(0:00) We made it to Indy! And we didn’t even need a Winnebago
(0:55) GUEST: Miami Edge Rusher Rueben Bain Jr. on his “Hurricane” nickname
(20:35) GUEST: Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter on Jim Harbaugh’s unbelievable stories
(36:05) Prospects impressions: The ones who stood out most to Chris
(44:00) GUEST: Miami Edge Rusher Akheem Mesidor on learning to play football in Canada

(0:00) We made it to Indy! And we didn&rsquo;t even need a Winnebago (0:55) GUEST: Miami Edge Rusher Rueben Bain Jr. on his &ldquo;Hurricane&rdquo; nickname (20:35) GUEST: Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter on Jim Harbaugh&rsquo;s unbelievable stories (36:05) Prospects impressions: The ones who stood out most to Chris (44:00) GUEST: Miami Edge Rusher Akheem Mesidor on learning to play football in Canada

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.

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Chris & Connor go from a blizzard to a couple of Hurricanes! Finally live from the Scouting Combine in Indy, the guys welcome on a couple star Miami pass rushers: Rueben Bain Jr & Akheem Mesidor. Which one of them does Chris nominate to the Legs & Ass Hall of Fame? Plus, new Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter talks Lamar Jackson, Tyler Linderbaum, and the difference between the Harbaugh brothers.

Scouting Combine: Jesse Minter on Lamar Jackson; Rueben "Hurricane" Bain & Akheem Mesidor

(0:00) Connor is on a pre-baby golf binge
(3:05) Homies React: Some more nominations for the All-Alien Team, and is Mike McDaniel overrated?
(22:30) Schedule Release: Breaking down the NINE International Games
(34:20) DraftKings: Division Favorites
(48:00) Breece Hall: He thinks he’s a Top 10 RB…which RBs would we rather have?

(0:00) Connor is on a pre-baby golf binge (3:05) Homies React: Some more nominations for the All-Alien Team, and is Mike McDaniel overrated? (22:30) Schedule Release: Breaking down the NINE International Games (34:20) DraftKings: Division Favorites (48:00) Breece Hall: He thinks he&rsquo;s a Top 10 RB&hellip;which RBs would we rather have?

The NFL announces their international slate…are the 49ers in trouble? Why is only 1 division champion favored to repeat? Breece Hall says he’s a Top 10 RB…do the guys agree? Plus, the homies sent us some more names for the All-Alien Team, and Chris & Connor tell some altitude sickness stories.

49ers tough road trips + Breece Hall Top 10 RB?

(0:00) “There are people way more important than me saying worse stuff!”
(1:15) Coordinator Carousel: “I didn’t realize the turnover was this high”
(14:00) Best Coordinator hire who was a Head Coach last year?
(19:50) Best Coordinator hire who was a Head Coach before last year?
(22:15) Best Coordinator pairing for a new Head Coach?
(25:30) Best first-time NFL Offensive Coordinator?
(27:10) Best first-time NFL Defensive Coordinator?

(0:00) &ldquo;There are people way more important than me saying worse stuff!&rdquo; (1:15) Coordinator Carousel: &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t realize the turnover was this high&rdquo; (14:00) Best Coordinator hire who was a Head Coach last year? (19:50) Best Coordinator hire who was a Head Coach before last year? (22:15) Best Coordinator pairing for a new Head Coach? (25:30) Best first-time NFL Offensive Coordinator? (27:10) Best first-time NFL Defensive Coordinator?

Chris & Connor take a spin around the Coordinator Carousel…there are 36 new ones in the league this year (over half the league!). Which were the best hires? Which do the guys question? And who are the most intriguing first-time coordinators?

Coordinator Carousel: Best New Play Callers?

(0:00) “The ‘90s are back!”
(9:15) Homie comments: Old Trafford, “Pimp My Throw,” and more Sophomore Jump candidates
(14:10) Brendan Sorsby…is he worth a supplemental draft pick?
(20:55) Schedule Release: Cowboys-Giants on SNF Week 1
(25:15) NFL NEWS: Breece Hall & Jets agree to 3-year deal
(29:00) Cardinals sign Jeremiyah Love to $53M deal
(30:50) David Njoku signs w/ Chargers
(36:10) DraftKings: Vikings futures
(38:35) Jauan Jennings signs w/ Vikings
(41:25) Vikings QB competition: Kyler Murray vs J.J. McCarthy
(43:45) Aaron Rodgers’ trip to Pittsburgh…is a tease?
(51:05) NFL All-Alien Team

(0:00) &ldquo;The &lsquo;90s are back!&rdquo; (9:15) Homie comments: Old Trafford, &ldquo;Pimp My Throw,&rdquo; and more Sophomore Jump candidates (14:10) Brendan Sorsby&hellip;is he worth a supplemental draft pick? (20:55) Schedule Release: Cowboys-Giants on SNF Week 1 (25:15) NFL NEWS: Breece Hall &amp; Jets agree to 3-year deal (29:00) Cardinals sign Jeremiyah Love to $53M deal (30:50) David Njoku signs w/ Chargers (36:10) DraftKings: Vikings futures (38:35) Jauan Jennings signs w/ Vikings (41:25) Vikings QB competition: Kyler Murray vs J.J. McCarthy (43:45) Aaron Rodgers&rsquo; trip to Pittsburgh&hellip;is a tease? (51:05) NFL All-Alien Team

After reacting to the SNF Week 1 matchup release, Chris & Connor analyze Breece Hall’s extension, the Vikings QB competition, and whether QB Brendan Sorsby is worth a supplemental draft pick. Plus, with Victor Wembanyama being a nightly force in the NBA playoffs, the guys make the NFL’s “All-Alien Team.” But first, Connor is sporting an old school look, but there’s one ‘90s fashion item Chris draws the line at.

Scouting Combine: Jesse Minter on Lamar Jackson; Rueben "Hurricane" Bain & Akheem Mesidor

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