Chris Simms Unbuttoned
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.
Episodes
(0:00) We begin Episode 737 by looking back at Episode 1
(3:20) But For How Long? Daniel Jones is Colts starting QB…but for how long?
(16:30) Joe Flacco is the Browns starting QB…but for how long?
(22:00) Matthew Stafford is back at practice…but for how long?
(26:25) Jameis Winston is a Giant…but for how long?
(30:15) The Jets are ignoring the noise…but for how long?
(37:25) DraftKings Playoffs Odds for Teams with Longest Droughts
(41:55)...
(0:00) Chris recounts his ROUGH Sunday night
(6:30) Stugotz tries to guess Simms’ Saturday routine
(10:25) All Gas, or Pump the Brakes?...Ben Johnson’s Bears offense
(15:05) Giants QB Jaxson Dart
(20:45) Patriots QB Drake Maye
(22:30) Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson
(23:30) Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty
(25:20 ) Eagles S Andrew Mukuba
(26:55) Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers
(31:50) Colts QB Anthony Richardson
(37:10) BREAKING NEWS: CB Xavien Howard signs ...
(0:25) Welcome - don't worry, it'll start to sound better
(8:05) How should Arch Manning deal with lofty expectations at Texas?
(16:00) How concerning is Jordan Love's injury? And should Matt LaFleur be on the hot seat if Packers have a rough year?
(20:50) Joe Flacco will reportedly start Week 1 for the Browns
(23:45) What's More Likely: Aaron Rodgers is Charlie Checkdown or lets it rip?
(27:00) What's More Likely: Kyler Murray or Dak P...
(0:00) Welcome to the show, Stugotz!
(5:55) The most exciting thing that Simms witnessed this weekend
(8:55) Rookie QB Headlines: Real or Relax? Cam Ward understood the assignment
(12:20) Jaxson Dart fuels optimism, as does Abdul Carter
(17:40) Shedeur Sanders has complicated the Browns QB competition
(22:30) Tyler Shough outperformed Spencer Rattler
(26:00) Jalen Milroe sets social media on fire
(31:20) Like The Look: Jets under Aaron Gl...
(0:00) The set debate continues, and Ahmed has some news
(6:55) Preseason Week 1: To Play, or Not to Play?
(22:40) Contender Achilles’ Heels: AFC
(48:50) Contender Achilles’ Heels: NFC
(1:12:00) DraftKings: Playoff Odds of Last Year’s Playoff Teams
(1:14:20) Hot Take Time Machine: How predictive were quotes from last August?
(0:00) The homies are torn on the new studio
(4:45) Hall of Fame Game Chargers takeaways: Omarion Hampton, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, & Trey Lance
(20:05) Lions takeaways: New coordinators, Hendon Hooker, & O-line in flux
(24:30) Chris’ semi-feud with Jim Harbaugh comes full circle
(34:45) Pay The Man? Would you rather have Micah Parsons or…
(51:30) Would you rather have Terry McLaurin or…
(57:50) Would you rather have James Cook or…
(1:03:45...
(0:00) The homies are calling for Devin
(2:50) Hall of Fame Game: Can Justin Herbert take the next step? How much will the Lions miss their coordinators?
(16:20) Offseason News: Raiders release DT Christian Wilkins
(19:55) Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers, swap Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey
(27:00) Dolphins already struggling with injuries
(28:00) Patriots: “Mike Vrabel is the real deal”
(33:20) Super Bowl Windows: AFC teams
(52:25) Supe...
(0:00) Welcome to our new studio!
(5:45) Chris looks back at Ahmed’s answers to a 2006 bachelor survey
(9:55) Bust The Narrative: Holdouts are a distraction (Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin)
(21:15) Eagles aren’t “defending” champs
(24:45) Chiefs are bringing back the deep ball
(31:15) Matthew Stafford being out of training camp is “no concern”
(34:20) Kirk Cousins as a backup can only help the Falcons
(41:30) Training Camp Mysteries: Who w...
(0:00) Simms has airline trouble again!
(5:30) Where does the Lamar-Allen-Burrow-Mahomes Core Four rank historically?
(18:00) Mahomes at #4 has some folks frazzled. And how much weight should be given to playoff performance and wins?
(31:20) You're not gonna believe this, but some people don't understand the Jalen Hurts ranking
(39:00) Would You Rather be GM of a team with young roster and some upside or with aging roster that's near ...
(0:00) This is a historic "Core Four"
(3:00) Simms QB Countdown: #4 Patrick Mahomes
(19:30) DraftKings: AFC Champion odds
(21:15) #3 Joe Burrow
(31:30) #1 Lamar Jackson
(45:40) #2 Josh Allen
(52:15) QB Countdown Top 10 recap
(0:00) Chris is flying to Atlanta
(1:50) News: Aaron Rodgers signs with Steelers
(6:15) Simms QB Countdown: Recapping QBs 15-11
(7:10) #10 Jalen Hurts
(19:40) DraftKings: NFC Champion odds
(22:35) #9 Baker Mayfield
(28:25) #8 Justin Herbert
(36:05) #7 C.J. Stroud
(41:35) #6 Matthew Stafford
(46:50) #5 Jayden Daniels
(53:35) Top 4 QB preview
(0:00) “I bring you down! You become a derelict!”
(4:45) Saquon Barkley’s Madden hurdle & NFL player verticals
(9:45) Simms 2025 QB Countdown: We enter the Top 15
(10:50) Want to Touch the Hiney: Kyler Murray
(21:25) Jordan Love
(34:20) Scheme Dream: Brock Purdy
(49:50) DraftKings: NFC West odds
(52:25) Aaron Rodgers
(1:03:10) Jared Goff
(1:13:35) Previewing Top 10 QBs
(0:00) "Ok Christopher, start acting crazy!"
(5:20) Simms QB Countdown: Someone (Pete) forgot Kirk Cousins
(14:40) Needs More Info: Michael Penix Jr.
(23:15) Drake Maye
(35:10) Is This It?: Dak Prescott
(45:20) Tua Tagovailoa
(53:30) Trevor Lawrence
(1:02:55) DraftKings: MVP odds for 2nd Year QBs
(1:04:35) Ready to Launch: Bo Nix
(1:13:50) Caleb Williams
(1:24:35) Saquon Barkley leaps onto the Madden Cover
(0:00) Chris reveals the origin of the chant “DEEE-FENSE!”
(4:35) Devin’s Top 5 Defenses
(41:40) Defensive Player of the Year odds
(43:40) Defensive Superlatives: What safety reminds you of Devin McCourty?
(48:30) Devin on keeping the Tush Push & playing Olympic flag football
(55:15) 2025 Simms QB Countdown
(57:10) Sam Darnold
(1:05:50) Geno Smith
(0:00) Pyramid conspiracies: Aliens, psychic powers, and dinosaurs?!?
(3:05) Homies try to name the pyramid
(7:40) News: NFL embraces Olympic flag football
(14:35) 2025 Simms QB Countdown: How close was Jaxson Dart, Shedeur Sanders, & Tyler Shough to making the pyramid?
(19:25) Young Mysteries: Bryce Young
(31:20) JJ McCarthy
(37:20) Clock’s Ticking: Russell Wilson
(48:00) Still On The Pot: Daniel Jones
(57:00) Justin Fields
(1:02:00) Ready...
(0:00) Why does Phillip Simms keep changing our Instagram profile?
(7:35) NEWS: Brock Purdy’s contract extension
(23:00) Caleb Williams wanted to avoid the Bears?
(35:00) Simms QB Countdown: We introduce the pyramid
(38:25) Caretakers: Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, Andy Dalton, Mac Jones, Kenny Pickett, Cooper Rush, Tyrod Taylor, Mason Rudolph, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jarrett Stidham
(47:35) Backup Supremes: Joe Flacco, Malik Willis, Jamei...
(0:00) “I’m an expert on cats”
(2:40) NFL 2025 Schedule Release: “It’s a holiday!”
(4:25) Primetime games: “The NFL is playing the hits”
(8:00) Chiefs & Eagles: Which Super Bowl team has the tougher road?
(18:30) Ravens & Lions: Which contender has the tougher road?
(27:10) Commanders: Are they ready for primetime, all the time?
(30:40) Soft Septembers: Bills, Steelers, Rams, Bengals, 49ers, Patriots, & Bears could all hit the ground run...
(0:00 “You’re pushing the limits of sweater time”
(3:00) NFL Schedule Release: Cowboys at Eagles on Kickoff Night
(13:20) News: Derek Carr retires
(21:50) Saints QB competition: Is it Tyler Shough time?
(32:15) Browns QB competition: Shedeur Sanders & Dillon Gabriel first impressions
(43:45) Guess Who’s Talking: Giants QB Jaxson Dart on learning a cadence
(50:20) Steelers QB Will Howard has a chip on his shoulder
(55:15) Bears WR Luther B...
(0:00) Ahmed wonders if he’s immune to caffeine
(2:40) NEWS: Cowboys-Steelers George Pickens trade
(18:25) INTERVIEW: Former OL Terron Armstead on losing weight since he retired
(21:20) Rookie O-linemen: How hard is it to transition to the NFL?
(26:50) Defensive linemen: Why Robert Quinn was the toughest player he ever played
(32:00) Offensive geniuses: The difference between Sean Payton & Mike McDaniel
(34:50) Dolphins direction: What a...
(0:00) Ahmed gives the behind the scenes story of replacing Mike Tirico as the Kentucky Derby host
(9:05) Abdul Carter & Phil Simms’ #11 jersey: We get the breakdown of how Chris’ sister and mom shut it down
(24:25) #AskMeAnything: Giants: How many games could Jaxson Dart start this season?
(30:10) Browns: Can Dillon Gabriel beat out Shedeur Sanders?
(34:45) Titans: What are their best-case scenario for this year?
(37:20) Kyle McCord & ...
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