(0:00) Chris says what’s up to Connor…and isn’t faking it
(2:55) The homies weigh in on our Jaxson Dart conversation
(8:05) News: Bears QB Coach has some strong words for Caleb Williams
(11:05) Nico Collins gets revised contract from Texans
(17:40) Derwin James gets extension from Chargers
(22:20) Lamar Jackson back at OTAs
(23:25) Patrick Mahomes throwing at OTAs after ACL repair
(24:45) DraftKings: Comeback Player of the Year odds
(26:25) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Malik Willis, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, & short QBs
(37:15) QB #18 Daniel Jones
(44:50) QB #17 Brock Purdy
(53:00) QB #16 Bo Nix
(59:45) QB #15 Jordan Love

(0:00) Chris says what&rsquo;s up to Connor&hellip;and isn&rsquo;t faking it (2:55) The homies weigh in on our Jaxson Dart conversation (8:05) News: Bears QB Coach has some strong words for Caleb Williams (11:05) Nico Collins gets revised contract from Texans (17:40) Derwin James gets extension from Chargers (22:20) Lamar Jackson back at OTAs (23:25) Patrick Mahomes throwing at OTAs after ACL repair (24:45) DraftKings: Comeback Player of the Year odds (26:25) Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Malik Willis, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, &amp; short QBs (37:15) QB #18 Daniel Jones (44:50) QB #17 Brock Purdy (53:00) QB #16 Bo Nix (59:45) QB #15 Jordan Love

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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The QB Countdown continues with 4 more names on Chris’ list, including 2 passers recovering from an injury. Plus, the guys react to Nico Collins’ new deal and discuss how he compares to the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. But first, the homies discovered a new Simmsism.

Simms QB Countdown #18-15: Brock & Bo; Nico Collins or CeeDee Lamb?

Chris goes to Chicago to interview Bears budding superstar QB Caleb Williams, fresh off the news of his Madden cover selection. Williams talks about where he got his strong arm from, his 2nd-favorite sport growing up (it’s not the one you’d think), and what he’s learned from “psycho in a good way” Ben Johnson. Plus, Chris tells Caleb about the celebrity who’s already a big fan of his.

(0:40) Madden cover is a “childhood dream”

(2:30) Processing last year’s progress & playoff loss

(4:50) His 2nd-favorite youth sport: swimming?!

(6:30) “When did you know you had a special arm?”

(8:50) Choosing Oklahoma & transferring to USC

(11:25) “Has anyone told you you’re an old soul?”

(12:50) Weight training

(14:05) Rookie year struggles

(17:15) Ben Johnson, “the maniac upstairs”

(18:35) Throwing mechanics & room to improve

(20:50) “How much do you practice the crazy throws?”

(21:55) Being a “goldfish” after mistakes

(23:25) QB idols growing up

(25:30) Ranking his Top 5 plays from last year

(28:40) Watching film

Chris goes to Chicago to interview Bears budding superstar QB Caleb Williams, fresh off the news of his Madden cover selection. Williams talks about where he got his strong arm from, his 2nd-favorite sport growing up (it&rsquo;s not the one you&rsquo;d think), and what he&rsquo;s learned from &ldquo;psycho in a good way&rdquo; Ben Johnson. Plus, Chris tells Caleb about the celebrity who&rsquo;s already a big fan of his.
(0:40) Madden cover is a &ldquo;childhood dream&rdquo;
(2:30) Processing last year&rsquo;s progress &amp; playoff loss
(4:50) His 2nd-favorite youth sport: swimming?!
(6:30) &ldquo;When did you know you had a special arm?&rdquo;
(8:50) Choosing Oklahoma &amp; transferring to USC
(11:25) &ldquo;Has anyone told you you&rsquo;re an old soul?&rdquo;
(12:50) Weight training
(14:05) Rookie year struggles
(17:15) Ben Johnson, &ldquo;the maniac upstairs&rdquo;
(18:35) Throwing mechanics &amp; room to improve
(20:50) &ldquo;How much do you practice the crazy throws?&rdquo;
(21:55) Being a &ldquo;goldfish&rdquo; after mistakes
(23:25) QB idols growing up
(25:30) Ranking his Top 5 plays from last year
(28:40) Watching film

Chris goes to Chicago to interview Bears budding superstar QB Caleb Williams, fresh off the news of his Madden cover selection. Williams talks about where he got his strong arm from, his 2nd-favorite sport growing up (it’s not the one you’d think), and what he’s learned from “psycho in a good way” Ben Johnson. Plus, Chris tells Caleb about the celebrity who’s already a big fan of his.

Caleb Williams 1-on-1: Madden, old soul, & "goldfish" approach

“My boyfriend’s back and he’s better than ever…” Chris and Ahmed reunite to recap the Simms QB Countdown and answer some #AskMeAnything questions. Who would Chris rather have right now, Drake London or Nico Collins? But first, we welcome the newest member of the Unbuttoned family…Cameron Rogers!

(0:00) We proudly present…Cameron Rogers!!! Who already has his dad’s style.
(6:20) News: Nick Herbig gets big contract
(11:10) Micah Parsons will miss the start of the season
(17:25) Drake London gets 4-year extension
(23:25) Rome Odunze’s eye-opening comments on his foot
(25:10) Russell Wilson retires
(29:50) QB Countdown: Which Draft Class quartet would Chris take for the future?
(35:15) Homies react to Chris’ Top 10
(36:20) QB #7 Justin Herbert…is he given too many excuses?
(39:25) QB #6 Caleb Williams…could he be #1 next year?
(45:05) QB #5 Matthew Stafford…should he have been Top 4?
(47:45) QB #4 Patrick Mahomes…do his accomplishments make him overrated or underrated?
(50:30) QB #3 Lamar Jackson & #2 Joe Burrow…what separates them?
(52:40) QB #1 Josh Allen…is he truly “unstoppable?”
(59:25) #AskMeAnything: Myles Garrett MVP? Super Kicker? And when is Chris gonna drop another song?

&ldquo;My boyfriend&rsquo;s back and he&rsquo;s better than ever&hellip;&rdquo; Chris and Ahmed reunite to recap the Simms QB Countdown and answer some #AskMeAnything questions. Who would Chris rather have right now, Drake London or Nico Collins? But first, we welcome the newest member of the Unbuttoned family&hellip;Cameron Rogers!
(0:00) We proudly present&hellip;Cameron Rogers!!! Who already has his dad&rsquo;s style. (6:20) News: Nick Herbig gets big contract (11:10) Micah Parsons will miss the start of the season (17:25) Drake London gets 4-year extension (23:25) Rome Odunze&rsquo;s eye-opening comments on his foot (25:10) Russell Wilson retires (29:50) QB Countdown: Which Draft Class quartet would Chris take for the future? (35:15) Homies react to Chris&rsquo; Top 10 (36:20) QB #7 Justin Herbert&hellip;is he given too many excuses? (39:25) QB #6 Caleb Williams&hellip;could he be #1 next year? (45:05) QB #5 Matthew Stafford&hellip;should he have been Top 4? (47:45) QB #4 Patrick Mahomes&hellip;do his accomplishments make him overrated or underrated? (50:30) QB #3 Lamar Jackson &amp; #2 Joe Burrow&hellip;what separates them? (52:40) QB #1 Josh Allen&hellip;is he truly &ldquo;unstoppable?&rdquo; (59:25) #AskMeAnything: Myles Garrett MVP? Super Kicker? And when is Chris gonna drop another song?

“My boyfriend’s back and he’s better than ever…” Chris and Ahmed reunite to recap the Simms QB Countdown and answer some #AskMeAnything questions. Who would Chris rather have right now, Drake London or Nico Collins? But first, we welcome the newest member of the Unbuttoned family…Cameron Rogers!

Ahmed introduces Baby Rogers + Simms QB Countdown recap

The Simms 2026 QB Countdown concludes with THE FINAL FOUR! Where does Chris rank Patrick, Josh, Joe, and Lamar? But first, Simms & Stugotz dive into the blockbuster Myles Garrett & A.J. Brown trades…is an Aaron Donald return next?

(0:00) Chris recaps his visit with “old soul” Caleb Williams
(7:10) News: Myles Garrett blockbuster trade to Rams
(20:10) Could Aaron Donald return?
(26:05) A.J. Brown finally lands with Patriots
(34:15) Simms QB Countdown: It’s the Big Four once again
(37:30) QB #4 Patrick Mahomes
(42:20) QB #3 Lamar Jackson
(46:05) QB #2 Joe Burrow
(50:45) QB #1 Josh Allen
(57:55) Caleb Williams is the new Madden cover

The Simms 2026 QB Countdown concludes with THE FINAL FOUR! Where does Chris rank Patrick, Josh, Joe, and Lamar? But first, Simms &amp; Stugotz dive into the blockbuster Myles Garrett &amp; A.J. Brown trades&hellip;is an Aaron Donald return next?
(0:00) Chris recaps his visit with &ldquo;old soul&rdquo; Caleb Williams (7:10) News: Myles Garrett blockbuster trade to Rams (20:10) Could Aaron Donald return? (26:05) A.J. Brown finally lands with Patriots (34:15) Simms QB Countdown: It&rsquo;s the Big Four once again (37:30) QB #4 Patrick Mahomes (42:20) QB #3 Lamar Jackson (46:05) QB #2 Joe Burrow (50:45) QB #1 Josh Allen (57:55) Caleb Williams is the new Madden cover

The Simms 2026 QB Countdown concludes with THE FINAL FOUR! Where does Chris rank Patrick, Josh, Joe, and Lamar? But first, Simms & Stugotz dive into the blockbuster Myles Garrett & A.J. Brown trades…is an Aaron Donald return next?

Simms QB Countdown #18-15: Brock & Bo; Nico Collins or CeeDee Lamb?

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