Chris Simms Unbuttoned

It's the Season Finale of Unbuttoned. Simms (@CSimmsQB) and Ahmed recap the QB Countdown, play a game of Would You Rather, and open up the mailbag before heading off to a little summer hiatus.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

This is it. The end of the QB Countdown. Allen. Burrow. Lamar. Mahomes. How does Chris rank maybe the best top tier of passers we've seen in NFL history? And which ranking will make young Phillip Simms upset?

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

The 2025 Simms QB Countdown enters the top 10, as Chris ranks QBs #10-5 with 3 new tiers. Which 2 playoff passers are "Pocket Rockets"? Where does Jalen Hurts' Super Bowl win put him? And which young QB uses "Surgicality" the best? Plus, Chris' latest Freudian slip makes Ahmed lose it.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Chris & Ahmed enter the Top 15 of the Simms 2025 QB Countdown, as we look at a duo of younger QBs who still need to find their ceiling, and a trio of passers who are masters of the position. And Simms needs to further explain the title of one of his tiers.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

It's a full QB Countdown today, as Chris and Ahmed reveal QBs 22-16 on the Tier-amid (plus Kirk Cousins). Is Caleb Williams ahead of Drake Maye? Has Trevor Lawrence plateaued? But first, Chris recaps his family reunion in Kentucky.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

It's a DEFENSE-heavy pod as Devin McCourty joins Chris & Ahmed at the desk to reveal his Top 5 Defenses entering the 2025 season and talk about DPOY candidates. Plus, he tells us whether he thinks the Tush Push should still be legal. Then, Simms reveals the next 2 QBs in the Countdown Tieramid. But first, Chris tries to make Devin uncomfortable (again).

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Chris and Ahmed keep moving up the "QB Tieramid" (working title) with 4 different groups that include a veteran on his last chance, two guys who are in a make-or-break year (again?) and the only rookie on this year's Simms QB Countdown. Plus, Texans GM Nick Caserio joins the show and Simms quizzes him on how well he remembers his draft trades. And finally, the guys react to the breaking news that the Eagles tush push lives.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

It's that time of year! Chris & Ahmed kick off the annual Simms QB Countdown, which now extends beyond 40 names. Who are the best backups in the league? Plus, Simms reacts to Brock Purdy's contract and Caleb Williams' reportedly needing more help watching film. Finally, Matt LaFleur joins the show to talk about Jordan Love's development, and how Jayden Reed reacted to the Packers drafting a WR in Round 1.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

The NFL released the 2025 schedules last night, and there is a TON for Chris and Connor to break down. Have we ever seen anything like the Chiefs' slate? Can the Ravens & Lions overcome their tough roads? And who can start off hot thanks to a soft September? But first, Connor's cat shirt gets Chris going.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

With Derek Carr's surprise retirement, will Tyler Shough be under center for the Saints in Week 1? Chris & Ahmed also break down Shedeur Sanders vs Dillon Gabriel & some other rookie QB competitions with a game of "Guess Who's Talking." But first, the guys analyze whether Cowboys-Eagles on Kickoff Night is the worst-case scenario for Brian Schottenheimer.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Chris & Ahmed break down both the Cowboys & Steelers angles of this morning's George Pickens trade. Then, we welcome on recently retired OL Terron Armstead to talk about the toughest DE he ever had to block, why Tyreek Hill didn't include Tua Tagovailoa in his Top 5 QBs, and the most badass O-linemen in the league today. Plus, Chris defends Abdul Carter in the #11 jersey saga.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Today's Unbuttoned is chock full of stories. Chris gives a behind-the-scenes timeline of how the Simms family ultimately said no to Abdul Carter wearing Big Effer Phil's #11 jersey. Then, GM John Lynch joins and talks about his draft process, scouting in the NIL era, and the time the 49ers came 2 seconds away from missing a draft pick. But first, Ahmed tells us how he had to last-minute sub in for Mike Tirico as the host of the Kentucky Derby.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Devin McCourty joins Simms & Connor at the desk to talk about the post-draft fallout from the veterans' angle. Should the Bills have added another WR for Josh Allen? Will Russell Wilson, Derek Carr, or Joe Flacco lose a training camp battle to a rookie? Plus, we take a spin around the league (literally) with the Wheel of Destiny.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Chris & Ahmed recap the entire 2025 NFL Draft by giving "Top Button Swag" awards to 10 teams with Simms' favorite draft classes. What part of the draft had Chris saying "this is the best 20 minutes of Unbuttoned ever!" And of course, the guys dive into why Shedeur Sanders fell, with some more insight Simms has heard from teams.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

In what's become a tradition unlike any other, Chris and Ahmed break down every pick of Round 1 of the NFL Draft from the couch...but this time, they're joined by barn newbie Connor Rogers! The guys react to the Jaguars trading up for Travis Hunter, the Giants trading up for a QB...but not Shedeur Sanders? Plus, Chris wins a steak dinner, but wants it questionably cooked.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

In our final episode before the Draft, Chris tells us the feedback he's gotten from his NFL sources on his Mock Draft, and why Tetairoa McMillan could be going higher than we thought. Then, current UNC RB and future Round 1 pick Omarion Hampton joins to tell us whether he'll be paying for a jersey number on whatever team drafts him. Finally, we close it out with betting guru Jay Croucher, who explains which draft markets are shifting and why Ahmed can't calculate American odds.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

With 4 days to the draft, it's time for Simms to make some predictions for all 32 picks in Round 1. Could Shedeur Sanders & Jaxson Dart be left out? Why doesn't Chris buy Ashton Jeanty to the Raiders? Plus, we reveal that Connor Rogers will be in the barn Thursday night...but where will he sit?

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Chris and Ahmed wrap up our final draft position walkthroughs as we break down the O-linemen and linebackers who could go in the first 2 rounds. Plus, we welcome on Pro Bowl LT and official "Unbuttoned O-line Expert" Orlando Brown Jr. to break down the top OL prospects, tell us who he hopes the Bengals draft, and why he "came into the league with a sh!tstain.” 35:21.105 1:30:19.785

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

It's DB day on Unbuttoned, as Chris reveals his CB rankings for the 2025 Draft prospects, and then plays a game of "Before or After?" for the top safety prospects. Where does Travis Hunter fit, and what name did Ahmed come up with for his tier? Also, Chris breaks down someone who is "maybe, maybe, my favorite guy in the entire draft."

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

It's a jam-packed Unbuttoned. First, Connor Rogers joins the desk to reveal his latest Mock Draft where he plays GM. Then, Chris and Ahmed break down the DT prospects in the draft, before Simms reveals his Top 5. But first, Ahmed can't help but drop more innuendos.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Abdul Carter headlines Chris' 2025 Draft EDGE Rankings...but how does he rank against Aidan Hutchinson, Nick Bosa, and other recent edge rush prospects? Plus, Simms picks a side in the Micah Parsons/Darius Slayton debate about Shedeur Sanders patting the ball before he throws. But first, Ahmed tells us how his love of "gons" are coming up in his other NBC meetings.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

In a special edition of Unbuttoned, Chris interviews 2 figures in the upcoming NFL Draft. Syracuse's Kyle McCord, #4 in Simms' QB rankings, talks to Chris about training with "Big Phil", gets nitty gritty on passing mechanics, and reveals which QB inspired him to wear #6. Then, Head Coach Steve Sarkisian explains how he turned around the Texas program, what makes Arch Manning special, and gives insight into a handful of Longhorns who could get drafted in Round 1.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

In a "phenomenal class", Simms ranks his Top 5 RBs for the 2025 Draft. He has Ashton Jeanty as his RB1, but what other RB does he put in the same tier? And what RB is Chris' new man crush? Then, the guys welcome our new official Unbuttoned running back expert, Chris Johnson. Plus, the guys propose a new nickname for CJ2k.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Chris and Ahmed react to some big names signing, as Russell Wilson & Stefon Diggs join two teams picking at the top of the draft. Then, Chris tells us what his scouting eye saw in Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, and some other 2025 Draft TE prospects. Finally, Simms answers some of your questions on his WR rankings. But first, Chris tells us the colorful nickname that Brandon Stokley had for him in the Broncos locker room.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

"I'm not trying to be clickbait. I'm trying to be right-bait!" In one of the deepest WR draft classes that we can remember, Chris sorts out 3 tiers for his Top 5. But FIRST, we take our biggest Victory Lap ever and look back at some of the freezing cold take reactions to when he DARED to rank Malik Nabers & Brian Thomas Jr. ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr. last year. No one is safe, especially if you write for Awful Announcing.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Hot off Monday's QB Draft Rankings pod, Ahmed takes a bunch of your questions on the top prospects, including which NFL QB Shedeur Sanders most closely resembles. We also reveal "C-Throw-PO", a robot QB that Chris creates using the best attributes from the 2025 class. But first, Chris reacts to news about the Vikings, Aaron Rodgers...and JFK?!?

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

It's one of our most anticipated episodes of the year...Simms' Draft QB Ranks. Is Shedeur Sanders closer to Cam Ward or Jaxson Dart? Which Day 3 pick comes in as Chris' QB4? And who eats lamb with tuna fish?

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) hand out some non-traditional report cards. 3 teams with QBs on rookie deals are clearly going for it. What's the ceiling for teams that added QBs? A couple contenders lose a boatload of contributors. And which teams went from bad to ... less bad?

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

We are LIVE! Chris and Ahmed are at the desk giving their instant reactions and analysis to the big moves in the first 2 hours of free agency. The Seahawks and Jets get new QBs, the Patriots and Bears spend, and prize DT Milton Williams goes to the Panthers...until he doesn't. Plus, the homies suggest an Unbuttoned drinking game.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

With 5 days to go to the start of Free Agency, Chris and Connor tackle the 10 biggest and burning-est questions that will dictate the 2025 offseason. Where will Sam Darnold & Aaron Rodgers end up? Is Cam Ward worthy of the #1 pick, and will someone other than the Titans take him there? But first, the homies have found some Connor Rogers dopplegangers.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Chris is back from Indy with a boatload of thoughts on plenty of prospects. He and Ahmed first tackle some NFL news, including the Deebo Samuel trade and the fallout from Matthew Stafford staying with the Rams. Then they recap the Scouting Combine with the QBs with the best throwing sessions, and which school "won" the weekend (fight song alert).

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Chris is in Indianapolis talking to prospects, getting the pulse of the NFL, and of course, looking at legs & butts. He is joined by both NFL draft guru Connor Rogers and college football analyst Nicole Auerbach to react to all the news and buzz at the Scouting Combine.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Chris is back from the Caribbean and the guys are diving head-first into the offseason by touching on Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, and the other big storylines we'll be following in the coming weeks. Plus, with Simms hours away from his flight to Indy, we preview the Scouting Combine. But first, a homie calls out a Chris crutch.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

In our final episode of Super Bowl week interviews, Chris takes a walk down memory lane with some old teammates, idols, and opponents. Deion Sanders talks about the NFL futures of both he and his son. Eli Manning reacts the day after he was not elected to the Hall of Fame. Emmitt Smith gives his thoughts on the Cowboys head coach hire. Ed Reed talks about playing against Simms. And Chris Johnson, LenDale White, and Pacman Jones give us some locker room stories.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

The 2nd of our Radio Row interview episodes this week features some of the best playmakers in the NFL. We've got Justin Jefferson & Malik Nabers talking about their QBs, Tyreek Hill apologizing to the Dolphins, Josh Jacobs wishing for another Packers weapon, Puka Nacua on Cooper Kupp trade rumors, Jahmyr Gibbs & David Montgomery on losing Ben Johnson, and Rome Odunze on gaining Ben Johnson.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Chris is at the beach this week, but we won't leave the homies hanging. In the first of three episodes featuring interviews we did from Radio Row at the Super Bowl, we go with plenty of QB talk. Simms and Mike Florio speak with Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr, and Jameis Winston. They get some QB insight from Kevin O'Connell and George Kittle. And finally, they talk to future NFL QB Jalen Milroe. Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

In our last Pick Six pod of the season, Chris dives into the film of Super Bowl LIX. Did the Eagles give a blueprint to stopping Patrick Mahomes? What was the Saquon Barkley effect on the Chiefs D? Plus, Ahmed buries the Chiefs for the first time in 3 years, and Chris reacts to the Saints hiring Kellen Moore.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Fly Eagles fly. Chris talks us through his day leading up to Super Bowl LIX and his reactions to the Philly win that he predicted. Why was he looking forward to this Super Bowl more than any previous one? Is Patrick Mahomes taking too much blame for the loss? Was Jalen Hurts the true MVP? Plus, the homies shout out some unsung heroes, and we finish the pod with some Simms storytime from his week in New Orleans.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Live from the famous Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans, Chris & Mike give their final thoughts on Super Bowl LIX before picking opposite sides of Chiefs-Eagles. We get some awesome audience questions on everything including Travis Kelce proposing to Taylor Swift, outlawing the tush push, Steve Spagnuolo's Hall of Fame case, and more. Plus, Simms tells New Orleans "You had me at Hello."

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Hello New Orleans!!! Chris and Ahmed kick off Super Bowl LIX week from Radio Row, breaking down the game and taking your questions. Who are the Top 10 Most Important Non-QBs in the game? Is this Travis Kelce's last ride? Plus, Chris says he has never tasted a popular type of liquor, and Ahmed cues an old song we haven't heard all season. But first, we react to Myles Garrett's trade request.

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

We've got a jam-packed Wednesday Pick 6 pod as the guys hit the X's and O's, MVP odds, and buzzworthy storylines of Super Bowl LIX. Plus, Ahmed power ranks the opening press conference of the 6 new head coaches, and buries the 2024 Bills & Commanders. But first, we read some YouTube critiques of Chris' hairline & Ahmed's AI songs.

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

We couldn't leave the homies hanging on a Sunday night...so Chris and Ahmed got together as soon as Chiefs-Bills ended to give you their thoughts on Championship Sunday, and their first reactions to Super Bowl LIX.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Mike and Chris have agreed on every single playoff pick....UNTIL NOW. Who is taking the upsets on Championship Sunday? Plus, we do a sneak peek of how the guys look without hair.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

Chris and Ahmed take a deep dive into the Conference Championship matchups, and what the All-22 film showed these teams did right (and wrong) last week. Plus, Simms reacts to the new coaching hires, and Ahmed buries his beloved Lions.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

After a long snowy ride home from Philadelphia, Chris recaps a Divisional Round where some teams lost the game more than their opponent won it. How much blame should Lamar Jackson shoulder for another playoff exit? How long will it take Ahmed to get over his Lions upset loss? And which Football Night in America member took a snowball to the back from the Eagles fans?

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

3...2..1...Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen? Commanders team of destiny or Lions team of destiny? Chris and Mike make their picks for the 4 Divisional Round games, and count down to make sure no one is sandbagging (unlike Jason Garrett). Plus, the guys wonder why a certain Bills player hasn't signed a deal with Pepperidge Farm.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

It's here. Chris' favorite week of the yeah maybe the game of the year between Lamar Jackson & Josh Allen. The guys dive into all 4 Divisional Round matchups, with a look back at what happened the first time these teams met. Plus, Ahmed tries to help Chris decide when he should leave for Philly (if at all?).

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Wild Card Weekend was not so wild...until Sunday night. You'll hear Chris & Ahmed react live to the Commanders last-second doink win over the Buccaneers. The guys also recap what went right for the other Wild Card winners, and where the losers go from here (fire Mike Tomlin?). Plus, Simms learns that he's heading to Philly next Sunday.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Mike tries to hang a Colts banner for his regular season picks lead, but Chris isn't having it. The guys go through all the Wild Card games and give us their 2 best bets for the weekend. But first, Mike tells us how he is going to retire.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

Chris and Ahmed dive head-first into Wild Card Weekend, previewing all 6 games. Simms also reveals his playoff bracket predictions, while wondering why NFL brackets aren't a thing. Plus, Ahmed and the Robots catch up on Requiem for a Team as we bury 12 teams who missed the playoffs. But first, the guys talk free passes from wives.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025