Chris Simms Unbuttoned

Tampering Day 1 is Free Agency Day 1, so Chris gives his take on all the big news, right after Paulie B explains an old college photo with some chihuahuas.

(4:55) Patriots spending spree: Jonnu Smith AND Hunter Henry? Would Chris rather have Nelson Agholor & Kendrick Bourne or Kenny Golladay? Was there any Belichick move that Simms didn't like?

(24:40) Buccaneers: How did they keep Shaq Barrett & Rob Gronkowski? Why should Tampa prioritize Ndamukong Suh over Antonio Brown?

(30:00) Re-signings: Leonard Floyd is a star for the Rams, and Kyle Juszczyk was a must-keep for the 49ers

(36:45) Jameis Winston: Is he the favorite to win the Saints starting job over Taysom Hill?

(38:30) Ryan Fitzpatrick: Does Washington still need to draft a QB?

(42:00) Edge rushers: Yannick Ngakoue, Bud Dupree, Carl Lawson, and Trey Hendrickson...which is the best fit? And who is still out there?

(47:25) Offensive line: After cutting their tackles, why did the Chiefs sign a guard? And after signing Corey Linsley, could the Chargers target Trent Williams too?

(52:55) Jets: Chris is excited for both Corey Davis and Jarrad Davis.

(55:00) Wide Receivers: Why are Kenny Golladay and JuJu Smith-Schuster still unsigned?

(1:00:10) Defensive backs: The Browns got a good deal with John Johnson. And why are the top CBs still out there?

(1:04:40) Robin Hood signings: Who are the best under-the-radar adds?

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It's a special podcast for a special day, as Paulie Burmeister turns 50! What better way to celebrate than hitting every big name in a free agency mega-preview. Who deserves to get paid? Who's fool's gold? Also Big Phil joins to talk about Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson.

(5:00) Wide Receivers: Why didn't the Lions tag Kenny Golladay? Chris would love to see Curtis Samuel to the Jets and T.Y. Hilton to the Packers. And is Will Fuller fool's gold?

(17:00) Running Backs: Chris doesn't understand why the Packers didn't franchise tag Aaron Jones. Are Chris Carson or Leonard Fournette good options for the Steelers?

(27:20) Tight Ends: Why didn't Hunter Henry or Jonnu Smith get the tag? What is the only team Gronk might leave Tampa for?

(29:50) Offensive Line: Trent Williams and Corey Linsley are the stars of the group, but don't sleep on Daryl Williams. And please sign Joe Thuney, Bengals.

(36:15) Big Phil: He joins to talk Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, and what's the best destination for Jameis Winston, Cam Newton, and Mitchell Trubisky.

(1:11:40) Edge Defenders: Is Shaq Barrett worth a massive deal? Should Bud Dupree stay with the Steelers? And buyer beware on Haason Reddick and Trey Hendrickson.

(1:18:50) Defensive Tackles: Why does Chris like Dalvin Tomlinson? And will Ndamukong Suh return to the Bucs?

(1:20:30) Linebackers: What is the best landing spot for Matt Milano? How much does KJ Wright have left?

(1:23:15) Cornerbacks: William Jackson is going to shock everyone. Are Richard Sherman and Patrick Peterson more name than game? And Brian Poole's demand could surprise you.

(1:27:30) Safeties: John Johnson deserves to get paid.

(1:32:00) QB Jeopardy: 2021 Draft QBs Edition

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On the heels of releasing his 2021 Draft QB Rankings, Chris answers questions from the homies about his Top 6 passers and others who didn't make the cut.

(6:10) Zach Wilson: Should we be concerned about his weak schedule? His shoulder injury? If Chris were the Jaguars GM, would he draft him #1 overall? And should the Jets draft Wilson or trade for Deshaun Watson?

(20:45) Trevor Lawrence: Does he remind Chris of Andrew Luck?

(24:50) Mac Jones: Are people overlooking his physical traits?

(36:30) Kellen Mond: Why could he be a good NFL QB when he wasn't overwhelming in college? And is there any concern over the track record of Jimbo Fisher QBs? And would he be a good fit with the Steelers or 49ers?

(48:45) Justin Fields: Does he compare closely to Sam Darnold? How easy will it be to fix his mechanics?

(58:15) Trey Lance: Does he compare at all to Josh Allen? Would he be a bad pick for the Panthers at #8?

(1:04:45) Others: What does Chris think of Kyle Trask, Davis Mills, Sam Ehlinger, and Jamie Newman? Are there any mid-round sleepers he likes?

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The much awaited debut of the Simms 2021 Draft QB Rankings are here. Chris reveals his Top 6 QBs of the 2021 class, and as always he is not swayed by the consensus opinions.

(5:15) Freezing Cold Tweets - Before revealing the list, let's remember the (wrong) ridicule of years past

(9:45) QB #1 Zach Wilson (BYU) - "He's got the best arm in the draft. He's clearly #1 for me. Clearly."

(24:00) QB #2 Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) - "There's untapped talent, though he does have inconsistencies in his mechanics."

(32:30) QB #3 Mac Jones (Alabama) - "He is a machine throwing. He's a Top 10 pick, there's no doubt in my mind."

(43:05) QB #4 Kellen Mond (Texas A&M) - "Why is nobody talking about this guy? As a pure, consistent thrower, he's better than Trevor Lawrence."

(51:15) QB #5 Justin Fields (Ohio State) - "He's got elite traits. But he has technique issues that make him a project."

(1:06:25) QB #6 Trey Lance (North Dakota St) - "He's the most gifted runner of the group. But he hasn't thrown enough."

(1:15:45) Tiers - How much of a gap is there between each group? And is there any chance the Jaguars would draft Wilson #1?

(1:18:30) Homie questions - Where would Justin Herbert & Joe Burrow rank in the 2021 class? Is Mac Jones a better prospect than Tua Tagovailoa? And is the 2021 QB class as a whole better than 2020?

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Chris tells us which offseason narratives we should bust (or trust), and then Ahmed tries to stump him with some blind resumes about underrated players and pending free agents.

(6:35) Bust The Narrative - "The Bucs need to keep both Shaq Barrett and Chris Godwin"

(18:00) "The Browns and Lavonte David are a match made in heaven"

(22:00) "Nick Foles got a raw deal last year with the Bears and should still be a contender for the starting gig"

(26:15) "The Jets are best to stick with Sam Darnold"

(29:30) "Deshaun Watson can’t win anytime soon with this Texans roster"

(33:50) "Russell Wilson can’t get back to the Super Bowl with Seattle’s coaching"

(41:40) "The Cowboys are best with Dak Prescott, Dak is best for Cowboys"

(46:10) "The Saints should want Drew Brees to retire"

(50:55) Robin Hood: Blind Resume - Chris tries to guess the identity of some underrated stars and pending free agents from their stat lines

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With the franchise tag window opening yesterday, Chris ranks which pending free agents mean the most to their team.

(4:00) Dak Prescott - Do the Cowboys have any choice but stick with him?

(12:15) Wide Receivers - Ranking Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, Kenny Golladay, and Will Fuller

(28:45) Offensive Linemen - Tough decisions for the Packers, Patriots, Panthers, & Football Team

(37:45) Tight Ends - Jonnu Smith over Hunter Henry?

(42:30) Aaron Jones - Are the Packers ready to turn to AJ Dillon?

(46:20) Edge Rushers - Could we see a 2nd straight tag for Shaq Barrett, Yannick Ngakoue, Matt Judon, Leonard Williams, and Bud Dupree?

(56:10) Safeties - The Broncos, Rams, Saints, and Vikings could lose some of the best safeties in the league

(1:05:10) Matt Milano & Shaquill Griffin - Have they done enough to be paid at the top of their position?

(1:08:50) #AskMeAnything - Chris on how he scouts QBs and the biggest difference between college and the pros

(1:16:30) QB Jeopardy - Paul brings trivia on Deshaun Watson and other QBs in the news

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Chris is back from his staycation, and he and Ahmed hit the mailbag hard with a full #AskMeAnything pod.

(4:55) Carson Wentz trade - Have the Colts upgraded from Philip Rivers? Should the Eagles hand the starting job to Jalen Hurts?

(17:20) J.J. Watt - What is the best scheme for him?

(22:20) Ben Roethlisberger - If the Steelers cut him, what is their best replacement? Mason Rudolph? Cam Newton?

(28:15) Deshaun Watson - What will it cost to get him? Is he a good fit for Kyle Shanahan's 49ers system? What else should the Texans do to rebuild?

(40:50) QB Questions - Should the Bears trade up for Zach Wilson? How many QBs could go 1st round? Should the Cowboys be scared of paying Dak? Why is there so much disrespect for Sam Darnold?

(53:25) New Coaches - What will Raheem Morris change about the Rams defense? Can Arthur Smith rejuvenate Matt Ryan?

(1:04:30) Under The Radar Free Agents - Curtis Samuel, Leonard Floyd, William Jackson and more.

(1:13:40) The Next Gennies - Ahmed hands out kudos for some leaders in advanced stats this season.

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Ohhh baby, Simms is on vacation so no regular pod this week. But we've got interviews with a couple of his favorites:

(0:00) 49ers TE George Kittle on defending Jimmy G and breaking down why Travis Kelce is so good

(15:20) Free agent RB Mark Ingram on how much gas he has left in the tank, playing for the Ravens and Saints, and memories of his dad with the Giants.

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Chris has rewatched the Super Bowl so many times, his family is having an intervention. But Ahmed and Big Phil joined him to give some final thoughts on the Bucs big win over the Chiefs.

(5:05) WTF Happened: Chiefs offense - Chris is still shocked by Kansas City's gameplan. What could they have done differently? Is there a blueprint to stop the Chiefs now?

(24:00) Big Phil - He joins to talk about his view from the field Sunday, Andy Reid's timeouts, and the one-sided penalties.

(56:45) Bucs & Chiefs offseason - Who is the free agent Tampa Bay needs to keep? Could Kansas City have a Super Bowl hangover?

(1:18:00) Carson Wentz - The Eagles fans are mad at Chris, so he ranks who is to blame for his decline in Philadelphia.

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Mahomes was shut down like he has never been before and Brady has ring number 7(!). Chris and Paul break down all angles of the Bucs beatdown of the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

(5:05) Chiefs Offense vs Bucs Defense - How did Todd Bowles go against his nature to stop Patrick Mahomes? How much of a factor was the QB's toe? Why was Chris "shocked" by Kansas City's gameplan? And should Devin White have been MVP?

(34:30) Bucs Offense vs Chiefs Defense - Why was the run game so important for Tampa? What was the "brilliant" move Tom Brady made early in the game? And how did Brady and Gronk's experience lead to a TD on a broken play?

(50:50) Penalties - Chris is pissed that the refs made themselves part of the game.

(56:40) Bucs O-line - How did they dominate the Chiefs front?

(1:08:05) Andy Reid's timeout - Did Chris agree with his strategy at the end of the first half?

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