different Brady last year, and his arm is still top-notch."

(48:20) QB #9 Dak Prescott: Maybe Cowboys fans finally realize what they have. And Chris takes a victory lap over an NFL "insider."

(1:03:00) #AskMeAnything: Did Chris even SEE Jalen hurts play last year? And is Jon Gruden holding back Derek Carr?

(1:10:20) Super Brawl: Ahmed re-brands the QB/Coach Royal Rumble and reveals the Top 8.

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Simms & Ahmed reveal 4 more on the Top 40 QB Countdown, Big Phil chimes in on Baker vs Burrow, Jordan Love, and why hoops skills matters when it comes to QBs. Plus, a European version of "Rate Your Snap Count"

(6:30) QB #16 Kirk Cousins: Better than you give him credit for, but there's one big thing missing

(18:20) QB #15 Matt Ryan: Simms makes a bold prediction for the remainder of Ryan's Falcons career

(28:45) QB #14 Derek Carr: "I thought he brought a bit of an edge...I saw him yell at Gruden last year. It made me proud."

(39:15) QB #13 Baker Mayfield: "If you argued he was 9 or 10, I wouldn't fight you on it"

(47:15) Big Phil: Why Baker Mayfield made a big leap last year

(57:00) Baker or Burrow?

(1:01:45) Jordan Love sounds like he's struggling early in Packers minicamp

(1:06:30) Big Phil recalls the time a QB didn't get drafted because he wasn't good at playing basketball

(1:14:30) Rate Your Snap Count: Rollicking new submissions from Scotland and England, and the phrase "There's a crab on the loose" is uttered

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Julio Jones is traded, Simms reveals 4 more names from the Top 40 QB Countdown, and Ahmed gets into the Top 10 of his QB/Coach Royal Rumble rankings. But first, Chris analyzes Ahmed's dapper Belmont Stakes attire.

(5:15) Julio Jones trade: The Titans could have a historic WR duo. Ryan Tannehill is good, get over it. And why couldn't the Falcons get more for Julio?

(21:00) QB #20 Cam Newton: "He still has one of the greatest presences on a football field. It's not just about the passing numbers."

(35:15) QB #19 Sam Darnold: Chris still thinks he can be a franchise QB. But Ahmed knows Sam is lying.

(46:20) QB #18 Carson Wentz: "I'm not going to knock him all the way down because of 1 year in a bad offense with a bad supporting cast."

(59:25) QB #17 Joe Burrow: "If he doesn't get hurt, he's definitely around the Top 10 this year"

(1:10:15) Homies react: What do Baker & Burrow have over Big Ben? Why didn't Jordan Love make the Top 40?

(1:15:15) QB/Coach Royal Rumble Countdown: Ahmed reveals the #16-9 toughest tag teams

(1:29:55) Chris Simms, Professional Body Inspector: Giovani Bernard enters the quad-rena, and AJ Dillon has 2 nicknames.

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Chris reveals 5 more QBs in his Top 40 QB Countdown (with a new cool official sponsor), and Big Phil finally stopped dodging us.

(7:15) #25 Jameis Winston: "He's a top 10 talent when he plays clean and smart."

(15:55) #24 Taysom Hill: "Jameis is a better traditional QB, but tradition is gone."

(24:25) #23 Ryan Fitzpatrick: "Fitz-tragic is over. It's done. That's old stuff."

(30:50) #22 Ben Roethlisberger: "The Steelers need to take the Brady & Buccaneers route with him"

(39:50) #21 Jimmy Garoppolo: Would he be ranked higher if he wasn't an injury risk?

(46:10) Big Phil: He joins to weigh in on Jameis vs Taysom, and goes deep on passing mechanics.

(1:19:20) Homies react: Who has a biggest upside: Drew Lock or Daniel Jones? Why doesn't Chris rank Trevor Lawrence & Zach Wilson higher?

(1:26:30) High school phenom? Chris weighs in on the ridiculous throws from Texas high schooler Quinn Ewers

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Chris continues his Top 40 QB Countdown and Ahmed continues his QB/Coach Royal Rumble Countdown, and it all sounds so much sweeter thanks to their new microphones.

(6:40) #30 Mac Jones: "I don't look at him as a normal rookie"

(19:05) #29 Andy Dalton: He's in front of Justin Fields now, but for how long?

(30:30) #28 Trevor Lawrence: "What can't he do on a football field?"

(37:20) #27 Zach Wilson: "His throwing is out-of-this-world special"

(47:55) #26 Daniel Jones: "He has the potential to be a Top 15 QB"

(58:20) Homies react: Why didn't Gardner Minshew or Jalen Hurts make the Top 40?

(1:05:45) QB/Coach Royal Rumble Countdown: Ahmed reveals the #24-17 toughest tag teams

(1:18:30) Rate Your Snap Count: Green 86! Black 80!

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Chris reveals 5 more names in his Top 40 QB Countdown, while Ahmed is starting his own countdown. Then, the guys rate some fan-submitted snap counts.

(4:35) Chris Simms, Professional Body Inspector: It's an AJ Dillon vs Mike Davis quad-off.

(14:30) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown reactions: Chris responds to questions on #39 Justin Fields, #38 Trey Lance, and #37 Kellen Mond.

(26:30) #35 Tyrod Taylor: "A great backup like Case Keenum, but with better physical talents"

(34:20) #34 Tua Tagovailoa: "I saw growth, but he's gotta be more aggressive."

(44:45) #33 Drew Lock: "He has real upside to be a big-time QB. But he's boom-or-bust right now."

(51:20) #32 Teddy Bridgewater: "He has no chance of being a big-time QB, but I trust him more than Drew Lock."

(58:50) #31 Jared Goff: "He battle-tested, but he doesn't play the game like a really experienced quarterback."

(1:11:20) QB/Coach Royal Rumble Countdown: Ahmed went all-in and reveals pairs #32-25.

(1:24:30) Rate Your Snap Count: Black 88! Purple 69!

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It's here! The 2021 edition of the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown begins with numbers 40 to 36.

(4:10) Overview: Chris explains the guidelines for his rankings. "It's not what you have done all-time or what you will do 3 years down the road. It's what you can do for me this year, and everyone's on the same team."

(7:35) QB #40 Case Keenum: "One of the ultimate backups. You can win a Super Bowl with him."

(14:05) QB #39 Justin Fields: "He could be Top 20 midseason. But he could also fall out of the Top 40."

(30:00) QB #38 Trey Lance: Chris loves his "top end talent," but breaks down some mechanical issues.

(45:45) QB #37 Kellen Mond: "He's one of the most NFL-ready rookies." And why would Bruce Arians pick Kyle Trask over Mond?

(54:30) QB #36 Marcus Mariota: "If he gets his opportunity, I think he can be a starter again."

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