Simms Top 40 QB Countdown concludes w/ Top 6

(3:20) NFL Futures: When to bet them?(8:45) MVP: Patrick Mahomes, C.J. Stroud, Brock Purdy, Josh Allen, and Jared Goff(21:00) Coach of the Year: Zac Taylor, Dan Quinn, Dan Campbell(28:00) To Make the Playoffs: Jaguars, Colts, Jets, Cardinals, Vikings, and Bears(34:40) Best bets: Favorite futures bet right now

(0:00) The guys have last day of school vibes.(2:20) What's My Grip?: Chris tries to go 25-for-25, and then critiques the throwing motion of a homie.(28:05) #AskMeAnything: What film does Simms watch for his Top 40 QB Countdown?(42:40) Top 10 QBs: Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson vs Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert's hype, and CJ Stroud's leap(56:45) Jordan Love & Brock Purdy: When does talent trump production?(1:12:35) Bryce Young: Where would he have fallen in this year's Draft?(1:15:40) Swapping Teams: Which QB would you want to see somewhere else?

(0:00) Chris has transitioned to tequila time(5:20) #6 Justin Herbert: "Herbo-tron. He’s a machine."(24:35) #5 Matthew Stafford: "One of the most disrespected players of this generation."(43:10) #4 Lamar Jackson: "One of the most gifted THROWERS in the NFL."(58:40) #3 Joe Burrow: "Plays the position in its purest form better than any QB."(1:10:50) #2 Josh Allen: "4-5 throws every game that make you say 'Holy crap!'"(1:26:35 ) #1 Patrick Mahomes: "We’ve officially hit legendary status."(1:45:25) MVP Odds: Chris likes an NFC longshot.

(0:00) Chris is still trying to sell his Casey Kasem impression (much to our chagrin).(5:30) #10 Jared Goff: "One of the biggest turnarounds I've seen."(22:00) #9 Jalen Hurts: "Unquestioned great leader, and making big strides as a passer."(38:40) #8 Dak Prescott: "He carries the offense WAY more than the other way around."(55:20) NFC East odds: Should the Eagles be even more favored than they are?(59:30) #7 CJ Stroud: "A picturebook of perfection in how to throw a football."(1:16:25) What's My Grip? Can Chris extend his streak to 19?(1:21:15) All-Time Strong Offense: In honor of Larry Allen, Ahmed names some of the pound-for-pound strongest players in NFL history.

(0:00) Summer is in the air, but Simms is still in the tape room.(6:35) Justin Jefferson deal: What took so long?  (15:00) #14 Aaron Rodgers: "Can he play the way he wants to play?"(26:45) #13 Jordan Love: "2nd half of the season, the light came on. (43:25) #12 Kirk Cousins: "Below-average athleticism, but above average overall QB.”(56:40) #11 Trevor Lawrence: "Next step is carrying his offense when sh*t gets ugly.”(1:11:15) Playoff Party Crashers: We look at playoff odds for teams who missed the postseason last year(1:14:35) What's My Grip? Chris explains why the Combine is measuring hands the wrong way.(1:19:15) Homie questions: Why didn't Aidan O'Connell, Tyler Huntley, Tyrod Taylor, or Drake Maye make the Top 40?

(0:00) Ahmed's parents are disappointed in him after Tuesday's "incident"(10:15) #19 Geno Smith: "For a supposed placeholder, the Seahawks ask him to do A LOT."(22:55) #18 Tua Tagovailoa: "He is the ultimate NFL point guard at QB."(37:40) #17 Brock Purdy: "The ultimate Shanahan quarterback. And it’s not just the system.”(49:00) #16 Kyler Murray: "Incredible talent, but struggles in the pocket."(1:00:50) #15 Baker Mayfield: "He is a damn good starting QB, but can be too aggressive."(1:08:55) What's My Grip? The guys discover something unique about Tua's grip.

(0:00) Ahmed is pumped for his favorite tier of the Countdown(6:20) #25 Justin Fields (PIT): “Showing growth as a passer, but still not where you’d like it.”(20:35) #24 Deshaun Watson (CLE): “The Browns were managing him more than they did Joe Flacco.” (31:40) #23 Daniel Jones (NYG): “Tough and a good athlete, but not dynamic on or off the field.”(42:05) #22 Derek Carr (NO): “Too much talent to leave so many plays on the field.”(52:00) #21 Russell Wilson (PIT): “Stop thinking so much, just let it fly.”(1:05:45) #20 Caleb Williams (CHI): “He’ll be surgical and special in this offense.”(1:15:25) What’s My Grip?: As we tackle our biggest group yet, Chris rises to the challenge.

(0:00) Ahmed compares the drinks at the Preakness and the Kentucky Derby.(9:00) #30 J.J. McCarthy: “Stop reading the stats.”(22:00) #29 Bo Nix: “He’s a power, precision passer.”(33:40) #28 Jayden Daniels: “He has a get-out-of-jail-free card.”(44:35) #27 Michael Penix, Jr: “He is ready RIGHT NOW."(59:00) #26 Will Levis: “POWERFUL arm. Athleticism jumps out.”(1:08:35) “What’s My Grip?”: How much does a player's grip change going from the college ball to the NFL's?

(0:00) Phil talks about Chris' cursing origins and playing sick(6:30) Drake Maye: Can he join the (many) other QBs who fixed their mechanics?(15:20) Bo Nix: "He makes plenty of power throws."(21:25) Kirk Cousins: "It will take a tremendous year by him to be the Falcons QB in Year 2."(34:50) J.J. McCarthy: "We need to see more pitches."(45:10) Rookie Timelines: Were Phil and Chris ready when they played their first game?(50:20) Jayden Daniels: Will Kliff Kingsbury maximize his game?(53:10) Daniel Jones: What does he need to do to win back the Giants?(1:03:10) Jared Goff: How much is his success due to Ben Johnson?(1:07:50) Tua Tagovailoa: How much should his contract extension be?(1:13:10) 2024 College QBs: Which ones is Phil keeping an eye on for next year's draft?(1:17:00) Backup QB Intel: Does knowing an opponent's signals really matter?(1:25:00) Giants Post-Parcells: Phil praises Ray Handley's "genius"(1:27:55) NBA vs NFL Athletes: Who can cross sports more easily?(1:30:40) Phil vs Chris: Who would win a fight in their prime?(1:35:00) What’s My Grip? Throwback Edition

(0:00) Ben Roethlisberger was underrated, even if he didn't know his grip.(4:30) Behind the Curtain: What changed in this year's Top 40 process?(7:30) #35 Jameis Winston: "Arguably the best big-play backup QB in the NFL. But there’s a DGAF aspect that you can’t completely trust.”(16:10) #34 Bryce Young: "Great natural feel for the QB position. But there are too many games where he’s overwhelmed, and that scares me.”(27:15) #33 Sam Darnold: “He still has starting-caliber traits, especially his quick release. But he’s been in bad situations that expose his mechanical flaws.”(24:40) #32 Anthony Richardson: “His skillset alone makes defenses change the way they play. Sky’s the limit. But we obviously need to see him play more.”(44:30) #31 Ryan Tannehill: “He can’t do the above-and-beyond anymore. But if you give him a few pieces, he can still get it done, especially downfield.”(54:35) “What’s My Grip?”: After failing Monday, can Chris go 5-for-5 today?(1:01:35) Homies react: Why is Kenny Pickett over Gardner Minshew? And why didn't Aidan O'Connell make the Top 40?