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(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.

(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.

(8:20) QB #24 Baker Mayfield: "Despite some of the sh!ttiest situations, he arm is still a blessing and a curse."(19:10) QB #23 Justin Fields: "INSANE runner. But his throwing is a collection of great plays with no consistency."(32:25) QB #22 Jimmy Garoppolo: "He played some of his best football last year."(43:20) QB #21 Tua Tagovailoa: "Runs that offense to a T.  But he doesn't create on his own."(57:45) QB #20 Mac Jones: "Forget the team and the OC...he is an incredible decision-maker."(1:09:20) AFC East odds: Is this the toughest division in the NFL?(1:14:30) Top 40 Honorable mentions: Why Carson Wentz, Zach Wilson, Mitchell Trubisky, Jameis Winston, and Trey Lance missed the list.

(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? 

(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.

(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

(4:50) Justin Fields: Chris breaks down where his throwing motion stands.(9:50) Giants: Does rookie center John Michael Schmitz need to change his "dead snap?"(13:45) Rookie QBs: Why do people say Anthony Richardson should play but Will Levis should sit?(18:10) Titans: How long is Ryan Tannehill's leash this season?(20:55) 49ers: If Brock Purdy can't start Week 1, will Sam Darnold start over Trey Lance?(29:35) DeAndre Hopkins: Is he going to stay with the Cardinals?(32:25) Contenders: What team that missed the playoffs last year will make it this year? What Super Bowl hopeful has the biggest Achilles' heel?(40:15) Boring draft? One homie may not have watched Chris' tipsy barn show.(44:35) Raiders: Will Jimmy Garoppolo be an upgrade for Josh McDaniels' offense?(49:15) 2024 Draft: Who stands out when Chris was scouting 2023 prospects? And should teams tank for Caleb Williams?(53:50) Seahawks secondary: This group is just stacked right now.(56:35) QB stats: Are there any specific ones that Simms pays attention t

(2:50) Aaron Rodgers: The new Jets QB is living it up in New York.(6:30) Who is this year's...Kenny Pickett?  CJ Stroud & Bryce Young  can hit the ground running.(12:00) ...Brock Purdy?  Clayton Tune has a foreseeable path to starting this season.(16:20) ...Kenneth Walker?  Bijan Robinson is great, but don't sleep on Zach Charbonnet either.(22:15) ...Tyler Allgeier? Roschon Johnson could impress Bears coaches immediately.(27:15) ...Isiah Pacheco? Izzy Abanikanda & Sean Tucker could be contributors down the stretch.(29:35) ...Garrett Wilson? Jordan Addison & Zay Flowers lead a group of potential WR2s.(33:10) ...George Pickens? Marvin Mims & Cedric Tillman could turn heads in training camp.(40:10) ...Chig Okonkwo? Michael Mayer is a perfect fit for Josh McDaniels, and Dalton Kincaid will be big for Josh Allen.(45:30) Offensive Rookie of the Year odds: Chris likes a few longshot bets.(47:50) Who is this year's...Aidan Hutchinson? Jalen Carter on the Eagles is unfair.(51:30) ...James Houston? BJ O

(4:10) Draft big picture: Did we see a Brock Purdy effect? Why were there so many trades?(13:30) Eagles: They are in a tier by themselves.(20:20) NFC odds: The 49ers QB is a mystery, and Vegas doesn't care.(23:00) Falcons: With a good running game, did they really need Bijan Robinson?(28:30) Packers: Ahmed is spreading false Lukas Van Ness narratives.(32:00) Steelers: Chris loves their "goons", even if he doesn't love Joey Porter Jr.(34:50) Seahawks: Seattle has "a bunch of psychos" in their secondary.(38:45) Titans: "This is a perfect spot for Will Levis."(42:20) Lions: Did they overdraft Jahmyr Gibbs & Jack Campbell?(47:50) Bills: Dalton Kincaid is a true weapon for Josh Allen.(51:50) Bears: "It made sense for how they want to play."(54:50) Bengals:  Chase Brown could slide in quickly behind Joe Mixon.(57:25) Colts: "Anthony Richardson has to play. This second. Right now."(1:01:15) Raiders: "Tyree Wilson was the top pass rusher on their board."(1:04:10) Giants: "I liked Deonte Banks more than Christian

(2:20) Lamar Jackson: He gets PAID.(4:40) #1 Panthers: QB Bryce Young(8:25) #2 Texans: QB C.J. Stroud(12:15) #3 Texans: EDGE Will Anderson, Jr.(13:50) #4 Colts: QB Anthony Richardson(15:40) #5 Seahawks: CB Devon Witherspoon(17:40) #6 Cardinals: OT Paris Johnson, Jr. (20:20) #7 Raiders: EDGE Tyree Wilson(22:10) #8 Falcons: RB Bijan Robinson #8(24:45) #9 Eagles: DT Jalen Carter(27:10) #10 Bears: OT Darnell Wright(28:35) #11 Titans: G Peter Skoronski(30:30) #12 Lions: RB Jahmyr Gibbs(32:25) #13 Packers: EDGE Lukas Van Ness(35:00) #14 Steelers: OT Broderick Jones(36:45) #15 Jets: EDGE Will McDonald IV(39:10) #16 Commanders: CB Emmanuel Forbes(40:45) #17 Patriots: CB Christian Gonzalez(42:35) #18 Lions: LB Jack Campbell(44:20) #19 Buccaneers: DT Calijah Kancey #19(45:40) #20 Seahawks: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba #20(47:05) #21 Chargers: WR Quentin Johnston(48:45) #22 Ravens: WR Zay Flowers(50:25) #23 Vikings: WR Jordan Addison(52:30) #24 Giants: CB Deonte Banks(54:25) #25 Bills: TE Dalton Kincaid(56:35) #26 Cowboys: DT

(1:20) GUEST: Jay Croucher comes on the set to talk about Will Levis Reddit rumors, odds for the 2nd and 3rd overall picks, and his favorite longshot bet.(28:55) Simms Top 10 contest: You can enter your draft predictions, and Chris has put up a big prize if you're right.(31:30) Mock Draft : Chris talks about some honorable mentions who almost made his mock draft and could go in Round 1.(35:10) Big Board: Who are Chris' Top 5 players in the draft, regardless of position?(43:45) Quarterbacks: How far could C.J. Stroud fall? Does Anthony Richardson need to play right away?(49:40) Offensive line: Could Peter Skoronski be an LT? Could the Giants or Raiders be targeting OL?(55:30) Defensive line: Could the Saints trade up for a DL? Could Lukas Van Ness fall?(1:00:00) 2024 QBs: Is Caleb Williams factoring into team strategies this year?(1:02:15) Trading up: Who is a candidate to trade back into Round 1 for a QB?(1:09:35) Biggest Draft Predictions: Ahmed and Chris go bold on Anthony Richardson, Bijan Robinson, and Ja

(10:20) #1 Panthers: QB Bryce Young (Alabama)(13:00) #2 Texans: EDGE Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech)(15:30) #3 Cardinals: EDGE Will Anderson, Jr. (Alabama)(19:30) #4 Colts: QB Will Levis (Kentucky)(22:40) #5 Seahawks: DT Jalen Carter (Georgia)(25:15) #6 Lions: CB Devon Witherspoon (Illinois)(27:50) #7 Raiders: T Paris Johnson, Jr. (Ohio State)(31:30) #8 Falcons: QB C.J. Stroud (Ohio State)(39:50) #9 Bears: G Peter Skoronski (Northwestern)(42:15) #10 Eagles: RB Bijan Robinson (Texas)(45:15) #11 Titans: CB Christian Gonzalez (Oregon)(47:40) #12 Texans: QB Anthony Richardson (Florida)(50:15) #13 Jets: DT Calijah Kancey (Pittsburgh)(52:30) #14 Patriots: T Broderick Jones (Georgia)(54:50) #15 Packers: TE Dalton Kincaid (Utah)(57:00) #16 Commanders: TE Michael Mayer (Notre Dame)(59:00) #17 Steelers: T Darnell Wright (Tennessee)(1:01:30) #18 Lions: DT Mazi Smith (Michigan)(1:04:15) #19 Buccaneers: T Anton Harrison (Oklahoma)(1:06:00) #20 Seahawks: EDGE Nolan Smith (Georgia)(1:08:30) #21 Chargers: WR Zay Flowers (Boston Co

(4:00) LB scouting: Like RBs, should teams stop drafting linebackers in Round 1?(11:30) #1 LB Daiyan Henley (Washington St): Chris' top LB is also a #1 press conference soundbite.(21:50) #2 LB Trenton Simpson (Clemson): "Sideline to sideline, he might be the best in the NFL."(30:00) #3 LB Jack Campbell (Iowa): "He's a pain in the ass in coverage."(38:20) #4 LB Henry To'oTo'o (Alabama): "Ballhawk. He ATTACKS."(45:00) #5 LB Ivan Pace, Jr (Cincinnati): "Whoa is he explosive."(51:30) Robin Hood LBs: Drew Sanders (Arkansas) & Owen Pappoe (Auburn) get honorable mentions.(55:50) Will Anderson, Jr: If he plays standup LB, where would he rank on this list?(57:10) Safety Scouting: The free safety/strong safety lines have been blurred.(1:02:00) #1 S Jartavius "Quan" Martin (Illinois): "He has AMAZING cover skills."(1:10:10) #2 S Sydney Brown (Illinois): "Can Illinois invite me to their school this year?"(1:17:05) #3 S Brian Branch (Alabama): "He's as good as it gets in slot coverage."(1:22:40) #4 S Christopher Smith

(5:20) Chris and Ahmed look back at some of the Big Butts who slipped through the cracks, Big Butt Busts, and explain the different roles and positioning of defensive linemen(27:00) #1 DT Jalen Carter (Georgia): “He is the best defensive player in the Draft.”(38:15) BetMGM 1st Defensive Player Drafted Odds: Should Jalen Carter be the first defensive player off the board? And could the Texans be the team that surprises with a defender at #2?(44:00) #2 DT Calijah Kancey (Pitt): “I watch him and think, there’s no way he didn’t work with Aaron Donald on that move. It’s Tasmanian devil type stuff”(54:45) #3 DT Bryan Bresee (Clemson): “He’s gonna be a force as an interior pass rusher”(1:03:00) #4 DT Mazi Smith (Michigan): “The big dancing bear of this draft, but too good of a player to not dominate more”(1:11:00) #5 DT Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern): “His game is about explosion and disruption”(1:19:30) Robin Hood DT prospects: Keeanu Benton (Wisconsin), Zacch Pickens (South Carolina), Jaquelin Roy (LSU), Colby

(1:20) Will Anderson: Did Chris just ignore his stellar 2021 tape?(15:45) OL Scouting: What makes a prospect a tackle or guard?(26:20) #1 T Darnell Wright (Tennessee): "Even when he loses, he wins."(32:20) #2 T Broderick Jones (Georgia): "He blocked someone into the kicking net."(36:00) #3 T Paris Johnson, Jr. (Ohio State): "His arms are down to the ground."(41:00) #4 T Anton Harrison (Oklahoma): "This is a franchise left tackle."(43:25) #5 T Blake Freeland (BYU): Is his weight a concern?(47:30) Dawand Jones (Ohio State): Why didn't he make Chris' Top 5?(50:10) #1 G Peter Skoronski (Northwestern): "He can play tackle, but he's a Pro Bowl guard."(55:55) #2 G Matthew Bergeron (Syracuse): "He's playing 1-on-1 basketball out there."(1:01:00) #3 G O’Cyrus Torrence (Florida): "He's like an O-lineman that would be cast in a movie."(1:05:50) #4 C John Michael Schmitz (Minnesota): "He's in a class of his own as a center."(1:10:00) #5 G Cody Mauch (North Dakota State): "Just not a lot of O-linemen move like him."(1:14:

(2:10) Power to the Sheeple: How does Chris feel about Kayvon Thibodeaux a year later?(13:10) EDGE scouting: Is this year's class better than last year's?(18:20) #1 EDGE Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech): Is he worthy of being the #1 defender off the board?(31:45) #2 EDGE Lukas Van Ness (Iowa): "His play strength is off the charts."(44:50) #3 EDGE Nolan Smith (Georgia): Does his size matter?(59:00) #4 EDGE Will McDonald IV (Iowa State): "He was totally out of position and he was still throwing people around."(1:05:50) #5 EDGE Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama): "Look at the film. Don't look at the numbers."(1:24:50) Robin Hood EDGE prospects: Zach Harrison (Ohio State), Myles Murphy (Clemson), Derrick Hall (Auburn), Felix Anudike-Uzomah (Kansas State), Byron Young (Tennessee), BJ Ojulari (LSU)(1:34:15) #AskMeAnything: What about Keion White (Georgia Tech)?

(2:30) TE Scouting: Simms & Connor discuss the balance between receiving skills vs blocking skills, and why the position is slow to develop in the NFL.(13:10) #1 TE Dalton Kincaid (Utah): “After the catch, he’s receiver-like. I wouldn’t be mad if someone took him in the Top 10.”(23:10) #2 TE Sam LaPorta (Iowa): “As the process goes on, it’ll be obvious how well-rounded and good of a football player he is”(30:55) #3 TE Michael Mayer (Notre Dame): “When he catches the ball, he wants to go to the house. He’s angry, he wants to run over people.”(39:20) #4 TE Josh Whyle (Cincinnati): “His route-running is off-the-charts good."(46:45) #5 TE Darnell Washington (Georgia): “If there’s gonna be a Gronk in this class, it’s gonna be this guy”(59:45) Robin Hood TEs: Brenton Strange (Penn St), Luke Musgrave (Oregon St), Luke Schoonmaker (Michigan), Tucker Kraft (South Dakota St), and Elijah Higgins (Stanford) are among the honorable mentions(1:20:00) Connor gives his Top 5 TEs(1:24:45) The guys compare notes on their T