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Jeff Hunt joins the podcast and we discuss and breakdown QBs 32-29 on my Top 36 QB countdown.
Jeff Hunt and I breakdown and discuss QBs 36-33 on my top 36 QB Countdown.
(0:00) This is a historic "Core Four"(3:00) Simms QB Countdown: #4 Patrick Mahomes(19:30) DraftKings: AFC Champion odds(21:15) #3 Joe Burrow(31:30) #1 Lamar Jackson(45:40) #2 Josh Allen(52:15) QB Countdown Top 10 recap
(0:00) Chris is flying to Atlanta(1:50) News: Aaron Rodgers signs with Steelers(6:15) Simms QB Countdown: Recapping QBs 15-11(7:10) #10 Jalen Hurts(19:40) DraftKings: NFC Champion odds(22:35) #9 Baker Mayfield(28:25) #8 Justin Herbert(36:05) #7 C.J. Stroud(41:35) #6 Matthew Stafford(46:50) #5 Jayden Daniels(53:35) Top 4 QB preview
(0:00) “I bring you down! You become a derelict!”(4:45) Saquon Barkley's Madden hurdle & NFL player verticals(9:45) Simms 2025 QB Countdown: We enter the Top 15(10:50) Want to Touch the Hiney: Kyler Murray(21:25) Jordan Love(34:20) Scheme Dream: Brock Purdy(49:50) DraftKings: NFC West odds(52:25) Aaron Rodgers(1:03:10) Jared Goff(1:13:35) Previewing Top 10 QBs
Jeff Hunt joins the show and we preview my 2025 Top 36 Countdown.
(0:00) "Ok Christopher, start acting crazy!"(5:20) Simms QB Countdown: Someone (Pete) forgot Kirk Cousins(14:40) Needs More Info: Michael Penix Jr.(23:15) Drake Maye(35:10) Is This It?: Dak Prescott(45:20) Tua Tagovailoa(53:30) Trevor Lawrence(1:02:55) DraftKings: MVP odds for 2nd Year QBs(1:04:35) Ready to Launch: Bo Nix(1:13:50) Caleb Williams(1:24:35) Saquon Barkley leaps onto the Madden Cover
(0:00) Chris reveals the origin of the chant “DEEE-FENSE!”(4:35) Devin's Top 5 Defenses(41:40) Defensive Player of the Year odds(43:40) Defensive Superlatives: What safety reminds you of Devin McCourty?(48:30) Devin on keeping the Tush Push & playing Olympic flag football(55:15) 2025 Simms QB Countdown(57:10) Sam Darnold(1:05:50) Geno Smith
(0:00) Pyramid conspiracies: Aliens, psychic powers, and dinosaurs?!?(3:05) Homies try to name the pyramid(7:40) News: NFL embraces Olympic flag football(14:35) 2025 Simms QB Countdown: How close was Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders, & Tyler Shough to making the pyramid?(19:25) Young Mysteries: Bryce Young(31:20) JJ McCarthy(37:20) Clock's Ticking: Russell Wilson(48:00) Still On The Pot: Daniel Jones(57:00) Justin Fields(1:02:00) Ready Rookie: Cam Ward(1:08:35) GUEST: Texans GM Nick Caserio on why he makes so many draft trades, the ballsiest move he ever pulled, and scouting players in the NIL era. (1:50:55) BREAKING NEWS: Tush Push ban does not pass
(0:00) Why does Phillip Simms keep changing our Instagram profile?(7:35) NEWS: Brock Purdy's contract extension(23:00) Caleb Williams wanted to avoid the Bears?(35:00) Simms QB Countdown: We introduce the pyramid(38:25) Caretakers: Gardner Minshew, Aidan O'Connell, Andy Dalton, Mac Jones, Kenny Pickett, Cooper Rush, Tyrod Taylor, Mason Rudolph, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jarrett Stidham(47:35) Backup Supremes: Joe Flacco, Malik Willis, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota(57:20) Wow or Whoa?: Anthony Richardson(1:11:25) GUEST: Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love, the Packers WR room, and his Shanahan vs McVay vs Vrabel
Marcus and Chris are back talking rookie QB's in the preseason and finishing the countdown
Marcus and Chris are back with QB countdown going over 20-11
Jeff Hunt and I breakdown the final 4 QBs on my QB Countdown.
Jeff Hunt and I breakdown QBs 8-5 on my top 36 QB countdown.
Jeff Hunt and I breakdown QBs 12-9 on my top 36 QB countdown.
Jeff hunt joins the show and we breakdown QBs 16-13 on my top 36 QB countdown.
Jeff Hunt joins the show and we break down QBs 20-17
Jeff Hunt and I breakdown QBs 24-21 on my Top 36 QB countdown
HOUR 4 - Seth and Sean discuss the Astros still needing to prove that they're a team worth investing in at the trade deadline, Seth reacts to a commenter saying Abreu's not the problem, see if anything from Chris Simms' Top 40 QB Countdown jumps out at them, and dive into a cool story Nick Caserio told them on Friday about everyone seeing something in TE Cade Stover.
(0:00) The guys have last day of school vibes.(2:20) What's My Grip?: Chris tries to go 25-for-25, and then critiques the throwing motion of a homie.(28:05) #AskMeAnything: What film does Simms watch for his Top 40 QB Countdown?(42:40) Top 10 QBs: Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson vs Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert's hype, and CJ Stroud's leap(56:45) Jordan Love & Brock Purdy: When does talent trump production?(1:12:35) Bryce Young: Where would he have fallen in this year's Draft?(1:15:40) Swapping Teams: Which QB would you want to see somewhere else?
(00:00) Deshaun Watson addresses health concerns + Amari Cooper absent from mandatory minicamp(25:00) Jadeveon Clowney on Bryce Young: 'we need energy' (34:30) Travis Kelce speaks on future in NFL (39:30) Sean Payton has no deadline for picking starting QB(44:00) Chris Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: #14-11
Jeff Hunt and I breakdown QBs 28-25 on my Top 36 QB countdown
(00:00) Jerod Mayo speaks on new kickoff rule(17:30) Brock Purdy comments on progressions made in full offseason (25:00) Chris Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #20-15(35:00) Lions forfeit OTA practice for rule violation(39:30) PFT Live Draft: “Go Get Your Shinebox” Moments
(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.
(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.
Jeff Hunt and I breakdown QBs 32-29 on my top 36 QB countdown
(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?
(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.
Jeff Hunt and I breakdown QBs 36-33 on my QB ranking.
(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.
Jeff Hunt and I preview my top 36 QB Ranking
(0:00) Ahmed compares the drinks at the Preakness and the Kentucky Derby.(9:00) #30 J.J. McCarthy: “Stop reading the stats.”(22:00) #29 Bo Nix: “He's a power, precision passer.”(33:40) #28 Jayden Daniels: “He has a get-out-of-jail-free card.”(44:35) #27 Michael Penix, Jr: “He is ready RIGHT NOW."(59:00) #26 Will Levis: “POWERFUL arm. Athleticism jumps out.”(1:08:35) “What's My Grip?”: How much does a player's grip change going from the college ball to the NFL's?
(0:00) Ben Roethlisberger was underrated, even if he didn't know his grip.(4:30) Behind the Curtain: What changed in this year's Top 40 process?(7:30) #35 Jameis Winston: "Arguably the best big-play backup QB in the NFL. But there's a DGAF aspect that you can't completely trust.”(16:10) #34 Bryce Young: "Great natural feel for the QB position. But there are too many games where he's overwhelmed, and that scares me.”(27:15) #33 Sam Darnold: “He still has starting-caliber traits, especially his quick release. But he's been in bad situations that expose his mechanical flaws.”(24:40) #32 Anthony Richardson: “His skillset alone makes defenses change the way they play. Sky's the limit. But we obviously need to see him play more.”(44:30) #31 Ryan Tannehill: “He can't do the above-and-beyond anymore. But if you give him a few pieces, he can still get it done, especially downfield.”(54:35) “What's My Grip?”: After failing Monday, can Chris go 5-for-5 today?(1:01:35) Homies react: Why is Kenny Pickett over Gardner Minshew? And why didn't Aidan O'Connell make the Top 40?
(00:00) NFL announces 2024 International games (14:00) Tom Brady on Netflix roast: “I wouldn't do that again”(27:00) PFT Live Draft: Biggest NFL Regrets (42:00) Chris Simms Top 40 QB Countdown begins
(0:00) Shoutout to our YouTube viewers(3:45) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: "This is a QB depth chart, and it's about RIGHT NOW."(6:30) 2023 QB Countdown Review: "The NFL has more of an offensive coordinator problem than a QB problem"(19:20) #40 Jarrett Stidham: "He will make life hard for Bo Nix to waltz right in and start"(26:45) #39 Gardner Minshew: "Infectious grit, you wanna root for the guy … just not gonna make wow plays”(34:55) #38 Kenny Pickett: "No glaring weaknesses, but no real strengths."(42:55) #37 Joe Flacco: "Fearless to a fault. Need to save him from himself...He's not good on a bad team."(53:05) #36 Jacoby Brissett: "He'll be a good leader/teacher for Drake Maye."(59:55) "What's My Grip?": Can Chris go 5-for-5 on today's QBs?
(0:00) Chris and Ahmed brainstorm more ideas for the upcoming Top 40 QB Countdown(4:00) NFC West Burning Questions: 49ers CB concerns, Rams post-Aaron Donald, Geno Smith vs Sam Howell, and Cardinals rookie starters.(29:45) NFC South: Buccaneers pass rusher, Saints aging defense, Falcons pass rush, and Panthers weapons for Bryce Young.(50:30) NFC North: Jameson Williams leaping, Jordan Love's jump-off, Vikings run game, and Bears pass rush(1:13:40) NFC East: Cowboys RBs, Eagles coordinators, Giants O-line, and Commanders protecting Jayden Daniels.
(4:55) #4 Justin Herbert: "All-time traits, but still looking for his big moment."(20:20) #3 Josh Allen: "The greatest one-man show in football, for better and worse."(35:00) #2 Joe Burrow: "Nobody plays traditional QB better in the NFL."(47:25) AFC North & East odds: Are the Bengals or Bills a better bet to win their division?(50:00) #1 Patrick Mahomes: "It might be the best QB season in the history of the NFL."(1:11:10) #AskMeAnything: Homies have questions about the Top 3 QBs and Jalen Hurts being #7.
(9:00) #8 Aaron Rodgers: If his arm is still elite, what's holding him back?(25:15) #7 Jalen Hurts: "The ultimate gamer."(39:05) #6 Trevor Lawrence: "It's clicking."(52:20) #5 Lamar Jackson: "Don't get it twisted, his passing is legit."(1:03:25) #AskMeAnything: The homies have questions on Jared Goff, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, and guys who could take a leap in the 2024 QB list.
(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.
(00:00) Bucs QB competition heats up(18:00) Zac Taylor 'counting' on Joe Mixon (36:00) Chris Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #19-18
(6:40) QB #19 Kyler Murray: "Incredible talent, but serious questions about leadership & ceiling."(17:25) QB #18 Derek Carr: Does he make the Saints the NFC South favorite?(28:55) QB #17 Jared Goff: Can he be the long-term answer for the Lions?(39:25) QB #16 Ryan Tannehill: "Consistent as it gets, but does he give the Titans that championship edge?"(48:55) QB #15 Geno Smith: "His tape wows me. The biggest negative is that it was just 1 year."(58:30) QB #14 Russell Wilson: "His situation was worse than I can remember."(1:09:50) Broncos odds: Is Sean Payton a good bet for Coach of the Year?(1:12:50) #AskMeAnything: The homies have questions about where Chris ranked Jimmy Garoppolo & Baker Mayfield.
Chris (@CSimmsQB) and Ahmed (@ahmedNBC) hit the "Sh!t or Get Off the Pot" tier of the Top 40 QB Countdown. Plus the guys talk about Honorable Mentions who missed the list, and we get a question from Ahmed's red pants.
(4:10) Ahmed's weekend: Magic shops, top hats, and Aaron Judge.BACKUP SUPREMES(11:10) QB #30 Davis Mills: "He wasn't the problem, but he's not the answer either."(21:00) QB #29 Tyler Huntley: "He can make game-changing throws, and he can play backyard football."(28:20) QB #28 Andy Dalton: "He had a resurgence. Maybe he ate a lot of spinach or something."(36:10) QB #27 Sam Darnold: "One of the tougher rankings in this whole thing."SOPHOMORE SUPREMES(46:05) QB #26 Brock Purdy: "For a rookie, he's got veteran eyes already."(54:55) QB #25 Kenny Pickett: Was his rookie year a disappointment?(1:02:30) BetMGM on Steelers odds: Will Mike Tomlin have his first losing season?(1:05:20) #AskMeAnything: The next Geno Smith? Can Jordan Love be a Top 10 QB? Why did Chris rank him ahead of Sam Howell? Are defensive head coaches bad for young QBs?
(00:00) Alex Smith questioned whether defensive head coaches can properly develop QB's(15:00), Chris Simms QB Countdown #35-32(40:00) PFT Live Draft: best non QB's in NFC East
(7:40) QB #35 Mike White: "He was more aggressive this year."(14:20) QB #34 Gardner Minshew: "He brings some pizzazz that other backups don't."(20:35) QB #33 Taylor Heinicke: "He pushes your starter."(27:30) QB #32 Jarrett Stidham: "His arm is better than some QBs we'll see in the teens."(35:00) QB #31 Jordan Love: "What is Love? (baby don't hurt me)"(46:20) #AskMeAnything: Chris takes questions on his ranking of Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Anthony Richardson. Plus we discuss Joe Burrow's contract, Zach Wilson, Eagles coordinators, and Dalton Kincaid.
(00:00) Joe Burrow commenting on his contract negotiation(20:00) Vikings take Dalvin Cook off Twitter banner(40:00) Chris Simms reveals #38-36 on his QB Countdown.
(00:00) Cowboys keep kicking competition open to 'anybody on Earth' + analyzing NFC East win totals(20:00) Chris Simms reveals some of his Top 40 QB Rankings(44:00) Peacock will become the home of first-ever exclusive live-streamed NFL Playoff Game
(3:00) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: How did Chris narrow down his list?(9:50) QB #40 Desmond Ridder: "His mechanics have improved from college"(18:30) QB #39 Sam Howell: "He's got more pop in his arm than I gave him credit for."(29:40) QB #38 Bryce Young: "They didn't take him #1 to sit on the bench."(39:30) QB #37 CJ Stroud: "This is a great offense for him...He can be a star."(45:20) QB #36 Anthony Richardson: Why did he leap Stroud & Young after being behind them in Simms' draft rankings?(58:40) #AskMeAnything: Chris answers questions on CJ Henderson, the Saints, Commanders defense, NFC North, Jaguars, Jalen Carter, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and, of course, smoking.
(4:35) Episode 500: You predict what we'll be talking about 500 episodes from now.(11:00) NFL Schedule: Germany and London are getting some heavy-hitter games this season.(18:45) Top 40 QB Countdown: What did Chris learn from looking back at last year's list?(41:20) Simms 500 Trivia: Chris and Ahmed try to go 5-for-5.(51:35) #AskMeAnything: What are the Cowboys missing to beat the Eagles & 49ers?(54:25) Giants: Can Evan Neal take a Year 2 leap, like his teammate?(57:45) O-line: The Broncos, Steelers, and Bengals made some big improvements this offseason.(1:00:30) Steelers: Are they being overlooked?(1:01:50) Chargers: Will they finally be able to stop the run?(1:03:40) Playoffs: Do too many teams make it now?(1:07:10) Patrick Mahomes: Why didn't he play at a better college?(1:10:45) Seahawks/Jets: Would you rather have Sauce Gardner & Garrett Wilson or Devon Witherspoon & Jaxon Smith-Njigba?(1:14:10) Chris' Replacement: What current QB most reminds Ahmed of Simms?(1:16:20) Pizza: Where's the best spot in Northern Jersey?
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