Chris Simms Unbuttoned

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

Chris may be thousands of miles away inside Ford Field, but that doesn't stop him and Ahmed from recapping every game from the final week of the regular season. The Bucs and Broncos take the final 2 playoff spots, Aaron Rodgers joins the 500 Club, and the vibes are not great in Green Bay and Pittsburgh. Plus, Ahmed has to sweat out the Lions-Vikings game on delay while hoping that Chris doesn't spoil anything for him.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Chris is flying high after his Longhorns dramatic win, while our picks standings make Mike contemplate his mortality (again). Can the Bengals pull out a miracle playoff berth? Will Florio back his Vikings in the season finale? Will Chris agree with him?

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

Ahmed is BACK at the desk with Chris to do what we do best: recap every game from an NFL Sunday (and Saturday, and Thursday, and Wednesday). Sam Darnold's storybook season continues, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have an MVP duel for the ages, and the guys react in real time to the Falcons and Commanders OT dramatics. And finally, the guys do an instant breakdown of the Week 18 schedule release.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

Merry Day After Christmas! Still tired from their holiday festivities, Mike and Chris hit every game of Week 17 (yes, even Titans-Jaguars). Plus, Florio has come full circle (again) on his Vikings, and Simms wants a pizza photo. And finally, we welcome a special guest on for Best Bets.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

Devin McCourty joins Chris for another Sunday night recap pod. The guys break down the Commanders' big comeback vs Philly, Michael Penix's debut, and more. Plus, they debate whether Lamar Jackson could catch Josh Allen in the MVP race.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Size matters! As we hit the home stretch of the regular season, Chris is driving the Eagles bandwagon, while Mike predicts a big upset for another Super Bowl contender. But first, Florio wonders about the career opportunities of someone with giant hands.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

Connor joins us for another Pick Six podcast as we and Chris discuss the Falcons decision to bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr and what the film tells us about the Bills, Lions, Eagles, and CJ Stroud. Then the guys break down the Race for the #1 seed and narrow down the list of teams that could REALLY win the Super Bowl. Plus, Chris talks about how Chad Ochocinco almost hurt his back this weekend.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

Devin McCourty joins Chris again for a late-night recap of one of the most anticipated Sunday slates in recent history. With the Eagles & Bills winning and Patrick Mahomes & Lions hurting, could we see a shakeup of the #1 seeds in each conference? Plus, Devin explains why all good teams blame the media.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Mike and Chris, aka Heat Miser & Snow Miser, break down what might be the best late Sunday NFL slate we've ever seen. Simms calls a big upset, while Mike fondly remembers The Year Without a Santa Claus. Pizza comma pizza.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

With some massive Week 15 matchups on the way, Connor steps in for Ahmed to talk to Chris about some cracks we're seeing in the Eagles offense and Bills & Lions defenses. Plus, how are the Seahawks & Sam Darnold getting a second wind? And finally, how much do we buy Bill Belichick coaching at UNC?

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

With Ahmed a late scratch, Devin McCourty steps up to join Simms after dark. The guys break down a shootout between the Rams & Bills, a huge NFC West win for the Seahawks, a rough homecoming for Kirk Cousins, and everything else from a hectic Week 14. Plus, Devin tells us why you gotta make sure "the bean is clean."

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

Bingo bango! Mike and Chris tackle a week that includes a monster TNF game, a Kirk Cousins revenge game, and a "Buccaneers bulge." But first, Florio talks about God.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

What's the one thing that could stop the Lions, Chiefs, and other contenders from winning the Super Bowl? Plus Chris tells us what the film showed about the Eagles D stopping Lamar Jackson, the Chargers D picking off Kirk Cousins, and Russell Wilson's renaissance. Plus, Ahmed debuts the 2024 version of Requiem for a Team with a catchy robot song.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

It was a historic week for one-score games in the NFL, and Chris and Ahmed are here with your biggest Damn! Okays and questions coming out of them. Are the Eagles & the Lions in a tier of their own? Is the Steelers offense finally dangerous? Plus, Josh Allen gets us one step closer to Ahmed's all-lateral offense, and Chris tells us what he was doing at the exact moment of the Bears meltdown.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

Happy Thanksgiving! It's an early picks podcast as Mike and Chris break down maybe the best football week of the year. Can Tua win in the cold? Can the red hot Eagles win in Baltimore? And can the Bengals and 49ers (finally) win a must-win game? Plus, Chris tells a story about bringing his dog on a plane.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024