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With Simms’ 2026 QB Countdown done, we go to the next logical place..an All-Time QB Countdown! Chris & Connor start with the nominees…which HOFers and future HOFers make the first cut? And as we go, the guys also name the 4 passers who lead the All-Time QB Photo list. “You should still be sending checks to Brandon Stokley.” All-Time QBs: How do we gauge the pre-Super Bowl passers? Joe Namath “a decade ahead of his time” 20th Century Super Bowl QBs: Bart Starr, Fran Tarkenton, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Fouts, Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Jim Kelly 21st Century Hall of Famers: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger Borderline Hall of Fame candidates: Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson Hall of Fame Snubs: Ken Anderson, Phil Simms, Steve McNair Active QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Matthew StaffordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris goes to Chicago to interview Bears budding superstar QB Caleb Williams, fresh off the news of his Madden cover selection. Williams talks about where he got his strong arm from, his 2nd-favorite sport growing up (it’s not the one you’d think), and what he’s learned from “psycho in a good way” Ben Johnson. Plus, Chris tells Caleb about the celebrity who’s already a big fan of his. Madden cover is a “childhood dream” Processing last year’s progress & playoff loss His 2nd-favorite youth sport: swimming?! “When did you know you had a special arm?” Choosing Oklahoma & transferring to USC “Has anyone told you you’re an old soul?” Weight training Rookie year struggles Ben Johnson, “the maniac upstairs” Throwing mechanics & room to improve “How much do you practice the crazy throws?” Being a “goldfish” after mistakes QB idols growing up Ranking his Top 5 plays from last year Watching filmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“My boyfriend’s back and he’s better than ever…” Chris and Ahmed reunite to recap the Simms QB Countdown and answer some #AskMeAnything questions. Who would Chris rather have right now, Drake London or Nico Collins? But first, we welcome the newest member of the Unbuttoned family…Cameron Rogers! We proudly present…Cameron Rogers!!! Who already has his dad’s style. News: Nick Herbig gets big contract Micah Parsons will miss the start of the season Drake London gets 4-year extension Rome Odunze’s eye-opening comments on his foot Russell Wilson retires QB Countdown: Which Draft Class quartet would Chris take for the future? Homies react to Chris’ Top 10 QB #7 Justin Herbert…is he given too many excuses? QB #6 Caleb Williams…could he be #1 next year? QB #5 Matthew Stafford…should he have been Top 4? QB #4 Patrick Mahomes…do his accomplishments make him overrated or underrated? QB #3 Lamar Jackson & #2 Joe Burrow…what separates them? QB #1 Josh Allen…is he truly “unstoppable?” #AskMeAnything: Myles Garrett MVP? Super Kicker? And when is Chris gonna drop another song?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Simms 2026 QB Countdown concludes with THE FINAL FOUR! Where does Chris rank Patrick, Josh, Joe, and Lamar? But first, Simms & Stugotz dive into the blockbuster Myles Garrett & A.J. Brown trades…is an Aaron Donald return next? Chris recaps his visit with “old soul” Caleb Williams News: Myles Garrett blockbuster trade to Rams Could Aaron Donald return? A.J. Brown finally lands with Patriots Simms QB Countdown: It’s the Big Four once again QB #4 Patrick Mahomes QB #3 Lamar Jackson QB #2 Joe Burrow QB #1 Josh Allen Caleb Williams is the new Madden coverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris just can’t get away from the Jets fans News: Kyler Murray looks like clear leader over J.J. McCarthy Simms QB Countdown: #7 Justin Herbert QB #6 Caleb Williams QB #5 Matthew StaffordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get a full history of the birth of the Simms QB Countdown Which Simms QB Countdown rank has gotten the most blowback? News: A.J. Brown trade watch Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, & Dak Prescott QB #10 Baker Mayfield Simms has THREE QBs from the 2024 Draft in his Top 9…could it be the greatest QB class ever? QB #9 Jayden Daniels QB #8 Drake MayeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Papa Connor is “going out with a bang!” Homies comments: One of them launches a Chris story about meeting Madonna when he was WAY too young News: A.J. Brown isn’t at OTAs, and Jalen Hurts had an interesting quote about it J.J. McCarthy weighs in on the Vikings QB competition Daniel Jones is practicing Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, & Jordan Love QB #14 Sam Darnold DraftKings NFC West odds QB #13 Jared Goff QB #12 Trevor Lawrence QB #11 Dak PrescottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris says what’s up to Connor…and isn’t faking it The homies weigh in on our Jaxson Dart conversation News: Bears QB Coach has some strong words for Caleb Williams Nico Collins gets revised contract from Texans Derwin James gets extension from Chargers Lamar Jackson back at OTAs Patrick Mahomes throwing at OTAs after ACL repair DraftKings: Comeback Player of the Year odds Simms QB Countdown: Homies react to Malik Willis, Jalen Hurts, Tyler Shough, & short QBs QB #18 Daniel Jones QB #17 Brock Purdy QB #16 Bo Nix QB #15 Jordan LoveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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