Simms Top 40 QB Countdown #40-36: "My last pain in the ass"

(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?

(0:00) Shoutout to our YouTube viewers(3:45) Simms Top 40 QB Countdown: "This is a QB depth chart, and it's about RIGHT NOW."(6:30) 2023 QB Countdown Review: "The NFL has more of an offensive coordinator problem than a QB problem"(19:20) #40 Jarrett Stidham: "He will make life hard for Bo Nix to waltz right in and start"(26:45) #39 Gardner Minshew: "Infectious grit, you wanna root for the guy … just not gonna make wow plays”(34:55) #38 Kenny Pickett: "No glaring weaknesses, but no real strengths."(42:55) #37 Joe Flacco: "Fearless to a fault. Need to save him from himself...He’s not good on a bad team."(53:05) #36 Jacoby Brissett: "He’ll be a good leader/teacher for Drake Maye."(59:55) "What’s My Grip?": Can Chris go 5-for-5 on today's QBs?

(0:00) Chris and Ahmed brainstorm more ideas for the upcoming Top 40 QB Countdown(4:00) NFC West Burning Questions: 49ers CB concerns, Rams post-Aaron Donald, Geno Smith vs Sam Howell, and  Cardinals rookie starters.(29:45) NFC South: Buccaneers pass rusher, Saints aging defense, Falcons pass rush, and Panthers weapons for Bryce Young.(50:30) NFC North: Jameson Williams leaping, Jordan Love's jump-off, Vikings run game, and Bears pass rush(1:13:40) NFC East: Cowboys RBs, Eagles coordinators,  Giants O-line, and Commanders protecting Jayden Daniels.

(0:00) Were Ahmed's pits sweaty at the Derby?(6:25) AFC West Burning Questions: Chiefs post-L'Jarius Sneed, Raiders starting QB, Bo Nix, and Jim Harbaugh's offense.(32:20) AFC South: Texans new defenders, Trevor Lawrence's weapons, and next steps for Anthony Richardson & Will Levis.(56:30) AFC North: Ravens O-line overhaul, Deshaun Watson's future, Arthur Smith's offense, and the Bengals big boys.(1:15:20) AFC East: Bills WRs, Dolphins toughness, Aaron Rodgers, and Drake Maye's timeline.

(0:00) Who sounds like the Billy Madison lunch lady?(2:30) More 2024 Draft thoughts: Which 4 teams got "A" grades from Connor? Plus the guys disagree on the Falcons SECOND pick.(18:40) Rookie QB Predictions: Who will be this year's C.J. Stroud? Will Levis? Aidan O'Connell?(27:10) Rookie RBs: This year's Bijan Robinson? De'Von Achane?(32:45) Rookie WRs: This year's Zay Flowers? Puka Nacua?(40:30) Rookie TEs: This year's Sam LaPorta? Dalton Kincaid?(48:10) Rookie OL: This year's Peter Skoronski? Dawand Jones?(51:40) Defensive Rookie of the Year odds: Should we flip the 2 favorites?(56:30) Rookie DTs: This year's Jalen Carter? Kobie Turner?(1:03:40) Rookie EDGEs: This year's Byron Young?(1:09:50) Rookie LBs: This year's Ivan Pace, Jr?(1:11:25) Rookie DBs: This year's Devon Witherspoon? Brian Branch?

(0:00) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and other draft party songs(3:45) 2024 Draft QBs: Is Bo Nix 137 picks better than Spencer Rattler?(9:50) Falcons: With more days to digest, does the Michael Penix pick make more sense now?(23:05) Vikings: J.J. McCarthy fits Kevin O'Connell's offense(27:25) Broncos: Can Bo Nix make them a playoff team right now?(30:05) Offensive Rookie of the Year: Should Malik Nabers have better odds than Marvin Harrison Jr?(37:25) Best Draft Picks in Round 1 & 2: The Eagles impress, yet again.(41:10) Round 3: Chargers, Cardinals, Steelers, and Bills(54:00) Round 4: Raiders & Ravens(1:00:35) Round 5: Bears & Dolphins(1:05:20) Round 6: Seahawks & Patriots(1:11:45) Round 7: Panthers(1:14:40) Good draft classes: Chris also liked what the Bengals, Commanders, Buccaneers, and Rams did. And shocker, Ahmed liked what the Lions did.(1:28:25) Simms Top 10 Draft Contest: Did anyone perfectly predict the Top 10?