Chris Simms Unbuttoned

Chris & Paul break down the B-Side storylines to watch in 2019. The Big F’er has some backup QB concerns. Rotoworld’s Josh Norris tells us who to avoid in upcoming fantasy draft while Chris shares the guy he’s most excited about.(4:45) Simms’ pregame jams(6:34) The Patriots secondary should be getting as much love as the offense(14:56) Will the Cowboys offense be creative enough to win games?(20:36) Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t the 49ers biggest concern(27:14) Question mark in Cleveland? Offensive line(29:24) Packers “could be Top 5 defense in football”(40:51) Phil Simms has a little more hope in Josh Dobbs than before(54:00) Cam Newton has his best supporting cast yet(59:39) Fantasy: Josh Norris more confident in Nick Chubb than Le’Veon Bell(1:04:25) Fantasy: Will Zach Ertz & Jarvis Landry see the ball enough?

There's a lot of Week 2 Preseason action for Chris & Ahmed Fareed to break down. Off the field, what to make of Baker Mayfield's comments on Daniel Jones? On the field, what does Chris' Film Review say about Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyler Murray, and is everyone underreacting to Taysom Hill?(0:50) Ahmed has seen at least a dozen movies, and he names his Top 5 all-time(5:00) Should Ezekiel Elliott be offended by Jerry Jones' "Zeke who?" joke?(12:45) The latest episode in the never-ending Antonio Brown saga(19:00) Giving context to Baker Mayfield's comments on Daniel Jones(25:45) Odell Beckham Jr. is still sour towards the Giants(31:35) Jimmy Garoppolo film: concerns beyond his 0.0 passer rating(39:05) Kyler Murray film: "he was still throwing piss missiles all over the field"(43:00) Daniel Jones film: "some of the down-the-field throws I've been the most impressed with"(48:15) Jarrett Stidham film: "his arm is big time"(51:00) Ryan Finley film: "his accuracy is off the charts"(54:25) Film Review Speed Round: Jo

It's an #AskMeAnything with Chris and Ahmed, with an appearance from Big Phil. We dive into how Jon Gruden made Chris practice yelling, what the Colts chances are without Luck, and who are the Top 5 WR Divas of all-time. -(6:20) Chris investigates the deeper strategy behind the Patriots joint practices-(11:40) Phil Simms storytime: Parcells on being friends with teammates-(16:05) Yelling lessons from Jon Gruden-(24:35) Top 5 WR Corps in the NFL-(34:25) The 2019 Game of the Year?-(39:10) The Colts chances without Andrew Luck-(44:05) Top 5 WR Divas of all-time-(54:30) How much to trade for Trent Williams?-(57:15) What would make Chris give up football?-(1:01:45) Ahmed has a Wayne Fontes bet-(1:11:00) The hardest position to scout

Simms is back in studio after a week on the road. He and Ahmed Fareed analyze the bizarre Antonio Brown situation, and break down all the rookie film from Week 1 of the preseason:(3:03) How did Simms find out about AB's cryotherapy treatment gone wrong?(12:20) Jon Gruden is famous for enabling stars, but might be well-equipped to handle this situation(19:10) Why we'll see AB on the field Week 1(20:30) Power ranking the crazy nuggets from the whole AB saga(28:00) Kyler Murray film: why he looked so special(31:50) Daniel Jones film: why he might've had the most impressive performance of the weekend(38:00) Dwayne Haskins film: why movement was the biggest takeaway(41:55) Drew Lock film: why this week was much better than last(44:10) Jarrett Stidham film: why the Pats might've found their Brady replacement(48:05) Josh Rosen film: why he has room to improve(52:10) Rapid fire film review on Quinnen Williams, Ed Oliver, Clelin Ferrell, Josh Allen, Brian Burns, Devin White, Devin Bush, Rashan Gary, N'Keal Harry, Deeb

A week on the road concludes with some serious star power, as Simms spends 1-on-1 time with Odell Beckham Jr, Ben Roethlisberger, and Rodney Harrison.-(0:00) Behind the scenes at a commercial shoot, Rodney Harrison spends a couple minutes to discuss his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame, and why more of his teammates should be in Canton.-(3:45) Odell Beckham Jr discusses developing chemistry with Baker Mayfield, chasing Jerry Rice's records and multiple Super Bowls, and his "other" best catches-(17:40) Ben Roethlisberger explains why he doesn't pay much attention to his mechanics, filling the Antonio Brown void, making risky throws, and why he wears #7

Simms hits the road and meets up with Peter King to discuss all the teams he's visited on his training camp tour.(13:30) Browns: why Freddie Kitchens is made for the job in Cleveland(20:45) Broncos: how Vic Fangio is determined to make Von Miller a more complete player(22:30) Vegas: touring the new Raiders stadium(24:50) Jets: pumping the brakes on Le'Veon Bell and the Jets offense(26:30) Ravens: why Lamar Jackson will be running much less than last year(29:05) Eagles: Carson Wentz looks much healthier now than he did in 2018(33:05) Panthers: how Christian McCaffrey is like Jerry Rice(37:05) Falcons: the strange aspect of the Falcons offense(39:40) Bucs: Bruce Arians' secret message to Jameis Winston(44:30) Dolphins: the big mistake that Miami might be making(47:40) Jaguars: the good problem facing Jacksonville(53:05) Saints: it's all about the defense in New Orleans(59:55) Colts: even though Captain Andrew Luck has a calf strain, Indy could be headed for big things(1:05:05) Packers & Texans: JJ Watt chas

August is all about fantasy football, and Chris and Paulie B. have Rotoworld expert Josh Norris on set to deal out draft advice. Who are this year's Patrick Mahomes & Alvin Kamara? But first, we dive into some reality...should the Cowboys prioritize Dak's contract over Zeke's? And what do we think of Baker Mayfield yelling at his receivers?-(4:30) Chris gives inside info on the Trent Williams trade rumors-(7:20) Which contract should the Cowboys prioritize: Dak Prescott or Ezekiell Elliott?-(15:50) Storytime: when holdouts get ugly-(21:35) Breaking down Baker Mayfield's leadership style-(26:00) The best leader Simms ever played with-(30:05) Is Andrew Luck's latest injury cause for concern?-(44:10) Chris gripes about fantasy football-(46:45) Is Kyler Murray a Top 10 fantasy QB?-(52:05) Is Lamar Jackson a steal at QB15?-(58:50) Should you draft Saquon Barkley or Ezekiel Elliott 1st overall?-(1:05:40) Which mid-tier RB should you "buy buy buy buy buy!"-(1:07:40) Why Antonio Brown isn't a Top 5 WR-(1:14:45) T

We're baaaaack! Chris and Liam return to the set to tackle training camp holdouts, Dak vs Goff, & delusional player predictions. Plus, Big Phil explains why he's down on Brown but wacko for Flacco.-(3:30) Why Ezekiel Elliott will win his holdout...-(7:45) ...and why Melvin Gordon won't win his-(17:55) Big Phil on the "next superstar pass rusher"-(29:05) Why are we talking about Dak Prescott more than Jared Goff?-(38:00) Being bearish on Antonio Brown in Oakland-(43:20) Could Joe Flacco silence the haters?-(53:20) Why should Ryan Fitzpatrick start over Josh Rosen?-(57:25) Delusional Predictions: Could Lamar Jackson lead the NFL in carries?-(1:04:00) Could OBJ catch Jerry Rice?-(1:09:20) Could Le'Veon Bell get 500 touches?

Simms chats with 3 NFL legends:(2:12) Tony Romo on his TV game preparation and how he's able to predict plays, his Cowboys legacy, the game that put him on the map, and a nutty story involving Larry Allen's Lamborghini(18:10) Jerry Rice talks about being the original GOAT, why his uniform always had to be spotless, the 49ers rivalry with the Giants, and why he was envious of Deion Sanders' boxer shorts(28:00) Simms tells Joe Theismann why the infamous broken leg earned him a lot of friends. The Redskins great also discusses the current Washington QB situation, and tells the story about why Notre Dame wanted him to change the pronunciation of his last name

Simms chats with Travis Kelce about the brilliance and jaw-dropping ability of Patrick Mahomes, the new TE hierarchy with Gronk retired, ranking experiences in the Summer of Kelce, and why he believes in aliens and 'friendly' ghosts (2:15); Rams safety Eric Weddle reminisces about the role he played in the turning point of Simms career, going nuts on ice cream in the offseason, and his new fit with the Rams (18:20).

Simms walks the course with Steph Curry, Charley Barkley, & David Wells for some rollicking conversations about the state of the NBA, dealing with teammates defections in free agency, and wild locker room stories.-Steph Curry on Kevin Durant's free agency decision, why the Warriors can be loved again, when he knew he was a great shooter, and the best teammate prank (2:10)-Charles Barkley on the best lesson he learned about dealing with criticism, his popularity now vs the Dream Team era, the favorites in NBA after free agency, why all the player movement could be a bad thing, and changes he'd make to football if he were commissioner for a day (16:25)-David Wells riffs on his old Yankee teams of the late 90s, partying in New York City with Simms, and why he flipped from being a Chargers fan to rooting for the Redskins (27:50)

At long last, Simms goes 1-on-1 with Packers QB Aaron Rodgers for a candid and revealing conversation, and finally gets to serenade #12 with "Ohhh Aaron Rodgers".-Rodgers thoughts on Patrick Mahomes (1:50)-How Kobe Bryant, Joe Montana, and Michael Jordan had an impact on his game (3:00)-The evolution of his throwing motion, why his mechanics are all self-taught, the misnomer that he's ever throwing off-balance, and what he learned from watching Brett Favre (5:00)-Which defensive player used to drive him nuts, and which current d-lineman is unlike anything we've ever seen (10:00)-His excitement for Year 1 with new head coach Matt LaFleur, the freedom to call audibles at the line, and the revamped Packers D (12:00)-Why the new pass interference replay review could ultimately benefit the defense (16:00-Drinking scotch, chugging beer, guilty pleasures, and binge-worthy shows (17:15)-Simms serenades #12 with "Ohhh Aaron Rodgers" (19:20)

Chris is hanging out with celebs in Lake Tahoe at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship and asks a few NFL'ers for "Anonymous Locker Room Stories."-Saints coach Sean Payton on trolling Ohio State in team meetings (0:45)-Eagles coach Doug Pederson tells his best Brett Favre stories (5:40)-Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph names his NFL Space Jam team (11:20)

It's an all-bets-are-off edition of Ask Me Anything, as questions from MikeLikesDirt & alter-ego ChrisDimms take Chris and Ahmed everywhere from favorite Austin bars to a podcast partner royal rumble.-How to stop Patrick Mahomes (4:04)-Chris names his dream coaching staff (15:17)-"The best BBQ I've ever had in my life" (23:10)-Biggest Hall of Fame snubs (30:38)-Chris reminisces about the favorite game he ever played in (37:13)-Florio vs Lefkoe and a battle royale of Chris' podcast partners (42:30)-The time young Simms pranked Jeff Hostetler (45:13)-Most bad-ass NFL stadiums (54:47)-How to grip a football (59:10)-Fork or spoon for the rest of your life? (1:05:28)-How many 12-year-olds could Chris beat up? (1:08:55)

It's the final countdown...With just Patrick Mahomes & Aaron Rodgers left, who takes the top spot in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown? Then, Chris and Paul tie a bow on the full list. -After 50 TDs last year, how can Patrick Mahomes get to 60? (8:10)-What makes the Andy Reid offense different? (16:10)-Why will Aaron Rodgers have a bounceback season? (22:49)-How Chris almost swapped his Top 2 (36:35)-Chris' biggest QB Countdown regret (39:00)-Which two QBs does Chris hope he's wrong about? (41:40)-Simms and Florio sing the classics (49:11)

Simms ranked Tom Brady #9 in his QB Countdown, and the internet was not happy. Chris responds to the haters, Ahmed and him reveal four more QBs in the countdown, and Big Phil stops in to tell stories about wads of cash and facing the '85 Bears.-Chris reads mean tweets (3:55)-Answering fan questions on Brees & Brady's ranks (10:05)-#6 on the Phil Simms, I mean Chris Simms QB Countdown (19:31)-This year's QB #5 could be next year's QB #1 (30:59)-Phil Simms tells stories about lending cash to Lawrence Taylor (41:38)-'85 Bears and the greatest teams Big Phil ever faced (53:40)-Which QB #11 from last year jumped to #4 in this year's Countdown? (1:11:45)-When you're QB #3, you can afford a meme guy (1:20:45)

Simms ranks Drew Brees at #10 & Tom Brady at #9. Not surprisingly, people have their takes. Also on the pod: Reaction to the toughest QBs from last week (2:50); Brees is the man but the end of last year saw a dip in his play (18:55); Tom Brady is awesome and one of the greatest ever. But this isn't an all-time list. And not every QB is lucky enough to have Bill Belichick (25:55); Simms responds to Kurt Warner's challenge (35:45); Cam Newton checks in at #8, and we run through his best fashion choices (38:00); Is this the year Matty Ice finally breaks through with a title? (43:20); time to self-evaluate thyself and admit a rankings mistake (57:30).Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4HaisytclU

As we round out the teens of the Simms' Top 40 QB Countdown, Chris and Ahmed discuss a QB who is held back by his offense and a where they'd put their money on an MVP bet. Plus, Big Phil joins to talk QB question marks and what to make of the latest Aaron Rodgers "drama."Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfK2l2-HWHg-How could we forget Smokin' Jay Cutler? (2:32)-Why did QB #14 fall from Top 5 last year? (8:16)-How QB #13 is overcoming his "kindergarten-ish" offense (18:00)-Big Phil on the benefits of playing sick (30:40)-Aaron Rodgers "vs" Matt LaFleur (35:10)-Has the NFL has caught up to the Rams offense (40:55)?-Lamar Jackson question marks (50:30)-Can Jameis Winston can succeed with Bruce Arians? (54:16)-Dark horse MVP bets (1:00:20)-Is Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer? (1:06:35)-QB #11 is a "more talented Andrew Luck" (1:17:26)

The next four QBs in the Top 40 Countdown take Chris and Paul to a land of risque nicknames and dopplegangers.Watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTta0WYSxWI-Are tampering charges the start of Nick Caserio leaving the Patriots for the Texans? (3:41)-With Daniel Jones and Eli Manning now in an open competition, what has Chris heard from inside the Giants facility? (8:58)-After hearing from Rams fans, Simms defends why he has Jared Goff as the 19th-best QB in the league (16:45)-What changed about Derek Carr's game in the last 2 seasons? (26:00)-What's stopping Chris from naming Baker Mayfield a Top 10 QB? (34:30)-Chris gives his Top 5 Rookie QB Seasons of all-time (39:45)-Paul introduces his alias, "Big Willie Grand" (45:16)-We go through a slideshow of lookalikes for QB #16 (46:42)-Chris debunks the myth of Primetime Kirk Cousins (55:15)-Is Chris more optimistic about the Vikings or Jaguars this season? (1:03:52)

It's a jam-packed episode of Chris Simms Unbuttoned. Chris reveals his Top 5 Scrambling QBs, then Big Phil explains if Cam Newton can really change his throwing motion. Finally, Ahmed and Chris reveal the next 4 passers in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown and look back at when smoking was cool in the NFL.-After the Raptors timeout heard 'round the world: is momentum real in football? (2:20)-Chris responds to tweets and gives his Top 5 Scrambling QBs in the NFL (7:47)-Phil Simms on Cam Newton's mechanics & the NFL's all-time scramblers (20:03)-Sam Darnold, Dick Hammer, and smoking on the sideline (46:50)-QB #21 is an "under the radar MVP" bet this season (53:32)-Does Mitchell Trubisky get too much hate? (1:02:52)-Does Jared Goff get too much love? (1:08:45)