Chris Simms Unbuttoned
Episodes
#80 - Week 7 Picks: Upset brewing in Green Bay, Ramsey's LA debut, & Florio's Vikings guarantee
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms & Florio pick every game against the spread for Week 7:(0:45) Florio tells the story of how he got his first Vikings jersey(5:10) TNF: Chiefs at...
#79 - What The $&*%! Happened? Darnold's bomb, Baker's INT, & Diggs roasts Eagles + Jalen Ramsey trade
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Paul defends a Browns playcall & the Eagles secondary. and dives into the Monday night gamesmanship between Trey Flowers & David Bakhtiari in ...
#78 - Zeke doesn't scare defenses, Deep Diving 49ers-Rams & Texans-Chiefs, & Doug Pederson's guarantee
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Ahmed hit every game from Sunday in their Week 6 recap.(3:10) Doug Pederson's guarantee: "We're going down to Dallas and we're gonna win"(5:15...
#77 - Week 6 Picks: Watson vs Mahomes, Browns exposed, & 49ers big opportunity
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms & Florio pick every game from Week 6 in their usual Unbuttoned/PFT PM joint podcast. They disagree on a Texans-Chiefs shootout, talk about the B...
#76 - Deep Dive Wednesday: Baker concerns, Bears offense has no identity, and Houston rounding into form
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A little different format this week as Chris has Big Phil on for the whole pod for a Deep Dive. They answer your Twitter questions on Jimmy Garoppolo ...
#75 - Week 5 Recap: So You Want To Be a Gruden, the Colts run over the Chiefs & what's wrong with the Cowboys?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Ahmed react to Jay Gruden's firing, touch on every game in Week 5 and dive deep into Colts-Chiefs & Packers-Cowboys. Ahmed has a pop quiz for ...
#74 - Week 5 Picks: Saints & Eagles back on track, Rodgers vs Dak, and Colts return to Arrowhead
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms & Florio do their weekly picks in an Unbuttoned/PFT PM collaboration. Have the Eagles and Saints found their groove? Will the Cowboys or Packers...
#73 - Film Deep Dive: Cowboys can't run on the Saints, Baker stops his craziness, & the Vikings sorry game of "I'm sorry"
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We close the book on Week 4 with a Deep Dive Wednesday with your Twitter questions. Which D-line dominated more this week, the Saints or the Bears? An...
#72 - Week 4 Headlines: Praising Jared Goff, Advice for Josh Allen & Defending Jay Gruden
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We recap Week 4 and go deep on Bucs-Rams and Chiefs-Lions. Chris discovers one of the best games of Jared Goff's career and Ahmed suggests an all-late...
#71 - Week 4 Picks: Mahomes in a dome, Danny Dimes at home, and Best Bets
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms & Florio do their weekly picks in an Unbuttoned/PFT PM collaboration. Can the Lions pull off the upset in Patrick Mahomes' first NFL game in a d...
#70 - Film Deep Dive: Inside the Browns failed 4th & 9, the juggernaut Cowboys, and there's a new Best RB in the NFL
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Deep Dive Wednesday, as Simms breaks down what really happened on the Browns failed 4th & 9, explains why the Cowboys are an absolute juggernau...
#69 - Week 3 Headlines: Daniel Jones era begins, more Mahomes magic, and out-Seattling Seattle in Seattle
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Paul recap a big Week 3 for some QBs making their season debut. Can we poke any holes in Daniel Jones' 1st start? Is the Chiefs offense the be...
#68 - Week 3 Picks: Pats & Cowboys with monster spreads, nobody believes in the Steelers, and Daniel Jones' advantage
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms & Florio do their weekly picks in an Unbuttoned/PFT PM collaboration. Should the Chiefs be 6-point favorites over the Ravens? Will the Patriots ...
#67 - Film Deep Dive: How to fool Baker, Lamar Jackson the passer & Teddy vs Taysom; plus Phil Simms on the end of the Eli Era
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Deep Dive Wednesday as Simms gets into the Week 2 film with Paul Burmeister. Big Phil reacts to the end of the Eli Manning Era. Plus, Chr...
#66 - Ben & Brees are down & out, Week 2 Headlines, Packers & Eagles Film Deep Dive, and "Damn! Okay"
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms & Paul Burmeister recap a chaotic and eventful Week 2 that saw a pair of Super Bowl winning QBs go down, a Hall of Famer struggle with a new sys...
#65 - Week 2 Picks: Saints out for revenge, Cowboys trap game & Jets without Darnold
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a joint Unbuttoned-PFTPM podcast, Simms & Florio pick all of the Week 2 games against the spread, including a couple big upsets. And as the Sam Dar...
#64 - Film Deep Dive: Dak's new motion, Pats suffocating secondary, & Dalvin Cook is back; plus, "Make Me Feel Better About My Team"
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms takes a deep dive on the Week 1 film with Paul Burmeister and Big Phil. Plus, he talks some fan bases off the ledge to make them feel better aft...
#63 - Week 1 Headlines, Browns & Chiefs Film Deep Dive, "Damn! Okay", and R.I.P. to the Seattle Cover 3
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms & Ahmed Fareed break down all the Week 1 headlines, take a deep dive on the 2 biggest games of the weekend, and take a pop quiz to recap the ope...
#62 - Week 1 Picks: Big test for Mahomes, what we expect from Kyler, and and what's gonna happen with AB?
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a joint Unbuttoned-PFTPM with Simms & Florio as they recap the season opener and pick all of the Week 1 games against the spread.(2:00) Packers-B...
#61 - The 2019 NFL Season Answer Key, Packers-Bears preview, and Clowney trade reaction
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 season is only a couple days away, and Chris Simms has the answer key. He gives his playoff & awards predictions with Ahmed Fareed in this me...
#60 - NFC Over/Unders, Clowney's future, and College Football QB Preview
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Birthday Boy Chris Simms and Liam McHugh plow through NFC win totals, predict where Jadeveon Clowney will wind up, and take a look at some of the top ...
#59 - AFC Over/Unders, Film Review on Kyler, Baker & Jimmy G; plus what we'll miss most about Andrew Luck
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms & Paul Burmeister discuss the shocking Andrew Luck retirement, break down some film on QB play from Preseason Week 3, and rip through the AFC wi...
#58 - B-Side storylines to pay attention to, Backup QB concerns, Fantasy Draft do’s and don’ts
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Paul break down the B-Side storylines to watch in 2019. The Big F’er has some backup QB concerns. Rotoworld’s Josh Norris tells us who to ...
#57 - Baker Mayfield on Daniel Jones, Jimmy G Film Review, & More Preseason Underreactions
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of Week 2 Preseason action for Chris & Ahmed Fareed to break down. Off the field, what to make of Baker Mayfield's comments on Daniel Jo...
#56 - Top 5 Diva WRs, Yelling Practice with Jon Gruden, Best Games of 2019, and Josh Allen is the GOAT (of wearing shorts)
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's an #AskMeAnything with Chris and Ahmed, with an appearance from Big Phil. We dive into how Jon Gruden made Chris practice yelling, what the Colts...
#55 - Antonio Brown Saga Power Ranks, Rookie QB Film Review, & Preseason Under-reaction
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms is back in studio after a week on the road. He and Ahmed Fareed analyze the bizarre Antonio Brown situation, and break down all the rookie film ...
#54 - OBJ, Big Ben, & Rodney Harrison
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A week on the road concludes with some serious star power, as Simms spends 1-on-1 time with Odell Beckham Jr, Ben Roethlisberger, and Rodney Harrison....
#53 - Training Camp Extravaganza on the road with Peter King
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms hits the road and meets up with Peter King to discuss all the teams he's visited on his training camp tour.(13:30) Browns: why Freddie Kitchens ...
#52 - Baker's leadership, concern for Luck, & Fantasy draft advice with Rotoworld
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
August is all about fantasy football, and Chris and Paulie B. have Rotoworld expert Josh Norris on set to deal out draft advice. Who are this year's P...
#51 - Stay away Zeke & Delusional Predictions
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're baaaaack! Chris and Liam return to the set to tackle training camp holdouts, Dak vs Goff, & delusional player predictions. Plus, Big Phil explai...
#50 - Tony Romo on predicting plays and his Cowboys legacy; plus Jerry Rice & Joe Theismann
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms chats with 3 NFL legends:(2:12) Tony Romo on his TV game preparation and how he's able to predict plays, his Cowboys legacy, the game that put h...
#49 - Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on his Patrick Mahomes love, Best TE status, and his wild summer; plus Rams safety Eric Weddle
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms chats with Travis Kelce about the brilliance and jaw-dropping ability of Patrick Mahomes, the new TE hierarchy with Gronk retired, ranking exper...
#48 - Steph Curry, Charles Barkley, & David Wells
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms walks the course with Steph Curry, Charley Barkley, & David Wells for some rollicking conversations about the state of the NBA, dealing with te...
#47 - Aaron Rodgers
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At long last, Simms goes 1-on-1 with Packers QB Aaron Rodgers for a candid and revealing conversation, and finally gets to serenade #12 with "Ohhh Aar...
#46 - Sean Payton, Doug Pederson & Kyle Rudolph
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is hanging out with celebs in Lake Tahoe at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship and asks a few NFL'ers for "Anonymous Locker Room S...
#45 - AMA: Fork vs Spoon & Dream Coaching Staff
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's an all-bets-are-off edition of Ask Me Anything, as questions from MikeLikesDirt & alter-ego ChrisDimms take Chris and Ahmed everywhere from favor...
#44 - Top 40 QB Countdown Concludes: Rodgers vs Mahomes
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final countdown...With just Patrick Mahomes & Aaron Rodgers left, who takes the top spot in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown? Then, Chris and Pa...
#43 - Everybody Hates Chris & Lending Cash to LT
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms ranked Tom Brady #9 in his QB Countdown, and the internet was not happy. Chris responds to the haters, Ahmed and him reveal four more QBs in the...
#42 - Brees & Brady Ranks Make The Internet Mad
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms ranks Drew Brees at #10 & Tom Brady at #9. Not surprisingly, people have their takes. Also on the pod: Reaction to the toughest QBs from last we...
#41 - Rodgers "vs" LaFleur, MVP bets & Top 40 QB Countdown (#14-11)
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we round out the teens of the Simms' Top 40 QB Countdown, Chris and Ahmed discuss a QB who is held back by his offense and a where they'd put their...
#40 - Best All-Time Rookie QB Seasons, "Big Willie Grand" & Top 40 QB Countdown (#18-15)
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The next four QBs in the Top 40 Countdown take Chris and Paul to a land of risque nicknames and dopplegangers.Watch this episode at: https://www.youtu...
#39 - Top 5 Scrambling QBs, Big Phil on Cam's throwing motion, & Top 40 QB Countdown (#22-19)
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a jam-packed episode of Chris Simms Unbuttoned. Chris reveals his Top 5 Scrambling QBs, then Big Phil explains if Cam Newton can really change hi...
#38 - Top 3 Arms in the NFL and Top 40 QB Countdown continues (#27-23)
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s all starting QBs from here on out for the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. Chris and Paul reveal five more names, including a Super Bowl MVP, two vet...
#37 - Top 40 QB Countdown (#32-28), done with Eli excuses, and Big Phil wants an 18-game schedule
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Simms Top 40 QB Countdown keeps rolling with 5 more passers revealed, right after Chris gets some eggs cracked on his head (1:20). Then the latest...
#36 - Bills QB Josh Allen
02 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms spends some time with Bills QB Josh Allen to talk about the nuances of being a QB (2:50); concerns about his accuracy in college (6:10); his dus...
#35 - Top 40 QB Countdown (#36-33), RG3 coming for LJax, & Eli's Hall of Fame candidacy
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Simms Top 40 QB Countdown continues with QBs 36-33, which include a former Rookie of the Year, an embattled former Super Bowl MVP and two passers ...
#34 - Simms Top 40 QB Countdown begins & Big Phil on Bart Starr
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Homies and haters get ready, the day is here. Chris and Ahmed kick off the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown with numbers 40 to 37. Did former #70 QB Blake Bo...
#33 - AMA: Throwing with POTUS, Ricky Williams' HOF case, and "I had to go number two"
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We dive back into your questions today with another Ask Me Anything. Chris and Liam both describe the times they've been starstruck, including the mos...
#32 - No Spleen Zone: Gerald McCoy vs Ndamukong Suh, Big Ben vs Antonio Brown, & Eli Manning vs Daniel Jones
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever, we venture into the No Spleen Zone, where Chris & Ahmed call BS on some of the NFL's biggest storylines. But first they get i...
#31 - Jets fire Mike Maccagnan, Top 5 Belichick Defense Performances, & The Myth of QB Mentoring
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many are laughing at the Jets for firing GM Mike Maccagnan after a big offseason, but Chris and Paul explain why the reasoning and timing of the move ...
#30 - Top 10 CBs, Rookie QB Competitions & Aaron Rodgers on Game of Thrones
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a joint episode of Unbuttoned & PFT PM with Mike Florio in-house. Chris explains why the start of rookie minicamps are the most nervous day for N...
#29 - What Makes Me Cry, The Top 5 Route Runners & Phil Simms on Reggie White
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ahmed is back to talk football (and cricket?) with Chris. We react to the news and timing of Ziggy Ansah signing with the Seahawks (3:28). Simms revea...
#28 - What Chaps My @ss and Defending Mitch Trubisky
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Draft news has died down, so Chris and Paul take the opportunity to analyze (and rant about) the latest NFL news. What is the best landing spot for th...
#27 - 2016 Draft Re-Do, 2020 Draft QBs & A.J. Green
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Liam come in hot with a rant on "unwritten rules" before getting into the NFL talk . The deadline for 5th-year options is here, so we do a 201...
#26 - Ask Me Anything, 11 Things You Didn't Know About Laremy Tunsil, & Phil Simms on Daniel Jones & his best Parcells stories
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister put a bow on the NFL Draft by taking questions from the listeners in another edition of 'Ask Me Anything' (2:45). Is DK ...
#25 - NFL Draft Breakdown: Burning Questions, Gold-Silver-Bronze, & Walk of Shame
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL Draft complete, Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister break it all down. The Giants are in spin zone, but there are plenty of reasons why people ...
#24 - NFL Draft 1st Round Recap
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Paul recap a fun NFL Draft party with the homies as we watched one of the wildest 1st rounds in recent memory. Now that the Cardinals took K...
#23 - Final Mock Draft, plus Houston DL Ed Oliver & LSU LB Devin White
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister break down the big Chiefs/Seahawks trade that sent Frank Clark to Kansas City (3:30). Then Simms unveils his final mock ...
#22 - Robin Hood: Draft Edition, Ask Me Anything, & Kentucky prospect Josh Allen
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Draft Week upon us, Simms puts on his Robin Hood hat, and doles out praise for a handful of draft prospects who should be getting more attention ...
#21 - NFL Schedule reactions, Missouri QB Drew Lock, and Big Phil's QB Draft ranks
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 NFL schedule is out, and Chris and Ahmed react to the juiciest matchups and break down the teams with the easiest and toughest starts to thei...
#20 - Mock Draft with Rotoworld's Josh Norris & Thor Nystrom
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a mock draft megapod as Chris and Paul combine forces with Rotoworld's Josh Norris & Thor Nystrom. Will the Giants finally get a QB? Which wide r...
#19 - Tigers Woods QB meetings & NFL Draft prop bets
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Liam recap a big sports weekend. Would (and should) the Seahawks be willing to move on from Russell Wilson (9:30)? With 10 days to go until th...
#18 - 'Ask Me Anything' Mailbag
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Ahmed do a full-on mailbag episode, with questions from loyal listeners like @ABusyDad and @FourToeSteve (meet Zero Spleen Chris). Which defen...
#17 - DT Draft Power Rankings, QB debates with PFF Analyst Steve Palazzolo, & Big Phil on Russell Wilson trade rumors
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Paul dissect the latest Draft QB rumors (2:19). Could Dwayne Haskins drop out of the first round? And what would we trade for Josh Rosen? Th...
#16 - Busting Draft Narratives, FSU Prospect Brian Burns, & which College had the Best Year?
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With just over 2 weeks to the Draft, Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister debunk or confirm 10 popular Draft narratives (3:23). Is Kyler Murray worth the 1st...
#15 - Packers drama, Michigan prospect Rashan Gary, & Who deserves a lifetime contract?
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Simms & Liam McHugh react to the explosive BR story about Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers, and the Packers dysfunction (1:00). Top prospect Rashan ...
#14 - Advice for surviving Jon Gruden, CB Draft Power Ranks, & Edge Rusher Reshuffle
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister get back to the Draft on today's podcast. With the Raiders working out Kyler Murray, Simms has some sage advice for Dere...
#13 - Over/Under win totals, April Fools pranks, sorting through Giants rumors, & Tom Brady joins Twitter
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's April Fools' Day, and Chris Simms & Liam McHugh share stories of their favorite pranks (3:30). Another day, another Giants rumor. We sort through...
#12 - Top 50 Draft Debate, NFL/MLB Prop Bets, & Dolphins coach Brian Flores
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Simms & Ahmed Fareed are joined by Rotoworld's Josh Norris to debate his Top 50 draft prospects and there are plenty of disagreements. Josh hype...
#11 - Edge Rusher Draft Power Ranks, Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz & Big Phil on L.T.
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday means another Unbuttoned episode chock-full of NFL Draft goodness. Chris & Paul Burmeister first weigh in with some reservations about the N...
#10 - Gronk retires, Most Fun Players Ever & Superagent Drew Rosenhaus
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a joint Unbuttoned/PFT PM pod as Chris Simms & Mike Florio are in Phoenix for the NFL Owners Meetings. They react to Rob Gronkowski's retirement ...
#9 - QB Pro Day Roundup, Bracket Madness, & Greatest Feats of Strength with Mike Florio
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special 3-man weave on Unbuttoned. Chris Simms, Mike Florio, and Ahmed Fareed hit the real possibility of Tyreek Hill getting traded by the Chi...
#8 - RB Draft Power Ranks & Alabama DT Quinnen Williams
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a jam-packed NFL Draft episode for Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister. They talk about why the hype has died down on Dwayne Haskins (4:08). Chris answ...
#7 - NFL Bracket Selection Show + Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's March Madness, and we came up with our own Bracket Selection Show - how the NFL teams would be seeded if they stepped on the field right now. Chr...
#6 - NFL Free Agency Word Association, Zion The Legend, & NCAA Bracket Alternatives
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the dust has settled on NFL Free Agency, Chris Simms & Liam McHugh play a game of Word Association on the Giants master plan, Baker-to-Odell,...
#5 - OBJ Trade, Phil Simms on what's next for Giants, & WR Draft Power Ranks
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister break down all angles of the Odell Beckham trade, one of the most shocking deals in NFL history. Phil Simms checks in to...
BONUS POD: Free Agency Bonanza on PFTPM with Mike Florio
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simms invades Florio's PFTPM to discuss a crazy couple days of free agency. Why is there only one team in on Le'Veon Bell (13:00)? The Raiders don't c...
#4 - Full Antonio Brown Trade Breakdown + "Mystery" Free Agent Guest
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Antonio Brown is headed to the Raiders. Chris Simms & Ahmed Fareed break down the blockbuster trade - why AB is an instant legend across NFL locker ro...
#3 - Free Agency Matchmaker + Tony Dungy on Kyler Murray
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently Simms' talk of "nice butts" didn't scare away Ahmed Fareed. They play a round of Free Agency Matchmaker (3:38), giving their best landing s...
#2B - Draft Power Ranks: QBs 3 to 1 + Big Phil Simms on Dwayne Haskins
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
QB Day went so long we split into Part 2. Big Phil joins Chris & Paul to talk about the time a baseball player called the cops on him, and whether or ...
#2A - Draft Power Ranks: QBs 8 to 4
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's QB Day on the Unbuttoned podcast. Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister analyze the harsh criticism of Kyler Murray and explain what "board work" is real...
#1 - The Kyler Conundrum, Combine Winners & Losers, + 49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Simms & Ahmed Fareed kick off the inaugural (drink every time Simms mispronounces this word) Unbuttoned podcast with a full recap of the Combine...
Homies, I'm Back!
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Simms makes his triumphant return to podcasting at NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...