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Ep 214Week 11 Picks: Kyler vs Russ & Chiefs revenge vs Raiders

Simms pays up on his jersey bet as he and Florio pick all the Week 11 games.(2:45) TNF: Cardinals vs Seahawks(7:00) Titans vs Ravens(11:45) Lions vs Panthers(12:55) Eagles vs Browns(16:00) Patriots vs Texans(17:45) Steelers vs Jaguars(20:45) Falcons vs Saints(23:55) Bengals vs Washington(27:10) Dolphins vs Broncos(30:10) Jets vs Chargers(33:00) Packers vs Colts(37:10) Cowboys vs Vikings(40:15) Chiefs vs Raiders(44:10) Rams vs Buccaneers(47:50) Best Bets: Florio has a good feeling about SIX bets this week 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.

Nov 19, 202051 min

Ep 213WTF Happened...Ramsey vs DK + Simms Top 10 QBs

Chris and Paul hit on some final Week 10 takeaways before they reveal Chris' Top 10 QBs in the NFL right now.(6:45) WTF Happened...Rams def. Seahawks: What's up with Russ? And did Jalen Ramsey really shut down DK Metcalf?(22:30) The Seahawks keep screwing up basic coverages. And who is the favorite in the NFC West?(34:20) Dolphins def. Chargers: Miami is managing Tua Tagovailoa, but that's not a bad thing(40:30) "The Chargers are doing Justin Herbert a disservice"(45:45) Saints def. 49ers: "I will be shocked if Jameis Winston isn't the starter this week"(55:00) Midseason Top 10 QBs: Simms updates his rankings(1:38:45) QB Jeopardy: Paul tries to stump Chris with Hail Mary 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.

Nov 18, 20201h 44m

Ep 212Week 10 Recap: Hail Murray, Pats outrun Ravens & TJ Watt for MVP

Holy smokes we have a sponsor! We debut the first episode of Chris Simms Unbuttoned, presented by Verizon...and Ahmed is already angling for some freebies.(4:00) Deep Dive #1: Cardinals def. Bills - What could Buffalo have done differently to stop the Hail Murray?(17:40) How the Cardinals went with a zero-DL defense to frustrate the Bills(26:30) Defensive Damn! Okay: Rams def. Seahawks - With Leonard Floyd & Jalen Ramsey, "the Rams are for real"(33:50) Saints def. 49ers - Demario Davis led the New Orleans defense; and what do the Saints do if Drew Brees is out long-term?(39:35) Giants def. Eagles - With Leonard Williams, "the Giants have a playoff defense"(43:00) Steelers def. Bengals - Ahmed starts the TJ Watt MVP campaign(49:10) Raiders def. Broncos - Jeff Heath made Drew Lock pay for his mistakes(52:15) Give Me The Headlines: Dolphins def. Chargers - "There are 3 phases of football"(56:25) Buccaneers def. Panthers - "Back to basics, baby"(1:00:35) Packers def. Jaguars - "Not exactly purrrfect"(1:04:00) Deep Dive #2: Patriots def. Ravens - "Cam Newton has played 3 near-perfect games in a row"(1:15:15) Why couldn't the Ravens run on the Pats weak run D?(1:21:50) Take It Up To 100: Browns def. Texans - Nick Chubb & Kareem Hunt both hit 100 this week(1:24:55) Victory Lap: Lions def. Washington - Matt Prater is cocky and Chris loves it(1:29:00) Trevor Lawrence Power Rankings - Ahmed puts the rankings on bye, and Chris gives some early analysis of Justin Fields, Zach Wilson and Trey Lance(1:34:15) Chris and Ahmed react to some bad breaking news about Drew Brees 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.

Nov 16, 20201h 36m

Ep 211Week 10 Picks: Herbert vs Tua, Steelers prime for upset, & Kyler-Allen jersey bet

Florio predicts a massive upset and Simms proposes a bet between "my boy blue and your boy red."(3:30) TNF: Colts vs Titans(7:00) Buccaneers vs Panthers(9:55) Texans vs Browns(13:50) Washington vs Lions(16:05) Jaguars vs Packers(17:50) Eagles vs Giants(20:15) Bills vs Cardinals(24:50) Broncos vs Raiders(27:35) Seahawks vs Rams(31:35) Chargers vs Dolphins(35:20) 49ers vs Saints(37:00) Bengals vs Steelers(40:15) SNF: Ravens vs Patriots(43:45) MNF: Vikings vs Bears(47:00) Best Bets: Simms goes against Florio's team 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.

Nov 12, 202051 min

Ep 210WTF Happened...Russell Wilson's turnovers + QB Rankings Revisited

Chris will reveal his Top 10 QB Rankings next week, so this week he, Paul and Big Phil discuss the passers who should be in the conversation.(2:25) WTF Happened...Josh Allen: How was the Seattle D not ready for him? Don't blame Jamal Adams.(16:50) Russell Wilson: Simms breaks down the longest TD throw in recent history. And did Sean McDermott switch things up for the Bills D?(27:30) Big Phil joins to discuss the MVP race...Is it Wilson's to lose?(38:30) QB Rankings Revisited: Who is in the discussion for the Top 10 through this season?(55:45) Cam Newton: Why there's hope for him after Monday night's win.(1:06:15) Lamar Jackson: Is Greg Roman's offense overrated?(1:16:20) QB Jeopardy: We pay tribute to Alex Trebek and do some Steelers-related trivia 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.

Nov 11, 20201h 24m

Ep 209Week 9 Recap: Tua outduels Kyler, Josh Allen back in MVP convo, & Saints bully Brady

Chris critiques Ahmed's rapping before the guys hit on every Sunday game from Week 9.(3:10) Deep Dive #1: Cardinals def. Dolphins - How Tua saved some of his best throws for the biggest spots(13:45) Was this the best game Kyler Murray has had in the NFL?(25:00) Self-Scout Thyself: Bills def. Seahawks - Is Josh Allen back in the MVP conversation?(32:30) Steelers def. Cowboys - Is Pittsburgh as good as their 8-0 record? And Ahmed sees a "rugby revolution" moment(36:50) Titans def. Bears - Is it time for Matt Nagy to hand over playcalling?(40:15) Victory Lap: Raiders def. Chargers - Give Derek Carr credit for airing it out(45:30) Ravens def. Colts - Chris regrets being a little too hard on Lamar Jackson(50:30) Chiefs def. Panthers - Why does KC keep playing down to their opponent?(55:45) Take It Up To 100: Vikings def. Lions - Dalvin Cook takes it up to 200, and Chris reevaluates D'Andre Swift(1:01:45) Deep Dive #2: Saints def. Buccaneers - Saints Twitter does not mess around, and Chris explains how New Orleans bullied the Bucs(1:11:50) Was Tom Brady that bad? And how did Antonio Brown look?(1:21:40) Give Me The Headlines: Giants def. Washington - "Big Blue wrecking crew"(1:23:45) Falcons def. Broncos - "He's totally Raheem-ing himself!"(1:25:30) Texans def. Jaguars - "Thank God for THAT guy"(1:27:40) Trevor Lawrence Power Rankings - Tonight's game could really shake things up 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.

Nov 9, 20201h 34m

Ep 208Week 9 Picks: Brees vs Brady & The Battle of #1s

Simms questions Florio's driving habits before the guys hit a Week 9 slate with some marquee matchups between two young QBs and two all-time greats.(2:40) TNF: Packers vs 49ers(5:15) Broncos vs Falcons(9:00) Seahawks vs Bills(12:50) Ravens vs Colts(16:55) Texans vs Jaguars(18:55) Panthers vs Chiefs(21:20) Lions vs Vikings(24:55) Bears vs Titans(28:05) Giants vs Washington(30:40) Raiders vs Chargers(34:40) Dolphins vs Cardinals(39:20) Steelers vs Cowboys(41:20) SNF: Saints vs Buccaneers(46:00) MNF: Patriots vs Jets(48:50) Best Bets: Chris and Mike try to redeem themselves after last week 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.

Nov 5, 202051 min

Ep 207WTF Happened?..Joe Burrow "off the charts good" + The Return of Big Phil

We've got a jam-packed Week 8 WTF Happened pod, as Chris and Paul hit 4 games, play some QB Jeopardy and say welcome back to The Big Effer. (1:40) WTF Happened...DK Metcalf: He dominated the game even when he wasn't catching passes. (11:15) Has the Seahawks defense turned a corner?(18:40) Jared Goff: Brian Flores toyed with him and Sean McVay. (33:15) Tua Tagovailoa: Can we take anything away from his quiet game?(35:45) Joe Burrow: "He's off the charts good"(45:00) QB Jeopardy: Ahead of the big game, Paul puts a Notre Dame-Clemson twist on trivia(49:40) Big Phil makes his return fresh off turning 65(1:12:15) Daniel Jones: Was Simms more encouraged by his TDs or discouraged by his INTs?(1:19:45) Tom Brady: Chris gives him an "A" 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.

Nov 4, 20201h 23m

Ep 206Week 8 Recap: Steelers stifle Lamar + Are the Pats & Niners done?

We had 5(!) Sunday afternoon games come down to the final minute Sunday, and Chris and Paul analyze them all in the Week 8 Recap. Plus we get some breaking news that might doom the 49ers.(3:45) Deep Dive: Steelers def. Ravens - How bad was Lamar? And what does Baltimore need to fix to avoid another playoff disappointment?(20:35) Why aren't the Steelers the most complete team in the NFL? And what did the stat sheet miss about Pittsburgh's offense?(31:00) Down to the Wire: Bills def. Patriots - Did the Bills bury the Pats? And Simms is not ready to settle the Brady-Belichick debate.(42:00) Vikings def. Packers - What happened to Green Bay?(49:15) Saints def. Bears - Why is Chicago's offense so inconsistent? And Drew Brees is holding New Orleans back again.(58:15) Broncos def. Chargers - How did the Chargers blow this one?(1:05:30) Victory Lap: Bengals def. Titans - Joe Burrow: "ok that's not lucky, that's good"(1:12:30) Dolphins def. Rams - Tua ruins a Chris Simms stat; and how did Miami confuse Jared Goff?(1:17:15) Take It Up To 100: Raiders def. Browns - Josh Jacobs has no weakness to his game(1:19:50) Self-Scout Thyself: Seahawks def. 49ers - Why didn't Kyle Shanahan exploit Seattle's defense? And we react to breaking news on Jimmy Garoppolo's injury.(1:28:15) Eagles def. Cowboys - Carson Wentz is going full tropic thunder(1:32:30) After more bad 49ers injury news, Simms says San Francisco might be done(1:34:00) Give Me The Headlines: Colts def. Lions - "Don't forget these stallions!"(1:37:00) Chiefs def. Jets - "Ho hum" 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.

Nov 2, 20201h 43m

Ep 205Week 8 Picks: Lamar vs PIT D, Pats upset Bills & Tua's debut

Simms unveils a new QB song and Florio has a stat linking Chris to Tua Tagovailoa.(2:00) TNF: Falcons vs Panthers(4:25) Steelers vs Ravens(9:00) Patriots vs Bills(11:15) Titans vs Bengals(14:00) Raiders vs Browns(18:55) Colts vs Lions(21:30) Vikings vs Packers(24:45) Jets vs Chiefs(25:50) Rams vs Dolphins(29:30) Chargers vs Broncos(34:00) Saints vs Bears(37:05) 49ers vs Seahawks(40:45) SNF: Cowboys vs Eagles(44:15) MNF: Buccaneers vs Giants(45:45) Best Bets: is 19.5 pts too much in Le’Veon revenge game? 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.

Oct 29, 202051 min

Ep 204WTF Happened?...Brady locked in, What's wrong with Cam, & NFC West Superteam

Ahmed has a big update on our popularity in the Dominican Republic before the guys hit some QBs in What The F&*^ Happened?(4:15) Tom Brady - He is locked in, Damn! Okay Devin White, and the Bucs have a Top 10 CB(19:50) Cam Newton - What's wrong with his mechanics?(29:40) 49ers running game - "Kyle Shanahan was nice to Bill Belichick"(39:50) Baker Mayfield - "It's the best throw he's had in a while"(43:00) Joe Burrow - Why Chris was more impressed with him than Baker(50:00) Justin Herbert - "Top 10 arm? Definitely."(55:20) Aaron Rodgers - How Davante Adams torched the Texans, and a breaking rumor about a possible new Packers weapon(1:00:55) Matthew Stafford - Ahmed loves reliving his game-winning drive(1:1100) Trevor Lawrence Power Rankings - The Cowboys have entered the ring(1:15:10) NFC East Superteam reactions - The homies had takes on Ahmed's all-star team(1:17:45) NFC West Superteam revealed - Russ or Kyler? Lockett or Kupp? 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.

Oct 28, 20201h 29m

Ep 203Week 7 Recap: Kyler outduels Russ, Steelers stifle Henry, and Chris claps back at Broncos

Chris and Paul hit all the Week 7 games, including dive deeps on Seahawks-Cardinals & Steelers-Titans.(2:45) Deep Dive #1: Cardinals def. Seahawks - How did Arizona shut down DK Metcalf? What happened on Russell Wilson's INTs?(25:00) Why Seattle's defense doesn't match up well with Kyler Murray.(36:40) Self-Scout Thyself: Buccaneers def. Raiders - Would Chris put Tom Brady back in his Top 10 QBs? And is Antonio Brown a good addition for Tampa?(42:00) 49ers def. Patriots - What's wrong with Cam Newton?(49:20) Victory Lap: Washington def. Cowboys - Could Football Team be the favorite in the NFC East?(53:55) Chargers def. Jaguars - Is Justin Herbert now a Top 10 QB?(56:45) Lions def. Falcons - Matthew Stafford is still dangerous(59:30) Chiefs def. Broncos - Chris claps back at his old team(1:01:30) Take It Up To 100: Packers def. Texans - Why didn't Houston double-team Davante Adams?(1:06:30) Deep Dive #2: Steelers def. Titans - How Big Ben had a great game despite 3 INT.(1:16:30) Why Derrick Henry couldn't get going vs Pittsburgh's D. And how did the Titans offense get rolling after halftime?(1:25:20) Give Me The Headlines: Browns def. Bengals - "Kings of Ohio; The Future is Fun"(1:28:30) Saints def. Panthers - "They're Still Missing Their Best Player"(1:30:30) Bills def. Jets - "Just What The Doctor Ordered" 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.

Oct 26, 20201h 35m

Ep 202Week 7 Picks: Battle of the 5-0s + Jimmy G back in NE

Florio is clearly honored to be a part Episode 200(!) of the pod. He and Simms hit all the Week 7 games.(1:40) TNF: Giants vs Eagles(4:00) Lions vs Falcons(7:30) Browns vs Bengals(10:40) Packers vs Texans(13:50) Panthers vs Saints(16:50) Bills vs Jets(18:20) Steelers vs Titans(23:10) Cowboys vs Washington(26:15) Seahawks vs Cardinals(30:45) Chiefs vs Broncos(34:00) Jaguars vs Chargers(36:20) 49ers vs Patriots(40:50) SNF: Buccaneers vs Raiders(44:10) MNF: Bears vs Rams(46:30) Best Bets: Florio and Chris are big on 2 NFC South 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.

Oct 23, 202050 min

Ep 201WTF Happened?...Don't undersell the Titans, Drew Lock's stats lie, & NFC East super-team

Ahmed promises to make our pod Top 2 in the Dominican Republic, and then the guys put a cap on Week 6 with What The F^*! Happened?(4:10) Titans def. Texans: "Ryan Tannehill isn't a game manager. He's a game winner."(17:40) Pour one out for Deshaun Watson(22:20) Chiefs def. Bills: Is there a silver lining for Buffalo's defense?(35:30) Broncos def. Patriots: Was this good Denver D or a bad New England O? And Chris is taking names on Twitter(45:10) The stats lie with Drew Lock. And why are the Pats not starting JC Jackson?(54:00) 49ers def. Rams: How Kyle Shanahan got Jimmy G back in rhythm(1:00:30) How the 49ers took away Jared Goff's dink-and-dunks(1:08:20) Trevor Lawrence Power Rankings: Chris power ranks Ahmed's NFC East super team 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.

Oct 21, 20201h 21m

Ep 200Week 6 Recap: Rodgers rattled, Steelers roll, & Derrick Henry is something different

Week 6 had plenty of surprises for us. Paul joins Chris to hit every game from Sunday, with an in-depth look at big wins for the Steelers & Bucs.(1:50) Deep Dive #1: Buccaneers def. Packers - Rodgers rattled & are the Bucs the NFC's most complete team?(18:10) Bruce Arians managed a game and Paul has some Brady-Gronk trivia(26:55) Damn! Okay: Titans def. Texans - Chris has never seen anything like Derrick Henry(32:50) Colts def. Bengals - Marcus Johnson is legit(34:30) Self-Scout Thyself: 49ers def. Rams - Why didn't Simms trust his friend Kyle?(41:25) Broncos def. Patriots - Denver D dominates; Pats need practice(46:00) Deep Dive #2: Steelers def. Browns - "Tell me, what does Baker Mayfield do that's elite?"(1:00:50) Take It Up To 100: Falcons def. Vikings - Julio Jones is still a freak(1:02:20) Lions def. Jaguars - "Let's see what D'Andre Swift's got"(1:03:45) Victory Lap: Ravens def. Eagles - Calais Campbell, first ballot Hall of Famer?(1:05:25) Dolphins def. Jets - Xavien Howard is on fire and Gregg Williams is inevitable(1:10:45) Give Me The Headlines: Bears def. Panthers - "U-G-L-Y you ain't got no alibi, you won"(1:12:55) Giants def. Washington - "You'll always remember your first" 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.

Oct 19, 20201h 16m

Ep 199Week 6 Picks: Browns-Steelers grudge match, Rodgers vs Brady, & Mahomes vs Allen

Chris is torn between his man crushes, and Florio is officially an Aaron Rodgers fan.(2:00) Sunday 1pm games: Bears vs Panthers(6:00) Bengals vs Colts(7:20) Lions vs Jaguars(9:20) Falcons vs Vikings(12:15) Broncos vs Patriots(14:40) Washington vs Giants(16:50) Ravens vs Eagles(19:30) Browns vs Steelers(26:10) Texans vs Titans(30:15) Sunday 4pm games: Jets at Dolphins(33:20) Packers at Buccaneers(40:20) SNF: Rams at 49ers(43:00) Monday doubleheader: Chiefs at Bills(45:15) Cardinals at Cowboys(47:10) Best Bets: Simms keeps riding with the birds 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.

Oct 15, 202051 min

Ep 198What The F^*! Happened?...Respect Ryan Tannehill, DK Metcalf is the best WR in the NFL, & Stop the blitzes

Chris and Paul "Paulie" Burmeister debate Tuesday Night Football vs Thursday Night Football, and then put a cap on Week 5 with What The F&^# Happened?(3:40) What The F^*! Happened? Titans def. Bills: Is Ryan Tannehill a Top 5 QB?(13:45) Chris gives Josh Allen's game a C+(31:00) Saints def. Chargers: Stop blitzing Justin Herbert(44:15) How did Drew Brees and Sean Payton turn it around?(54:25) Seahawks def. Vikings: Is there any hope for the Seattle defense?(1:02:40) "DK Metcalf is now the best receiver in the NFL"(1:17:50) Steelers def. Eagles: "Yes, Chase Claypool is that much of a freak"(1:25:30) Was this Carson Wentz's best game of the season?(1:33:50) Quarterback Jeopardy: TWOsday night football 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.

Oct 14, 20201h 44m

Ep 197Week 5 Recap: Raiders shock Chiefs, Browns pound Colts, & Chase Claypool victory lap

The guys touch on a bittersweet Week 5 (poor Dak), but first Chris ruins the color red for Ahmed.(3:05) Deep Dive #1: Raiders def. Chiefs - What was the biggest catalyst for the Vegas offense: Carr, Ruggs, or the run game?(16:40) What happened to the Chiefs offense after halftime?(26:20) Victory Lap: Cowboys def. Giants - Chris' best backup in football comes through.(33:20) Seahawks def. Vikings - DK Metcalf wins the Game of the Year (maybe?)(39:00) Steelers def. Eagles - Chase Claypool scores 4 and trolls Tom Brady (maybe?)(43:40) Ravens def. Bengals - Patrick Queen crushes his former QB(47:10) Dolphins def. 49ers - Is San Francisco done as a contender?(52:10) Take It Up To 100: Panthers def. Falcons - Robby Anderson is crushing it for Carolina(58:20) Deep Dive #2: Browns def. Colts - A complete game keeps Cleveland rolling, and Ahmed has a pop quiz for Chris(1:14:45) Damn! Okay: Rams def. Washington - An inspiring comeback for Alex Smith. And Simms gives love to Jared Goff.(1:17:50) LeBron James - Chris veers off football to praise LBJ(1:20:10) Give Me The Headlines: Texans def. Jaguars - "Cooking up some Watson"(1:23:20) Cardinals def. Jets - "Red go, Green stop"(1:26:55) Trevor Lawrence Power Rankings - Ahmed still thinks the Falcons aren't bad enough (really?) and then he ranks the NFC North teams he hates the most 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.

Oct 12, 20201h 33m

Ep 196Week 5 Picks: Is Indy for real? + Kirk returns to Primetime

Although some games are in limbo, Florio & Simms still hit every one in the megapicks podcast.(2:45) TNF Buccaneers vs Bears(6:30) Panthers vs Falcons(9:45) Bengals vs Ravens(13:30) Jaguars vs Texans(15:20) Raiders vs Chiefs(18:30) Cardinals vs Jets(22:40) Eagles vs Steelers(25:40) Bills vs Titans(28:30) Rams vs Washington(30:45) Dolphins vs 49ers(34:00) Colts vs Browns(37:45) Giants vs Cowboys(40:20) Broncos vs Patriots(43:00) Vikings vs Seahawks(45:40) Chargers vs Saints(47:40) Best Bets: Simms doubles down on Baltimore & Florio likes a Dallas rebound. 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.

Oct 8, 202050 min

Ep 195What The F^*! Happened?...Belichick slows Mahomes (again), respect Josh Allen, worry for Murray?

Chris and Paulie B pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen before they dive into the film of Week 4 with another What The F&^# Happened? (3:30) What The F^*! Happened? Chiefs def. Patriots: How did Bill Belichick slow Patrick Mahomes (again)? (21:45) Was Brian Hoyer as bad as he looked? (Spolier alert: yeah, he was)(33:20) Saints def. Lions: Why did Drew Brees throw deeper this week?(42:25) Bills def. Raiders: Chris is tired of the Josh Allen disrespect.(52:20) Derek Carr and the Raiders keep missing opportunities.(56:15) Panthers def. Cardinals: Is it time to worry about Kyler Murray?(1:06:15) Colts def. Bears: "The Colts are the best defense in football"(1:16:15) QUARTERback Jeopardy: Chris goes for his first 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.

Oct 7, 20201h 25m

Ep 194Week 4 Recap: Brady vs Herbert & Browns Twitter strikes back

Browns Twitter came at Chris with a vengeance for some old comments, so he responds. And as always, he and Ahmed touch on every game from Sunday.(3:50) Deep Dive #1: Bucs def. Chargers - Who was more impressive: Tom Brady or Justin Herbert?(27:50) Victory Lap: Seahawks def. Dolphins - Back when Chris called DK Metcalf "one of the can't-miss prospects of the draft"(32:50) Self-Scout Thyself: Saints def. Lions - Drew Brees starts letting it loose(39:30) Colts def. Bears - Was it more bad Nick Foles or good Colts defense?(43:40) 49ers def. Eagles - On Nick Mullens: "He was the reason they lost that game"(50:30) Deep Dive #2: Browns def. Cowboys - Browns Twitter demands a Chris apology(1:10:45) Take It Up to 100: Vikings def. Texans - Justin Jefferson is showing off all his skills(1:15:00) Damn! Okay: Bills def. Raiders - Stefon Diggs is up there for the best offseason acquisition(1:17:00) Panthers def. Cardinals - 8 men in the box can't stop Mike Davis(1:20:20) Ravens def. Washington - "I would take Marlon Humphrey over Jalen Ramsey right now"(1:22:30) Give Me The Headlines: Rams def. Giants - "A win is a win"(1:25:15) Bengals def. Jaguars - "Not your ordinary Joes"(1:28:00) Trevor Lawrence Power Rankings - We have a new team at #2 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.

Oct 5, 20201h 34m

Ep 193Week 4 Picks: Belichick vs Mahomes & Blue vs Gru

Florio's best bet heater continues.(2:00) TNF: Broncos vs Jets(4:45) Ravens vs Washington(7:55) Seahawks vs Dolphins(10:45) Cardinals vs Panthers(13:55) Colts vs Bears(16:40) Saints vs Lions(20:10) Browns vs Cowboys(23:15) Jaguars vs Bengals(26:25) Chargers vs Buccaneers(28:30) Vikings at Texans(31:15) Giants vs Rams(33:20) Bills vs Raiders(36:45) Patriots vs Chiefs(40:45) SNF: Eagles vs 49ers(43:30) MNF: Falcons vs Packers(46:00) Best Bets: Simms likes the blowouts and Florio doubles down on Monday night 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.

Oct 1, 202051 min

Ep 192What The F^*! Happened?...Mahomes vs Lamar, Russell vs Dak, & Foles/Trubisky

It's the return of QB Jeopardy! Paulie B has some trivia for Chris after they put a bow on Week 3 with What The F^*! Happened?(1:40) Steelers-Titans postponed - Paul & Chris react to the breaking news(3:50) What The F^*! Happened? Chiefs def. Ravens - Why did Baltimore's defense have the wrong approach? And did Marcus Peters blow a coverage?(23:45) Steve Spagnuolo calls Lamar Jackson's bluff(36:15) Deshaun Watson - How much is he to blame for the Texans weak offense?(44:15) Kyler Murray - Did the Lions expose him?(50:00) Seahawks def. Cowboys - Russell Wilson is awesome, but Simms praises an unsung hero for Seattle(58:45) Pour one out for the formerly dominant Cowboys running game. And the Seahawks defense drives Chris crazy.(1:10:40) Nick Foles & Mitchell Trubisky - Did Mitch deserve to get benched?(1:17:30) QB Jeopardy! - America's favorite game returns by looking at some leader 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.

Sep 30, 20201h 25m

Ep 191Week 3 Recap: Brees stats deceive, Bears bench Trubisky, Wilson & Allen in MVP form

It takes a big pod for Chris & Ahmed to digest everything we saw in Week 3, including deep dives of Packers-Saints & Bills-Rams.(4:30) Deep Dive #1: Packers def. Saints - Was Drew Brees' game as good as his numbers? And Chris has a suggestion for the New Orleans defense.(29:00) Damn! Okay: Seahawks def. Cowboys - Russell Wilson's record pace(38:15) Bears def. Falcons - Nick Foles is the Chicago starter and Dan Quinn on the hot seat(43:15) 49ers def. Giants - Can Kyle keep winning with Nick Mullens?(46:30) Patriots def. Raiders - Rex Burkhead is this week's New England RB carousel star(50:00) Buccaneers def. Broncos - Shaq Barrett gets on the board(53:00) Deep Dive #2: Bills def. Rams - Bills Mafia stuffs the ballot to demand more Josh Allen love,(1:09:45) Take It Up To 100: Browns def. Washington - Nick Chubb continues to dominate(1:13:45) Victory Lap: Lions def. Cardinals - Chris crushes his best bet(1:17:15) Self-Scout Thyself: Texans def. Steelers - Is Chris ready to admit Deshaun Watson needs DeAndre Hopkins?(1:21:15) Colts def. Jets - Chris has advice for Adam Gase(1:24:15) Titans def. Vikings - Ahmed has a wild Stephen Gostkowski stat(1:29:00) Give Me The Headlines: Bengals tie Eagles - "You play...to win...the game"(1:33:00) Panthers def. Chargers - "Who needs Christian McCaffrey?"(1:35:30) Trevor Lawrence Top Pick Power Rankings - Ahmed updates the worst of the worst 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.

Sep 28, 20201h 41m

Ep 190Week 3 Picks: Mahomes vs Lamar, Dak vs Russell, & Fade the Saints?

Simms is leading in the overall picks standings, but Florio has yet to lose a best bet.(1:30) TNF: Dolphins vs Jaguars(4:45) Bears vs Falcons(7:30) Rams vs Bills(10:30) Washington vs Browns(13:15) Titans vs Vikings(16:00) Raiders vs Patriots(19:20) 49ers vs Giants(22:00) Bengals vs Eagles(25:15) Texans vs Steelers(27:45) Jets vs Colts(28:45) Panthers vs Chargers(30:45) Lions vs Cardinals(33:30) Buccaneers vs Broncos(36:45) Cowboys vs Seahawks(40:00) SNF: Packers vs Saints(44:00) Chiefs vs Ravens(46:15) Best Bets: The guys target the SNF matchup and Simms takes an 0-2 underdog 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.

Sep 24, 202051 min

Ep 189What The F^*! Happened?...Cowboys comeback, What's wrong with Wentz & Defending Brees

Chris and Ahmed pay homage to one of the NFL's all-time greats before Simms gives his big takeaways from watching the Week 2 film.(2:50) Remembering Gale Sayers(5:10) Injuries: Why didn't Ahmed turn them off last week?(6:50) Cowboys def. Falcons: Despite the comeback win, Chris is still worried about the Cowboys defense(22:50) Rams def. Eagles: Praising Sean McVay, and what's wrong with Carson Wentz?(41:30) Aaron Rodgers: How have the Packers changed their running game to help him?(50:50) Josh Allen: Has he improved his accuracy?(1:01:20) Tom Brady: "His arm is still top notch"(1:11:20) Drew Brees: "It wasn't as bad as I originally thought it was"(1:22:20) Ahmed's Trevor Lawrence Power Rankings: Sorry Bengals and Browns, you were too good this week 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.

Sep 23, 20201h 29m

Ep 188Week 2 Recap: Russell bests Cam, Mahomes overcomes Chargers & Dak comes back

It was a bittersweet Week 2 as we saw some wild wins and crushing injuries. Paulie B makes his return to the pod as he and Chris tackle every game from Sunday.(4:20) Deep Dive #1: Seahawks def. Patriots - Should we second-guess New England's final play call?(22:30) Is Russell Wilson the best QB in football?(32:45) Deep Dive #2: Chiefs def. Chargers - How did LA stifle Patrick Mahomes and how did he bounce back?(47:45) Damn! Okay: Cowboys def. Falcons - How did Dak lead the Cowboys back? (52:30) Packers def. Lions - How does Aaron Jones make Green Bay more explosive?(54:30) Bills def. Dolphins - What is Josh Allen doing better?(1:00:45) Victory Lap: Colts def. Vikings - Jonathan Taylor is establishing himself. And is it time to bury the Vikings?(1:04:15) Steelers def. Broncos - Chase Claypool "is DK Metcalf Part 2"(1:07:00) Self-Scout Thyself: Rams def. Eagles - Does Sean McVay deserve the credit for Jared Goff?(1:12:15) Bears def. Giants - Mitchell Trubisky is going in the right direction.(1:18:45) Gimme The Headlines: 49ers def. Jets - "Dropping Like Flies"(1:20:00) Cardinals def. Washington - "Size is Overrated"(1:21:50) Ravens def. Texans - "Pick Your Poison"(1:22:50) Titans def. Jaguars - "Are You Not Entertained?" 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.

Sep 21, 20201h 25m

Ep 187Week 2 Picks: Lamar vs Deshaun, Cam vs Russell, & will Brady bounce back?

Chris gets to gloat after he swept Mike in their head-to-head picks last week. Then the guys hit every game in Week 2.(2:45) TNF: Bengals vs Browns(5:20) Lions vs Packers(8:00) Vikings vs Colts(12:00) Giants vs Bears(15:30) Falcons vs Cowboys(18:30) Panthers vs Buccaneers(21:00) Rams vs Eagles(23:20) 49ers vs Jets(25:00) Bills vs Dolphins(26:50) Jaguars vs Titans(28:30) Broncos vs Steelers(32:00) Washington vs Cardinals(34:50) Ravens vs Texans(37:45) Chiefs vs Chargers(40:30) SNF: Patriots vs Seahawks(45:10) MNF: Saints vs Raiders(47:15) Best Bets: Simms & Florio give their 3 top picks of the week 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.

Sep 17, 202051 min

Ep 186What The F^*! Happened? Jimmy G's blame, Baker's struggles & Trubisky's comeback

Chris gives his takeaways from grinding the Week 1 film, and Ahmed ranks the teams that did the most to lock up the #1 pick.(2:45) Cardinals-49ers: How much can we blame Jimmy Garoppolo? How did the Cards frustrate Shanahan's offense?(16:00) Why is Kyler Murray the 49ers' kryptonite?(24:30) Cowboys-Rams: What was different about Sean McVay's offense?(31:00) Is Kellen Moore a good offensive coordinator? How did Ezekiel Elliott look?(35:15) Packers-Vikings: Green Bay is getting aggressive with Aaron Rodgers(43:15) Is Gary Kubiak giving Kirk Cousins enough help?(49:00) Browns-Ravens: What's wrong with Baker Mayfield? And can Cleveland salvage Odell Beckham?(59:15) Bears-Lions: Despite his comeback, is Mitchell Trubisky still making the same mistakes?(1:08:15) Ahmed's Top Pick Trevor Lawrence Power Rankings: What team showed us the least so far? 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.

Sep 16, 20201h 17m

Ep 185Week 1 Review: Brady's INTs, Pats roll with Cam, & is Davante Top 10 yet?

Chris & Ahmed touch on every Sunday game from Week 1, starting with 2 different debuts for Tom Brady & Cam Newton.(3:15) Film Deep Dive #1: Saints def. Bucs - What happened on Brady's 2 INT? And what weapon do the Saints need to use more?(20:00) Film Deep Dive #2: Patriots def. Dolphins - Is this just the tip of the iceberg for the Cam Newton offense?(35:45) Self-Scout Thyself: Packers def. Vikings - Is Davante Adams in Chris' Top 10 WR list yet?(43:30) Bears def. Lions - Mitch Clutch-bisky breaks Ahmed's heart...again.(48:00) Jaguars def. Colts - Should Indy fans panic already?(52:20) Damn! Okay: Seahawks def. Falcons - Jamal Adams' immediate impact for Seattle, and Hawks #LetRussCook(1:01:15) Cardinals def. 49ers - Kyler Murray & DeAndre Hopkins lead an upset(1:07:30) Cowboys def. Rams - Aldon Smith shines in defeat, and did Dallas get hosed by the refs?(1:13:45) Washington def. Eagles - Ryan Kerrigan & Chase Young pummel Carson Wentz(1:17:40) Victory Lap: Bills def. Jets - Josh Allen does it all(1:20:45) Raiders def. Panthers - Chris tried to tell you about Josh Jacobs(1:22:45) Give Me The Headlines: Ravens def. Browns - Baltimore uses the Chiefs Super Bowl play(1:28:15) Chargers def. Bengals - Welcome to Cincinnati, Joe Burrow 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.

Sep 14, 20201h 34m

Ep 184Week 1 Picks: Football is Back! + Florio Takes a Victory Lap

The PFT PM/Chris Simms Unbuttoned joint collaboration is back in full force with Chris & Mike making their picks against the spread for every game in Week 1. But first, Mike gloats over last year's title.(2:45) Kickoff: Texans vs Chiefs(6:15) Seahawks vs Falcons(11:40) Browns vs Ravens(16:00) Jets vs Bills(20:00) Raiders vs Panthers(23:40) Bears vs Lions(28:50) Colts vs Jaguars(31:00) Packers vs Vikings(35:15) Dolphins vs Patriots(39:30) Eagles vs Washington(42:00) Chargers vs Bengals(44:45) Buccaneers vs Saints(48:00) Cardinals vs 49ers(50:00) SNF: Cowboys vs Rams(54:30) MNF: Steelers vs Giants(58:20) MNF: Titans vs Broncos(1:01:00) Best Bets - Simms & Florio give their 3 top picks of the week 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.

Sep 10, 20201h 10m

Ep 1832020 Playoffs Answer Key + Super Bowl LV Prediction

It's prediction time! Chris gives the order he thinks each division will finish, and then we will play out the bracket and reveal his Super Bowl winner.(4:45) Self-Scout Thyself: We look back at how his 2019 predictions went(10:15) AFC East: Will the Bills finally beat out the Pats?(16:15) AFC North: Will the Browns end their playoff drought?(22:15) AFC South: Chris has his first surprise team to miss the playoffs(30:30) AFC West: Are the Chiefs the only playoff team?(36:15) NFC East: Can the Eagles repeat as division champs?(41:20) NFC North: The most wide-open division in the league?(47:45) NFC South: Will the Buccaneers live up to the hype?(55:20) NFC West: Can the 49ers stave off the Seahawks?(1:07:45) Playoff Bracket: Chris and Ahmed give their Super Bowl LV winners(1:21:45) Awards: The guys give their 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.

Sep 8, 20201h 36m

Ep 182Bucs sign Leonard Fournette + NFC Win Totals

Chris reveals an uncomfortable injury to Ahmed and the guys do some RB talk before they pick win total over/unders for every NFC team.(4:00) Leonard Fournette: What will his role with the Buccaneers be?(11:00) Joe Mixon: Chris was pumped to be on his hype video. Is Mixon better than Alvin Kamara?(18:00) Chris ranks his Top 5 RBs from the 2017 Draft class. Where does Dalvin Cook land?(22:00) Homies react to Chris' AFC Win Totals(23:45) NFC Win Totals - NFC East: Eagles 9.5, Cowboys 9.5, Giants 6.5, Washington 5.5(41:30) NFC North: Packers 8.5, Vikings 8.5, Bears 7.5, Lions 6.5(58:00) NFC South: Saints 10.5, Falcons 7.5, Buccaneers 9.5, Panthers 5.5(1:16:00) NFC West: 49ers 10.5, Seahawks 9.5, Rams 8.5, Cardinals 7.5 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.

Sep 3, 20201h 35m

Ep 181Yannick Ngakoue traded, Leonard Fournette cut + AFC Win Totals

Simms and Ahmed tackle some big moves by the Jaguars before they pick over/unders on wins for every AFC team.(5:00) Yannick Ngakoue: What does he bring to the Vikings? What happened to the promising 2017 Jaguars defense?(19:30) Leonard Fournette: Why the the Jags cut him and where does he end up next?(27:15) AFC Win Totals - AFC East: Patriots over/under 9.5, Bills 8.5, Jets 6.5, Dolphins 6.5(39:45) AFC North: Ravens 11.5, Steelers 9.5, Browns 8.5, Bengals 5.5(56:10) AFC South: Texans 7.5, Titans 8.5, Colts 9.5, Jaguars 4.5(1:11:30) AFC West: Chiefs 11.5, Broncos 7.5, Raiders 7.5, Chargers 7.5(1:26:00) Best Bets: Chris and Ahmed give the two bets they're each most confident about 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.

Aug 31, 20201h 30m

Ep 180Bust The Narrative + Rotoworld Fantasy Football Primer

Simms busts (or confirms) some big 2020 narratives before the guys welcome on Big Phil & Rotoworld fantasy analyst Josh Norris. Oh, and Ahmed raps.(4:05) Sports Boycotts: Chris & Ahmed touch on the news of the day and what it means for the NFL(12:15) Bust (or Trust?) The Narrative #1: The Texans offense will be worse without DeAndre Hopkins(16:30) Ahmed raps a new theme song(17:30) Narrative #2: Mike McCarthy solves the Cowboys problems(22:00) Narrative #3: Aaron Rodgers & the Packers are headed for a drama season(28:00) Big Phil joins and explains how Bill Parcells got him to be a more aggressive passer(39:00) Joe Judge: On why running laps could bring his team closer together(46:55) Playcalls: How did a playcall in Phil's old offense compare to a Gruden version?(58:00) Rotoworld's Josh Norris joins us to prep you for your fantasy season. Why should we draft RBs early, but QBs late? And we talk about Jalen Reagor, Justin Jefferson, Stefon Diggs, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kyler Murray, Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool (of course), Terry McLaurin, Henry Ruggs, and Josh Jacobs. 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.

Aug 27, 20201h 30m

Ep 179Earl Thomas cut, #AskMeAnything, & Obvious Movie Trivia

Chris has some hard truths about Earl Thomas after the Ravens cut him. Then we hit the mailbag with an #AskMeAnything, along with your Obvious Movie Trivia questions for Ahmed. We end by building the offense for the Rapid City Rushmores.(2:45) Earl Thomas: How do the Ravens replace him? Where does he rank among safeties? What teams could use him?(23:05) #AskMeAnything begins with a shoutout(24:00) Jimmy Garoppolo: What did Bill Belichick see in him that made him want to replace Tom Brady?(30:10) Patriots: What's the worst-case scenario for them with Cam Newton this year?(31:20) Giants: Will Joe Judge surprise everyone this year? Why is he making players run laps?(36:40) Seahawks offense: What QBs could succeed in it?(40:15) 2020 Defenses: Will they have an early advantage with no preseason?(44:00) 2020 Leaders: Who will top the pass yds, rush yds, rec yds list?(53:00) 2020 Playoff Teams: Who didn't make it last year who could make it this year?(57:50) 2000 Ravens vs 2002 Bucs: Which was the better defense?(1:01:30) Super Bowl Winners: Who was the worst one in the last 20 years?(1:06:00) Obvious Movie Trivia: How little does Ahmed know about popular movies he hasn't seen?(1:09:50) Chris' Favorite Offense: We fill out half of the starting lineup for the Rapid City Rushmores 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.

Aug 24, 20201h 23m

Ep 178Jarrett Stidham's INTs, Dwayne Haskins vs Alex Smith, & Most Impressive Rookies

Chris and Ahmed talk NBA jerseys before getting into some Virtual Training Camp Takeaways and an edition of Damn! Okay for rookie camp standouts. Plus, your best suggestions for the next bobblehead we add to the desk.(4:00) Injuries: Why are we seeing so many this week, and could we see more when the season starts?(14:15) Jarrett Stidham: How bad a sign are his early INTs?(21:00) Dwayne Haskins vs Alex Smith: Simms rants against isolated social media practice videos(25:45) Philip Rivers: Chris explains why he was yeling "flatten the route"(29:00) Stephon Gilmore: Can he really pick up on routes from Twitter videos?(31:20) Damn! Okay...Rookie Standouts: Cam Akers, Van Jefferson, Chase Claypool, Henry Ruggs, KJ Hamler, Cole Kmet, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, D'Andre Swift, AJ Terrell, Kyle Dugger, Antoine Winfield Jr.(1:03:00) QB School: Does Chris wish he had a different coach instead of Jon Gruden?(1:09:15) Bobbleheads: Your suggestion for our next addition to the desk 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.

Aug 20, 20201h 18m

Ep 177Training Camp Battles & AJ Dillon's Legs

Chris talks about being starstruck by Martha Stewart before the guys get into Training Camp Battles and a big weekend for Legs & Ass.(6:15) Alex Smith: He's back after almost losing his life to football, a story Chris can relate to. Can he beat out Dwayne Haskins and where does he rank in the Simms Top 40 QB list?(18:00) Training Camp Battles, Patriots QB: Cam Newton vs Jarrett Stidham(25:15) Dolphins QB: Tua Tagovailoa vs Ryan Fitzpatrick(27:30) Bears QB: Mitchell Trubisky vs Nick Foles(30:00) Raiders QB: Derek Carr vs Marcus Mariota(33:45) Colts RB: Marlon Mack vs Jonathan Taylor(36:15) Broncos RB: Melvin Gordon vs Phillip Lindsay(40:20) Lions RB: Kerryon Johnson vs D'Andre Swift(42:45) Rams RB: Darrell Henderson vs Malcolm Brown vs Cam Akers(48:15) Raiders WRs: Henry Ruggs III vs Bryan Edwards vs Tyrell Williams vs Hunter Renfrow vs Nelson Agholor(52:45) Eagles WR: Jalen Reagor vs J.J. Arcega-Whiteside(57:15) Saints LB: Alex Anzalone vs Nigel Bradham vs. Zack Baun(59:45) Bills CB2 Levi Wallace vs Josh Norman(1:05:00) Legs & Ass: Chris is proud to be known as the "legs & ass" guy. AJ Dillon & Jordyn Brooks impress.(1:13:30) George Kittle vs Travis Kelce: The homies pushed back on Chris putting Kittle over Kelce. 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.

Aug 17, 20201h 20m

Ep 176Derwin James on Patrick Mahomes; George Kittle's record deal; Hard Knocks reactions

Chris spoke to one of the top 2 safeties in the NFL, Derwin James. But first Simms and Ahmed vent about pool hygiene.(7:15) Hard Knocks: After seeing Aaron Donald is afraid of needles, does he still make Chris' Zombie Apocalypse team?(18:15) Big Phil: Joins to talk about how impressed he was with Anthony Lynn & Sean McVay.(25:00) Derwin James: Chris interviews the Chargers star safety, who spoke about his favorite play he's made in the NFL and his approach against Patrick Mahomes.(50:15) Patriots defense: Will Bill Belichick move to a 4-3 instead of a 3-4 because of the shortened offseason?(55:15) Games without fans: How much will it affect the game? Phil tells us the only time the crowd noise changed his game.(1:04:45) Big Phil Storytime: The time he went to the hospital and used the broadcast booth to contact his family.(1:09:30) George Kittle: He broke the record for TE contracts, but is he still underpaid?(1:18:30) Everson Griffen: How big an addition is he for the Cowboys D-line? And where do the Seahawks go from here?(1:24:30) Create-A-Team: Chris & Ahmed brainstorm a 33rd team for the NFL 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.

Aug 13, 20201h 33m

Ep 175#AskMeAnything: Lessons from Belichick, Wilson's MVP misfortune, & Optimism for 2020

Chris and Ahmed swap stories about struggles without electricity before they dive into the mailbag.(6:20) Strongest arm: What's the difference between throwing it farther vs harder?(18:30) Pass routes: What was Chris' favorite one to throw as a QB? And he gives his favorite Patriots play.(26:30) Bill Belichick: How much communication did Chris have with him when when he worked with the Pats?(30:30) Russell Wilson: What year should he have gotten an MVP vote?(35:00) 2020 NFL season: Why should we be optimistic it's going to happen?(39:30) NFC West vs AFC West: Which division is more likely to have all 4 teams make the playoffs?(43:45) Vic Fangio: Is he the right head coach for the Broncos young offense?(47:30) Kliff Kingsbury: Is he going to change his offense now that he has DeAndre Hopkins?(50:45) JK Dobbins: Will he take over as the Ravens #1 RB?(54:30) Tattoo: Is there a sporting event that would make Chris get another tattoo?(58:50) Chris' future: Does he think he'll ever work in the NFL again?(1:01:30) Andrew Luck: If he unretired, where would he rank in the Simms Top 40 QB list?(1:06:00) Bears QB Competition: Is it crazy to think Mitchell Trubisky can beat out Nick Foles?(1:11:30) Self-scout Thyself: What was Chris' strength and weakness when he was playing?(1:15:15) Pizza: What is Simms' favorite? And Ahmed reveals some shocking pizza habits. 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.

Aug 10, 20201h 24m

Ep 174Antonio Brown landing spots & Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes throwing contest

A hurricane has driven Ahmed back to our desk, and Big Phil joins us to talk about teams that should be interested in Antonio Brown.(3:15) Homies on Most Talented Rosters: Chris defends Ahmed putting the Chargers #5. And where do the Bills and Packers rank?(10:45) Antonio Brown: Simms posted a poll, and was surprised by how few fans would want to sign him. What is the ideal landing spot for him?(21:15) Big Phil joins: Should the Ravens or 49ers sign AB?(29:00) Derek Carr: "He is the least of the Raiders worries"(35:20) Dak Prescott: "I'm a big believer in him"(41:45) Opt outs: Phil reflects on the uncertainty of this season compared to the strike seasons of the '80s(54:15) Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes: Who has the strongest arm?(1:06:20) Washington's helmet: Does it make Ahmed's Top 5? 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.

Aug 6, 20201h 15m

Ep 173Top 5 Most Talented Rosters; Impact of Opt Outs

The guys dive into opt outs, the most talented teams in the NFL, and finally settle the Mascot Wars. But first, Ahmed discovers he might have been bamboozled by the deodorant industry.(3:45) Opt outs: What team has the biggest on-field loss? What is Chris hearing from coaches around the league?(19:10) Patriots: Why did they have so many players opt out? And why shouldn't they panic?(28:00) CJ Mosley: "The Jets lost their 2 best defensive players in consecutive weeks."(32:15) Devin Funchess: "This makes the Packers draft look worse now."(34:30) Damien Williams: "Clyde Edwards-Helaire is going to be a superstar."(37:15) Nate Solder: "Andrew Thomas will be ready to go."(42:00) Top 5 Teams With The Most Talent(1:07:55) Mascot Battle Royale: We finally crown a winner, and why the Giants are the first team out. 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.

Aug 3, 20201h 20m

Ep 172#AskMeAnything: Patrick Mahomes isn't #4, Sleeper MVP Candidates, and Zombie Apocalypse Team

Simms and Ahmed hit the mailbag with an #AskMeAnything, and welcome Big Phil back to the show.(2:40) NFC West: Does the Jamal Adams trade push the Seahawks above the 49ers?(6:30) Seattle scheme: Who plays the Kam Chancellor role for the 7 teams that run it?(12:00) 49ers defense: If Chris isn't high on the Seattle scheme, what would he run instead?(14:30) Big Phil busts into the pod, with some high praise for the Ravens(19:00) Patrick Mahomes: How was he ranked #4 in the league by his peers?(24:15) Lamar Jackson: Is he the James Harden of the NFL?(26:30) Davante Adams: Big Phil weighs in on Chris' Top 10 WR list(30:50) Offensive & Defensive Minds: Which 2 would Chris and Phil choose to mold their squads?(37:45) Bill Belichick: Do we overlook his bad roster moves because of his great coaching?(44:00) Sleeper MVP candidates: Matthew Stafford? Josh Allen? Philip Rivers?(48:30) Jamal Adams: Big Phil tells a story about George Adams that likely shaped the former Jets safety(54:40) Fantasy picks: Chris gives some insight into potential breakouts like Josh Jacobs, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, Chase Claypool, and Bryan Edwards(58:45) Rookie WRs: Who will have the best numbers at the end of the year?(1:02:45) Zombie apocalypse: Chris creates his 5-man SWAT team(1:08:00) #3 TE: After George Kittle and Travis Kelce, is Zach Ertz the next-best TE in the NFL?(1:10:20) Roy Williams: What derailed his career?(1:13:00) Simms' Best WR: Who was the best receiver Chris ever threw to? Joey Galloway? Brandon Marshall? Randy Moss? 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.

Jul 30, 20201h 20m

Ep 171Jamal Adams traded & Top 10 WR reactions

It's a day of reactions for Simms and Ahmed: to the Jamal Adams trade, to Chris' conversation with Kyle Shanahan, and to players mad about the Simms Top 10 WR list.(4:20) Jamal Adams: Simms reacts to the trade and defends Adam Gase(22:00) Seattle scheme: Chris explains it, which teams use it, and ranks the most important positions in the defense(38:00) Kyle Shanahan takeaways: When did Chris know Kyle was a "psycho"? Does he share his Jimmy G optimism?(55:45) Buttoning up: Chris explains when he started buttoning the top button(59:00) Top 10 WR Reactions: Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, and Keenan Allen had comments, and Chris defends himself. 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.

Jul 27, 20201h 19m

Ep 170Guest: 49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan

After 167 episodes, Kyle Shanahan finally returns for another appearance on the podcast. He talks about getting over the Super Bowl loss and preparing for a season unlike any other.(1:15) Fashion: Chris grills Kyle on his "look"(6:15) Career: What Kyle learned from his father, Jon Gruden, Monte Kiffin & other coaching mentors(17:00) Xs and Os: How he organizes his playbook for gameday to "crack the code"(22:15) Seattle scheme: Why Kyle prefers it for his defense(27:45) 2019 season: How Kyle knew his defense was elite way back in Training Camp, the impact of the Emmanuel Sanders trade, and Jimmy Garoppolo's improvement(35:40) Super Bowl LIV: How he got over the depression of the loss and if he's watched the game with the team yet(40:15) 2020 expectations: Is this year "Super Bowl or bust"?(43:20) Coaching: How Kyle builds his style on being honest to players(49:45) Jimmy Garoppolo: Why he's just getting started(53:15) 3rd & 15: At what point of the Super Bowl did Kyle say "Oh no"?(55:15) COVID-19: How Kyle is preparing for the season and why he's more optimistic since arriving to the facility(1:01:00) Preseason games: Why he's glad they were canceled this year 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.

Jul 23, 20201h 7m

Ep 169Simms Top 10 Wide Receivers & Ahmed's 99 Club

(3:00) Simms Top 10 Wide Receivers: Chris explains his gripe with Madden ratings and the logic behind his list(10:30) WR #10 Courtland Sutton (16:45) WR #9 Stefon Diggs(22:00) WR #8 Amari Cooper(26:30) WR #7 A.J. Green(31:15) WR #6 Odell Beckham Jr.(37:00) WR #5 DeAndre Hopkins(44:00) WR #4 Mike Evans(49:15) WR #3 Michael Thomas(55:00) WR #2 Julio Jones(58:00) WR #1 Tyreek Hill(1:03:30) Missed the cut: DJ Moore, DK Metcalf, Davante Adams, T.Y. Hilton, Adam Thielen, Chris Godwin, DeVante Parker, Terry McLaurin, Kenny Golladay, Allen Robinson, AJ Brown, Deebo Samuel(1:08:00) Ahmed's 99 Club Don't forget the punters 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.

Jul 20, 20201h 18m

Ep 168#AskMeAnything: Back from Vacation

We're back, baby! After a 2-week break, Chris & Ahmed return to hit on the big stories we missed (Cam to Pats, Mahomes' big deal, Washington's name change) & tackle other #AskMeAnything questions from the homies.(3:45) @SimmsHomies: Chris gets his own fan account(6:00) Training camps: Why do players need even more time to prepare for this season?(11:30) Cam to the Pats: Is he guaranteed to be the starter? Was this Belichick’s plan all along? Is Jarrett Stidham still the future? Are the Bills or the Pats favorites in the AFC East?(30:15) Mahomes' big contract: "One of the most team-friendly deals we've ever seen."(35:45) Dak's contract negotiations: Why did Mahomes' contract hurt Prescott's leverage?(39:00) Chiefs: Should we give Mahomes less credit because of his weapons?(47:15) Best O-lineman: Chris names his top guys at each position. Are left tackles still more important than right tackles?(54:15) Washington name change: What should their new mascot be?(1:01:00) Madden Top 10 QB Ratings: Where does Chris disagree?(1:05:45) 2020 QBs: Who will lead the league in TD passes? How about INT?(1:10:30) Ravens: Are they the most talented team in the NFL?(1:13:00) Switching fandom: Chris talks a Packers fan off the ledge(1:15:00) 49ers: Should Raheem Mostert have demanded a trade? And why does Kyle Shanahan like the Seattle defense despite Chris always bashing it?(1:21:40) Seahawks: Is there any chance they (or any NFL team) sign Antonio Brown?(1:24:45) Mascot Pro Bowl: “I’m putting my money on any human” 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.

Jul 15, 20201h 31m

Ep 167#AskMeAnything: Simms Top 40 QB Countdown recap

Before Chris starts his vacation, he, Ahmed & Big Phil take questions from the homies as they react to the full Simms Top 40 QB Countdown.(4:00) Tom Brady & Drew Brees: Does Chris underrate their mental strengths?(11:30) Adam Lefkoe weighs in on Aaron Rodgers, and Chris calls blasphemy(14:40) Deshaun Watson: Is the Texans offensive scheme doing enough for him?(17:45) Patrick Mahomes: Why was he drifting in the pocket last year?(19:40) Big Phil would make a switch in the Simms Top 5(30:45) Lamar Jackson: Where does he rank on just his throwing?(37:45) Russell Wilson: How is his offense handicapping him?(49:45) How the Simms family was photo-bombed by a dog(53:30) Big Phil makes Chris tell an embarrassing wiffle ball story(58:00) A homie suggests a Simms song for Russell Wilson(1:00:45) Tua Tagovailoa: Does he have a Top 5 ceiling?(1:06:30) Top 5 Fan Bases Maddest at Chris(1:16:30) Cam Newton: What if he doesn't play this year?(1:19:30) Jameis Winston: What if we could eliminate all his flaws? 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.

Jun 25, 20201h 24m

Ep 166Top 40 QB Countdown concludes: #5-1 (Lamar, Deshaun, Rodgers, Wilson, Mahomes)

Chris reveals his top 5 passers in the NFL as we finish the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown. And Paul has some trivia for the fab 5.(4:15) Homies react: What does Cam Newton do better than Kyler Murray? Why is Matthew Stafford behind the less-talented Matt Ryan? Why is Carson Wentz ahead of Dak Prescott?(16:00) QB #5 Lamar Jackson: What can he improve to jump into the Top 3?(29:15) QB #4 Deshaun Watson: Why DeAndre Hopkins' departure might be a blessing in disguise(38:00) QB #3 Aaron Rodgers: "For the first time since 2010, I don't think he's the best in the game."(51:45) QB #2 Russell Wilson: Are the Seahawks setting him up to succeed?(1:05:45) QB #1 Patrick Mahomes: "There is no weakness to his game. None."(1:17:15) QB Jeopardy: Simms Top 5 QBs (plus a wild card) 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.

Jun 23, 20201h 27m

Ep 165Top 40 QB Countdown #10-6 (Cam, Stafford, Dak, Ryan, Wentz)

We're nearing the end of the Simms Top 10 QB Countdown, as Chris and Ahmed reveal numbers 10 to 6.(3:00) Homies react: How would Ryan Tannehill do without Derrick Henry? Where's Jacoby Brissett? Where would Simms have ranked himself in his prime? And Ahmed catches some backlash from jorts-lovers.(19:45) QB #10 Cam Newton: If he's a Top 10 QB, why did the Panthers let him go?(34:00) QB #9 Matthew Stafford: "Last year he was out-of-this-world good with a new playing style."(44:30) QB #8 Dak Prescott: "I like Andy Dalton. But he ain't Dak Prescott."(55:30) QB #7 Matt Ryan: Why Chris is even more impressed with him after his MVP season.(1:06:30) QB #6 Carson Wentz: "Nick Foles? They're not in the same stratosphere."(1:20:15) Talkin' Baseball: Ahmed & Chris are angry with one of their favorite sports 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.

Jun 18, 20201h 25m