Phil Simms at Giants Training Camp: Russell WIlson's leadership on display

On this episode of Simms Complete, hosts Matt Simms and his father, legendary NFL quarterback Phil Simms, kick off training camp season by reminiscing about the old days of NFL training camp life versus the luxuries enjoyed by today’s players. The conversation is full of anecdotes from Phil’s playing days with the New York Giants, including stories about tiny dorm beds, ashtrays in lockers, and linemen smoking during halftime in the 1970s and 80s. The Simms duo then dive into their firsthand observations from Giants training camp, with a heavy focus on the quarterback room: Russell Wilson’s leadership and play, Jamies Winston’s potential, and the progress of Jaxson Dart and Tommy DeVito.
Later, they transition to New York Jets camp news, including analysis on the recent injury to Justin Fields and the depth/potential of Tyrod Taylor stepping in. The conversation covers broader NFL storylines such as Cam Ward’s emergence in Tennessee, Caleb Williams’ rookie year outlook, and the impact of elite coaching on young quarterbacks.
[00:00:01] - NFL Training Camp Memories & Dorm Life. Phil describes the tough dorm conditions at Pace and Fairleigh Dickinson and contrasts them to today’s luxury setups.[00:02:43] - Advances in Player Facilities and Technology

[00:03:16] – Smoking during halftime

[00:05:02] - Evolution of NFL Player Size

[00:09:23] - Giants Quarterback Room Impressions

• Phil shares inside observations from Giants camp, focusing on Russell Wilson’s impressive performance, leadership, and conditioning, as well as the quarterback competition involving Jameis Winston, Jackson Dart, and Tommy DeVito.

[00:14:13] – More on Giants Practice watching Dexter Lawrenece

[00:18:10] – Catching up with Coach Daboll & the Mara’s

[00:21:54] - Roster Battles -key roster worries, particularly Andrew Thomas’ injury and its implications.

[00:26:10] - New York Jets Training Camp & Justin Fields’ Injury

[00:34:00] - High Hopes for Aaron Glenn and the Jets’ Future

[00:36:23] - Tennessee Titans QB Situation and Cam Ward Hype

[00:41:03] - Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, and the Importance of Coaching