(2:50) #13 Dak Prescott: Were his interceptions last year just bad luck? (18:40) #12 Kirk Cousins: He finally said "f*ck it." (28:50) #11 Daniel Jones: "They could not have won without his skillset last year." (42:30) NFC Championship odds: Who is the 3rd-best team after the Eagles & 49ers? (45:10) #10 Matthew Stafford: "His arm is still all-time elite." (55:35) #9 Deshaun Watson: Was last year just rust? (1:04:40) Homies react: We take your questions on Jacoby Brissett, QB #14 Russell Wilson, what passer you can win a Super Bowl with, where Chris would rank himself, and what QB Chris would want to coach.

2023 Top 40 QB Countdown #13-9: Ceilings & Superstars

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.

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(0:00) Chris has transitioned to tequila time (5:20) #6 Justin Herbert: "Herbo-tron. He’s a machine." (24:35) #5 Matthew Stafford: "One of the most disrespected players of this generation." (43:10) #4 Lamar Jackson: "One of the most gifted THROWERS in the NFL." (58:40) #3 Joe Burrow: "Plays the position in its purest form better than any QB." (1:10:50) #2 Josh Allen: "4-5 throws every game that make you say 'Holy crap!'" (1:26:35 ) #1 Patrick Mahomes: "We’ve officially hit legendary status." (1:45:25) MVP Odds: Chris likes an NFC longshot.

Simms Top 40 QB Countdown concludes w/ Top 6

(0:00) Chris is still trying to sell his Casey Kasem impression (much to our chagrin). (5:30) #10 Jared Goff: "One of the biggest turnarounds I've seen." (22:00) #9 Jalen Hurts: "Unquestioned great leader, and making big strides as a passer." (38:40) #8 Dak Prescott: "He carries the offense WAY more than the other way around." (55:20) NFC East odds: Should the Eagles be even more favored than they are? (59:30) #7 CJ Stroud: "A picturebook of perfection in how to throw a football." (1:16:25) What's My Grip? Can Chris extend his streak to 19? (1:21:15) All-Time Strong Offense: In honor of Larry Allen, Ahmed names some of the pound-for-pound strongest players in NFL history.

Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #10-7 + All-Time NFL Strongmen

(0:00) Summer is in the air, but Simms is still in the tape room. (6:35) Justin Jefferson deal: What took so long?   (15:00) #14 Aaron Rodgers: "Can he play the way he wants to play?" (26:45) #13 Jordan Love: "2nd half of the season, the light came on.  (43:25) #12 Kirk Cousins: "Below-average athleticism, but above average overall QB.” (56:40) #11 Trevor Lawrence: "Next step is carrying his offense when sh*t gets ugly.” (1:11:15) Playoff Party Crashers: We look at playoff odds for teams who missed the postseason last year (1:14:35) What's My Grip? Chris explains why the Combine is measuring hands the wrong way. (1:19:15) Homie questions: Why didn't Aidan O'Connell, Tyler Huntley, Tyrod Taylor, or Drake Maye make the Top 40?

Justin Jefferson megadeal + Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #14-11

(0:00) Ahmed's parents are disappointed in him after Tuesday's "incident" (10:15) #19 Geno Smith: "For a supposed placeholder, the Seahawks ask him to do A LOT." (22:55) #18 Tua Tagovailoa: "He is the ultimate NFL point guard at QB." (37:40) #17 Brock Purdy: "The ultimate Shanahan quarterback. And it’s not just the system.” (49:00) #16 Kyler Murray: "Incredible talent, but struggles in the pocket." (1:00:50) #15 Baker Mayfield: "He is a damn good starting QB, but can be too aggressive." (1:08:55) What's My Grip? The guys discover something unique about Tua's grip.

Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #19-15: "Solid starter, but..."

(0:00) Ahmed is pumped for his favorite tier of the Countdown (6:20) #25 Justin Fields (PIT): “Showing growth as a passer, but still not where you’d like it.” (20:35) #24 Deshaun Watson (CLE): “The Browns were managing him more than they did Joe Flacco.”  (31:40) #23 Daniel Jones (NYG): “Tough and a good athlete, but not dynamic on or off the field.” (42:05) #22 Derek Carr (NO): “Too much talent to leave so many plays on the field.” (52:00) #21 Russell Wilson (PIT): “Stop thinking so much, just let it fly.” (1:05:45) #20 Caleb Williams (CHI): “He’ll be surgical and special in this offense.” (1:15:25) What’s My Grip?: As we tackle our biggest group yet, Chris rises to the challenge.

2023 Top 40 QB Countdown #13-9: Ceilings & Superstars

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