Chris Simms

Chris Simms Unbuttoned Podcast · Chris Simms · 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.

And for the audio crowd, you can find the pod here:
Spotify: tinyurl.com/4d9udsbr
Apple: apple.co/4lSZiCz

YouTube video by NFL on NBC HOF Game Takeaways + Pay Micah Parsons? | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 732) | NFL on NBC

Monday's Unbuttoned:
-What I learned about Chargers & Lions at HOF Game
-Pay The Man: Would you rather have Micah Parsons or Ja'Marr Chase? Terry McLaurin or DJ Moore? James Cook or Jonathan Taylor?
-Colts QB battle
-My inside joke w/ Jim Harbaugh
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_nT...

Chris Simms Unbuttoned Football Podcast · Updated Semiweekly · 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.

And for the audio crowd, you can find the pod here:
Apple: apple.co/4lSZiCz
Spotify: tinyurl.com/4d9udsbr

YouTube video by NFL on NBC Super Bowl Windows with Devin & Rodney | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 731) | NFL on NBC

Today's Unbuttoned from the Canton HOF Game has some LEGENDS!
Me, Devin McCourty, & Rodney Harrison on:
-Christian Wilkins locker room dynamic
-What is Justin Herbert missing?
-What teams are in Super Bowl Window?
-Patriots Trivia: Devin vs Rodney
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLKe...

YouTube video by NFL on NBC Are Eagles 'defending' champs? + Madden 99 Club | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 730) | NFL on NBC

We're back!
Today's post-vacation Unbuttoned is up:
-Bust The Narrative: "No concern" for Matthew Stafford? Chiefs going deep?
-Training Camp Mysteries: Last dance for Ravens?
-Simms 99 Club
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS-y...

YouTube video by NFL on NBC Top 10 QB Countdown Part 2: #4-1 | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 728) | NFL on NBC

Full explanation on the latest episodes of Unbuttoned:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nezh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W08Z...

2025 QB Countdown is complete. Here are the Top 10 rankings. The top tier especially might be the best we've ever had at one time in NFL history.

YouTube video by NFL on NBC QB Countdown: Kyler, Love, & Scheme Dreams | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 726) | NFL on NBC

Yesterday's Unbuttoned, with the #15-11 QBs in the Countdown revealed:
-Want to Touch the Hiney (we explain): Kyler & Love
-Scheme Dreams: Purdy, Rodgers, Goff
Plus a lookahead at the Top 10, & NFL'ers playing hoops.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLZP...

YouTube video by NFL on NBC QB Countdown: Dak, Tua, Trevor, & Sophomores | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 725) | NFL on NBC

Yesterday's Unbuttoned, we entered the Top 20 of the QB Countdown:
-Caleb, Maye, Nix, Penix...which 2nd-year QBs are Ready to Launch?
-"Is This It?" The QB I've soured on most since last year

Plus, Stefon Diggs drama & a Kentucky family reunion recap 🤪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=doZk...

YouTube video by NFL on NBC Chris Simms QB Countdown kickoff + GUEST: Packers HC Matt LaFleur | (FULL Ep. 722) | NFL on NBC

Today’s podcast:

2025 QB Countdown kicks off with the best backup QBs:
-Mac Jones an intriguing Caretaker
-Backup Supremes include Jameis & Malik Willis
-Which QB is “Wow or Whoa”?

Plus reacting to Brock Purdy deal, & interview with Matt LaFleur

m.youtube.com/watch?v=-i-7...

Unbuttoned programming reminder: our usual Wednesday podcast is pushed to tomorrow, so @connorjrogers.bsky.social and I can react to the full NFL schedule.

Send us your schedule reactions/questions, and we'll include some in the pod.

YouTube video by NFL on NBC Saints QB post-Carr + Sanders vs. Gabriel | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 720) | NFL on NBC

Today's Unbuttoned:
-Kickoff Night in Philly...worst-case for Cowboys?
-Saints QB after Carr?
-Dillon Gabriel vs Shedeur Sanders
-Jaxson Dart...how much does cadence matter?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdBg...

YouTube video by NFL on NBC George Pickens traded + Terron Armstead on Tua | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 719) | NFL on NBC

Today's Unbuttoned:
-George Pickens trade reactions
-Terron Armstead @T_Armstead72 on Tyreek's QB list, "Killer" Tua, & Top 5 Badass OL
-Sticking up for Abdul Carter
-Teams Patrick Mahomes would NOT make the playoffs with
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f84H...

YouTube video by NFL on NBC 49ers GM John Lynch on NIL + Abdul Carter #11 | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 718) | NFL on NBC

Here’s the full pod. John Lynch on draft trades, Shanahan being a psycho, and NIL. Plus your #AskMeAnything questions including Abdul Carter on #11
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7en...

Awesome story from John Lynch on how 49ers almost missed a draft pick
Full convo on today’s pod

It’s been a while since we hit the mailbag hard, so tomorrow is gonna be a heavy #AskMeAnything Unbuttoned.
What are your biggest questions about your team and the NFL post-draft?

TONIGHT
Me, Ahmed, & @ConnorJRogers reacting to every NFL Draft pick from the barn.

See all of them on NBCSports.com/NFLDraft

YouTube video by NFL on NBC NFL Draft Bets + Interview with Omarion Hampton | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 714) | NFL on NBC

Draft Eve Unbuttoned
-Where my mock draft is wrong, according to NFL'ers
-Omarion Hampton on trying to win me a 🥩dinner
-@croucherJD on NFL Draft betting market movements (QBs dropping, Ashton Jeanty rising?)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GftO...

Pre-Draft Ranks if this QB crop was in the mix with last year’s QBs:

Cam Ward - 3
(after Caleb & Jayden)

Shedeur Sanders - 8
(after Nix/Penix/McCarthy/May)

Jaxson Dart - 9

YouTube video by NFL on NBC 2025 Draft OL & LB + GUEST: Orlando Brown, Jr. | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 712) | NFL on NBC

BIG show today. The debut of Unbuttoned O-line Expert Orlando Brown Jr. @ZEUS__57:
-Top OL prospects: Will Campbell's arms, Josh Simmons #1?
-Blocking for Lamar, Mahomes, Burrow
-Who Bengals should draft at #17
-"I came into the league with a sh!tstain”
youtu.be/taTlRY9YV9A

YouTube video by NFL on NBC 2025 Draft CB Ranks: "The Honey Buffalo" | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 711) | NFL on NBC

It was DB Draft Day on Unbuttoned:
-CB rankings: Why I have Will Johnson over Travis Hunter
-Maxwell Hairston & Darien Porter, 2 of my favorite players in this draft
-Are Malaki Starks & Nick Emmanwori Round 1 worthy?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pGU...

YouTube video by NFL on NBC 2025 Draft EDGE Ranks: "The Carter Comet" | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 709) | NFL on NBC

2025 Draft EDGE rankings pod:
-Abdul Carter is a comet
-Shemar Stewart sacks? Disruption IS production
Also explained why Shedeur Sanders patting the ball means nothing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASY1...

My 2025 Draft EDGE rankings. Abdul Carter is a once every few years type of player, but this position has a lot of F the play up guys this year.

YouTube video by NFL on NBC 2025 Draft RB Ranks + GUEST: Chris Johnson | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 708) | NFL on NBC

Here is today's pod breaking down my RB rankings:
-Ashton Jeanty is awesome, but Omarion Hampton is right there with him
-My newest man crush, RJ Harvey
-@ChrisJohnson28 joins to give his favorite prospects
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ7I...

A phenomenal RB class in this year's draft. Would not surprise me to see 10+ starters coming out of this group.

YouTube video by NFL on NBC Vikings pass on Rodgers; Best arm in 2025 Draft | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 705) | NFL on NBC

Wednesday's Unbuttoned is up:
-Vikings commit to JJ McCarthy
-C-Throw-PO: creating a robo-QB from the 2025 class
-Your questions & reactions to Monday's QB ranks
-JFK files!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dweQ...

YouTube video by NFL on NBC 2025 Draft QB Ranks: Shedeur Sanders Tier 1? | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 704) | NFL on NBC

It's here...QB rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft
- Cam Ward's gift
- Shedeur Sanders clearly above Jaxson Dart?
- Kyle McCord's mechanics
- Jalen Milroe & Riley Leonard unfinished products
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MG...

Draft QB Ranks are out and podcast is up
Clear cut #1

OK, Monday is a big day for Unbuttoned...QB rankings for the 2025 Draft. Giving you my Top 5, honorable mentions, and more.
Shoot us your questions about any passer from this class, or QB scouting in general, and we'll answer some.

Hey 49ers fans, if you’re looking for optimism, the odds are still in your favor. Not sure I agree, but this is interesting (via DraftKings)