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(9:00) Trevor Lawrence: Chris feels better about Trevor Lawrence after watching his warmup in person.  (18:05) Josh McDaniels: He has a "totally different vibe" this time around. But should he have played Josh Jacobs? (27:45) One Player to Watch: Falcons: One of the draft's most polarizing receivers is a focal point for Simms. (32:50) Seahawks: Kenneth Walker "has the chance to be a superstar." (3...

(3:00) Hall of Fame memories: Coach Dungy talks about how he turned Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, and John Lynch from backups to Hall of Famers. (12:40) HOF snubs: Coach names one former DB who doesn't get the Hall of Fame buzz he deserves. (15:00) HOF comparisons: What was the difference between Terry Bradshaw and Peyton Manning? Mean Joe Greene & Warren Sapp? Jack Ham & Derrick Brooks? (23:30) Ne...

(10:10) Deshaun Watson: The 6-game suspension news this morning is not the end of this story. (19:30) Kyler Murray: What exactly goes into the process of watching film? (33:25) Deebo Samuel: Simms was not surprised by the deal, but he was surprised by the numbers. (38:40) DK Metcalf: "He's one of those guys you just don't let go" (40:30) Allen Robinson: Is he primed for a bounceback season? "No qu...

(8:45) Julio Jones: Where will he finish on the Bucs in receiving yards? (14:20) Kyler Murray: Are people overblowing his homework clause? (22:25) Lamar Jackson: He was asked about Simms in his press conference, and we hear the response. (27:40) Russell Wilson: Will he keep avoiding the middle of the field with the Broncos? (30:30) Seahawks: What would have to happen for them to make the playoffs?...

(9:40) Simms Top 5 WR: With Madden ratings flying around, Chris names his Top 5 WR in the NFL right now. There's a new king of the hill. (54:10) Honorable mentions: Who was #6 on the list? And why did a big-time receiver (again) miss out on the list? (1:03:55) 2022 Receiving champ: Who would Chris bet on to lead the league in rec yards this season? (1:09:35) Super Brawl bracket recap: We had fun o...

Chris Simms traveled to Cincinnati to play catch with Joe Burrow. The Bengals superstar QB explains why he now throws with more power, why he once was preparing to become an investment banker, what's his approach to leading a locker room, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Se...

(7:20) Is Josh Allen worthy of #1 even though his best moment came against a bad defense? (9:45) Who is a better running threat – Allen or Cam Newton from the mid 2010s? (12:00) Is Patrick Mahomes being graded overly harsh? (18:40) Who had the better first 2 seasons of their career – Andrew Luck or Justin Herbert ? (22:40) Why Herbert over Joe Burrow ? (27:00) Does anyone carry their team more tha...

(10:58) #4: Joe Burrow:  “He went to the SB with the worst O-Line in the history of the sport” (25:27) #3: Justin Herbert:  “Probably the best pure thrower of the football in the NFL” (38:22) #2: Patrick Mahomes:  After back-to-back years as #1, why did Mahomes fall to #2? (54:36) #1: Josh Allen:  “No one is asked to carry their team more on a weekly basis” (1:08:15) AFC Champion Odds: AFC is stac...

(8:30) #8 Tom Brady: "He is the GOAT. I've changed my stance." (22:45) #7 Russell Wilson: Will Nathaniel Hackett change his game? (33:15) #6 Matthew Stafford: "The guy who's always been a Super Bowl QB, and finally got a team to match." (46:00) #5 Aaron Rodgers: After a 2nd straight MVP, how did he fall out of the Top 3? (1:00:25) NFC Champion odds: Would you take the Bucs/Packers/Rams, or the fie...

(8:00) #12 Kyler Murray: “He runs like a slot receiver and can make all the throws. But in the pocket is still a question mark." (21:45) #11 Derek Carr: "He's become the ultimate sheriff. Tell me, what is the negative about Derek Carr?" (36:00) #10 Lamar Jackson: Chris is a fan, even when Lamar is angrily tweeting at him. (52:00) MVP redux odds: What former winner could do it again in 2022? (54:30...

(6:30) #16 Kirk Cousins: “The ultimate System QB … it’s the sexiness that lacks” (14:50) #15 Ryan Tannehill: “He plays within a system, but he can bring something to the system, too” (25:15) #14 Matt Ryan: “You don’t realize how good he is until you turn on the f***ing film” (33:15) PointsBet AFC South Odds: Simms isn’t quite the sure the current AFC South favorite deserves to be (37:00) #13 Desha...

(3:45) Simms Perfect 10: We had a shockingly high number of people who tried to get into Chris' head. (8:00) #20 Jimmy Garoppolo: If he's a better QB than Trey Lance right now, why shouldn't the 49ers stick with him? (22:00) #19 Carson Wentz: He has Top 10 talent...But it's his last chance." (33:50) #18 Mac Jones: "Maybe the best rookie decision-maker I've ever seen." (48:20) #17 Baker Mayfield: "...

(8:50) #25 Jalen Hurts: "I was wrong last year" (26:40) #24 Trevor Lawrence: "He made me say 'wow' the least out of the rookies" (36:15) #23 Justin Fields: "He basically said 'Chris Simms shut up, look at this.'" (44:40) #22 Zach Wilson: "He was managed the least out of these QBs" (58:50) #21 Daniel Jones: "When his team wasn't totally overwhelmed, he played pretty well" (1:14:40) Homies react to...

(9:10) #30 Jared Goff: Should the Lions have gotten some competition for him? (19:45) #29 Tua Tagovailoa: Welcome to the countdown, TuAnon. (32:20) #28 Marcus Mariota: What does he have that Tua doesn't? (42:50) #27 Mitchell Trubisky: How did he move back into the rankings after not playing last year? (59:45) #26 Jameis Winston: "He showed us he's coachable and can play a different style." (1:08:2...

(5:20) BREAKING NEWS: Eagles sign CB James Bradberry, and Chris is loving Howie Roseman's offseason. (10:00) #35 Davis Mills: "The Texans may have a diamond in the rough, and he deserves that shot this year to prove it." (18:10) #34 Tyler Huntley: "He's heading upwards and I could see him as a starter one day." (26:10) Honorable Mentions: Who was just outside the Top 40 bubble? (27:00) #33 Geno Sm...

(5:20) Simms Perfect 10 Last Man Standing: Rob, a teacher from Illinois, joins us to talk about how he nailed 7 of the Top 10 picks in the NFL draft, plus who he's betting on this coming season. (14:50) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: Chris explains the 4 categories that he focuses on for his rankings. (20:50) #40 Drew Lock: "He has the talent to be in the Top 15. But he's not in the trust tree." (27:2...

(10:00) 2021 Top 40 QB Review: Chris self-scouts himself and takes some victory laps on last year's rankings. (24:40) Rookies: How many will make the Top 40 this year? (32:00) Big Phil: The Big Effer is back to weigh in on Sam Darnold vs Matt Corral. (41:00) Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, & Justin Herbert: Who would Phil rank highest? (45:30) Ryan Tannehill: "Let's don't get carried away with this...

(7:15) 49ers: Is there any market left for Jimmy Garoppolo? And is Kyle Shanahan worried about Trey Lance? (15:00) Baker Mayfield: The Browns screwed him over.  (19:30) Lions: "Yes, they will win a Super Bowl in the next few decades. Ok, maybe not win, definitely make it though." (23:00) Chiefs: Is an offense better with 2 elite targets or a room full of options? (30:50) Patriots: Is it concerning...

(4:30) 2022 Rookie Predictions, Offense: Who will be this year's Ja'Marr Chase? Mac Jones? Javonte Williams? (26:00) 2022 Rookie Predictions, Defense: Who will be this year's Micah Parsons? Nick Bolton? Patrick Surtain? (40:50) Rookie of the Year Odds: Who is Chris' favorite bet on offense & defense? (47:20) #AskMeAnything: The guys crank through the mailbag. What teams has Chris' least favorite d...

(4:00) Big draft themes: A historic Round 1, WRs going early, and a sad weekend for Chris' alma mater. (14:20) QBs fall: "The league didn't even know where these QBs were going to go." (24:20) Lions: Does Detroit believe in Jared Goff? And is Chris actually Brad Holmes? (33:00) Ravens: "Caw! All the biggest baddest mother f**kers come here! Caw!" (40:50) Chiefs: This may have been Brett Veach's "m...

(2:00) Florio is surprised that Simms made it in time for the show after last night's festivities (4:30) One of the most eventful 1st rounds ever was highlighted by the Titans trading A.J. Brown to the Eagles (28:30) The Ravens traded away Hollywood Brown and Lamar Jackson seems miffed (37:30) The Falcons started a run on WR by drafting Drake London , followed by the Jets taking Garrett Wilson , t...

(2:30) Big Picture Draft Thoughts: Is this a "weak" draft?  (6:50) Simms Mock Draft Recap: Who are the 8 players who Chris thinks are Top 10 locks?  (15:45) Wild Cards: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Derek Stingley Jr, Garrett Wilson, and others who could go Top 10 or fall Thursday. (26:50) Matt Corral: If Chris' #1 QB doesn't go Round 1, where is his best fit? And who are the other guys who should go Round 1...

(7:20) #1 Jaguars: EDGE Aidan Hutchinson (11:00) #2 Lions: EDGE Travon Walker (13:15) #3 Texans: T Ickey Ekwonu (16:10) #4 Jets: CB Sauce Gardner (18:50) #5 Giants: T Evan Neal (20:50) #6 Panthers: T Charles Cross (24:10) #7 Giants: EDGE Jermaine Johnson II (27:10) #8 Falcons: DT Jordan Davis (30:00) #9 Seahawks: DT Devonte Wyatt (33:40) #10 Jets: WR Jameson Williams (35:45) Perfect 10: Chris got...

 (3:15)  #5 DT DeMarvin Leal (Texas A&M): "He's a D-tackle with a splash of D-end." (7:00)  #4 DT Eyioma Uwazurike (Iowa State): "He gave Linderbaum all he could handle." (12:10)  #3 DT Travis Jones (Connecticut): "Whoa! He's 325 and moves like THAT?!" (17:10)  #2 DT Devonte Wyatt (Georgia): "The film is better than Quinnen Williams." (22:30)  #1 DT Jordan Davis (Georgia): "He's Vita Vea with more...

(6:15) QB rankings update: After further review, Simms flips Malik Willis ahead of Kenny Pickett. (9:00) OL scouting: How difficult is it to evaluate O-line film? (16:20)  #6 G Kenyon Green (Texas A&M): "He's for sure a big-time guard, and has legit potential to be a tackle." (22:25)  #5 G Zion Johnson (Boston College): "He's a starting guard, right away, Day 1." (28:20)  #4 T Charles Cross (Miss...