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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...

(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 t...

(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 of...

(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....

(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 tale...

(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?...

(0:00) Phil talks about Chris' cursing origins and playing sick (6:30) Drake Maye: Can he join the (many) other QBs who fixed their mechanics? (15:20) Bo Nix: "He makes plenty of power throws." (21:25) Kirk Cousins: "It will take a tremendous year by him to be the Falcons QB in Year 2." (34:50) J.J. McCarthy: "We need to see more pitches." (45:10) Rookie Timelines: Were Phil and Chris ready when t...

(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...

(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...

(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'...

(0:00) Were Ahmed's pits sweaty at the Derby? (6:25) AFC West Burning Questions: Chiefs post-L'Jarius Sneed, Raiders starting QB, Bo Nix, and Jim Harbaugh's offense. (32:20) AFC South: Texans new defenders, Trevor Lawrence's weapons, and next steps for Anthony Richardson & Will Levis. (56:30) AFC North: Ravens O-line overhaul, Deshaun Watson's future, Arthur Smith's offense, and the Bengals big bo...

(0:00) Who sounds like the Billy Madison lunch lady? (2:30) More 2024 Draft thoughts: Which 4 teams got "A" grades from Connor? Plus the guys disagree on the Falcons SECOND pick. (18:40) Rookie QB Predictions: Who will be this year's C.J. Stroud? Will Levis? Aidan O'Connell? (27:10) Rookie RBs: This year's Bijan Robinson? De'Von Achane? (32:45) Rookie WRs: This year's Zay Flowers? Puka Nacua? (40:...

(0:00) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and other draft party songs (3:45) 2024 Draft QBs: Is Bo Nix 137 picks better than Spencer Rattler? (9:50) Falcons: With more days to digest, does the Michael Penix pick make more sense now? (23:05) Vikings: J.J. McCarthy fits Kevin O'Connell's offense (27:25) Broncos: Can Bo Nix make them a playoff team right now? (30:05) Offensive Rookie of the Year: Should M...

(0:00) Welcome to the barn (4:15) #1 Bears - QB Caleb Williams (7:00)  #2 Commanders - QB Jayden Daniels (9:30)  #3 Patriots - QB Drake Maye (12:20)  #4 Cardinals - WR Marvin Harrison, Jr. (14:25)  #5 Chargers - T Joe Alt (16:30)  #6 Giants - WR Malik Nabers (19:00)  #7 Titans - T JC Latham (21:15)  #8 Falcons - QB Michael Penix, Jr. (26:30)  #9 Bears - WR Rome Odunze (29:55)  #10 Vikings - QB J.J...

(0:00) Jay explains the struggles of having an Australian accent in America (9:20) Drake Maye: "Nobody in my world has him in the Top 5 convo" (13:30) Caleb Williams & Jayden Daniels: Are they both locks for the Top 2? (16:30)  JJ McCarthy: He's favored to go Top 5. Should he be? (20:25)  Michael Penix Jr. & Bo Nix: Who will be drafted first? (24:00)  QBs: Are we a lock to see 5 go tomorrow night?...

(0:00) Making a Mock Draft: These things are effing hard. (11:10) #1 Bears (12:15) #2 Commanders (15:10) #3 Vikings (trade w/ NE) (18:45) #4 Cardinals (20:45) #5 Chargers (22:45) #6 Giants (22:35) #7 Titans (24:50) #8 Falcons (26:20) #9 Bears (28:10) #10 Jets (30:50) #11 Patriots (trade w/ MIN) (32:40) #12 Broncos (35:10) #13 Raiders (36:30) #14 Saints (39:00) #15 Colts (40:35) #16 Eagles (trade w...

(0:00) Chris is done with his draft film and feeling fine (4:40) Scouting Safeties: The game has evolved to multiple positions within one. (10:20) #1 S Cooper DeJean (Iowa) (21:00) #2 S Ennis Rakestraw, Jr. (Missouri) (28:20)  S Tyler Nubin (Minnesota) (34:55)  S Javon Bullard (Georgia) (40:55)  S Jaden Hicks (Washington State) (46:50)  S Cole Bishop (Utah) (52:55)  S Calen Bullock (USC) (1:00:15)...

(0:00) Connor's shirt gets scrutinized (5:20) 2024 Draft WR Comps: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. more A.J. Green, or Michael Thomas? (34:10) BREAKING NEWS:  DeVonta Smith & Eagles 3-year extension (40:20) Brandon Aiyuk: If a team offers a 1st round pick, should the 49ers trade him? (45:10) Quinyon Mitchell:  Could he be a fit for the Chargers? (49:05) JJ McCarthy vs Drake Maye:  Who will go first? (57:00...

(0:00) Scouting TEs: Is this the year we see Kyle Pitts unlocked? (12:55) TE Brock Bowers (Georgia) (32:30) TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (Texas) (38:15) Scouting RBs: Chris self-scouts his past rankings. (42:05) RB Jonathon Brooks (Texas) (48:10)  RB Trey Benson (Florida State) (56:20)  RB Blake Corum (Michigan) (1:01:10)  RB Jaylen Wright (Tennessee) (1:07:25)  RB Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) (1:14:15)  RB...

(0:00) Scouting DTs:  Why do so many play out of position in college? (20:50)  #1 DT Byron Murphy II (Texas) (31:50)  #2 DT Darius Robinson (Missouri) (40:50)  #3 DT DeWayne Carter (Duke) (49:30)  #4 DT Jer’Zhan Newton (Illinois) (57:35)  #5 DT Ruke Orhorhoro (Clemson) (1:08:20)  Honorable Mentions:  Michael Hall Jr, Kris Jenkins, Braden Fiske, T’Vondre Sweat, Brandon Dorlus (1:28:10) One More Thi...

(0:00) Bo’s favorite Oregon uniform (3:00) Growing up playing multiple sports, and why his dad didn’t let him play football right away (8:10) Developing mechanics as a youngster and realizing when he had a good arm (18:50) Following in his father’s footsteps at Auburn, and why he decided to transfer to Oregon (24:25) Film breakdown: Freedom to change plays at the line of scrimmage (28:50) Film bre...

(0:00) OL Scouting: Is a Top 10 O-lineman really a "safe" pick? (19:30) #1 OT JC Latham (Alabama) (28:40) #2 T Joe Alt (Notre Dame) (38:30) #3 T Amarius Mims (Georgia) (49:00) #4 T Olumuyiwa Fashanu (Penn State) (58:55) #5 T Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma) (1:03:55) BREAKING NEWS: Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans (1:09:10) #1 iOL - G Taliese Fuaga (Oregon State) (1:14:30) #2 iOL - G Troy Fautanu (Washin...

(0:00) GUEST: Devin McCourty : Why Nate Wiggins is his top CB in the draft, and whether or not the Patriots need to draft a QB 3rd overall. (51:20) QB Pro Days: What did Chris see from Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr, and Jayden Daniels? (1:09:15) #AskMeAnything: Your questions on Chris' EDGE draft rankings, the Falcons #8 pick, WRs as basketball players, drink/smoke ratio, and Ahmed's final high sch...

(03:35)  Look at last year: what did Chris miss with Will Anderson? (09:35) Edge scouting: Why evaluating pass rush prospects is more straightforward than other positions (20:20) #1 Dallas Turner (Alabama)   (33:20) #2 Laiatu Latu (UCLA) (44:40) #3 Jared Verse (FSU) (55:25) #4 Chop Robinson (Penn St) (1:06:45) Others Receiving Votes: A handful of players were in the running to be Top 5: Austin Boo...

(0:00) High school QBs: An old stat line shows how much things have changed since Chris' days at Ramapo. (5:50) CB Scouting: Is speed more important here than any other position? (16:00) #1 Quinyon Mitchell (Toledo) (29:00) #2 Nate Wiggins (Clemson) (40:00) #3 D.J. James (Auburn) (47:45) #4 Max Melton (Rutgers) (56:45) #5 Decamerion Richardson (Mississippi St)  (1:07:45) Honorable Mentions: Terrio...