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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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Kyle Shanahan's accident; Most Important Non-QBs in NFC East; Rick Stroud on Baker Mayfield
2w ago01:02:33Tap to summarizeDebuting our new time slot of 11:00am ET, Chris & Connor first hit Kyle Shanahan’s accident and how it affects the 49ers. The Giants have some good news on Malik Nabers…is he the most important non-QB in the NFC East? Plus we welcome Buccaneers beat writer Rick Stroud to give us the latest on Baker Mayfield’s contract negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →George Kittle on carrying Kyle Shanahan & Kelce/Swift wedding
3w ago00:46:40Tap to summarizeChris welcomes 49ers TE George Kittle to the show to talk about why grass is better than turf, wardrobe changes at the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding…and the time he threw Kyle Shanahan into the ocean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza; Top 10 QB consensus; Madden 99 Club
3w ago01:03:02Tap to summarizeOn the eve of training camps, some players are starting to get big deals. Is Devon Witherspoon worth the biggest CB contract in the league? Shedeur or Deshaun? Kirk or Fernando? Chris & Connor handicap the 5 QB battles entering training camp. Top 10 QBs…how does Simms’ list differ from the NFL’s? And finally, who was left out of the Madden 99 Club?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Aaron Donald return? Cam Skattebo flips
3w ago01:22:02Tap to summarizeWe’re back baby! And Connor is literally back from his baby. Backflips & bottle service…how did Chris spend his bougie vacation? We’ll catch up on some NFL news we missed with a round of I Know What You Did This Summer. Plus your reactions to Simms’ All-Time QB lists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Top 10 All-Time QBs “In Their Prime”
4w ago00:32:41Tap to summarizeYou didn’t think we were done with our All-Time QBs lists, did you? After ranking the GOATs based on their careers, Chris & Ahmed go through the Top 10 passers Simms would take in their prime. How far down does Tom Brady fall from #1? Do Lamar Jackson & Josh Allen make the cut? The answers surprise even Chris himself. (0:00) “The Top 7,000 players of all time…” (1:15) Top 10 All-Time “In Their Prime” QBs (6:15) #10 Roger Staubach (7:50) #9 Tom Brady (10:55) #8 Dan Marino (13:00) #7 Lamar Jackson (15:30) #6 Josh Allen (18:45) #5 Brett Favre (23:25) #4 John Elway (26:15) #3 Aaron Rodgers (28:00) #2 Patrick Mahomes (29:40) #1 Peyton ManningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →All-Time QB Countdown #5-1: Montana or Mahomes?
Jul 600:35:32Tap to summarizeYou know the names. Brady. Elway. Manning. Montana. Mahomes. Who are the 5 best QBs in NFL history? Chris finally gives his answer (with a little help from Stugotz). (0:00) “I consider you a brother, and you clearly don’t feel the same about me.”(3:55) All-Time QB Top 10: Our “career-focused” rankings conclude(10:30) #5 John Elway(16:45) #4 Patrick Mahomes(19:30) #3 Joe Montana(24:25) #2 Peyton Manning(27:40) #1 Tom BradySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →All-Time QB Countdown #10-6: Rodgers or Favre?
Jun 2900:28:40Tap to summarizeAfter narrowing down his Top 10 All-Time QBs, Chris finally gets to ranking them. Today we hit #10-6, which includes a couple former teammates. And Simms teases yet another list he’ll do after this one. (0:00) The time Chris’ wife explained the Wild Card to him (2:20) All-Time QB Top 10: Chris explains the criteria of his ranking (5:20) #10 Roger Staubach (8:15) #9 Dan Marino (13:00) #8 Brett Favre (17:05) #7 Aaron Rodgers (23:15) #6 Johnny UnitasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →All-Time QB Countdown: Honorable Mentions
Jun 2200:27:34Tap to summarizeIt’s cut-down day for the All-Time QBs list. Chris & Connor go through the 18 (or 19?) QBs who made the first cut and determine who will be in Simms’ Top 10 (or 12?). But first, Chris complains about us making him do this (we didn’t make him do this). (0:00) “You’re all a-holes. Every one of you.” (2:00) All-Time QBs: Did we underrate Warren Moon? (6:40) Top 10 LOCKS (10:15) Clear cuts: Does Terry Bradshaw miss out? (12:35) Roger Staubach, Johnny Unitas, Bart Starr (18:15) Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson (22:05) The FINAL 10See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →All-Time QB Countdown: Nominees & First Cut
Jun 1500:24:48Tap to summarizeWith Simms’ 2026 QB Countdown done, we go to the next logical place..an All-Time QB Countdown! Chris & Connor start with the nominees…which HOFers and future HOFers make the first cut? And as we go, the guys also name the 4 passers who lead the All-Time QB Photo list. (0:00) “You should still be sending checks to Brandon Stokley.” (1:30) All-Time QBs: How do we gauge the pre-Super Bowl passers? (7:05) Joe Namath “a decade ahead of his time” (10:20) 20th Century Super Bowl QBs: Bart Starr, Fran Tarkenton, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Fouts, Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Jim Kelly (14:35) 21st Century Hall of Famers: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger (16:50) Borderline Hall of Fame candidates: Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson (17:55) Hall of Fame Snubs: Ken Anderson, Phil Simms, Steve McNair (20:00) Active QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Matthew StaffordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Caleb Williams 1-on-1: Madden, old soul, & "goldfish" approach
Jun 800:30:42Tap to summarizeChris goes to Chicago to interview Bears budding superstar QB Caleb Williams, fresh off the news of his Madden cover selection. Williams talks about where he got his strong arm from, his 2nd-favorite sport growing up (it’s not the one you’d think), and what he’s learned from “psycho in a good way” Ben Johnson. Plus, Chris tells Caleb about the celebrity who’s already a big fan of his. (0:40) Madden cover is a “childhood dream” (2:30) Processing last year’s progress & playoff loss (4:50) His 2nd-favorite youth sport: swimming?! (6:30) “When did you know you had a special arm?” (8:50) Choosing Oklahoma & transferring to USC (11:25) “Has anyone told you you’re an old soul?” (12:50) Weight training (14:05) Rookie year struggles (17:15) Ben Johnson, “the maniac upstairs” (18:35) Throwing mechanics & room to improve (20:50) “How much do you practice the crazy throws?” (21:55) Being a “goldfish” after mistakes (23:25) QB idols growing up (25:30) Ranking his Top 5 plays from last year (28:40) Watching filmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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