Chris Simms Unbuttoned

(0:00) Draft Groupthink: Why is there so much consensus in NFL prospect analysis?(13:40) 2024 Draft WR Sleepers: Chris gives additional shoutouts to Ladd McConkey (Georgia), Jermaine Burton (Alabama), Devontez Walker (North Carolina), and Johnny Wilson (Florida State).(26:45) RB Market: Aaron Jones asked Chris for solutions for RBs who want to get paid more.(36:15) #AskMeAnything WR Ranks: Chris answers the pushback to his thoughts on Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, Marvin Harrison, and Rome Odunze.(51:45) Draft QBs: Does Caleb Williams struggle over the middle of the field? Why does everyone other than Chris love Drake Maye?(57:50) Top 10 Draft Teams: What should the Cardinals, Chargers, Giants, Falcons, and Bears do early in the draft?(1:11:40) Crossfit GM: Simms about his career goals and working out.(1:15:00) Team Needs: What holes do the Jets, Steelers, Rams, and Lions still have?

(2:45) 2023 Draft WR review: What went wrong with Quentin Johnston?(9:25) WR scouting: What traits matter most to Chris?(17:40) #1 Malik Nabers (LSU)(29:20) #2 Brian Thomas, Jr. (LSU)(42:50) #3 Marvin Harrison, Jr. (Ohio State)(57:25) #4 Rome Odunze (Washington)(1:07:10) #5 Roman Wilson (Michigan)(1:16:00) Honorable Mentions: Troy Franklin, Ricky Pearsall, Adonai Mitchell, Keon Coleman, Xavier Legette, Malachi Corley, Malik Washington

(0:00) Is young Phillip Simms still reeling from the Saquon Barkley news?(4:45) RB Carousel: Is there a certain way the Ravens should use Derrick Henry?(17:00) Biggest spenders: Historically, does free agency pay off?(20:30) Falcons: Can they win a Super Bowl with Kirk Cousins?(26:25) Vikings: Would Russell Wilson have been a good fit with Kevin O'Connell?(37:15) Eagles: Would they have been better off getting Patrick Queen instead of Saquon?(45:40) Jets: Something about Joe Douglas' approach scares Connor.(49:00) Giants: Despite losing Saquon, did New York get better?(53:35) Bears: Why did they prioritize D'Andre Swift?(57:25) 49ers: They beefed up their D-line yet again.(1:00:00) Ravens: Have they lost too much in free agency?(1:02:00) Dolphins: It looks like physicality will still be a question this season.(1:05:30) Steelers: Any chance Pittsburgh still drafts a QB?(1:11:05) Texans: Is Danielle Hunter a DPOY sleeper?(1:14:45) Jaguars: Why might Calvin Ridley be waiting a few more hours before signing?(1:18

(0:00) Don't believe the numbers you hear today(6:10) D'Andre Swift to Bears(9:35) Tony Pollard to Titans(18:40) Jaguars: Gabe Davis signed, Calvin Ridley's future, & Mac Jones trade(24:35) Christian Wilkins to Raiders(31:40) Baker Mayfield re-signs with Buccaneers(36:25) Russell Wilson to Steelers(57:10) Jonathan Greenard to Vikings(58:35) Commanders sign Dorance Armstrong & Tyler Biadasz from Cowboys(1:02:05) Packers cut David Bakhtiari(1:03:15) Dion Dawkins trolls everyone, then signs extension(1:05:25) Josh Jacobs to Packers(1:08:25) Bryce Huff to Eagles(1:12:45) Rams sign Jonah Jackson & Colby Parkinson(1:16:15) Darnell Savage to Jaguars(1:17:10) Panthers cut Vonn Bell(1:19:15) Franchise tag extensions: Michael Pittman Jr w/ Colts, Justin Madubuike w/ Ravens, & Jaylon Johnson w/ Bears(1:26:40) Kirk Cousins to Falcons + Vikings QB options now(1:40:25) Tee Higgins requests trade from Bengals(1:41:55) Saquon Barkley to Eagles(1:45:30) Browns trade for Jerry Jeudy

(3:30) QB Scouting: What does Chris look for in a passer?(9:30) 2023 Draft QB Review: Looking back at what Simms got right & wrong last year.(18:30) #1 Caleb Williams (USC)(42:15) #2 Jayden Daniels (LSU)(59:20) #3 Bo Nix (Oregon)(1:13:15) #4 Michael Penix, Jr. (Washington)(1:26:55) #5 J.J. McCarthy (Michigan)(1:37:10) #6 Drake Maye (North Carolina)

(0:00) CSU Birthday: 5 years since our first episode...how much has changed.(6:25) Prospect Interviews: What personalities impressed Chris the most?(24:30) Quarterbacks: Does Caleb Williams have "cocky arrogance?"(38:05) Wide Receivers: Xavier Worthy stole the headlines, but Brian Thomas Jr. stole Chris' heart.(53:45) Offensive Line: These guys made our man Connor Rogers look like a kid reporter.(1:01:25) Defensive Line: Ahmed and Chris are already loving the big butts of this class.(1:14:10) Damn! Okay: Top cornerbacks, RB depth, and Joe Milton's arm. But what about Spencer Rattler?

(0:00) Welcome back homies!(4:55) 2024 Scouting Combine preview: QBs and WRs are the headline(16:40) Teams: Which are the ones to watch in Round 1?(21:50) Offensive Line: Joe Alt headlines a strong class(27:20) Running Backs: "I don't see a Bijan or Gibbs"(28:40) Cornerbacks: "There's not a star, but there's a lot of good starters"(35:20) Defensive Tackles: "He's a Round 1 talent, but I could see him going in Round 4"(40:10) Generational talents: Which players in this class make the cut?(42:04) Famous sons: Kris Jenkins, Jeremiah Trotter Jr, Brenden Rice, Luke McCaffrey, & Frank Gore Jr(49:05) Offseason Wishes: Taking your questions on Justin Fields, the 49ers defensive coordinator, Tee Higgins, L'Jarius Sneed, Michael Pittman Jr, Bryce Huff, Daniel Jones, Mike Evans, Kirk Cousins, Jaylon Johnson, Christian Wilkins, and more.

(1:10) Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith has harsh words for the Cowboys.(18:05) Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson on the passion of Dan Campbell & his video game name.(30:30) Steelers LB TJ Watt on the “Renegade” boost & if he’s happy the Ravens lost the AFC championship.(43:50) Raiders DE Maxx Crosby has a bone to pick with Chris.(54:45) Jets CB Sauce Gardner on the time Aaron Rodgers burned his gloves.(1:09:00) Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner on whether he still has stronger emotions from winning or losing the Super Bowl.

(1:25) Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: Why is he frustrated about his contract negotiations?(10:20) Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase: Does he care about being paid more than former LSU teammate Justin Jefferson?(19:25) Rams WR Puka Nacua: On being “chubby” and why teams missed on him in the draft.(30:20) Eagles WR DeVonta Smith: Why couldn't the Eagles stop their late season collapse?(39:25) Bears WR D.J. Moore: Why should the Bears keep Justin Fields?

(1:45) Bills QB Josh Allen: What Hall of Fame QB does he hold a grudge against?(16:35) Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield: Why does he feel at home in Tampa Bay?(26:50) Vikings QB Kirk Cousins & WR KJ Osborn: Do they see a future in Minnesota?(40:20) Washington QB Michael Penix Jr: Will he throw at the Scouting Combine?(52:50) Georgia TE Brock Bowers: Which team does he hope picks him in the Top 10?

(0:00) Chris recaps the Super Bowl scene, including Jason Kelce yelling at Adele, and whether the 49ers or Chiefs fans were louder.(15:25) Super Bowl LVIII WTF Happened: "The Chiefs won the blitz war"(19:25) 49ers offense vs Chiefs defense: Was Brock Purdy really "unbelievable"?(1:03:10) Chiefs offense vs 49ers defense: Patrick Mahomes was "gun shy" early in the game.(1:41:40) Give Me The Headlines: Chris sees a common thread in Super Bowl blown leads.(1:45:45) 2024 NFL MVP Odds: Where's Jared Goff?(1:49:05) Homie  Playoff Predictions: Props to homie Gentian for nailing the final 4.(1:50:00) Requiem for a Team: The 49ers are the final team we lay to rest this season.

(0:00) Welcome to a different type of Unbuttoned(1:25) Super Bowl LVIII: The Chiefs win again, but were they the better team?(43:40) Overtime: Should Kyle Shanahan have chosen to take the ball second?(57:35) Travis Kelce: How out-of-line were his sideline tirades?(1:04:55) Andy Reid: He addresses the rumors that he could retire.(1:20:25) 49ers: "Kyle Shanahan is cursed."(1:30:50) Taylor Swift: Can she out-chug Aaron Rodgers?(1:33:50) Referees: Were they any calls (or non-calls) that affected the game?(1:38:15) Super Bowl Records: It was a special game for special teams.(1:41:45) Super Bowl 2025 odds: Should the 49ers be the favorite?

(00:00) Welcome to the Mandalay Bay Sportsbook!(5:05) Super Bowl LVIII preview: "The 49ers at their best are better than the Chiefs at their best"(23:05) Super Bowl MVP: Can a Chiefs player other than Patrick Mahomes win?(24:55) Audience Questions on the 2021 QB class, Lions 4th down decisions, Packers, Bears, Bill Belichick, Kirk Cousins, and more.(51:15) Super Bowl LVIII pick: "My heart says 49ers, but my head says Chiefs"

(00:00) Welcome to Radio Row(14:50) Most Important Non-QBs in Super Bowl LVIII: Chris gives his Top 10(1:07:15) Receiver Props: Who will have the most receiving yards in Super Bowl LVIII?(1:10:05) Biggest Legacy Boost: Who would benefit the most from a Super Bowl win?(1:23:30) #AskMeAnything: Should the 49ers blitz Patrick Mahomes?(1:31:45) Homie Playoff Predictions: 1 homie can still have a perfect final four.(1:33:25) Requiem for a Team: We pay our respects to the 2023 Bills, Ravens, and Lions.

(0:00) Ahmed is still down from the Lions loss(1:45) Coaches & Coordinators: Thoughts on moves made (and not made) by the Lions, Texans, Steelers, Eagles, Titans, and Falcons.(28:40) WTF Happened: Ravens offense vs Chiefs defense(50:40) Chiefs offense vs Ravens defense(1:04:00) Lions offense vs 49ers defense(1:33:00) 49ers offense vs Lions defense(1:45:40) Super Bowl MVP odds

(0:00) NFC Championship: 49ers def. Lions(42:50) AFC Championship: Chiefs def. Ravens

(12:17) AFC CHAMPIONSHIP: #3 Chiefs at #1 Ravens(35:55) NFC CHAMPIONSHIP: #3 Lions at #1 49ers(50:30) Best Bets

(00:00) Will Chris be at the NFC Championship?(5:55) AFC Championship Preview: #3 Chiefs at #1 Ravens(36:50) NFC Championship Preview: #3 Lions at #1 49ers(1:09:05) Big Butt Awards: Ahmed's homerism knows no bounds.(1:18:30) Conference Championship Props: Who will rush for the most yds this weekend?(1:22:55) Homie Playoff Predictions: 4 homies get a shoutout for predicting the final four.(1:24:35) Requiem for a Team

(6:50) Chiefs def. Bills(39:45) Ravens def. Texans(53:35) Lions def. Buccaneers(1:12:45) 49ers def. Packers

(7:00) SATURDAY: #4 Texans at #1 Ravens(19:45) #7 Packers at #1 49ers(28:35) SUNDAY: #4 Buccaneers at #3 Lions(36:50) #3 Chiefs at #2 Bills(46:25) Draft: Divisional QB Confidence(51:30) Best Bets & Folsom Prison Blues