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Chris Simms Unbuttoned
Hosted by Chris Simms · EN
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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Simms QB Countdown #7-5: All-time arms
3d ago00:37:34Tap to summarize(0:00) Chris just can’t get away from the Jets fans(9:10) News: Kyler Murray looks like clear leader over J.J. McCarthy(13:30) Simms QB Countdown: #7 Justin Herbert(20:30) QB #6 Caleb Williams(29:15) QB #5 Matthew StaffordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Simms QB Countdown #10-8: Jayden or Drake? + A.J. Brown trade watch
4d ago01:02:23Tap to summarize(0:00) We get a full history of the birth of the Simms QB Countdown(7:00) Which Simms QB Countdown rank has gotten the most blowback?(17:40) News: A.J. Brown trade watch(20:10) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, & Dak Prescott(29:50) QB #10 Baker Mayfield(35:40) Simms has THREE QBs from the 2024 Draft in his Top 9…could it be the greatest QB class ever?(42:45) QB #9 Jayden Daniels(53:30) QB #8 Drake MayeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Simms QB Countdown #14-11: "This is Good-QBville" + J.J. McCarthy is mad?
1w ago01:06:47Tap to summarize(0:00) Papa Connor is “going out with a bang!”(5:15) Homies comments: One of them launches a Chris story about meeting Madonna when he was WAY too young(14:20) News: A.J. Brown isn’t at OTAs, and Jalen Hurts had an interesting quote about it(17:45) J.J. McCarthy weighs in on the Vikings QB competition(23:35) Daniel Jones is practicing(26:00) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, & Jordan Love(36:20) QB #14 Sam Darnold(44:30) DraftKings NFC West odds(48:15) QB #13 Jared Goff(54:00) QB #12 Trevor Lawrence(58:45) QB #11 Dak PrescottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Simms QB Countdown #18-15: Brock & Bo; Nico Collins or CeeDee Lamb?
1w ago01:08:15Tap to summarize(0:00) Chris says what’s up to Connor…and isn’t faking it(2:55) The homies weigh in on our Jaxson Dart conversation(8:05) News: Bears QB Coach has some strong words for Caleb Williams(11:05) Nico Collins gets revised contract from Texans(17:40) Derwin James gets extension from Chargers(22:20) Lamar Jackson back at OTAs(23:25) Patrick Mahomes throwing at OTAs after ACL repair(24:45) DraftKings: Comeback Player of the Year odds(26:25) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Malik Willis, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, & short QBs(37:15) QB #18 Daniel Jones(44:50) QB #17 Brock Purdy(53:00) QB #16 Bo Nix(59:45) QB #15 Jordan LoveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Simms QB Countdown #24-19: Make or Break + Jaxson Dart drama
1w ago01:13:34Tap to summarize(0:00) Connor makes up for his terrible friend mistake(6:45) Knicks: Where were Chris & Connor in 1999?(11:50) Homie comments: Top 40 birds, Old school arms, and John Elway vs Aaron Rodgers(20:40) News: Jaxson Dart’s “misstep” and what it means for the Giants locker room(33:35) Giants extend GM Joe Schoen’s contract(35:40) Rams & Matthew Stafford agree to 1-year extension(40:45) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Tyler Shough, Aaron Rodgers, & Jameis Winston(45:35) QB #24 Geno Smith(48:45) QB #23 Cam Ward(51:55) QB #22 Jaxson Dart(57:05) QB #21 Jalen Hurts(1:01:20) DraftKings: NFC East odds(1:02:45) QB #20 C.J. Stroud(1:09:00) QB #19 Malik WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Simms QB Countdown #28-25: Best Backup + Josh Allen Trivia
2w ago01:18:41Tap to summarize(0:00) Who are the angriest fan bases Chris has encountered?(9:15) Mount Rushmore of All-Time Arms: Why didn’t Dan Marino make the cut?(22:15) Aaron Rodgers will retire after this season(27:35) Todd Monken wants to name his starting QB soon(32:30) CeeDee Lamb wants the grass to stay after the World Cup(35:55) Nolan Smith arrested for reckless driving(40:00) QB Countdown: Homies have questions about Tanner McKee, Bryce Young, and Kyler Murray(46:20) QB #28 Joe Flacco(51:35) QB #27 Tyler Shough(54:50) QB #26 Aaron Rodgers(57:35) QB #25 Jacoby Brissett(1:01:20) DraftKings: AFC North odds(1:03:55) Thursday Trivia: Inspired by Josh Allen’s 30th birthday(1:10:30) Best 30-year-old players for this seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Simms QB Countdown #32-29: Forever Young, Murray in Minnesota; All-Time Arm Mount Rushmore
2w ago01:16:18Tap to summarize(0:00) The guys recap the epic Knicks comeback, and discuss where MSG sits among iconic sports venues(10:20) Homie Reactions: Is Aaron Rodgers on the Mount Rushmore of all-time arms?(18:25) News: Lamar Jackson misses 1st day of OTAs(21:45) Justin Herbert misses 2nd voluntary Phase 2 practice(23:40) Unhappy Jacoby Brissett is skipping Cardinals OTAs(27:00) Rashee Rice going to jail for 30 days; can’t rehab injured knee(31:45) DraftKings: AFC West odds(33:10) QB Countdown: Homies react to Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, & Fernando Mendoza(40:25) QB #32 Michael Penix(45:00) QB #31 Bryce Young(51:55) Universal This Changes Everything Moment: QB #30 Kyler Murray(59:05) QB #29 Mac Jones(1:06:10) Which Doesn’t Belong & Why: Veteran Free AgentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Simms QB Countdown #37-33: Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza
2w ago00:28:08Tap to summarize(0:00) Wristwatches & JFK(4:05) Simms QB Countdown: #37 J.J. McCarthy(9:45) QB #36 Tua Tagovailoa(15:20) QB #35 Marcus Mariota(19:45) QB #34 Kirk Cousins & #33 Fernando MendozaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Simms 2026 QB Countdown kicks off + Aaron Rodgers FINALLY signs with Steelers
3w ago01:05:44Tap to summarize(0:00) Connor is all too happy to recap the Subway Series with Chris(6:45) Schedule Leftovers: The Chargers have a severe disadvantage(14:55) News: Aaron Rodgers (finally) signs with Steelers(27:35) DraftKings: Steelers playoff odds(29:35) Simms 2026 QB Countdown: Looking back at 2025, who’s gonna fall out of the Top 10?(33:25) QB #43 Carson Beck(39:10) QB #42 Ty Simpson(42:50) QB #41 Shedeur Sanders(49:55) QB #40 Jarrett Stidham(55:00) QB #39 Deshaun Watson(59:30) QB #38 Davis MillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →2026 Schedule Release: Hot & Cold Starts
3w ago01:08:44Tap to summarize(0:00) 2026 Schedule Release: What’s the first thing Simms looks for?(4:45) Seahawks: manageable schedule for the champs(11:05) Rams: holy $h!t hard start, holy $h!t hard finish(15:10) 49ers: soft return after Australia(17:40) Eagles: could Philly be a dumpster fire?(22:50) Bears: first time they’ll have a target on their back(26:50) Patriots: favorable schedule for a team that was just in the Super Bowl(30:10) Broncos: they hit the Holy Sh!t category, one of the toughest starts of any team(33:25) Chiefs: early BYE could be perfect timing(38:15) Bills: two stretches of 4 of 5 on the road will be tricky(41:05) DraftKings: New Head Coaches Week 1 Odds(43:00) Cardinals: Arizona could start 0-13(46:00) Lions: should be 4-1 entering BYE week(47:45) Cowboys: early travel could get tricky despite them being better(49:20) Commanders: opening stretch is brutal(50:35) Ravens: early schedule sets up really nice for them(51:55) Jets: still not easy, but better than it’s been(54:45) Colts: could be 0-3 to start, and they need to make it happen this year(56:10) Jaguars: did Trevor Lawrence really cut his hair?(58:15) Primetime schedules are all loaded(1:01:05) Thanksgiving Schedule looks like a playoff schedule(1:04:45) Christmas Day Schedule stacked as wellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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