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Ep 2642021 Draft Tight End Rankings
Chris is extra excited today for some reason. He and Ahmed answer some questions, welcome back Big Phil to the pod, and then reveal Chris' last draft position rankings: Tight Ends.(5:05) Bengals re-brand (sort of) - The Uniform Police react to Cincy's new threads(8:50) #AskMeAnything - Should Justin Fields and Trey Lance start right away? Would you rather have Mac Jones at #3 or Kellen Mond at #12? Is Davis Mills a good draft sleeper?(26:55) Big Phil joins - Should the Panthers still draft a QB after trading for Sam Darnold? Do the 49ers need to trade Jimmy Garoppolo? And Phil roasts the most overused draft tropes.(52:15) TE Scouting Process - How does Chris weigh blocking vs receiving? Why does it take TEs so long to reach their potential in the NFL?(58:45) TE #5 Briley Moore (Kansas State) - "Reminded me of Mark Andrews"(1:04:40) TE #4 Brevin Jordan (Miami) - Is he a traditional tight end?(1:09:30) TE #3 Tommy Tremble (Notre Dame) - "His vast skill set screwed him over in production."(1:15:00) TE #2 Pat Freiermuth (Penn State) - Is he really "Baby Gronk?"(1:18:15) TE #1 Kyle Pitts (Florida) - Where would he rank among this year's wide receivers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2632021 Draft Linebacker Rankings
Chris reveals his draft LB rankings, and then he and Ahmed reach into the mailbag.(3:15) LB Scouting Process - Would you rather have a coverage LB or a run thumper? What happened to Isaiah Simmons and Patrick Queen last year? And Chris predicts some 2nd year leaps for the 2020 LB class.(15:30) LB #5 Nick Bolton (Missouri) - How does he compare to Steelers LB Devin Bush?(20:30) LB #4 Jabril Cox (LSU) - How does he compare to other recently drafted LSU LBs?(27:45) LB #3 Zaven Collins (Tulsa) - "The best between-the-tackles LB in the draft"(36:00) LB #2 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (Notre Dame) - "Arguably my favorite watch in the whole draft"(44:40) LB #1 Micah Parsons (Penn State) - How high could he go? Giants #11? Broncos #9?(55:15) Honorable mentions - Jamin Davis (Kentucky), Chazz Surratt (North Carolina), Baron Browning (Ohio State), Derrick Barnes (Purdue) (1:04:40) #AskMeAnything - What did Chris learn from his interview with a chippy Kellen Mond? Would he have traded up to #3 if he was the 49ers GM? What did he take from Justin Fields 2nd Pro Day? And what do we make of Trevor Lawrence's comments on motivation? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2622021 Draft Running Back Rankings
Chris reveals his Draft rankings for the controversial RB position, and he and Paul take a few more of your draft questions.(1:40) RB Scouting Process - Would Chris draft an RB in Round 1 anymore? How would Chris re-rank last year's RB class?(12:00) RB #5 Javonte Williams (North Carolina) - "A ball of power."(18:35) RB #4 Najee Harris (Alabama) - "He's a tough eval for me. I don't think he's a slam dunk #1 RB."(28:10) RB #3 Javian Hawkins (Louisville) - "He's small. That's where the negatives stop."(34:45) RB #2 Michael Carter (North Carolina) - "Nobody tackles him 1-on-1."(44:30) RB #1 Travis Etienne (Clemson) - "The most complete RB in the draft."(55:00) Honorable mentions - Chuba Hubbard (Oklahoma State), Trey Sermon (Ohio State), Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis), Rhamondre Stevenson (Oklahoma)(1:08:45) #AskMeAnything - Is Mac Jones worth trading up for? How does Justin Fields compare to Lamar Jackson? Should the Bengals draft Penei Sewell or Ja'Marr Chase? And Chris tweaks his Aaron Rodgers song. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2612021 Draft Defensive Tackle Rankings
Chris and Paul reminisce about football movies and Warren Sapp stories before they take some questions and reveal the Simms 2021 Draft DT Rankings.(9:40) #AskMeAnything - Does Jaelen Phillips' concussion history worry Chris? How does Kwity Paye compare to Rashan Gary? Did Jaycee Horn's 40 impressive Simms? Should the Pats pounce on Kellen Mond?(23:45) DT Scouting Process - Is Simms looking for power or speed from his DTs?(27:45) DT #5 Jay Tufele (USC) - "A stout ball of power"(32:25) DT #4 Alim McNeill (NC State) - "Immovable. A true nose tackle"(37:35) DT #3 Tyler Shelvin (LSU) - "They don't make humans like this very often"(45:05) DT #2 Christian Barmore (Alabama) - "There's no negatives, but I expected more"(52:30) DT #1 Levi Onwuzurike (Washington) - "He moves like he's 275 lbs, but with the strength of a 330-lb guy."(1:09:50) Honorable Mentions - Osa Odighizuwa (UCLA), Daviyon Nixon (Iowa), Milton Williams (Louisiana Tech)(1:14:20) QB Jeopardy: Top 10 Draft Picks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2602021 Draft Offensive Line Rankings
Chris and Ahmed react to the Sam Darnold trade and take some QB draft questions before they dive into Simms' OL rankings.(4:20) Sam Darnold trade - Can the Panthers make the playoffs with him? What positions should Carolina target in the draft? Did the Jets get enough for him?(16:10) QB Questions - Did Chris see enough tape of Zach Wilson under pressure? How risky a pick is Justin Fields? Does Mac Jones have more upside than we think?(37:45) OL Scouting Process - How does Chris differentiate between a tackle, guard, and center? What did he learn about his miss on Tristan Wirfs?(46:10) OL #6 Teven Jenkins (Oklahoma State) - "Big country!"(51:10) OL #5 Rashawn Slater (Northwestern) - "One of the tougher evals I've had"(57:10) OL #4 Alijah Vera-Tucker (USC) - "One of the best pure pass protectors in the draft"(1:03:05) OL #3 Landon Dickerson (Alabama) - "This is a Pro Bowl center"(1:08:15) OL #2 Christian Darrisaw (Virginia Tech) - "His anchor is the best in the draft"(1:13:40) OL #1 Penei Sewell (Oregon) - "Rare to see a guy that big who can move the way he can"(1:24:00) Honorable mentions & missed the cut - Walker Little (Stanford), Alex Leatherwood (Alabama), Aaron Banks (Notre Dame), Liam Eichenberg (Notre Dame), Jackson Carman (Clemson), Rasheed Walker (Penn State), Jalen Mayfield (Michigan), Samuel Cosmi (Texas), Brady Christensen (BYU) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2592021 Draft EDGE Rankings
Simms reveals his chocolate pretzel hot taeks to Paul before he gives his Pro Day thoughts and Edge Draft Rankings.(4:20) Pro Day reactions - Mac Jones let it go, Justin Fields shows better mechanics, and is Kellen Mond a good fit for the Steelers or Patriots? And would Simms rather have Justin Herbert or Zach Wilson?(29:30) EDGE Scouting Process - What does Chris look for? What did he learn from last year? How does the 2021 class compare to 2020?(34:50) EDGE #5 Dayo Odeyingbo (Vanderbilt) - "Size and versatility"(40:00) EDGE #4 Rashad Weaver (Pitt) - "Long with sneaky explosion, reminds me of Montez Sweat"(46:40) EDGE #3 Jayson Oweh (Penn State) - "The perfect example that stat production is overrated"(54:10) EDGE #2 Kwity Paye (Michigan) - "Rocked-up, thick, powerful, twitchy dude"(1:03:40) EDGE #1 Jaelan Phillips (Miami) - "The best pure pass rusher in the draft"(1:14:10) Honorable mentions - Payton Turner (Houston), Cameron Sample (Tulane)(1:18:00) What about... - Gregory Rousseau (Miami), Ronnie Perkins (Oklahoma), Carlos Basham Jr. (Wake Forest), Azeez Ojulari (Georgia), Joe Tryon (Washington) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 258#AskMeAnything: 49ers trade up (for Mac Jones?) + Zach Wilson's Pro Day
Chris is excited for another episode where of revealing all of the secrets Kyle Shanahan has told him. And he and Ahmed take all of your questions on the big trade for the 49ers and how to react to Zach Wilson's Pro Day.(4:20) 49ers trade up to #3 - Did San Francisco really have to move up so high? Chris doubles down on Mac Jones. Do the 49ers have to trade Jimmy Garoppolo?(25:40) Justin Fields & Trey Lance - Why doesn't Simms think they're as good a fit for Kyle Shanahan?(37:30) Jets - Can they pass up Zach Wilson? Where would Sam Darnold rank in this draft class?(43:40) Zach Wilson's Pro Day - Chris was blown away by it, and responds to inaccurate comparisons to JaMarcus Russell.(1:03:30) Dolphins & Eagles trade - Does Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith make more sense for Miami?(1:09:40) Draft misc. - Chris gives his take on Dyami Brown's disappointing 40 time, WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown & Elijah Moore, and CB Greg Newsome. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2572021 Draft CB & Safety Rankings
Simms laments his busted March Madness bracket before he and Paul hit the top cornerbacks and safeties in the 2021 Draft.(5:05) WR Rankings reactions - Chris takes a couple of questions about Rashod Bateman and Rondale Moore(8:20) CB scouting process: Chris reflects on what he learned from his 2020 ranks and what he's looking for when he watches CBs.(13:50) CB #6 Marco Wilson (Florida) - "Smooth, good hips, but a little lack of burst breaking on the ball."(16:20) CB #5 Paulson Adebo (Stanford) - "A kamikaze missile. He will hit you."(21:20) CB #4 Aaron Robinson (UCF) - "He got put in tough positions, but the pure ability is amazing."(27:00) CB #3 Patrick Surtain II (Alabama) - "He's a Top 15 pick, but I worry about him against the elite speed receivers"(33:50) CB #2 Tyson Campbell (Georgia) - "A true shutdown elite corner"(40:00) CB #1 Caleb Farley (Virginia Tech) - "I don't know if I've ever evaluated a corner like this. He's worthy of being drafted in the Top 3"(48:45) Safety scouting process: Chris is glad he had Antoine Winfield Jr. at the top of his 2020 rankings.(51:30) S #5 Shawn Davis (Florida) - "He's your traditional safety, a violent tackler"(54:10) S #4 Ar'Darius Washington (TCU) - "He is THE safety at TCU. I watched him and thought 'Honey Badger'"(1:02:50) S #3 Jevon Holland (Oregon) - "He can be a free safety, strong safety, big nickel; he's versatile."(1:07:30) S #2 Elijah Molden (Washington) - "This guy is Jessie Bates. Probably the best open-field tackler in the whole draft."(1:12:20) #1 Andre Cisco (Syracuse) - "His range at free safety was the best of anybody, which at his size is saying something."(1:19:00) Honorable mentions & missed the cut: Chris gives his thoughts on Asante Samuel Jr, Jaycee Horn, Kary Vincent, Trevon Moehrig, Paris Ford, Richie Grant, and Ifeatu Melifonwu Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2562021 Draft WR Rankings
Ahmed makes his long-awaited return, and Chris reveals his 2021 Draft WR rankings, where his Big 3 is a little different from others you might see.(3:00) Chris explains his process for scouting WRs and looks back at what he learned from last year(12:20) WR #6 Terrace Marshall Jr (LSU) - "aka Justin Jefferson Jr"(20:50) WR #5 Kadarius Toney (Florida) - "He and Ja'Marr Chase are the most dangerous with the ball in their hands."(27:40) WR #4 Jaylen Waddle (Alabama) - "I like him better than I liked Henry Ruggs or Jerry Jeudy."(36:20) WR #3 Dyami Brown (UNC) - "This is my guy. There was nobody that could run with him."(46:15) WR #2 DeVonta Smith (Alabama) - "His physicality was the most pleasant surprise of all."(55:50) WR #1 Ja'Marr Chase (LSU) - "He's a slam dunk. He's the safest and the best. He has everything."(1:10:40) Honorable mentions: Chris gives love to Jaelon Darden, Tutu Atwell, Marquez Stevenson, and D'Wayne Eskridge(1:15:50) Homie questions: What about Rashod Bateman, Rondale Moore, Nico Collins, and Tylan Wallace? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 255Free Agency Day 2-3 Recap: Dalton to Bears & WR Landing Spots
Chris gives all his analysis on the second wave of free agency, including Andy Dalton to the Bears and what teams are still hunting in the depressed WR market.(3:30) Quarterbacks: What's the best fit for Mitch Trubisky? Would anyone trade for Deshaun Watson right now? And what about Cam Newton's bad mechanics last year?(22:30) Wide Receivers: Curtis Samuel is putting Washington in the leaderhouse in the NFC East. Chris hasn't given up on A.J. Green. And what teams could want Kenny Golladay and JuJu Smith-Schuster?(35:45) Big Phil: He joins to talk about the Patriots spending spree, offensive line changes for the Raiders & Chiefs, and if Andy Dalton is better than Nick Foles.(1:02:00) 49ers: Why Trent Williams wasn't their only big O-line signing this week.(1:07:40) Cornerbacks: Chris doesn't understand why Shaquill Griffin got paid more than William Jackson.(1:13:00) Phillip Lindsay: Simms is concerned by his 2020 film. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 254Free Agency Day 1 Recap
Tampering Day 1 is Free Agency Day 1, so Chris gives his take on all the big news, right after Paulie B explains an old college photo with some chihuahuas.(4:55) Patriots spending spree: Jonnu Smith AND Hunter Henry? Would Chris rather have Nelson Agholor & Kendrick Bourne or Kenny Golladay? Was there any Belichick move that Simms didn't like? (24:40) Buccaneers: How did they keep Shaq Barrett & Rob Gronkowski? Why should Tampa prioritize Ndamukong Suh over Antonio Brown?(30:00) Re-signings: Leonard Floyd is a star for the Rams, and Kyle Juszczyk was a must-keep for the 49ers(36:45) Jameis Winston: Is he the favorite to win the Saints starting job over Taysom Hill?(38:30) Ryan Fitzpatrick: Does Washington still need to draft a QB?(42:00) Edge rushers: Yannick Ngakoue, Bud Dupree, Carl Lawson, and Trey Hendrickson...which is the best fit? And who is still out there?(47:25) Offensive line: After cutting their tackles, why did the Chiefs sign a guard? And after signing Corey Linsley, could the Chargers target Trent Williams too?(52:55) Jets: Chris is excited for both Corey Davis and Jarrad Davis.(55:00) Wide Receivers: Why are Kenny Golladay and JuJu Smith-Schuster still unsigned?(1:00:10) Defensive backs: The Browns got a good deal with John Johnson. And why are the top CBs still out there?(1:04:40) Robin Hood signings: Who are the best under-the-radar adds? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 253Free Agency Mega-Preview
It's a special podcast for a special day, as Paulie Burmeister turns 50! What better way to celebrate than hitting every big name in a free agency mega-preview. Who deserves to get paid? Who's fool's gold? Also Big Phil joins to talk about Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson.(5:00) Wide Receivers: Why didn't the Lions tag Kenny Golladay? Chris would love to see Curtis Samuel to the Jets and T.Y. Hilton to the Packers. And is Will Fuller fool's gold?(17:00) Running Backs: Chris doesn't understand why the Packers didn't franchise tag Aaron Jones. Are Chris Carson or Leonard Fournette good options for the Steelers?(27:20) Tight Ends: Why didn't Hunter Henry or Jonnu Smith get the tag? What is the only team Gronk might leave Tampa for?(29:50) Offensive Line: Trent Williams and Corey Linsley are the stars of the group, but don't sleep on Daryl Williams. And please sign Joe Thuney, Bengals.(36:15) Big Phil: He joins to talk Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, and what's the best destination for Jameis Winston, Cam Newton, and Mitchell Trubisky.(1:11:40) Edge Defenders: Is Shaq Barrett worth a massive deal? Should Bud Dupree stay with the Steelers? And buyer beware on Haason Reddick and Trey Hendrickson.(1:18:50) Defensive Tackles: Why does Chris like Dalvin Tomlinson? And will Ndamukong Suh return to the Bucs?(1:20:30) Linebackers: What is the best landing spot for Matt Milano? How much does KJ Wright have left?(1:23:15) Cornerbacks: William Jackson is going to shock everyone. Are Richard Sherman and Patrick Peterson more name than game? And Brian Poole's demand could surprise you.(1:27:30) Safeties: John Johnson deserves to get paid.(1:32:00) QB Jeopardy: 2021 Draft QBs Edition Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 252#AskMeAnything: 2021 Draft QBs
On the heels of releasing his 2021 Draft QB Rankings, Chris answers questions from the homies about his Top 6 passers and others who didn't make the cut.(6:10) Zach Wilson: Should we be concerned about his weak schedule? His shoulder injury? If Chris were the Jaguars GM, would he draft him #1 overall? And should the Jets draft Wilson or trade for Deshaun Watson?(20:45) Trevor Lawrence: Does he remind Chris of Andrew Luck?(24:50) Mac Jones: Are people overlooking his physical traits?(36:30) Kellen Mond: Why could he be a good NFL QB when he wasn't overwhelming in college? And is there any concern over the track record of Jimbo Fisher QBs? And would he be a good fit with the Steelers or 49ers?(48:45) Justin Fields: Does he compare closely to Sam Darnold? How easy will it be to fix his mechanics?(58:15) Trey Lance: Does he compare at all to Josh Allen? Would he be a bad pick for the Panthers at #8?(1:04:45) Others: What does Chris think of Kyle Trask, Davis Mills, Sam Ehlinger, and Jamie Newman? Are there any mid-round sleepers he likes? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2512021 Draft QB Rankings
The much awaited debut of the Simms 2021 Draft QB Rankings are here. Chris reveals his Top 6 QBs of the 2021 class, and as always he is not swayed by the consensus opinions.(5:15) Freezing Cold Tweets - Before revealing the list, let's remember the (wrong) ridicule of years past(9:45) QB #1 Zach Wilson (BYU) - "He's got the best arm in the draft. He's clearly #1 for me. Clearly."(24:00) QB #2 Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) - "There's untapped talent, though he does have inconsistencies in his mechanics."(32:30) QB #3 Mac Jones (Alabama) - "He is a machine throwing. He's a Top 10 pick, there's no doubt in my mind."(43:05) QB #4 Kellen Mond (Texas A&M) - "Why is nobody talking about this guy? As a pure, consistent thrower, he's better than Trevor Lawrence."(51:15) QB #5 Justin Fields (Ohio State) - "He's got elite traits. But he has technique issues that make him a project."(1:06:25) QB #6 Trey Lance (North Dakota St) - "He's the most gifted runner of the group. But he hasn't thrown enough."(1:15:45) Tiers - How much of a gap is there between each group? And is there any chance the Jaguars would draft Wilson #1?(1:18:30) Homie questions - Where would Justin Herbert & Joe Burrow rank in the 2021 class? Is Mac Jones a better prospect than Tua Tagovailoa? And is the 2021 QB class as a whole better than 2020? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 250Bust The Narrative + Free Agent Blind Resumes
Chris tells us which offseason narratives we should bust (or trust), and then Ahmed tries to stump him with some blind resumes about underrated players and pending free agents.(6:35) Bust The Narrative - "The Bucs need to keep both Shaq Barrett and Chris Godwin"(18:00) "The Browns and Lavonte David are a match made in heaven"(22:00) "Nick Foles got a raw deal last year with the Bears and should still be a contender for the starting gig"(26:15) "The Jets are best to stick with Sam Darnold"(29:30) "Deshaun Watson can’t win anytime soon with this Texans roster"(33:50) "Russell Wilson can’t get back to the Super Bowl with Seattle’s coaching"(41:40) "The Cowboys are best with Dak Prescott, Dak is best for Cowboys"(46:10) "The Saints should want Drew Brees to retire"(50:55) Robin Hood: Blind Resume - Chris tries to guess the identity of some underrated stars and pending free agents from their stat lines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 249Ranking Franchise Tag Candidates
With the franchise tag window opening yesterday, Chris ranks which pending free agents mean the most to their team.(4:00) Dak Prescott - Do the Cowboys have any choice but stick with him?(12:15) Wide Receivers - Ranking Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, Kenny Golladay, and Will Fuller(28:45) Offensive Linemen - Tough decisions for the Packers, Patriots, Panthers, & Football Team(37:45) Tight Ends - Jonnu Smith over Hunter Henry?(42:30) Aaron Jones - Are the Packers ready to turn to AJ Dillon?(46:20) Edge Rushers - Could we see a 2nd straight tag for Shaq Barrett, Yannick Ngakoue, Matt Judon, Leonard Williams, and Bud Dupree?(56:10) Safeties - The Broncos, Rams, Saints, and Vikings could lose some of the best safeties in the league(1:05:10) Matt Milano & Shaquill Griffin - Have they done enough to be paid at the top of their position?(1:08:50) #AskMeAnything - Chris on how he scouts QBs and the biggest difference between college and the pros(1:16:30) QB Jeopardy - Paul brings trivia on Deshaun Watson and other QBs in the news Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 248#AskMeAnything: Wentz, Watt, Big Ben, and QB Questions
Chris is back from his staycation, and he and Ahmed hit the mailbag hard with a full #AskMeAnything pod.(4:55) Carson Wentz trade - Have the Colts upgraded from Philip Rivers? Should the Eagles hand the starting job to Jalen Hurts?(17:20) J.J. Watt - What is the best scheme for him?(22:20) Ben Roethlisberger - If the Steelers cut him, what is their best replacement? Mason Rudolph? Cam Newton?(28:15) Deshaun Watson - What will it cost to get him? Is he a good fit for Kyle Shanahan's 49ers system? What else should the Texans do to rebuild?(40:50) QB Questions - Should the Bears trade up for Zach Wilson? How many QBs could go 1st round? Should the Cowboys be scared of paying Dak? Why is there so much disrespect for Sam Darnold?(53:25) New Coaches - What will Raheem Morris change about the Rams defense? Can Arthur Smith rejuvenate Matt Ryan?(1:04:30) Under The Radar Free Agents - Curtis Samuel, Leonard Floyd, William Jackson and more.(1:13:40) The Next Gennies - Ahmed hands out kudos for some leaders in advanced stats this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 247George Kittle & Mark Ingram
Ohhh baby, Simms is on vacation so no regular pod this week. But we've got interviews with a couple of his favorites:(0:00) 49ers TE George Kittle on defending Jimmy G and breaking down why Travis Kelce is so good(15:20) Free agent RB Mark Ingram on how much gas he has left in the tank, playing for the Ravens and Saints, and memories of his dad with the Giants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 246WTF Happened? Chiefs shocking gameplan in Super Bowl LV
Chris has rewatched the Super Bowl so many times, his family is having an intervention. But Ahmed and Big Phil joined him to give some final thoughts on the Bucs big win over the Chiefs.(5:05) WTF Happened: Chiefs offense - Chris is still shocked by Kansas City's gameplan. What could they have done differently? Is there a blueprint to stop the Chiefs now?(24:00) Big Phil - He joins to talk about his view from the field Sunday, Andy Reid's timeouts, and the one-sided penalties.(56:45) Bucs & Chiefs offseason - Who is the free agent Tampa Bay needs to keep? Could Kansas City have a Super Bowl hangover?(1:18:00) Carson Wentz - The Eagles fans are mad at Chris, so he ranks who is to blame for his decline in Philadelphia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 245Super Bowl LV Recap: Bucs take down Chiefs
Mahomes was shut down like he has never been before and Brady has ring number 7(!). Chris and Paul break down all angles of the Bucs beatdown of the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.(5:05) Chiefs Offense vs Bucs Defense - How did Todd Bowles go against his nature to stop Patrick Mahomes? How much of a factor was the QB's toe? Why was Chris "shocked" by Kansas City's gameplan? And should Devin White have been MVP?(34:30) Bucs Offense vs Chiefs Defense - Why was the run game so important for Tampa? What was the "brilliant" move Tom Brady made early in the game? And how did Brady and Gronk's experience lead to a TD on a broken play?(50:50) Penalties - Chris is pissed that the refs made themselves part of the game.(56:40) Bucs O-line - How did they dominate the Chiefs front?(1:08:05) Andy Reid's timeout - Did Chris agree with his strategy at the end of the first half? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 244WTF Will Happen? Super Bowl LV Preview
Chris watched back the Chiefs Week 12 win over the Bucs to see what it can tell us about how Super Bowl LV will play out. And Paul has a TB-KC-themed QB Jeopardy.(8:00) Chiefs Offense vs Bucs Defense: How did Tyreek burn TB's secondary? Should KC even try to run the ball? And why any blitzing from Todd Bowles is too much blitzing.(28:30) Bucs Offense vs Chiefs Defense: How Steve Spagnuolo confused Tom Brady, but made a crucial mistake. As good as they are, does the Tampa O-line have an advantage over the KC D-line? (45:00) Super Bowl #AskMeAnything: Would Simms take Mahomes with the Bucs roster over Brady with the Chiefs roster? Is the Bucs D-line better than the 49ers D-line in last year's Super Bowl?(59:15) QB Jeopardy - Brady-Mahomes Super Bowl Edition: Paul finds a way to bring up the best photo in Super Bowl history Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 243Stafford-Goff Trade, #AskMeAnything, & Simms 2020 All-Pro Team
It's all about awards and your questions in today's pod, as Chris reveals his 2020 All-Pro Team, Ahmed hands out his Under-Talked About players, and we reveal the 2021 Homies Choice Awards...all while taking your Twitter questions.(2:20) Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff Trade - What does this blockbuster mean for the Rams Super Bowl odds, the Lions draft plans, and Ahmed's fandom?(20:45) Chris Simms 2020 All-Pro Offense - Of course Aaron Rodgers makes the cut, and Chris is sick of the criticism.(39:15) #AskMeAnything - To get Deshaun Watson, would Chris trade Trevor Lawrence? Lamar Jackson? Four first round picks? How concerning was Nick Sirianni's shaky press conference?(54:40) Chris Simms 2020 All-Pro Defense - Amid some househould names, a little-known safety makes Chris' squad(1:11:05) Ahmed's Under-Talked-About Players - Who isn't getting the spotlight they deserve?(1:25:45) 2021 Homies Choice Awards - Who were your picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and more? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 242WTF Happened: Packers last series + Chiefs disguise fools Josh Allen
Chris and Paul talk "white 80" and other audibles before they give their final thoughts on the Conference Championship games.(3:45) Bucs-Packers leftovers: How the Bucs have made Brady into a big play QB, and should Rodgers have waved off the FG unit? And Simms goes play-by-play to explain what went wrong on the Packers final series.(29:25) Chiefs-Bills WTF Happened: What is KC's biggest weakness? And how did the Chiefs disguises confuse Josh Allen?(1:01:00) QB Jeopardy: Tampa Super Bowl edition Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 241Championship Sunday Recap: Brady is the GOAT*, Rodgers heartbroken again
Even though Chris was right on both his Conference Championship picks, he's still a bit sad after yesterday's Conference Championships. And Ahmed says goodbye to the Packers, Bills, and one of his favorite players ever.(3:30) Buccaneers def. Packers - Is Chris finally willing to admit Tom Brady is the GOAT? Should Matt LaFleur have gone for it on 4th-and-goal? Should Packers fans be mad at the refs? What was Green Bay's D doing on the Scotty Miller TD? And might Aaron Rodgers want out of Green Bay?(50:15) Chiefs def. Bills - Chris breaks down Tyreek Hill's big play. Why did the Chiefs blitz get to Josh Allen? What do the Bills need to do to beat the Chiefs next season? And Ahmed buries Buffalo with Requiem For A Team.(1:12:00) Super Bowl LV - Some early thoughts on Chiefs vs Bucs. KC might already be missing a couple key pieces.(1:14:00) Thanks, Matthew Stafford - Ahmed is ready to let go of one of his favorite Lions of all time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 240Conference Championship Picks
Chris and Mike cannot wait for Brady vs Rodgers & Allen vs Mahomes. They give their Championship Sunday picks, but not before Florio gets to gloat about a nice performance last week. Also, an astute viewer has uncovered a secret about Simms.(3:50) #5 Buccaneers at #1 Packers(26:00) #2 Bills at #1 Chiefs(43:20) Championship Sunday Props(49:15) Best Bets & Folsom Prison Blues pick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 239WTF Will Happen? Conf. Championship Preview
Chris talks about his Championship Sunday routine and reflects on Philip Rivers' career before he and Paul dive into Bills-Chiefs and Bucs-Packers.(2:30) Philip Rivers retires - Chris respects his toughness, but is he a Hall of Famer?(11:00) Bills vs Chiefs - Buffalo's D is better than Week 6, but can KC run all over them again? And the Bills O "needs to use its greatest weapon."(27:05) Big Phil joins to share some concerns about the Bills passing game, and if Buffalo can doubleteam both Tyreek Hill & Travis Kelce(52:50) Buccaneers vs Packers - How did the Bucs give Aaron Rodgers his worst game of the year? And "I don't see how Green Bay can slow down Tampa Bay."(1:19:15) QB Jeopardy: Championship Weekend Edition - Can Chris repeat his 5-for-5 performance? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 238Divisional Recap: Brees' final game, Browns fumble, & Josh Allen busts his "a-word"
Chris & Ahmed recap the Divisional Round, including an unhappy ending for Drew Brees.(2:45) Buccaneers def. Saints - Yes, Drew Brees is at fault for his INTs. How did Bruce Arians go against his nature? And where was Michael Thomas?(24:30) Chiefs def. Browns - #HennethingIsPossible! Andy Reid's "gutsy playcall"", Damn! Okay Steve Spagnuolo, and the Browns should be "so happy where they are."(50:15) Bills def. Ravens - Stefon Diggs & Josh Allen have a bromance, and what does Lamar Jackson need to work on this offseason?(1:08:00) Packers def. Rams - Green Bay burns LA with the same play twice. Should Jalen Ramsey blame his teammates? And is Jared Goff's job secure? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 237My Boy Blue!: Interview with Bills QB Josh Allen
Simms chats with Bills QB Josh Allen prior to Buffalo's Divisional round game against the Ravens. The bromance is real.(1:00) Josh picks his best play of the year, and explains why Week 2 against the Dolphins was a turning point(4:45) How losses to the Titans & Chiefs help the Bills right the ship(6:40) How Josh deals with the haters and self-curses thyself to get past mistakes(10:20) Changes to his mechanics helped his accuracy(13:50) Josh talks us through 2 key plays vs the Colts last week(17:40) When did facing a blitz become something to attack and not to fear?(18:50) Best way to describe the Ravens D, keys to playing in the snow, and keeping tabs on Lamar & Baker(22:00) The one thing that Sean McDermott hasn't quite accepted about his QB(23:50) Simms serenades Josh with his official song: "Giddy Up Josh Allen" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 236Divisional Picks: Upset in Buffalo + Brady vs Brees
Due to some scheduling conflicts, there will be no WTF Happened Wednesday pod this week. Instead, enjoy Chris and Mike's Divisional Round picks a day early.(5:30) #6 Rams at #1 Packers(16:00) #5 Ravens at #2 Bills(28:00) #6 Browns at #1 Chiefs(36:40) #5 Buccaneers at #2 Saints(46:00) Divisional Round Props(49:45) Best Bets & Folsom Prison Blues pick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 235Wild Card Recap: Browns dump Steelers + Doug Pederson fired
Chris & Ahmed unpack all angles of Super Wild Card Weekend.(3:40) Browns def. Steelers - Baker and "a guy named Blake" pull off the upset. And is practice overrated?(21:45) Ravens def. Titans - Lamar makes an all-time run. And how did Baltimore stonewall Derrick Henry?(35:45) Bills def. Colts - Chris debuts TWO new QB songs, and Ahmed questions Indy's 4th down decision.(47:15) BREAKING NEWS: The Eagles have fired Doug Pederson.(51:00) Buccaneers def. Washington - Brady burns the blitz & Taylor Heinicke showed some holes in Tampa's D.(58:40) Rams def. Seahawks - Seattle's offense became too predictable & who is the best QB for LA?(1:14:10) Saints def. Bears - Michael Thomas in the slime zone, and don't end the Trubisky era just yet.(1:20:20) Requiem For A Team: Ahmed says goodbye to all the Wild Card losers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 234Wild Card Picks: Upset in Seattle & Tom Brady vs Chase Young
Chris and Mike hit on an emerging story before they pick every game from Super Wild Card Weekend.(:30) Deshaun Watson - Florio is hearing rumors that he wants out of Houston. Could the Texans trade him?(9:00) #7 Colts at #2 Bills(16:30) #6 Rams at #3 Seahawks(25:15) #5 Buccaneers at #4 Washington(29:45) #5 Ravens at #4 Titans(37:35) #7 Bears at #2 Saints(41:45) #6 Browns at #3 Steelers(47:30) Best Bets & Folsom Prison Blues pick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 233WTF Will Happen? Wild Card Preview
Ahmed makes his triumphant return to the pod and Big Phil joins in to hit all angles of Super Wild Card Weekend. And we lay a few more squads to rest with Requiem For A Team.(3:00) #6 Rams vs #3 Seahawks - How did the LA offense change with John Wolford? And the Hawks need to move DK Metcalf around.(16:50) #7 Bears vs #2 Saints - Can Chicago's offense keep up in a shootout?(21:20) Big Phil joins to talk about if you can slow down the Saints, and Ahmed is bitter about the Bears.(33:10) #5 Buccaneers vs #4 Washington - The WFT front 4 is good, but "they can't ruin this game."(50:15) #7 Colts vs #2 Bills - Phil is not buying Ahmed's Buffalo playoff narratives.(1:06:55) #5 Ravens vs #4 Titans - Is Baltimore any better than last year's playoff loss?(1:17:45) #6 Browns vs #3 Steelers - Can Cleveland beat Pittsburgh two weeks in a row?(1:27:45) Requiem For A Team - We eulogize the lost seasons of the Pats, Lions, Vikings, 49ers, Raiders, and Giants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 232Week 17 Recap: Browns back in the playoffs, Bills unstoppable, Eagles tank
Chris gets to gloat about his QB Jeopardy win before he and Paul react to all the fallout from the last week of the regular season.(2:15) Damn! Okay: AFC Wild Card Edition-Baker made the big plays when it counted. -Are the Ravens hotter heading into the playoffs than last year? -The Bills are almost unstoppable. -As of right now, Tua doesn't pass the eye test.(26:55) Take it Up to 100 - "Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Derrick Henry"(33:50) Victory Lap: Rookie Edition -Jonathan Taylor is on fire. -Justin Jefferson and Justin Herbert shatter records.(42:45) Black Monday - Which is the best head coach opening: Chargers, Jets or Jaguars? And the guys have high praise for Brian Daboll.(49:15) Give Me The Headlines: NFC East Edition - Chris gets why the Eagles tanked, even if he's pissed.(58:40) Damn! Okay: NFC Playoff Edition -Tom Brady is amazing. -Jalen Ramsey was the best CB in 2020. -"The Rams can beat the Seahawks with John Wolford."-Did Aaron Rodgers lock up the MVP?-The Saints are flying under the radar-"The Seahawks have made the greatest 180 in football" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 231Week 17 Picks: Who will win the NFC East?
Florio and Simms pick every game in the final week of the regular season. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!(4:15) Sunday 1pm games-Jets at Patriots-Dolphins at Bills-Ravens at Bengals-Steelers at Browns-Vikings at Lions-Cowboys at Giants-Falcons at Buccaneers(23:30) 4pm AFC games-Raiders at Broncos-Chargers at Chiefs-Titans at Texans-Jaguars at Colts(32:00) 4pm NFC games & SNF-Saints at Panthers-Seahawks at 49ers-Packers at Bears-Cardinals at Rams-Washington at Eagles(46:30) Best Bets & "Folsom Prison Blues" pick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 230WTF WILL Happen? Previewing Week 17 Rematches
With a rematch-filled Week 17, Chris and Paul look back at the first meetings between some playoff hopefuls to predict what we might see this Sunday. And to close out 2020 in style, Simms hits his first perfect round of QB Jeopardy.(4:00) Packers vs Bears: Chicago has found its offensive groove since Week 12, but the Packers run game "is now a force." And Chris sees Matt Nagy & Mitchell Trubisky back next year.(26:15) Steelers vs Browns: What happened to the Pittsburgh run game we saw in Week 6? And this isn't the same Baker Mayfield as last time.(36:45) Defensive Player of the Year: TJ Watt is great, but Chris would vote for someone else.(42:10) Cardinals vs Rams: LA can win without Jared Goff. Arizona can't without Kyler Murray.(58:30) Cowboys vs Giants: It's stoppable force vs movable object with the Giants O and Cowboys D.(1:10:30) QB Jeopardy: Chris goes 5-for-5 for the first time ever when Paul quizzes him on the College Football Playoff teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 229Week 16 Recap: Steelers come back, Browns can't run, & Washington cuts Haskins
Chris is flying solo today without a co-host, so he calls Big Phil from the bullpen to recap all the Week 16 action.(2:00) Steelers def. Colts - How did Pittsburgh turn it around after halftime?(9:00) Jets def. Browns - Why did Kevin Stefanski stop running it?(13:30) Chiefs def. Falcons - Is the pressure getting to Patrick Mahomes?(25:45) Packers def. Titans - Green Bay's run game makes them seem less "fraudulent."(37:00) Seahawks def. Rams - Jared Goff doesn't throw spirals and Seattle's D makes them true contenders.(46:45) Take It Up To 100: Saints def. Vikings - Alvin Kamara is the perfect RB.(53:35) Bears def. Jaguars - "Chicago is dangerous right now."(56:30) Dolphins def. Raiders - Should Miami start Tua or Fitz this week?(1:06:20) Ravens def. Giants - Phil has advice for Daniel Jones.(1:16:15) Give Me The Headlines: Cowboys def. Eagles - Andy Dalton will shoot your eye out, and the Eagles shouldn't fire anyone.(1:23:20) Panthers def. Washington - Paging Mr. Smith, and Dwayne Haskins gets benched yesterday and cut today.(1:34:15) 49ers def. Cardinals - "The spread is dead" and Kyler is questionable.(1:35:50) Buccaneers def. Lions - Is the balance of power swinging back to the NFC?(1:37:20) Chargers def. Broncos - Chris has a reservation about Eric Bieniemy coaching LA.(1:39:15) Bengals def. Texans - Way to go, Zac Taylor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 228Week 16 Picks: Christmas football + Titans vs Packers offensive explosion
Florio and Simms pick every game on a holiday weekend of 4 straight days of football. Thanks for listening and Merry Christmas!(1:30) Friday & Saturday games-Christmas: Vikings at Saints-Saturday: Buccaneers at Lions-Saturday: 49ers at Cardinals-Saturday: Dolphins at Raiders(14:20) Sunday early games-Giants at Ravens-Bengals at Texans-Bears at Jaguars-Falcons at Chiefs-Browns at Jets-Colts at Steelers(26:10) Sunday late games-Broncos at Chargers-Panthers at Washington-Eagles at Cowboys-Rams at Seahawks(36:10) Primetime games-SNF: Titans at Packers-MNF: Bills at Patriots(47:40) Best Bets & "Folsom Prison Blues" pick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 227Week 15 Recap: Brees' bad decisions, Brady's lasers, & Jets upset Rams
Chris and Paul recap all the Saturday and Sunday games from Week 15, including Drew Brees' painful return and an embarrassing Rams loss.(4:30) Chiefs def. Saints - Aside from playing hurt, Drew Brees also made some bad decisions. And can the Chiefs protect Patrick Mahomes?(21:15) Packers def. Panthers - Green Bay is heading towards the #1 pick, despite a "disappointing win."(26:15) Damn! Okay: Cardinals def. Eagles - Kyler Murray looks healthy again, and Kliff Kingsbury had "one of his better offensive gameplans all year." And it's over for Carson Wentz in Philadelphia.(41:10) Bears def. Vikings - Matt Nagy is finally adapting his offense to David Montgomery and Mitchell Trubisky.(48:30) Browns def. Giants - Baker Mayfield has reached a new level of comfort.(52:30) Dolphins def. Patriots - Salvon Ahmed comes out of nowhere(55:40) Ravens def. Jaguars - Yannick Ngakoue gets revenge on his old team.(56:45) Take It Up To 100: Bills def. Broncos - Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley are on a team that knows how to use them, and Josh Allen has entered the Mahomes-Rodgers stratosphere.(1:04:20) Self-Scout Thyself: Bucs def. Falcons - Tom Brady was "throwing lasers" to erase another Atlanta lead.(1:12:20) Titans def. Lions - Thoughts for the poor Lions CB who tried to tackle Derrick Henry high.(1:16:00) Jets def. Rams - It's a broken record for the Rams offense. And Chris has a message for Jets fans.(1:22:50) Seahawks def. Washington - Has the Seahawks defense turned a corner? And Simms was encouraged by some of what he saw from Dwayne Haskins.(1:25:45) Give Me The Headlines: Cowboys def. 49ers - "I miss the '90s"(1:27:40) Colts def. Texans - "Hoosier daddy" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 226Week 15 Picks: Chiefs win in New Orleans + Freddie Kitchens revenge game
Florio and Simms hit every Week 16 game, including a fun Saturday slate with Simms' man crushes.(00:15) TNF & Saturday games:-TNF: Chargers vs Raiders-Saturday: Bills vs Broncos-Saturday: Panthers vs Packers(8:40) Sunday early games:-Buccaneers vs Falcons-Jaguars vs Ravens-49ers vs Cowboys-Texans vs Colts-Patriots vs Dolphins-Bears vs Vikings-Lions vs Titans-Seahawks vs Washington(31:00) Sunday late afternoon games:-Eagles vs Cardinals-Jets vs Rams-Chiefs vs Saints(39:50) Primetime (SNF & MNF)-SNF: Browns vs Giants-MNF: Steelers vs Bengals(47:20) Best Bets & "Folsom Prison Blues" Pick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 225WTF Happened in Ravens-Browns + Tua's best game so far
Chris and Paul go deep on the Ravens-Browns game of the year and welcome back Big Phil.(3:30) WTF Happened: Ravens def. Browns - Was this the best game of Baker Mayfield's career?(23:20) Big Phil thinks Baker is growing up, and remembers the time he lost 30 yards on a sack(41:30) Why didn't the Browns have a plan for Lamar Jackson? And how can the Ravens fix their passing game?(1:02:30) Chiefs def. Dolphins - Can you blame Patrick Mahomes for all 3 of his INTs? And why this was the best game of Tua Tagovailoa's career so far.(1:24:10) Cardinals def. Giants - Who is most to blame for New York's disastrous offense?(1:35:15) Buccaneers def. Vikings - Tampa's offense is better when Antonio Brown plays less.(1:44:50) QB TE Jeopardy - Paul has trivia inspired by Travis Kelce's great season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 224Week 14 Recap: Jalen Hurts sparks upset + Allen-to-Diggs sinks Steelers
Simms takes Ahmed behind the curtain of his Lowe's commercial ("Let's go team!") before the guys hit every game from Week 14 and bury some squads in Requiem For A Team.(6:15) Deep Dive #1: Eagles def. Saints - Why was New Orleans not ready for Jalen Hurts? And does Chris already like him more than Taysom Hill?(23:00) Take It Up To 100: Packers def. Lions - Davante Adams has the best QB connection in the NFL...(29:00) Chiefs def. Dolphins - ...unless Travis Kelce has something to say about it.(33:30) Deep Dive #2: Bills def. Steelers - How Pittsburgh's defense ran out of steam, and is Big Ben the problem?(52:00) Damn! Okay: Colts def. Raiders - Kenny Moore had the INT of the year, and the Vegas defensive problems go beyond coaching(56:40) Buccaneers def. Vikings - Ndamukong Suh pushed around the Minnesota O-line, and can the Bucs really do "anything damn thing they damn want to"?(1:00:30) Cardinals def. Giants - Haason Reddick has a big return to New Jersey, and Daniel Jones needs to play football(1:04:30) Washington def. 49ers - Chase Young and the Football Team D can win games by themselves(1:07:40) Seahawks def. Jets - Jamal Adams is setting records(1:10:45) Give Me The Headlines: Titans def. Jaguars - Derrick Henry is "legendary"(1:14:10) Cowboys def. Bengals - "Red Rifle Revenge"(1:16:20) Self-Scout Thyself: Chargers def. Falcons - The Falcons twitter account knew what was coming(1:18:20) Broncos def. Panthers - Brandon McManus trolled...himself? And yesterday was big for Drew Lock's future(1:20:45) Bears def. Texans - Chicago's offense is playing to David Montgomery and Mitchell Trubisky's strengths(1:24:00) Requiem For A Team - We lay to rest the Texans, Falcons, Broncos & Panthers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 223Week 14 Picks: Jalen Hurts debut + Steelers rebound vs Bills?
Mike concedes the straight up picks title to Chris before the guys hit a full 16-game Week 14.(1:45) TNF & Sunday early games:-Patriots-Rams-Broncos-Panthers-Texans-Bears-Cowboys-Bengals-Titans-Jaguars-Chiefs-Dolphins-Cardinals-Giants-Vikings-Buccaneers(23:20) Sunday late games-Colts-Raiders-Jets-Seahawks-Packers-Lions-Falcons-Chargers-Saints-Eagles-Washington-49ers(39:30) Primetime (SNF & MNF)-Steelers-Bills-Ravens-Browns(47:40) Best Bets & the debut of Survivor Picks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 222WTF Happened...to the Steelers offense + Requiem For a Team returns
Ahmed is still coming down off his high hosting Football Night in America, and then the guys put a cap on Week 13. Plus, Requiem For A Team returns for another season.(5:45) WTF Happened: Bills def. 49ers - Josh Allen is hitting Mahomes & Rodgers territory(30:45) Washington def. Steelers - Pittsburgh's offense has become "predictable within their predictableness"(53:20) Saints def. Falcons - Would Chris rather have Taysom Hill's ceiling or Drew Brees' floor?(1:01:30) Rams def. Cardinals - How Arizona is misusing DeAndre Hopkins(1:09:50) Requiem For A Team - Ahmed eulogizes the Jets, Jaguars, Chargers, and Bengals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 221Week 13 Recap: Giants shut down Russ + Time to start Jalen Hurts
Chris talks about hanging out with Steve Kornacki before he and Paul dive into Week 13.Deep Dive #1: Giants def. Seahawks - "The Giants D is real" and gave Russ nowhere to goDamn! Okay (DB edition): Chiefs def. Broncos - Tyrann Mathieu is a stud on a D that "is what it is"Rams def. Cardinals - Troy Hill was on to the Arizona pass game; what happened to Kyler Murray's motion?Vikings def. Jaguars - Cameron Dantzler is Mike Zimmer's kind of cornerDeep Dive #2: Browns def. Titans - Kevin Stefanski self-scouted himself and has reined in Baker MayfieldTake It Up to 100: Colts def. Texans - T.Y. Hilton can be the go-to guy Indy needsSelf-Scout Thyself: Raiders def. Jets - Gregg Williams blitzes himself out of a jobPatriots def. Chargers - Anthony Lynn's special teams can't count to 11Packers def. Eagles - "Carson Wentz did nothing to be benched yesterday, but it's time to go to Jalen Hurts"Give Me The Headlines: Saints def. Falcons - "You win some, you Taysom"Lions def. Bears - "Pooh bears"Dolphins def. Bengals - “Brooklyn brouhaha” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 220Week 13 Picks: Browns-Titans run-off + Upset in Lambeau?
Simms won last week on Marquise Brown's late TD and Florio is not happy about it. Then the guys pick every game for Week 13.-Saints vs Falcons-Lions vs Bears-Colts vs Texans-Bengals vs Dolphins-Jaguars vs Vikings-Raiders vs Jets-Browns vs Titans-Rams vs Cardinals-Giants vs Seahawks-Eagles vs Packers-Patriots vs Chargers-SNF: Broncos vs Chiefs-Monday: Washington vs Steelers-MNF: Bills vs 49ers-Tuesday: Cowboys vs Ravens-Best Bets: Chris really likes the under in LA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 219WTF Happened...Titans dominate, Carr & Goff disappoint
Chris and Paul have perhaps our most efficient WTF Happened ever, as they hit on Derrick Henry, Herbert vs Allen, bad games for Derrick Carr & Jared Goff, and concerns for Taysom Hill.(2:50) Titans def. Colts - Indy missed DeForest Buckner, and the Titans use both man and zone blocking to get Derrick Henry loose.(16:45) Bills def. Chargers - Why wasn't it a Justin Herbert-Josh Allen laser show?(27:30) Titans or Bills: Who has the better chance of upsetting the Steelers & Chiefs in the playoffs?(29:20) Falcons def. Raiders - Raheem Morris' crazy defense confused Carr & Gruden(40:00) Rams def. 49ers - Jared Goff had a bad game, but don't let Sean McVay off the hook(53:50) Taysom Hill - "It wasn't great, I don't care what the circumstances were"(57:15) QB Jeopardy - Can Chris get his first perfect score in the category of all-time receiving performances? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 218Week 12 Recap: Mahomes-to-Hill burns Bucs + Henry for MVP?
Paul sells Chris on cutting down Christmas trees before the guys hit every game from Week 12 Sunday.-Deep Dive #1: Chiefs def. Buccaneers - "Mahomes left points on the board"-The Bucs offense has an identity crisis, and Brady can't move anymore.-Take It Up To 100: Titans def. Colts - Derrick Henry is part of a 3-man MVP race-49ers def. Rams - Deebo Samuel is a running back in a wide receiver's body-Damn! Okay: Packers def. Bears - Aaron Rodgers ho-hum, 4 TD-Vikings def. Panthers - Jeremy Chinn makes history, and you can win a Super Bowl with Kirk Cousins-Browns def. Jaguars - Jarvis Landry is in Baker Mayfield's trust tree-Giants def. Bengals - Evan Engram has a career day-Deep Dive #2: Patriots def. Cardinals - "The Arizona offense does not pose a lot of problems"-Self-Scout Thyself: Bills def. Chargers - Anthony Lynn has some questionable calls-Chris gives thoughts on the firings of Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn & Dave Caldwell-Saints def. Broncos - "No QB, no win-ee"-Dolphins def. Jets - "Fitz-venge"-Falcons def. Raiders - "Done dirty in the south" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 217Week 12 Picks: Mahomes vs Brady + Pats not dead yet?
Simms gets to gloat about last week's sweep of Florio before the guys pick every Week 12 Sunday/Monday game.Note: The Ravens-Steelers game was postponed after the taping of this podcast, and is still is jeopardy of not even being played, so that game is not included here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 216Thanksgiving Picks
Florio & Simms pick the three two Thanksgiving games: Texans-Lions & Washington-Cowboys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 215Week 11 Recap: Mahomes magic, Taysom's debut & fixing the Ravens
Chris and Paul have a packed podcast to recap Week 11 as they hit on a couple big overtime games and Patrick Mahomes doing Patrick Mahomes things.(3:40) Deep Dive #1 - Titans def. Ravens: What's happened to the Baltimore juggernaut from last year?(18:30) How did the Tennessee offense out-Raven the Ravens?(24:15) Damn! Okay (Defensive edition) - Steelers def. Jaguars: Minkah Fitzpatrick is a ballhawk. And Simms responds to the hate after he left Big Ben out of his Midseason Top 10 QB list.(30:15) Browns def. Eagles - Denzel Ward shut it down. And Chris can't defend Carson Wentz anymore.(34:20) Saints def. Falcons - Cameron Jordan and Trey Hendrickson lead an underrated New Orleans front, and how Taysom Hill opens the field for the Saints offense.(43:50) Deep Dive #2 - Colts def. Packers: Why did the Green Bay offense disappear after halftime?(51:45) Chris questions the Colts clock management(1:01:20) Take It Up To 100 (NFC East RB edition) - Cowboys def. Vikings - Zeke Elliott gets back on track(1:02:50) Washington def. Bengals - Antonio Gibson has surprised Chris. And poor Joe Burrow.(1:07:45) Deep Dive #3 - Chiefs def. Raiders: What changed between KC's Week 5 loss and their Week 11 win? And Chris sees that Jon Gruden and Derek Carr have reached a new level.(1:20:20) Victory Lap - Texans def. Patriots: Yes, Deshaun Watson is a Top 10 QB(1:23:15) Give Me The Headlines - Broncos def. Broncos/Tua Tagovailoa: "Fish out of water"(1:26:30) Chargers def. Jets/Justin Herbert: "Rookie of the year"(1:28:45) Panthers def. Lions/PJ Walker: "(meow)" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.