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Chris Simms Unbuttoned

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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01:06:32

Preseason Wow-O-Meter & WTF Is Happening

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2024/08/19

(0:00) Back from the Olympics and ... sick of French Fries?(5:00) New Unbuttoned theme song perhaps ... with a country vibe?(7:30) Wow-O-Meter(8:30) Caleb Williams: “If that’s not the closest thing to Mahomes, then I don’t know what is”(16:30) Jayden Daniels: “The Commanders have to be pumped about what they’ve got”(21:00) Drake Maye: “For the second week in a row, he showed he’s not ready. He’s reluctant to throw the ball right now.”(27:45) Bo Nix: “There’s not as much Wow as Caleb. But this is

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01:06:39

JJ McCarthy, Brandon Aiyuk, & Players to Watch

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2024/08/14

(0:00) Chris welcomes back his "work mistress"(2:55) Vikings: JJ McCarthy injury fallout, but some bright flashes from Dallas Turner.(9:20) 49ers: What's more likely...a 3-team trade, or Brandon Aiyuk stays in San Francisco?(18:20) Lions: Is Brian Branch "the next Tyrann Mathieu?"(21:45) Packers: Do they need a #1 WR to emerge?(27:40) Bears: Who will step up with Montez Sweat?(31:00) Rams: Have they hit on yet another rookie D-lineman?(33:35) Seahawks: Byron Murphy II is ready to f*** some plays

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01:05:09

Rookie QBs, Scary Backups, & "The Chiefs Effect"

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2024/08/12

(0:00) It's a solo dolo day for Chris.(2:45) The Chiefs Effect: There's a reason a lot of starters, including Joe Burrow, played this weekend.(11:30) Rookie QB Debuts: First impressions of Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix, Drake Maye, & Joe Milton.(34:10) Brandon Aiyuk: The 49ers might be looking for a 3-team trade.(40:05) Steelers QBs: Is Pittsburgh win a Super Bowl with Russell Wilson? Or Justin Fields the better play?(45:25) Scary Backup Situations:

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00:40:43

NFL Betting Strategies w/ Bet The Edge

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2024/06/17

(3:20) NFL Futures: When to bet them?(8:45) MVP: Patrick Mahomes, C.J. Stroud, Brock Purdy, Josh Allen, and Jared Goff(21:00) Coach of the Year: Zac Taylor, Dan Quinn, Dan Campbell(28:00) To Make the Playoffs: Jaguars, Colts, Jets, Cardinals, Vikings, and Bears(34:40) Best bets: Favorite futures bet right now

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01:24:27

#AskMeAnything + How to Throw

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2024/06/12

(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

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01:52:35

Simms Top 40 QB Countdown concludes w/ Top 6

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2024/06/10

(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

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01:35:03

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

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2024/06/05

(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

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01:29:37

Justin Jefferson megadeal + Simms Top 40 QB Countdown...

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2024/06/03

(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

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01:18:38

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

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2024/05/30

(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

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01:23:41

Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #25-20: "Sh** or Get Off...

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2024/05/28

(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

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01:18:16

Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #30-26: "Ready Rookies"

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2024/05/22

(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?

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01:44:39

Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff & #AskMeAnything with Phil...

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2024/05/20

(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 they played their first game?(50:20) Jayden Daniels: Will Kliff Kingsbury maximize his game?(53:10) Daniel

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01:10:34

Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #35-31: "The Young & The...

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2024/05/15

(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

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01:08:56

Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #40-36: "My last pain in...

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2024/05/13

(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

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01:46:22

NFC Burning Questions; "I know his grip"

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2024/05/08

(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

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01:44:17

AFC Burning Questions + "The old crotch sleeves!"

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2024/05/06

(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 boys.(1:15:20) AFC East: Bills WRs, Dolphins toughness, Aaron Rodgers, and Drake Maye's timeline.

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01:22:53

2024 Rookie Predictions: This year's Puka Nacua?

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2024/05/01

(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?(40:30) Rookie TEs: This year's Sam LaPorta? Dalton Kincaid?(48:10) Rookie OL: This year's Peter Skoronski

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01:35:44

Best Picks of 2024 Draft: "We both slur when we're...

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2024/04/29

(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 Malik Nabers have better odds than Marvin Harrison Jr?(37:25) Best Draft Picks in Round 1 & 2: The Eagles

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01:40:27

2024 NFL Draft Round 1 reactions: QUARTERBACKS!!!

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2024/04/26

(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. McCarthy(32:20) #11 Jets - T Olumuyiwa Fashanu(35:05) #12 Broncos - QB Bo Nix(38:45) #13 Raiders - TE Brock

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01:34:15

2024 Draft Buzz & Prop Bets + Australian words

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2024/04/24

(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?(26:15) Draft betting markets: How have they changed? What drives the market: mock drafts or inside

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